Where are they now?: The cast of Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (1994-1995)

On February 18, 1994, TV Asahi broadcasted the first episode of Ninja Sentai Kakuranger.  Voted in numerous sentai surveys in Japan of being the no. 1 sentai series of the ’90s, a total of 53 episodes were broadcasted through February 24, 1995. The sentai series Read More …

Century 21 Japan taps Crayon Shin-Chan’s Nohara Shinnosuke as an image character

It’s something you don’t see too often in Japan, but with the upcoming release of the new Crayon Shin-Chan animated film, young Nohara Shinnosuke has been tapped to become an image character for Century 21 Japan. A new CM featuring Kosugi Kane and Inamura Ami Read More …

Netizens are unsure of what Kane Kosugi’s Cup Noodle CM is about

In late October, a new Nissin Cup Noodle CM feat. Kane Kosugi was released.  Problem is, many netizens are confused and creeped out by the new CM. For those who are wondering what Kane Kosugi is supposed to be, he represents “Nazo niku” (mystery meat). Read More …