Category: Japanese

Tokujo Kabachi Press Conference Held Today

by Fiona

Arashi member Sho Sakurai and actress Maki Horikita attended the press release conference for the new drama “Tokujo Kabachi/特上カバチ!!” in Tokyo a few days ago. The character played by Horikita, an administrative scrivener, is quite “S” and always torments the character of Sakurai. “It is my first challenge to a character of an aggressive career woman.” commented Horikita. “She becomes ‘S’ gradually during the hard work. She feels better when she is more dominant than others.” she said with a quick grin.

And Sakurai introduced himself with “This is Sakurai with the masochistic face”. The colleague actor Kenichi Endo commented Sakurai’s character: “Last time, Arashi appeared in a singing program, and I thought Sho-kun was going to sing. But suddenly he rapped fluently. I was shocked. Though my character in the drama is always angry (with Sho-kun), I admire him a lot.” On the other hand, Sakurai mentioned his experience with senior actors with his eyes sparkling: “I don’t have a lot of experience in playing with many seniors. I feel quite fresh with Endo-san, Katsumi Takahashi-san, and Masatoshi Nakamura-san. And I have learned a lot from them in a joyful way.”

Horikita said jokingly: “Though it is my first time to play with Sakurai-san, Tamura (Sakurai) and Misuzu (Horikita) hate each other in the drama, I try to be unlovely in the always.” “It’s totally not like this! We couldn’t stop laughing in the spot!” Sakurai explained quickly. According to the title of drama, Horikita was asked about the “Tokujo/特上”(premium) experience recently, “It’s quite not that luxury yet. I drink tea in a champagne glass. Some one sent me a set of superfine glasses, but I don’t drink alcohol in home and I don’t want to waste it…” answered Horikita.

From Music Japan Plus

I’m excited about this drama, cannot wait to see the interaction between Sho-kun and Maki-chan. They seem to be enjoying themselves on the set, who wouldn’t when Sho-kun’s around.

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Fuji TV promotes drama special with Arashi colors

by Fiona

Arashi appeared at the Light-Up event in Fuji TV at Odaiba on Jan.5th. All the lights covering on the north side of the building were lighted up, in order to promote their new drama “Saigo no Yakusoku / 最後の約束”. Each member has his own color, Satoshi Ohno with blue, Sho Sakurai with red, Masaki Aiba with green, Kazunari Ninomiya with yellow and Jun Matsumoto with purple.

They also start the work for the new year as Arashi the day before yesterday. It was the first time for them to perform on the NHK Kohaku Gassen (紅白歌合戦) last year. “I was really nervous, feeling like I arrived somewhere unusual.” said Nino. Matsumoto revealed his aim as well, “I hope we work with distinction so that we can perform on Kohaku again this year.”

In the light-up event, they switched on the light with hand putting together, showing the great relationship among five members.

Sakurai commented the ‘Arashi Color (嵐色)’ blazing up the beginning of the new year, “It is a good start! The drama will strengthen the bond not only among five characters but also among Arashi members. It is a precious property to us at the time of 10th anniversary.”

To the new 2010, they also promised that they will “bring their own color into full play like these five colors.” (said Matumoto).

Source: Music Japan Plus & Oricon


Sugoi, the promotion for the drama is on such a grand scale and this is only a two-hour special. First, there was the bondage at Omotesando Station and now it’s lighting up Odaiba. I’m definitely looking forward to it!

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Tokujo Kabachi’s themesong revealed

by Fiona

Some more exciting news, the themesong’s to Sho-kun new drama will be sang be Arashi. It’s titled Troublemaker (love the name btw :D). From Tokujo Kabachi’s website, he commented that the song has a catchy beat.

I’m certainly not surprised, Arashi is starting out the new year with big bang – three themesongs at once and it’s only the first week of January! It’s going to be another awesome year!

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