NHK Asadora “Teppan” finishes at 17.2% average

Published By aznwave On Monday, April 4th 2011. Under J. Actress, J.Drama, Japan  Tags: , , ,   
NHK Asadora “Teppan” finishes at 17.2% average
The NHK morning drama series “Teppan,” starring Takimoto Miori (19), finished airing on Saturday, April 2nd. Viewership data released on Monday reveals that the final episode achieved 22.0% ratings in the Kanto region, and 17.5% ratings in the Kansai region. … Continue reading →

AKB48′s Akimoto Sayaka joins “Detective Conan” cast

Published By aznwave On Monday, April 4th 2011. Under J. Actress, J.Movie, J.Music, Japan  Tags: , , ,   
AKB48′s Akimoto Sayaka joins “Detective Conan” cast
AKB48 member and Team K captain Akimoto Sayaka (22) has been added to the cast of the new “Detective Conan” live-action drama special airing this month. She will play the part of Suzuki Sonoko, the best friend of Mori Ran. … Continue reading →

Summer 2011 Drama Rumors

Published By aznwave On Saturday, April 2nd 2011. Under J. Actor, J. Actress, J.Drama, Japan  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,   
Summer 2011 Drama Rumors
Team Batista Season 3 ~ Innocent Guerrilla no ShukasaiDate: From 10.00 p.m., Tuesdays, July 2011Station: Fuji TVCast: Ito Atsushi, Nakamura ToruShin Keishichou Sousa Ikka 9-Gakkari Season 3Date: From 9.00 p.m., Wednesdays, July 2011Station: TV AsahiCas...

Okada Masaki stars in “Young Black Jack” drama special

Published By aznwave On Friday, April 1st 2011. Under J. Actor, Japan  Tags: , , ,   
Okada Masaki stars in “Young Black Jack” drama special
On April 23, NTV will broadcast a live-action drama special called “Young Black Jack,” based on Tezuka Osamu’s classic manga “Black Jack.” Actor Okada Masaki (21) will be the latest to take on the role of the iconic main character, … Continue reading →

“Arakawa Under the Bridge” live-action drama, film in the works

Published By aznwave On Friday, April 1st 2011. Under J.Movie, Japan  Tags: , , , ,   
“Arakawa Under the Bridge” live-action drama, film in the works
Nakamura Hikaru’s comedy manga “Arakawa Under the Bridge” is being turned into a live-action television drama and film, it has been announced. The news was revealed in the latest issue of Square Enix’s Young Gangan magazine. Serialized since 2004, the … Continue reading →

Stars Who Were Almost in Girls Generation

Published By eris2 On Wednesday, March 30th 2011. Under Korea  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,   
Stars Who Were Almost in Girls Generation
Regardless that they didn’t pass the final cut (or skipped over the cut) to become members of Girls Generation (SNSD), these stars found their spot in the limelight either with acting or just different idol groups. Take a look at … Continue reading →

Interview: On location with Ryo Nishikido for his first drama lead

Published By aznwave On Wednesday, March 23rd 2011. Under J. Actor, Japan  Tags: , , ,   
Interview: On location with Ryo Nishikido for his first drama lead
オリ☆スタ(Ori-suta) 28/03/2011, No12-1582 translation by momoedgewood@wordpress.comShooting for Ryo Nishikido’s upcoming drama has started! “I’m bribing (the dog) with treats”!?Q: Filming has started! How do you feel?N(i...

New “JIN” cast members include former Olympic swimmer Fujimoto Takahiro

Published By aznwave On Monday, March 21st 2011. Under J.Drama, Japan  Tags: , ,   
New “JIN” cast members include former Olympic swimmer Fujimoto Takahiro
The upcoming sequel to the popular drama series “JIN” revealed a few new cast members today. One of them is actor Fujimoto Takahiro (40), who is also a retired medley swimmer with experience in the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games. … Continue reading →

49 Days Accused of Plagiarism

Published By eris2 On Monday, March 21st 2011. Under Korea, Korean Drama  Tags: , , , , , , ,   
49 Days Accused of Plagiarism
If you’re wondering how a story about a modern-day grim reaper and a recently deceased heroine needs to collect the tears of three people within “49 Days” to live again is plagiarism, the recent accusations are rising from an idol … Continue reading →

NHK skips airing period drama for 1st time in 20 years for quake news

Published By aznwave On Monday, March 14th 2011. Under Japan  Tags: ,   
NHK skips airing period drama for 1st time in 20 years for quake news
Public broadcaster NHK skipped airing its period drama ‘‘Go’’ on Sunday as it continued dedicating all of its five TV and three radio channels to reporting on a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern Japan.It ...
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