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Yui Ichikawa stars in jidaigeki drama
Thu, May 27, 2010 (10:03am EDT)
Now in her tenth year since her show business debut, actress Yui Ichikawa (24) will finally take on her first lead role in a drama series. She has been cast as a doctor in the jidaigeki drama "Katsura Chizuru Shinsatsu Nichiroku," being broadcast by NHK this summer.
Set in Edo in 1820, the story is adapted from a novel series by Hisako Fujiwara. Ichikawa plays Chizuru, the daughter of a doctor who practices Dutch medicine (Kenichi Endo). When her father suddenly dies, she continues his work, treating the poor people of her village. Ichikawa is also said to have trained in sword fighting for half a year in order to play the role.
The drama is set to run for 14 episodes. NHK has placed it in the Saturday 7:30pm time slot, starting on August 28.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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Shinji Higuchi directing monster drama "MM9"
Sun, May 30, 2010 (12:19pm EDT)
It was revealed last week that movie director Shinji Higuchi ("The Hidden Fortress," "Japan Sinks") has been placed in charge of his first television drama. Titled "MM9 -MONSTER MAGNITUDE-," the show is based on a sci-fi novel by sci-fi writer Hiroshi Yamamoto.
In the alternate reality of "MM9," monster attacks are a common occurrence in Japan. A special division of the Japan Meteorological Agency has been established to predict such attacks, as well as support the Japan Self-Defense Forces and minimize the damage from the attacks. The drama depicts the everyday lives of the unsung heroes working in the division.
Higuchi is well-known as a special effects director, having worked on the Heisei-era "Gamera" film trilogy. That trilogy's screenwriter, Kazunori Ito, has also been recruited for the "MM9" drama. While Higuchi is serving as the general director for the series, he is also personally directing three of the episodes. The other ten episodes have been split among directors Tomoyuki Furumaya, Ataru Oikawa, Takuma Tosaka, and Kiyotaka Taguchi.
Anna Ishibashi (17) and Machiko Ono (28) are co-starring in the show, respectively playing a rookie member of the special division and the member in charge of her training. The supporting cast includes Issei Takahashi, Yasuhi Nakamura, Satoru Matsuo, Sarutoki Minagawa, Takako Kato, and Yutaka Matsushige.
"MM9" is being produced by MBS and will air on Wednesday nights (1:30am), starting on July 7. It has also been announced that MBS is teaming up with King Records to make the series available to iPad users in Japan, offering each episode for free digitally on the same day that it airs on television.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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Yoshino Kimura to play hot-blooded detective
Tuesday 01st June, 06:34 AM JST
TOKYO —
Yoshino Kimura, 34, will be playing the lead role in an upcoming TV Asahi drama that will start in July. The drama, tentatively titled “Keisatsucho Keizoku Sosahan,” will focus on a hot-blooded female detective who specializes in unsolved brutal crimes.
Kimura has already played a clumsy detective in “Onna Keiji - Otomichi Takako,” a program that began in January. Her upcoming role will be a character named Manami Kishi, a detective who is lacking in womanly charms but is cool, clever and skilled at solving crimes.
The actress said, “There’s not a day when we don’t hear news of a murder, and for every murder there’s a family who has had a loss. It’s probably extremely difficult to get rid of that sadness. My character works to relieve victims’ families of any regrets that they might have.”
Source: www.japantoday.com |
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Masato Sakai leads "Joker" detective drama
Tue, June 1, 2010 (7:23pm EDT)
Masato Sakai (36) will star in a new Fuji TV drama series titled "Joker: Yurusarezaru Sousakan," playing a police detective. NEWS member Ryo Nishikido (25) and model Anne (24) have also been cast.
The story's central character is a detective on the Kanagawa prefectural police force (Sakai). During the day, he is known as a "Buddha" for his gentle personality, pouring all of his energy into resolving each case. But at night, he transforms into a cruel punisher as his gentleness gives way to his anger towards the criminals. The series is said to pose questions about what justice and evil truly are.
Besides Anne (who plays Sakai's rookie partner) and Nishikido, the cast also features Takeshi Kaga, Ren Osugi, and Ryo. "Joker" is set to air on Tuesdays at 9:00pm, starting on July 13.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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wow...cite matsujun!!!!!
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"Aibou" lines up second movie, ninth drama series
Thu, June 3, 2010 (10:29am EDT)
With the incredible success of the "Aibou" movie in 2008, it was only natural that a second one would be made. On Thursday, which marked the 10th anniversary of the television drama's premiere, it was revealed that "Aibou: Gekijoban II" has been scheduled for a December 23 release.
The first movie grossed 4.44 billion yen at the box office, making it the fifth-highest earner among domestic films in 2008. Seiji Izumi, who handled the first film and most of the television series, will again direct. Since Yasufumi Terawaki (48) has left the show, the new movie will star the detective pair of Yutaka Mizutani (57) and Mitsuhiro Oikawa (40).
The show's anniversary is also being celebrated with the start of season 9 in October, along with the DVD release of season 8 in the same month.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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Jero's first television drama role
Sun, June 6, 2010 (9:29am EDT)
Enka singer Jero (28) has been given his first role in a television drama. It was announced last week that he has been cast in NHK Osaka's "Tennoji Broadway," a drama special scheduled to air on July 30.
Set in Tennoji, Osaka, the drama is a comedy starring Airi Taira (25) as Kaede Kusunoki, the only child of a temple priest. Her father is concerned about finding a successor, but she has no interest in it and dreams of becoming a Broadway musical star. One day, she brings home her boyfriend Michael (Jero) from America, and he unexpectedly begins showing interest in becoming the temple successor.
Last year, Jero made his acting debut in the movie "Donju." He has also provided a voice for a "Crayon Shin-chan" film.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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Hirosue, Nagase co-star in "24 Hour Television" drama special
Sat, June 5, 2010 (2:20am EDT)
The drama special for this year's "24 Hour Television" telethon has been revealed. The drama is titled "Miporin no Ekubo" and will star Ryoko Hirosue (29) with TOKIO's Tomoya Nagase (31).
Hirosue and Nagase will play a married couple in this tearjerker, based on a true story of two parents who are told that their daughter Miho (played by Manatsu Kimura) has one year left to live due to a brain tumor. The drama depicts the family's remaining time together, including the 359 letters that Miho drew before her death.
NTV will air the drama on the night of August 28. The "24 Hour Television" program will start earlier that day.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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"JIN" sequel slated for spring 2011
Mon, June 7, 2010 (6:41pm EDT)
The popular, award-winning drama series "JIN" is officially getting a sequel, scheduled for spring 2011. Takao Osawa (42) will reprise his starring role, along with other main cast members including Haruka Ayase (25), Masaaki Uchino (41), and Miki Nakatani (34).
Based on a manga by Motoka Murakami about a brain surgeon who gets sent back in time to the Bakumatsu era, "JIN" originally aired last fall. The series averaged over a 19% rating, with the final episode reaching 25.3%, the highest for any drama series on a commercial network last year.
Osawa commented that he was concerned about the sequel being a retread of the first series. However, the new series is said to be a step up in terms of scale and intensity. One of the highlights will be the assassination of Sakamoto Ryoma (Uchino) and whether the surgeon Jin (Osawa) can save him. New characters being introduced include Nakaoka Shintaro and the samurai Saigo Takamori.
Rumors surfaced earlier this month that Osawa and Ayase are in a relationship, but both of their agencies have denied it. As a result, the series will be receiving extra attention from fans and the media, especially since their characters in the drama are romantic interests.
The show's producer stated that this will be the conclusion of the drama and that there will be no movie version.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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[English subbed]
Sweet Room
Episode 1 - Last Love (Narimiya Hiroki)
Episode 2 - Birthday (Mukai Osamu)
Episode 3 - Triangle (Kaname Jun)
SINI |
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No Sleeves stars in mobile drama
Wed, June 9, 2010 (10:56am EDT)
It was recently announced that the three-member AKB48 sub-unit No Sleeves will be starring in an au LISMO original drama, titled "Kotodama no Onnatachi."
The story revolves around a mysterious group with the power to heal the hearts of troubled people. The series will consist of four 5-minute episodes, released every Monday for free to au phone users, starting on July 5. The episodes will later be available for PCs, though viewers will have to pay.
No Sleeves will also sing the show's theme song, which will be released as their fifth single on August 4.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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NHK Drama Takes Monaco Prize
An NHK drama has taken a top prize at the 50th Monte Carlo Television Festival. "Hi no Sakana" (Goldfish), which aired on the network in March, won the Golden Nymph award for Best TV Movie, the first time in 26 years that a one-off NHK drama has won the award in that category. The drama was made by NHK Hiroshima and was filmed against the beautiful backdrop of the Seto Inland Sea. It tells the story of Murata, a successful but gruff novelist, who has moved back to his small native island after a playboy youth in Tokyo. But even a decade later, his only social connection is with his pet, a large goldfish. That is until a young female editor comes from Tokyo to collect his manuscripts.
Source: www.japan-zone.com |
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Nana Eikura, Eriko Sato face off in "Nakanai to Kimeta Hi" special
Fri, June 11, 2010 (9:57am EDT)
Last season's Fuji TV drama series "Nakanai to Kimeta Hi," starring Nana Eikura (22), will return this summer for a special episode. "Zettai Nakanai to Kimeta Hi ~ Kinkyuu Special" will have Eikura reprise her role as a young office worker determined not to run away from bullying in her workplace.
In the special, Eikura has been assigned to a secretarial office, where she faces harassment from a co-worker played by Eriko Sato (28).
Fuji TV plans to air the episode this summer, though a specific date has not been decided yet.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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"Kaibutsu-kun" special announced
Sun, June 13, 2010 (2:26am EDT)
The NTV drama series "Kaibutsu-kun" (starring Satoshi Ohno of Arashi) ended its run on Saturday, but the network has already announced that the show will return for a special program later this month.
The 90-minute special is titled "Mou Kaette Kita Yo!! Kaibutsu-kun Subete Shinsaku SP." Unlike many special episodes for other drama series, NTV promises that the entire program is a new work rather than simply compiling highlights from the original series. The show also advertises the appearance of long-awaited guests and at least one surprise guest.
"Mou Kaette Kita Yo!! Kaibutsu-kun Subete Shinsaku SP" will air on June 26 at 9:00pm.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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TV Tokyo to launch space comedy "Uchuu Daisakusen"
Tue, June 15, 2010 (10:22am EDT)
Actress Rin Takanashi (21) has been given the heroine role in the upcoming TV Tokyo drama series "Uchuu Daisakusen." The show will air late night on Fridays (12:53am) for 24 episodes, starting on July 9.
Takanashi, best known for playing Shinken Pink in the tokusatsu series "Samurai Sentai Shinkenger," will portray an android with superhuman strength named Ohana who wants to be like an ordinary girl. The show is said to have a comedic touch, with Shigeyuki Totsugi (36) and Jin Katagiri (36) providing part of the laughs.
The story is set in outer space in the 26th century, starting from a planet at the end of the galaxy that is on the verge of societal ruin. A spaceship is sent out towards Earth, which is said to have once possessed the means of preventing such destruction. Katagiri plays the ship's captain, while Totsugi plays the pilot and a former space pirate. Also on board are Ohana and a translating dog.
The first episode will include child actress Nozomi Ohashi (11) in a guest role.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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Takeshi Kitano, Sou Kuramoto team up for drama special "Kikoku"
Mon, June 14, 2010 (7:13pm EDT)
Talento Takeshi Kitano (63) and screenwriter Sou Kuramoto (75) are teaming up for a TBS drama special that will air this August. Titled "Kikoku," the drama will star Kitano and feature a cast of big names, including Shun Oguri (27) and Maki Horikita (21).
"Kikoku" is based on the 1955 short story "Saipan Kara Kita Ressha," written by the late author Hiroshi Muneta. Kuramoto originally adapted it last year for a theatrical version, but he is writing a new script for the drama.
The fantasy story starts when a unscheduled train arrives at Tokyo Station, carrying the ghosts of a group of soldiers who died honorably during World War II and dropping them off in present-day Tokyo. Kitano plays one of the soldiers, a private first class, who visits his younger sister, but he becomes violent upon witnessing her current misery.
Oguri plays a former musician who was sent to war, leaving behind his girlfriend Yoko (played by Horikita). When he returns to see her, 60 years have already passed. Kaoru Yachigusa will play the older Yoko.
Other cast members include Takashi Tsukamoto, Osamu Mukai, Yoichi Nukumizu, Yuya Endo, Katsuhisa Namase, ARATA, and Koji Ishizaka. TBS plans to air the drama on August 14, the day before the anniversary of Japan's surrender.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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Post Last Edit by whitedove at 22-6-2010 16:55
Fujifabric's first drama theme
Thu, June 17, 2010 (11:31am EDT)
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The band Fujifabric has a new song titled "Yoake no BEAT," their first to be used as the theme song for a television drama. It will appear in TV Tokyo's upcoming "Moteki," an adaptation of Mitsuro Kubo's manga of the same name that stars actor Mirai Moriyama (25). 
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"Yoake no BEAT" is being included on the band's next album, titled "MUSIC." After the sudden death of vocalist/guitarist Masahiko Shimura last December, the other three members of the band (plus Tokyo Jihen's Toshiki Hata as support drummer) completed the album using the lyrics, songs, and recordings that Shimura left behind. 
Fujifabric has not put out a release since their album "CHRONICLE" in May 2009. Although "MUSIC" goes on sale on July 28, fans will be able to get "Yoake no BEAT" as a chaku-uta on June 18 only (a 24-hour window).
Source: www.tokyograph.com
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Reply 1097# whitedove
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Post time 3-6-2010 05:28 PM
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