Orange Days: (My) Drama Review

College setting jdorama reminds me of my college days -- restless nights, overdue projects,cramming, midterms and finals, scorecards, midnight concerts, road trips, drinking session-SOJU!, unplanned hangouts, card games, cafeteria food, good friends and first love.

Synopsis 

(D-Addicts)

Kai Yuuki (Satoshi Tsumabuki) is in his senior year at university studying social welfare psychology. At present, he is in the middle of job-hunting season. He is finding it difficult with no job offers so far. One day, he meets a girl who is playing violin in the campus. She is Sae Hagio (Kou Shibasaki). In marked contrast to her beautiful tone and attractive looks, her personality is somewhat impertinent. And to top it off, she communicates through very vulgar sign language. Four years ago, she lost the most important thing for a violinist - her hearing. As a result Sae closed off her inner self from the outside world. Kai finds himself on a date with Sae, in place of his best friend. Unexpectedly, he comes into contact with Sae's private side. Love, job-hunting, friendship... Setting a campus in spring as a dorama's backdrop, it's the start of a glittering youth drama. --TBS

Eureka Seven: (My) Anime Review

Eureka Seven
also known in Japan as Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven
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Synopsis

(Wikipedia)

The series focuses on Renton Thurston, the fourteen-year-old son of Adrock Thurston, a military researcher who died saving the world. He lives what he considers a boring life with his grandfather in a boring town. He loves lifting, a sport similar to surfing but with trapar, a substance abundant throughout the air, as the medium. He dreams of joining the renegade group Gekkostate, led by his idol Holland, a legendary lifter.

Arashi to release special compilation album “Ura Ara Mania”, tracklist of 62 songs revealed

Arashi is holding their concert “AraFes” at Tokyo National Stadium for the fifth time this year and will be trying out some new ideas for their concert, including performing a repertoire voted by fans and doing away with back-up dancers.

[Exclusive] TokyoHive Interview with Jin Akanishi

Popular megastar Jin Akanishi recently wrapped up his successful “2012 JAPONICANA U.S. Tour” and tokyohive caught up with him for an interview during his March 15th stop in New York City.

Yamashita Tomohisa & Nishikido Ryo withdraw from NEWS

On October 7th, Johnny & Associates Inc. announced that two NEWS members, Yamashita Tomohisa and Nishikido Ryo,  withdrew from the group on the same day.  Yamashita will pursue his solo activities, and Nishikido will focus on his activities in Kanjani∞. Consequently, NEWS will continue their activities with four members: Koyama Keiichiro, Kato Shigeaki, Masuda Takahisa, and Tegoshi Yuya.

Check out the audio for Arashi’s “Meikyu Love Song”

Arashi would release a new single called “Meikyu Love Song“, which will be used as the theme song for Sakurai Sho’s upcoming drama, “Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de”.

Full Moon wo Sagashite: (My) Anime Review

Taking a break from live action dramas. I found this anime while browsing through YouTube for something to watch. I actually watched all the 52 episodes (approx. 30mins/ep.) in just two days!! Although it seems a bit childish, it reminds me of my childhood memories - dreams and aspirations.

Full Moon O Sagashite (anime)

Compilation of JPOP's artists: Official Website, Blog, and Twitter Accounts

**Newly added:
> melody. (Miyavi's wife) official twitter account. :3

** still a working progress... welcoming updates and additional info that you might want to add in the list... just comment it and i'll be happy to update this list... thanks.. ^_^

WEBSITE:
Alice Nine
Kuroki Meisa
Versailles

BLOG:
Keiko Kitagawa
Kuroki Meisa
Nishino Kana
HALCALI

Arashi takes “Mada Minu Sekai e” to Music Station!

Arashi appeared on the July 15th episode of Music Station to perform their new song, “Mada Minu Sekai e“!

Arashi International Fandom Survey (by LittleCely)

First of all, special thanks to LittleCely for allowing me to post this wonderful Fandom Survey that she made for her class. Just sharing it to us (your subsribers) definitely makes me happy and feels so special being an Arashi Fan!

Aimi Eguchi, latest member of AKB48 proven to be CG!!

It would be freakin' awesome if there's really someone out there that looks like Aimi Eguchi ne~

Will Yamashita Tomohisa leave NEWS to go solo?

Tabloid blog Cyzo Woman published an editorial this week with supposed evidence that idol Yamashita Tomohisa might be leaving his group NEWS to officially become a solo artist.

On June 3rd, tabloid magazine Friday posted a photo of Yamashita and founder and head of Johnny’s Jimusho, Johnny Kitagawa, after a nice dinner on the town. After the photo was released, this comment was taken from “a reporter who knows a lot about Johnny’s Jimusho”:

“The third man in the photo, who had dinner with Yamashita and Mr. Johnny, was Warner Music Asia Pacific’s Lachie Rutherford… He’s the one who supposedly helped Akanishi Jin get a global contract with the company, and attended the press conference in December [announcing Akanishi's solo activities].”

Akanishi Jin and Shirota Yu tweets about how they love Lea Salonga's voice

After a short hiatus... (uBer BuSy!!) i found this interesting conversation in twitter by Akanishi Jin and Shirota Yu... makes me so proud to be Pinoy... ;p

L’Arc~en~Ciel to sing theme song for “Full Metal Alchemist” movie!

It’s been revealed that rock band L’Arc~en~Ciel will be singing the theme song for the upcoming “Fullmetal Alchemist” movie!

EXPLOSION of Fukushima-Daiichi Powerplant and JE boys condition after Earthquake and Tsunami

"A HUGE explosion blew off the roof and walls of Japan's quake-hit Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant." ~ Herald Sun

As soon as i woke up i opened my laptop to check the latest updates on Japan and i felt sad and terrible about the news. After the devastating earthquake and tsunami, here is another tragic event that Japan needs to face -- the explosion of one of their nuclear plants and another possible tsunami to hit due to the continuous aftershocks.

Arashi performs "LOTUS" on Music Station

Yamashita Tomohisa's stage performance at M! Countdown - Party Don't Stop

Yamashita Tomohisa to perform on Korea’s M Countdown!

Japanese idol star Yamashita Tomohisa will be appearing on Februsry 24th episode of Mnet’s M Countdown!

UPDATE:

Korea’s popular music program, Mnet’s ”M! Countdown“, will host a very special guest this week, as idol Tomohisa Yamashita will rock their stage for his hit song, “Party Don’t Stop“. Additional details were revealed today, as Mnet’s Park Chan Wook PD promised to deliver an electrifying stage.

Arashi unleashes PV for their upcoming single, “LOTUS” and Radio rip of Arashi’s “Boom Boom”

Arashi's "LOTUS"

Arashi has been teasing fans with small updates on their upcoming single LOTUS,” but now the full PV has been released! The song is an upbeat track with a cool choreography, and the PV features shots of the members in dark rooms rather than having a story.

Tegomass’ performances on Music Fair

Tegomass made a guest appearance on Fuji TV’s music program Music Fair on February 12th.

The group performed three songs, “Koi no Wana Shikakemasho” which was originally sung by FUNK THE PEANUTS in 1995, Perfume’s “Chocolate Disco“, and their upcoming single “Aoi Bench” (cover of Sasuke’s song).