Fri, April 10, 2009 (4:10pm EDT)
Risa Naruse (15), a member of AKB48's Team K, is currently taking a break due to her health. She already missed two performances on March 30 and April 4, and a medical examination determined that she is suffering from a herniated disc in her spine.
Naruse will be undergoing treatment, including laser surgery. She will require at least two weeks of hospitalization. It is unknown when she will be able to return to work as part of AKB48.
Naruse will be undergoing treatment, including laser surgery. She will require at least two weeks of hospitalization. It is unknown when she will be able to return to work as part of AKB48.
Fri, April 10, 2009 (3:16pm EDT)
Anime convention Connichi 2009 has announced that the band BACK-ON will be attending this year as a musical guest. BACK-ON has provided music for several shows, including "Air Gear" and "Eyeshield 21."
The convention is taking place on September 18-20 in Kassel, Germany. BACK-ON is scheduled to perform on the 19th. More information is available at the convention website.
The convention is taking place on September 18-20 in Kassel, Germany. BACK-ON is scheduled to perform on the 19th. More information is available at the convention website.
Fri, April 10, 2009 (3:41am EDT)
Singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata (28) is no longer a bachelor. His agency confirmed the fact that he is now married, though it declined to give any information about his wife, such as her name, age, or occupation. However, it was clarified that the woman is not pregnant.
Hata debuted in late 2006 with the single "Synchro." He steadily gained in popularity, finally getting his first top ten release last year. Hata is also active as a participant in the supergroup Fukumimi.
Hata debuted in late 2006 with the single "Synchro." He steadily gained in popularity, finally getting his first top ten release last year. Hata is also active as a participant in the supergroup Fukumimi.
Fri, April 10, 2009 (3:26am EDT)
It was earlier reported that Asmik Ace had announced a live-action movie version of the manga "Solanin" starring Aoi Miyazaki. The company actually revealed several new films, including an adaptation of the Fumi Yoshinaga manga "Ooku."
"Ooku" is a historical fiction, set in an alternate version of Edo-era Japan where society has become matriarchal due to an unusual disease that affects males. The story should not be confused with previous works by the same name in television, film, and theater, which have all focused on the actual historical "ooku," a section of Edo Castle that housed the shogun's women.
The movie is being directed by Fuminori Kaneko, known for handling the "Kisarazu Cat's Eye" drama series and its two films. The script is written by Natsuko Takahashi, whose credits include writing for the "Antique Bakery" anime series, also based on a Fumi Yoshinaga series.
No release date has been set, though filming isn't planned to start until spring 2010. The cast is also currently unknown.
"Ooku" is a historical fiction, set in an alternate version of Edo-era Japan where society has become matriarchal due to an unusual disease that affects males. The story should not be confused with previous works by the same name in television, film, and theater, which have all focused on the actual historical "ooku," a section of Edo Castle that housed the shogun's women.
The movie is being directed by Fuminori Kaneko, known for handling the "Kisarazu Cat's Eye" drama series and its two films. The script is written by Natsuko Takahashi, whose credits include writing for the "Antique Bakery" anime series, also based on a Fumi Yoshinaga series.
No release date has been set, though filming isn't planned to start until spring 2010. The cast is also currently unknown.
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Fri, April 10, 2009 (2:59am EDT)
Actress Mayumi Sada (31) has now entered motherhood, it was announced on Thursday. Sada's agency revealed that she gave birth to a daughter on April 6.
Sada married a media creator (35) last October. Since the start of this year, she has been taking a break from work to focus on the child. However, Sada plans to return to work and has no intention of retiring.
Sada married a media creator (35) last October. Since the start of this year, she has been taking a break from work to focus on the child. However, Sada plans to return to work and has no intention of retiring.
Fri, April 10, 2009 (2:40am EDT)
The band flumpool has landed a major movie tie-in. They will provide the theme song for the live-action film based on Osamu Tezuka's manga "MW." flumpool has been on the rise since their major label debut in October, which was quickly followed by a tie-in with the TBS drama series "Bloody Monday."
"MW," directed by Hitoshi Iwamoto, stars Hiroshi Tamaki and Takayuki Yamada in a thrilling story involving a chemical weapon.
flumpool's theme, titled "MW ~Dear Mr. & Mrs. Picaresque~," uses a new arrangement of a melody taken from a song from the band's indie days. The sound is said to be an up-tempo rock number. The single's release date has not been set yet, but the movie is scheduled for a July 4 release.
"MW," directed by Hitoshi Iwamoto, stars Hiroshi Tamaki and Takayuki Yamada in a thrilling story involving a chemical weapon.
flumpool's theme, titled "MW ~Dear Mr. & Mrs. Picaresque~," uses a new arrangement of a melody taken from a song from the band's indie days. The sound is said to be an up-tempo rock number. The single's release date has not been set yet, but the movie is scheduled for a July 4 release.
