Category: Japanese

Sakurai Sho to be starring in the 2nd season of The Quiz Show

by Fiona

Wow, this is mecha awesome. The Spring Jdrama lineup looks so promising, first it was Jun-kun and now Sho-kun will be starring in a drama. It’s going to one hot April! Now if Aiba-chan does one, it will make this season even more perfect. We can only hope.

Arashi’s Sho Sakurai has been chosen to star in the NTV drama series “The Quiz Show.” The show is a prime time version of last summer’s late night drama “The Quiz Show,” which starred Jin Katagiri and Shigeyuki Totsugi.

In the new version, Sakurai plays the host of a live TV quiz program. On the show, contestants who achieve 7 correct answers win 10 million yen, and those who get 8 correct answers will have one of their wishes granted by the TV network. But while the questions start off innocently enough, as the game progresses, the questions gradually delve into the contestants’ past crimes or indiscretions, presenting them with the dilemma of having to confess their guilt in order to win.

Sakurai’s character also has a mysterious past. Before becoming the show’s host, an accident had left him in a vegetative state for six years, which also resulted in him losing most of his memories.

The supporting cast includes Kanjani8’s Yu Yokoyama as the show’s director, Aya Matsuura as a rookie assistant director, and Miki Maya as the producer. Broadcast begins on April 18 in NTV’s Saturday 9pm time slot.

Source: Tokyograph

You’re surprised too, ne? Since Yatterman was just released, I would think he would give acting a rest and concentrate on his newscasting and variety shows. I guess not, it’s a good thing for us fan, haven’t seen him on the small screen in a long time. Don’t work too hard though, Sho-kun!!

The plot to The Quiz Show sounds so interesting and feels very suspenseful. I like the mysterious part of Sho-kun’s character, quite different from his other roles. I’m even more excited now!

Short CM:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M80KNW6-oI8
You’ve got to love that smirk on his face…hehe…something is cooking up his sleeve.

Official site: NTV – The Quiz Show

UPDATE: The wonderful SBK Fansubs will be subbed this series.

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Matsumoto Jun – Some news about Smile

by Fiona

Looks like Ringo Shiina will be sing for Jun-kun’s new drama, Smile themesong, it’s called Ariamaru Tomi. I’m not surprised that Arashi is not doing this one. The boys have so much on their plates now, the promotions of Believe had just finished and new projects are already on their way. Maybe they will do a insert song….

Shiina does new solo single for “Smile”

Ringo Shiina is back with her first solo single in roughly five years. Titled “Ariamaru Tomi,” the song will go on sale May 27, which is the anniversary of her debut single “Koufukuron” back in 1998.

“Ariamaru Tomi” is being used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Smile,” starring Jun Matsumoto and Yui Aragaki. The series begins on April 17.

Source: Tokyograph

Also, the short version of the CM is out for Smile.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97AwHfETIW8

Jun-kun looks gorgeous in his new hairstyle , so happy that the old is gone with, he had it way too long. Of course, his smile is just so irresistible – just like chocolate, it melts into your heart. I’m psyched now, cannot wait to see.

Official Site: スマイル

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Gokusen movie in planning

by Fiona

Looks like Gokusen will be going to the big screen starring the third season cast. I had high hopes when the heading was first read at Tokyograph, excepting they would have Sawada Shin return. Nope, really wish that was the case. Season one was awesome with Jun-kun (the reason why I adore him so much ). Season two was okay with Kame and Jin, but cannot compared to the first one. I guess there is still hope, maybe a season four with the returned cast. Let’s keep our fingers-crossed. hehe…

Article can be found here.

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