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On the 15th, Video Research announced the results of its survey on annual TV commercials in 2022 on its official website. Actor Saito Takumi (41) ranked first for the second consecutive year in terms of the amount of TV commercials by talent (seconds) and actress Read More …
“Hyochakusha” (Drifter) debuted on TV Asahi on July 23rd and is about a mysterious man (played by Saitoh Takumi) who washed ashore on the coast of Niigata. The drama is written by producer Akimoto Yasushi. The man is naked and discovered by three high school Read More …
Back in 1984, Oshii Mamoru would write and direct “Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer”, a film that was not based off of Takashi Rumiko’s manga but utilizes the characters and focuses on one of the deepest stories that Oshii would receive critical acclaim as it Read More …
It was announced that Filmmaker Higuchi Shinji (“Shin Godzilla”, “The Floating Castle”, “Attack on Titan” films) wil be directing and Anno Hideaki (director of “Shin Godzilla”, “Cutie Honey” films, “Evangelion” animated films and “Neon Genesis Evangelion” TV series, “Gunbuster”, “Kare Kano” etc.) to write the Read More …
Job placement website Indeed Japan, has unveiled their latest commercial and it’s a “One Piece” themed CM. The CM began airing on New Year’s Eve and features Saitoh Takumi (37) as LUFFY, Izumi Rika (30) as Nanami, Chidori’s Daigo (38) as Usopp, Ikeuchi Hiroyuki (42) Read More …
Viewers often look forward to the latest Indeed commercials starring Saito Takumi and Izumi Rika. And there latest Valentine’s CM features both during the Bubble Era (a period from 1986-1991 when real estate and stock market prices were greatly inflated. Money supply was uncontrolled and Read More …