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Hasegawa Hiroki to play an unlicensed doctor in upcoming drama
On February 27, it was announced that actor Hasegawa Hiroki will star in NTV’s serial drama “Kumo no Kaidan (tentative title)” which will begin airing in April. The drama is based on the novel by Watanabe Junichi, who is known for his novel “Shitsurakuen”, and Hasegawa will star as the unlicensed doctor Aikawa Saburo.
This is the first NTV drama that Hasegawa will star in since he last appeared in the big hit drama “Kaseifu no Mita”.
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The drama is set on a sparsely populated island in the Izu Islands. The drama depicts the fate of Saburo as he provides medical care without a license to the island’s inhabitants as there are not enough doctors on the island and also follows the lives of two women who love Saburo. The two women are Suzuki Akiko, the clinic’s nurse, and Tasaka Akiko, the daughter of the director of a major hospital in Tokyo. The roles will be played by actresses Inamori Izumi and Kimura Fumino, respectively. Additionally, Muraki, the head of the island’s clinic will be played by singer and actor Otomo Kohei, and Tasaka Yuichiro, Akiko’s father, will be played by actor Naito Takashi. Actors Hagiwara Masato and Aoyagi Sho, and actress Kimura Midoriko will also appear in the drama.
Hasegawa spoke about his character Saburo: “(I) have gotten to this point only by luck (laugh.) Saburo may have gotten to his position because of his environment (laugh.) If you want to know whether or not Saburo is lucky or unlucky, please watch the drama.”
The drama will air every Wednesday at 10 PM on NTV starting April.
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/02 ... -in-upcoming-drama/ |
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Hirosue Ryoko & Eikura Nana to make guest appearance on upcoming ‘Legal High’ special drama
On February 28, it was revealed that actresses Eikura Nana (25) and Hirosue Ryoko (32) will make a guest appearance on Fuji TV’s special episode of “Legal High,” which will be broadcast on April 13.
Broadcast as a serial drama last April, this special episode of the comedic law drama will reunite actor Sakai Masato, who plays the role of a genius lawyer protagonist, and Aragaki Yui (24), who plays the hot-blooded and stubborn rookie lawyer heroine.
The theme of the special episode will be bullying in middle school. It will focus on the proceedings between the protagonist, who will represent a bullied student, and the school’s lawyer (played by Kitaouji Kinya), who will try to protect the school’s reputation. Eikura will play the hot-blooded teacher who holds the important key to the bullying problem, while Hirosue will play the cool presiding judge who hands down the verdict during the climax of the episode.
Both are fans of the series and Eikura expressed her gratefulness towards being chosen to appear in the episode with, “Sakai and Aragaki welcomed me warmly, which relieved me of the pain I had in my stomach until yesterday due to nervousness.” Hirosue, who is playing a judge for the first time ever, appealed for team work with, “Sakai is perfect as Komikado. Aragaki always does her best and is cute!” Sakai, who faces the two beautiful ladies in the drama, added, “The special would not be complete without these two magnificent actresses.”
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/03 ... high-special-drama/ |
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Sexy Zone’s Nakajima Kento to star in NTV’ late-night drama ‘BAD BOYS J’
Idol group Sexy Zone member Nakajima Kento will be starring in NTV’s upcoming serial drama “BAD BOYS J” that will begin airing in April. This will mark Nakajima’s first starring drama.
“BAD BOYS J” is based on Tanaka Hiroshi’s manga “BADBOYS” that has been adapted into a live-action movie previously in 2011. The story is set in Hiroshima where powerful delinquent groups are crowded together, and it depicts the intense youth of the delinquents.
In the drama, Nakajima will play as the leader of a delinquent group “Gokurakuchou”, named “Kiriki Tsukasa”. He has a strong sense of justice, and honest person, but once he loses his temper, he exerts unbelievable strength.
Also, Kis-My-Ft2′ Nikaido Takashi will be making an appearance as “Danno Hidenori”, the leader of the top group of gangs in Hiroshima, called “Beast” while A.B.C-Z‘ Hashimoto Ryosuke will play as “Hiro”, the leader of “Hiroshima Night’s” that is the opposed group to “Gokurakuchou.” Reportedly, many of Johnny’s Jr. members will appearing in the drama as well.
Nakajima commented, “I think this is some kind of fate to be able to receive a chance like this even though I am still inexperienced in dramas. The role itself will open up new possibilities, so I think this is the best opportunity as the first step of a new challenge for me.” Regarding his co-stars, Nikaido and Hashimoto, he said, “I’ve been friends with Hashimoto-kun since a long time ago, so I think the role of ‘Hiro’ suits him very well. About Nikaido-kun…I would not want to have a fight with him honestly. I’m scared. When we were practicing for a fighting scene, he was very powerful, so he would be the best person to play the role.”
NTV’s late-night drama “BAD BOYS J” is scheduled for broadcast starting on April 6th (every Saturday on 12:50 am).
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/03 ... t-drama-bad-boys-j/ |
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Tsukamoto Takashi to star in a serial drama for the first time in about 5 years
It was announced that actor Tsukamoto Takashi will star in a new WOWOW drama “Haitatsu Saretai Watashitachi.”
The drama is written by scenario writer Isshiki Nobuyuki (“Watashi wo Ski ni Tsuretette”), based on his personal experience in overcoming depression. It will be a human comedy that depicts meeting, parting, and revival with love and humor.
Tsukamoto will play the protagonist, a 32-year-old man ”Sawano”, who loses his job while suffering from depression, and his relationship with his wife and 6-year-old son is not going smoothly either. One day, at a ruin he visits in order to commit suicide, he finds 7 letters which were abandoned 7 years ago. He decides to deliver those letters, making it as the countdown of his life, and gradually, he starts discovering the importance of lives.
His co-stars will include Kuriyama Chiaki and Hasegawa Kyoko. Kuriyama will play a hairdresser who was abandoned by her mother when she was little. She will be the one who Sawano first delivers one of the letters to. Reportedly, there will be a love scene between Kuriyama and Tsukamoto. Meanwhile, Hasegawa will play Sawano’s wife.
This will mark Tsukamoto’s first starring serial drama in about 5 years since his last one, “Kansa Hojin” (NHK: June in 2008).
In the drama, Tsukamoto will play a man who is married and has a child, but in a real life, he is also the father of 2 children. “If I didn’t marry at the age of 25, and didn’t have 2 children, I would not have been able to play the role in the way I did.” Tsukamoto said.
WOWOW drama “Haitatsu Saretai Watashitachi” will start airing on May 12th (total 5 episodes).
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/03 ... e-in-about-5-years/ |
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Kawashima Umika to appear in Ono Erena’s upcoming drama
Kawashima Umika will make an appearance on Ono Erena’s starring drama “Tank Top Fighter.”
As announced previously, “Tank Top Fighter” is a suspense action drama that follows college students sisters named “Kai” and “Riku” who become bounty hunters in order to repay 100 million yen (~$1 million USD) supposedly stolen by their father who gets arrested on suspicion of burglary and murder.
In the drama, Ono will play “Kai” and Kawashima will be the older sister “Riku.” “Kai” uses her physical strength by handling mixed martial arts, while “Riku” supports her by collecting information. Kawashima, who claims to be inexperienced with playing intellectual roles, said, “This will be a new challenge for me, so I’m little nervous.” Regarding her role as the older sister of Ono, she commented, “When I first heard about it, I was worried if I would be able to play the role (as Kawashima and Ono are same age). Though I feel a little pressured, I will try my best to be a reliable older sister.”
Other cast members include Dankan (as the sisters’ father), Mitsuya Yoko (as a mysterious female lawyer who involves the sisters in the world of bounty hunters), and Nakamura Aoi (as a classmate).
It was also announced that girls’ unit 9nine, which Kawashima belongs to, will be singing the opening theme song.
“Tank Top Fighter” will be aired in a late-night time slot on TBS/MBS starting in April.
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/03 ... nas-upcoming-drama/ |
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Sasaki Nozomi to appear in Takei Emi’s new drama
On March 5th, it was revealed that actress Sasaki Nozomi will be challenging herself to her first announcer role in Takei Emi’s upcoming drama, ‘Otenki Oneesan‘ (TV Asahi), starting in April.
Sasaki expressed, “Female TV announcers have a gorgeous image, but in reality, I have no idea what their lifestyle is like or what they talk about. So it’s fun to think about it right now.”
The drama revolves around a genius weather forecaster named “Abe Haruko” (Takei) who acquired her qualification at the age of 11. Haruko is the weather forecaster for a morning news program and is nicknamed as ‘bomb cyclone woman’ because of her unfriendly personality that provokes negative feelings from the program’s staff and other casters. On the other hand, she helps the police to solve difficult cases from another point of view by using her vast knowledge of weather.
Sasaki will play “Hashimoto Akane”, a popular announcer who serves as the main caster for the morning news program. While she is confident with her beauty and intelligence, her position and popularity start to decline because of Haruko. She becomes irritated with how Haruko disturbs the harmony of the staff’s teamwork.
‘Otenki Oneesan’ will begin airing every Wednesdays at 11:15 pm starting in April.
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/03 ... kei-emis-new-drama/
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‘Itazura na Kiss’ to get a live-action drama adaptation once again
It was announced that big hit manga “Itazura na Kiss“, which was serialized on “Bessatsu Margaret” (Shueisha) during 1990 ~ 1999, will get a live-action drama adaptation with the title “Itazura na Kiss ~Love in TOKYO.”
Previously, it was adapted into a live-action drama back in 1996, but it was not just in Japan as there were also live-action drama adaptations in Taiwan (in 2005, 2007), as well as in Korea (in 2010). Though the manga was unfinished due to the unexpected death of the author, Tada Kaoru, it still shows its strong popularity as it receives offers for picturization from all over the world even now.
This is a romantic comedy which follows a devoted one‐sided love of the protagonist “Aihara Kotoko” who is a clumsy and upright girl. Kotoko falls in love with a genius and handsome guy named “Irie Naoki” who has the IQ of 200.
In the drama, “Kotoko” will be played by model/actress Miki Honoka (16), and this will mark her first starring drama. Miki who claims to be a huge fan of the original manga, commented, “I feel pressured as there are fans of the original manga series, and also that I may be compared with the Korean and Taiwanese versions, but I’m confident that our 2013 Japanese version will be the ‘Itazura na Kiss’ which only we can make.” She also talked about the story, “This is a dreamy story for girls. There is no villain, and you can be happy watching it, so I hope we can give the viewers chuckles and comforts.”
The role of “Naoki” will be taken by actor Furukawa Yuki (25). Furukawa said, “The character (in the original manga) is a very attractive person even from a man’s point of view. So I wonder if I would be enough, but I want to try my best to meet the high expected image for the role.”
It was also announced that the drama will feature “Ikezawa Kinnosuke” who is in love with Kotoko, and takes Naoki as his rival, more so than how it was written in the original manga. Kinnosuke will be played by Yamada Yuki (22), and he said, “I want to betray the expectations in a good way, and make the viewers worry, ‘Would Kotoko go for Kin-chan?’”
“Itazura na Kiss ~Love in TOKYO” will begin airing on Fuji TV TWO (one of the premium television stations operated by Fuji TV) starting on March 29th, with 16 episodes in total (every Friday on midnight). There will also be a special program on March 21st on Fuji TV (only in Kanto region).
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/03 ... ptation-once-again/ |
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Amuro Namie to provide the theme song for Aragaki Yui’s new drama
It was announced that singer Amuro Namie will provide the theme song for TBS’s upcoming drama “Sora Tobu Kouhoushitsu” which stars Aragaki Yui.
The theme song titled “Contrail” was exclusively written for the drama, and it’s said to be a medium-tempo number with a very positive worldview. The song also contains the sound effects of the airplane associated with the title.
This is the first time in a year and a half for Amuro to sing a theme song for a drama since she previously provided “Love Story” for Fuji TV drama “Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu“. ”Contrail” was written and composed by Nao’ymt who has been in charge of many of Amuro’s songs.
As previously reported, “Sora Tobu Kouhoushitsu” is a live-action drama adaptation of Arikawa Hiro’s best selling novel of the same name. The story takes place at the public relations office of the Air Self‐Defense Force, and it depicts the growth of a TV director (Aragaki) and a former fighter aircraft pilot (played by Ayano Go), while they both run into obstacles presented in their lives.
“Sora Tobu Kouhoushitsu” will start airing on April 14th on TBS (every Sunday at 9:00 pm), while details regarding the date of release of the song haven’t been finalized at the moment.
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/03 ... aki-yuis-new-drama/ |
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More cast members announced for “Kazoku Game”
On March 12, it was announced that actress Suzuki Honami (46) will appear in the Fuji TV drama “Kazoku Game,” (Wednesdays at 10 PM) which will start airing on April 17. This is her first commercial serial drama in 15 years. She will play the role of the mother in the Numata family. Arashi’s Sakurai Sho (31) will star as the unconventional tutor character that is hired by the family.
Other well-known cast members will star as members of the Numata family. Kamiki Ryunosuke (19) plays the role of the eldest son who is in his 2nd year of high school. Although everybody thinks of him as a prodigy, he carries a darkness in his heart.
Uragami Seishu (13) plays the role of second son, who is a failing 3rd year middle school truant, and apparently, Uragami was chosen from 200 applicants through an audition. The drama revolves around the battles between the family’s eccentric tutor (Sakurai), and their problem child (Uragami). Itao Itsuji (49) plays the role of the father who only loves his eldest son. Kutsuna Shiori (20) plays the role of the mysterious girl who seduces Itao’s character.
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/03 ... ed-for-kazoku-game/ |
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Ketsumeishi to provide ending theme for upcoming drama ‘Doubles’
Hip hop group Ketsumeishi’s new song, “Tsuki to Taiyou” (May 22nd release), has been chosen as the ending theme for Ito Hideaki and Sakaguchi Kenji’s upcoming drama, ‘Doubles ~Futari no Keiji~‘. This will be Ketsumeishi’s first time in 2 years to provide a theme song for a drama.
Ito and Sakaguchi last co-starred together about 10 years ago. Their upcoming drama takes place at the central police station in Shinjuku, and they play detective partners who deal with heinous crimes. “Tsuki to Taiyou” was written especially for the drama.
Ketsumeishi member Ookura explained, “The two lead roles are of the same generation as us. Since the two characters have different personalities and because this is a detective drama, we wrote the song with the image of the one who captures and the one who gets captured, the positive and the negative, the light and shadow.”
Meanwhile, Ito commented, “It’s a very cool song. I want everyone to hear it as soon as possible,” and Sakaguchi also praised, “It’s a melody that resembles Ketsumeishi’s previous hit songs. The lyrics are also wonderful!”
‘Doubles ~Futari no Keiji’ will air on TV Asahi every Thursday at 9:00 pm starting April 18th.
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/03 ... ming-drama-doubles/ |
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Ieiri Leo’s new song chosen as the theme song for TBS’ upcoming detective drama
Singer-songwriter Ieiri Leo’s new song “Message” has been chosen as the theme song for TBS’ upcoming detective drama ‘Kakusho~Keishicho Sousa 3 Ka‘ which will start airing on April 15th.
As reported earlier, this drama is based on the police novel ‘Kakusho‘ written by Konno Bin. Takahashi Katsumi and Eikura Nana will team up for the drama adaptation. Regarding the theme song, Takahashi commented, “When I first listened to it, I thought it’s a song that cheers me up. Now I listen to it repeatedly. It’s lively, and I love Ieiri-san’s voice. If you listen to it on Mondays (as the drama will be aired every Monday), you would feel that ‘I’ll keep doing my best this week!’” Eikura also commented, “I will work hard to make this drama that matches well with Ieiri-san’s fresh and straight singing voice.”
Ieiri Leo’s new song “Message” will be released on May 22nd as her 4th single.
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/03 ... ng-detective-drama/ |
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Itano Tomomi to become a delinquent for Nakajima Kento’s upcoming drama
It was announced that AKB48 member Itano Tomomi would make an appearance on NTV’ upcoming late-night drama, “BAD BOYS J“, which will star Sexy Zone’s Nakajima Kento.
As reported previously, the drama is based on Tanaka Hiroshi’s manga “BADBOYS”, which had also been adapted into a live-action movie previously in 2011. The story is set in Hiroshima where powerful delinquent groups are crowded together, and it depicts the intense youth of these “bad boys”.
In the drama, Nakajima will play as the leader of a delinquent group “Gokurakuchou”, named “Kiriki Tsukasa”. Also, Kis-My-Ft2′ Nikaido Takashi will be making an appearance as “Danno Hidenori”, the leader of the top group of gangs in Hiroshima, called “Beast” while A.B.C-Z‘ Hashimoto Ryosuke will play as “Hiro”, the leader of “Hiroshima Night’s” that is the opposed group to “Gokurakuchou.”
Itano’s role will be “Naki Kaori”, the boss of a female delinquent group who supports “Danno” (Nikaido). Additionally, some Nogizaka46 members and model Triendl Reina will also appear in the drama. The Nogizaka46 members include Hashimoto Nanami, Matsumura Sayuri, Akimoto Manatsu, Ito Marika, and Ito Nene. Hashimoto will be playing as the heroine “Yoshimoto Kumi” who is the love interest of “Kiriki” (Nakajima).
“BAD BOYS J” will begin airing on April 6th on NTV (every Saturday on 12:50 am).
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/03 ... tos-upcoming-drama/ |
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AKB48 and SKE48 member Kitahara Rie to appear in “Kazoku Game”
On March 22, it was revealed that AKB48 and SKE48 member Kitahara Rie (21) will play a high school student in the Fuji TV drama “Kazoku Game”, which begins airing every Wednesday at 10PM starting in April.
The drama is based off of the best seller of the same name and stars Arashi’s Sakurai Sho (31). Sakurai plays unconventional tutor Yoshimoto who resorts to violence and unconventional methods to teach his student and his student’s family.
In the drama, she plays as the girlfriend of the eldest son of a prominent family, who is an elite high school student played by Kamiki Ryunosuke (19). Her character is the ideal girl friend– smart, cute, and independent.
Kitahara, who will appear in a Fuji TV drama for the first time ever, stated excitedly, “The story is exciting and strong and I will approach the role as an actress rather than an idol.” Although AKB48 forbids romantic relationships, there will be sweet scenes as her character and Kamiki’s character will be dating in the drama.
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/03 ... ear-in-kazoku-game/ |
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SPYAIR to provide the theme song for Matsuda Shota’s new drama
On March 27, it was revealed that 4-member rock band SPYAIR’s newest song “Niji” will be used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Sennyu Tantei Tokage”, which will begin airing every Thursday at 9PM starting on April 18.
Actor Matsuda Shota stars as a detective in the drama. The drama offers a different flavor of mystery and suspense as it follows a former elite police detective who possesses an overwhelming memory and his assistant as they solve difficult and unresolved cases. The drama is also reflective of human nature as the characters in the drama mature as they struggle to balance “oneself” with “one’s past.”
For a little backstory on the band, all of the SPYAIR members are from Aichi Prefecture and they were formed in 2005. In 2009, DJ ENZEL☆ who was a support member, joined the group. Last year, they were handpicked to provide the theme song for the Japanese release of the film “The Amazing Spiderman,” and in December, they performed for the first time ever at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. After their performance at the Nippon Budokan, ENZEL☆ left the group. This is the first song they have made as a four-man group and it was written specifically for the drama. The song is a brilliant rock ballad that encourages one to persevere and walk forth even when one is troubled.
The group plans on revealing the song on March 31 at Zepp Namba in Osaka.
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/03 ... a-shotas-new-drama/ |
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EXILE to sing theme song for Yonekura Ryoko’s upcoming drama
EXILE’s new song, “Flower Song” (release date undecided), has been picked up as the theme song for Yonekura Ryoko’s upcoming drama, ‘35-sai no Koukousei‘, which starts on April 13th.
In the drama, Yonekura will play a 35-year-old woman who enters a high school where she has to face the problems of present-day high school students.
The lyrics were written by ATSUSHI, who worked on the song after hearing circumstances and problems that occur in school. ”For plants, winter is the period of ’shadow.’ But once overcoming winter and welcoming spring, there will definitely be a period of ’sunlight’ in order for sakura to be in full bloom. Even if you are having a real rough time now, there will certainly be a period when things will look a little brighter. That’s the message I put into the song. I hope it becomes a support song for everyone who stands at a new start line.”
Meanwhile, Yonekura commented, “It has a gentle melody that allows you to feel spring, and with EXILE-san’s warm singing voice, it reminds you of the bittersweet memories of youth you experienced during high school.”
Aside Yonekura, Mizobata Junpei, Katase Nana, Masu Takeshi, Yokoyama Megumi, Enoki Takaaki, and Watari Tetsuya will star in the drama.
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/03 ... kos-upcoming-drama/ |
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BoA and Kawamura Ryuichi to sing theme songs for daytime drama, ‘Hakui no Namida’
BoA and Kawamura Ryuichi will be singing the theme songs for Fuji TV’s upcoming daytime drama, ‘Hakui no Namida‘, which starts on April 1st.
‘Hakui no Namida’ is set in a general hospital in a quiet town near the seaside. The protagonist will be played by Mizuno Miki, and her husband will be played by Nagai Masaru.
The opening theme will be BoA’s new song, “Tail of Hope“, which she’ll be releasing as her new single early-summer.
Meanwhile, the ending theme will be Kawamura’s new song, “Nanairo“. This song was written especially for the drama, and it’s scheduled for release on May 29th in both CD and CD+DVD versions.
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/03 ... ma-hakui-no-namida/ |
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EXILE’s NAOTO to appear in 1st serial drama ‘Last Cinderella’
On March 29, it was revealed that EXILE’s NAOTO will appear in Fuji TV’s serial drama “Last Cinderella” (Thursdays 10 PM). The drama begins airing on April 11; this is NAOTO’s first ever serial drama.
The series is a romantic comedy that realistically depicts “Oyaji Joshi,” who are clumsy, but powerful woman who acts like an old man and are fully immersed in their jobs. NAOTO plays Kashiwagi Tomonori, the assistant to the protagonist, a deputy manager at a beauty salon named Touyama Sakura (played by Shinohara Ryoko, 39).
On the production’s website, NAOTO’s character is described as “Perfect for the ‘romantic, the bullied, and the comedic’”. His character undergoes training in cutting hair, shampooing, and the like from a hair stylist friend. He spoke about becoming unreserved around Shinohara soon after filming started with, “It is similar to system shock – I am doing my best so that everyone will remember me as ‘NAOTO, the actor.’”
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/03 ... ma-last-cinderella/ |
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Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku to sing opening theme song for drama, ‘Vampire Heaven’
Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku’s new song, “Kindan no Karma“, has been chosen as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s upcoming drama, ‘Vampire Heaven‘, which will air starting April 12th.
“Kindan no Karma” is Ebichu’s 4th major single that’s scheduled for release on June 5th. This is the first time their song has been chosen as the theme song for a drama. As reported earlier, ‘Vampire Heaven’, will star Omasa Aya, Honda Tsubasa, and Hiraoka Yuta, and it will tell a love story between a young man and beautiful vampires.
Ebichu performed this song for the first time on March 31st during their one-man live, ‘Kuruizaki Ebi Road ~Owarinaki Shinkyu~‘, at Yomiuri Land Open Theater EAST. They also performed “Te wo Tsunagou“, which will be released as a double A-side single with “Kindan no Karma”, as well as “Sakura Go Round“, which is currently airing as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s anime, ‘Pocket Monster Best Wish Season 2‘.
Before the live, the girls held a press conference where Mizuki commented, “Since this is our first drama tie-up, it’s a weird feeling. I can’t believe that Ebichu’s song will be used in a drama.”
Furthermore, the members will be making an appearance in ‘Vampire Heaven’. Suzuki Hirono, who has already participated in the filming, shared, “I was by myself, so when I was being nervous in the waiting room, my co-stars kindly spoke out to me, and I thought that it was a nice atmosphere.”
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/04 ... ama-vampire-heaven/ |
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SMAP to provide the theme song for Katori Shingo’s new drama
SMAP’s new song, “Joy!!“, has been chosen as the theme song for Katori Shingo’s new drama, ‘Kasuka na Kanojo‘. This song was written and composed by Akai Kouen’s Tsuno Maisa.
‘Kasuka na Kanojo’ is a love comedy that is set at a junior high school. Katori plays a junior high school teacher, who regains his passion for teaching after meeting a ghost that used to be a teacher (played by Anne). Maeda Atsuko and Kis-My-Ft2’s Kitayama Hiromitsu will also star in the drama.
“Joy!!” matches the worldview of the drama and it was chosen after the members of SMAP and staff discussed that it was a suitable as the drama’s theme song. Katori commented, “From the first time I heard it, I thought that it was perfect for this drama that is set at a school. I think it’s a song that allows not only one person, but everyone to take a step forward with the magic words, ‘Joy!! Joy!!’.”
The song was arranged by Kano Yoko. Johnny’s Jr. members, such as Morimoto Shintaro, Jinguji Yuta, and Iwahashi Genki, who star in the drama as students and also take part in the chorus.
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/04 ... -shingos-new-drama/ |
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Fukuyama Masaharu & Shibasaki Kou’s unit KOH+ to make a comeback to sing for upcoming “Galileo” drama
On April 8th, it was revealed that Fukuyama Masaharu and Shibasaki Kou’s music project KOH+ will be making a comeback to sing the theme song for the upcoming Fuji TV drama, ‘Galileo‘.
The song is titled “Koi no Maryoku“, and it was written and composed by Fukuyama. As the drama will broadcast in 70 locations worldwide, KARA’s Hara and Taiwanese singer A-Lin will be covering the song in Korean and Chinese, respectively. This will mark Fukuyama’s first time collaborating with singers from other countries.
KOH+ was formed back in 2007 when Fukuyama and Shibasaki co-starred in ‘Galileo’. They attracted attention by singing the drama’s theme song, and were also in charge of the theme song for the movie, ‘Yougisha X no Kenshin‘, which was released a year later.
It’s been 5 years since the two last worked together. Fukuyama wrote “Koi no Maryoku” by overlapping the image of the two heroines, Kaoru (played by Shibasaki) and Misa (Yoshitaka Yuriko), and it’s described as an up-tempo love song.
The song was recorded at a studio in Tokyo in mid-February. While it has been 5 years, the two were completely in sync. Shibasaki commented, “It once again made me think that Fukuyama-san is a ‘producer’. He’s good at putting feeling into it.” Meanwhile, Fukuyama praised her, saying, “She’s added more power into her delicate expressiveness that she’s had since 5 years ago. We were pretty much okay with the first take.”
For this song, KARA’s Hara will work under the name ‘HARA+‘ and A-Lin under the name ‘A-Lin+‘. Fukuyama said in astonishment, “When putting a different language onto the melody and backtrack that I created, it turns into a completely different sound.” He continued, “I’m looking forward to how it will reach each country.”
‘Galileo’ will air on Fuji TV every Mondays at 9:00 pm starting April 15th.
Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/04 ... ming-galileo-drama/ |
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Post time 16-3-2013 11:44 PM
