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Date: 12/18/2010 Finally tomorrow is the final episode of Juui Dolittle. It’s extremely sad to think that it’s all over. Here’s a picture of the crew and cast after an all-nighter. Actually on that day, Hug was on the set!! Hug seemed happy knowing thaRead More »[Blog] Inoue Mao: Juui Dolittle Finale

Shinoda Mariko of popular idol group AKB48 will make her first appearance in January’s Monday 9PM timeslot in the Fuji TV drama, “Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshietekureta.” This will be her first time to be a regular on a drama. Shinoda will beRead More »AKB48’s Shinoda Mariko Will Be Ex-Girlfriend of Miura Haruma in “Taisetsu” Drama

A press conference for the Hollywood co-produced drama, “Tokyo Vice” in Tokyo with cast members Ansel Elgort, Watanabe Ken, Kikuchi Rinko, Ito Hideaki, Kasamatsu Sho, and Yamashita Tomohisa. Michael Mann is serving as executive producer and director ofRead More »Ansel Elgort, Yamashita Tomohisa and Cast in Tokyo Vice event

On November 20th, it was announced that Aiba Masaki of the popular boy band Arashi will star in Asahi TV’s drama “Bartender” (Fridays at 11:15PM) starting next year January. It’ll be roughly a year since Aiba has starred in a drama series. Aiba had a gRead More »Arashi’s Aiba Masaki in “Bartender” Drama

Arashi’s Aiba Masaki (27) will be guest starring in the finale in fellow Arashi member Ninomiya Kazunari’s (27) drama, “Freeter, Ie wo Kau” (Tuesdays at 9PM on Fuji TV), which is set to air on the 21st of this month. Another Arashi member, Sakurai ShoRead More »Arashi’s Aiba Masaki to Guest Star in Freeter Drama with Ninomiya Kazunari

A one minute trailer of Cherry Magic, Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?, The Movie was released recently. Here’s a synopsis of the Jdrama: While still a virgin at 30, Adachi Kiyoshi gains a magical power – the ability to read other peoplRead More »Cherry Magic The Movie Trailer Released

According to a survey taken by entertainment magazine “Ori Star,” of 1000 readers, the favorite drama for the fall season was “Freeter, Ie wo Kau” with Arashi’s Ninomiya Kazunari as the lead. “Freeter, Ie wo Kau” is a drama about regaining family tiesRead More »Drama Awards for Fall 2010! Freeter Takes Top Spot

These are the current ratings as of 12/4 (Saturday). Check back often for updates. Only primetime dramas will be posted here for now. Aibou season 9 is in the lead, followed by Freeter, Ie wo Kau this week when it comes to average ratings! In 3rd is NaRead More »Fall 2010 Drama Ratings

Former Sumo champ, Chiyo no Buji Mitsugu’s (Akimoto Mitsugu) second daughter, Akimoto Kozue (23), who debuted as a model in 2009, will be starring in her first drama titled, “Shibuhara Girls” (on MTV starting 1/8/2011). In actuality, the drama is a reaRead More »Former Sumo Champ’s Daughter Stars in Reality Series

Singer actress, Imai Miki (47) is set to star in a drama series after roughly 11 years. It was announced on November 10th, that Imai Miki will star as the heroine alongside SMAP’s Kusanagi Tsuyoshi (36) in the TBS drama series, “Fuyu no Sakura” (WinterRead More »Imai Miki and Kusanagi Tsuyoshi in New Drama “Fuyu no Sakura”

Pictured from L to R: Ohisama Asadora Tanaka Kei, Nagayama Kento, Inoue Mao, Koura Kengo, Kaneko Nobuaki Pictured: Maruyama Kazunari (husband of Inoue Mao’s character) The four male actors for NHK’s 2011 morning drama, “Ohisama” (based on a novel) wereRead More »Inoue Mao and Cast Announcement for “Ohisama” Morning Drama

Actress Inoue Mao is playing the title role of NHK’s Asadora (morning drama), “Ohisama” and she was on location in Nagano along with other cast members. “Ohisama” will start broadcasting in the spring of 2011. The cast and crew of “Ohisama” started shoRead More »Inoue Mao and Cast of Morning Drama Ohisama on Location in Nagano

Actor Itou Atsushi starred in the drama, “Team Batista 2: General Rouge no Gaisen” (Fuji TV at 10PM) and next year on 1/2, he will be reviving his role in the drama special. The special will be a continuation of the series which aired earlier this yearRead More »Itou Atsushi and Nakamura Toru in “Team Batista” Drama Special

On November 17th, Fuji TV announced that they’ll be broadcasting the 10 episode drama series, “Tokyo Control,” in 3D starting January 19th via Sky Perfect. This will be Japan’s first 3D drama series. An announcement event was held on the 17th and leadRead More »Kawahara Ayako In Japan’s First 3D Drama Series

On November 16th, popular duo Kobukuro held a commemorative launch event in Kanagawa’s Enoshima Aquarium for their song, “Ryuusei” (Falling Star) on sale on November 17th. Since this same song is the theme song for Fuji TV’s September drama, “NagarebosRead More »Kobukuro Sings ‘Ryuusei’ at Aquarium for Nagareboshi Drama

Culture Convenience Club (CCC) reported that their forecast of Korean Drama DVD rentals for the year were shattered for the first time according to reports shown from rental giant Tsutaya. Korean Drama DVDs were forecasted to be rented a record numberRead More »Korean Drama DVD Rentals in Japan Soaring

The Korean pop female group, “Shojo Jidai” (Girls’ Generation) will be starring in their first Japanese drama, “Sazae-san 3” which is airing next year 1/2 at 6:30PM. The drama is a special and all 9 girls from the group will be in it. The girls will beRead More »KPOP Group Shojo Jidai Girls’ Generation Shows Off Sexy Legs in Sazae-san Special Drama

Artist Okamoto Taro who created catchy phrases like, “Art Explosion!” is having his life turned into a NHK drama series for his 100th birthday on 2/26/2011 titled, “Taro no Tou” (Taro’s Pagoda). Taro will be portrayed by actor Matsuo Suzuki, whom you mRead More »Matsuo Suzuki and Tokiwa Takako in Drama About Artist Okamoto Taro

This upcoming winter season is filled with a load of CSI, Lie To Me inspired dramas. Like all the other networks, Fuji TV has their bets on the drama, “Control: Hanzai Shinri Sousa” (Criminal Mental Investigation). The synopsis for Control is a littleRead More »Matsushita Nao, Fujiki Naohito, and Kanjani 8′s Yokoyama Yuu in Drama “Control”

The film “Norwegian Wood” will open 12/11 to the public and already the lead actor, Matsuyama Kenichi (25), has another project on his hands, NHK’s 2012 Taiga drama “Taira no Kiyomori.” You may remember Matsuyama Kenichi as the character L in the live-Read More »Matsuyama Kenichi Lead in 2012 NHK Taiga Drama “Taira no Kiyomori”