Kajiura Yuki leaves Space Craft Produce Talent Agency, Kalafina status to change

Producer and musician Kajiura Yuki confirmed to media that she has left the Space Craft Produce Talent Agency. And her fan club FictionJunction Club will also be closing. Kajiura thanked her agency for their support in the 25 years she has been with them but Read More …

Gintama Animate Cafe collaboration in Ikebukuro, Nagoya and Sendai

The animation “Gintama” will be collaborating with Animate Cafe in Ikebukuro and Nagoya on March 13th-April 15th and in Sendai on April 24th – May 20th. The last collaboration between Gintama and Animate Cafe was back in 2013. Food menu includes sukiyaki; soy sauce ramen; Read More …

Drama writer Kitagawa Eriko reunites with actor Toyokawa Etsushi for a two-shot photo and for the April NHK drama “Hanbun, Aoi”.

Kitagawa Eriko is one of the Japan’s well-respected drama writers.  Responsible for popular dramas such as “Asunaro Hakusho” (1993) “Aishiteiru to Itte Kure” (1995), “Long Vacation” (1996), “Overtime” (1999), “Beautiful Life” (2000) and “Love Story” ( 2001). The last time Kitagawa saw her star actor Read More …

Watanabe Mayu gets chicken karaage from staff for her 1st album fan club commemoration

Back in December 19th, Watanabe Mayu’s album “Best Regards!” was released. And on February 18th, to commemorate her first album’s fan club meeting, the staff surprised Mayu with chicken karaage (Japanese style of fried chicken), which happens to be Mayu’s favorite food.  And also why Read More …

How do popular voice actresses such as Kotono Mitsuishi, Shimamoto Sumi and Hidaka Noriko keep their voices sounding young?

With a voice becoming lower in age, many seiyuu (voice actresses) say it’s difficult to keep the same treble for a long time. Kotono Mitsuishi (50) is known for her voice as Tsukino Usagi in the anime series “Sailor Moon Crystal”.  And she has been Read More …