Japanese Entertainment News & Pop Culture since 1993
A lot of major networks in Japan are under scrutiny for not reporting about the sexual assault caused by the late Kitagawa Johnny, former president of Johnny’s Jimusho. TV Asahi has released the following statement: Johnny & Associates held a press conference on the issue Read More …
While the world watched the closing ceremonies of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on television, there was not much celebrating in Tokyo because of the government’s emergency declaration due to the increase number of infections due to the novel coronavirus. But on the night of the Read More …
Many people were excited in the beginning of the year for the spring premiere of the “BGBG Shinpen keigonin” drama sequel starring Kimura Takuya. But then COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) hit and production for the dramas were postponed by two months. But will other dramas that Read More …
With TV Asahi “Hodou Station” newscaster Tomikawa Yuta (43) infected with the novel coronavirus, each TV stations will take new measure to prevent infections. Especially if a newscaster has many opportunities to come into contact with staff, chances of being infected is great. For NTV’s Read More …
There are going to be a few changes for TV Asahi’s Friday evening lineup a.k.a. TV Asahi Kinyo Golden-Tai. “Doraemon” and “Crayon Shin-chan” will be moving to Saturday, while the 7:00 p.m. position will now go to “Zawatsuku! Kinyobi” (originally was at 8:57 p.m.). The Read More …
Actor Mamiya Shota (26), star of TV Asahi’s Saturday night drama “Besharigurashi” was the celebrity guest for the opening pitch on July 23rd. The actor threw a pitch at 139km (86.3 mph) which surpasses the record held by Golden Bombers Darvish Kenji’s 135km (83.8 mph) Read More …
It was decided that viewers will now get a chance to vote online for TV Asahi’s “Last Idol” Season 2. The reality TV series is the project from AKB48G/46G producer Akimoto Yasushi and features what is an idol group known as “Last Idol” which has Read More …