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As a member of Dream5, Ohara Yuno shifted roles as a singer and a gravure model. But since the group disbanded at the end of 2016, Ohara had some time for reflection and recently appeared on the NTV variety show “Ariyoshi Hanseikai”. Dream5 is known Read More …
YouTube Japan personality HIKAKIN has come a long way. Appearing on YouTube as a beatboxer, a few years ago, he then ventured into gaming and hanging out and doing crazy things with other YouTube Japan personalities. But now, HIKAKIN’s beat box channel has over a Read More …
It started out with an announcement by actress/singer Koizumi Kyoko (51) that she is leaving her management agency, Burning Production back on February 1st. Reason being is that she has been with the agency for 36 years since her debut and wanted to change in Read More …
The software sales ranking for January 22-28, 2018 are out and CAPCOM’s “Monster Hunter: World” for the PS4 tops the charts. SOURCE: ASCII Business Media Works Monster Hunter: World – CAPCOM – PS4 (1,333,602 estimated sales) – Release Date 1.26.2018 Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Read More …
The movie that brought Sword Art Online fans together worldwide now available for digital download! SANTA MONICA, CA (February 1, 2018) – Aniplex of America Inc. announced that the fan-favorite anime blockbuster Sword Art Online The Movie -Ordinal Scale– is now available for digital release, Read More …
Will there be a sequel to TBS popular drama series “Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu”? The October-December 2016 drama series had an average audience rating of 20.8% which in today’s Japanese drama ratings is fantastic! The “Koi Dance” lead to many YouTube Read More …
With the announcement made by Ikoma Rina that she is graduating from Nogizaka46, there have been numerous popular idols that have graduated from their group that has no doubt left an impact. From Hashimoto Nana’s graduation from Nogizaka46, Watanabe Mayu’s graduation from AKB48, Ariyasu Momoka Read More …
NMB48 member Murase Shihide (20) has appeared in numerous fashion magazines and also was involved with the fashion coordination site, “WEAR”. Now Murase Shihide has created her own web magazine titled “Light uP.” As Editor-in-Chief, Murase’s site aims to produce a bright, wonderful woman” with Read More …
For those who have been waiting for “Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age” to be released on PC, the remastered version of the PS2 title is now available on Steam. Through February 8th, STEAM is offering a special promotion that if you purchase the game Read More …