Arashi’s Matsumoto Jun to star as detective in Fuji TV’s next Getsu 9

by Fiona

Arashi member Matsumoto Jun (28) has been chosen to star in Fuji TV’s next Monday night drama series, titled “Lucky Seven.” This is his second time starring in one of Fuji TV’s “Getsu 9” dramas, after “Natsu no Koi wa Nijiiro ni Kagayaku” in 2010.

The story revolves around a team of seven detectives who work together to solve difficult cases, with Matsumoto playing a rookie named Tokita Shuntaro. So far, Eita (28) and Oizumi Yo (38) have also been announced as part of the team, while the other cast members are still unknown. The team reportedly consists of 4 men and 3 women.

Until now, Matsumoto has mainly starred in love stories targeted at the core female audience between the ages of 20 and 34. This will be his first detective drama, which is also said to be full of action and comedy.

The show will be directed by Sato Shinsuke, the director behind the “GANTZ” live-action movies that starred fellow Arashi member Ninomiya Kazunari. Filming for “Lucky Seven” is scheduled to start in early December.

Fuji TV will broadcast “Lucky Seven” on Mondays at 9:00pm, starting in January.

From Tokyograph

Jun-kun being a detective again is definitely something to look forward to, it’s been a while since Kindaichi 3 which I had thrilled watching. It’s exciting that he’s doing something different compared to the last two dramas…let’s hope his series wardrobe consists of a few dazzling suits.

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Owaranai Yume no Naka de by Project Arms

by Fiona

I wanted to shared Owaranai Yume no Naka de with everyone. This is the fourth ending song for the anime, Project ARMS, which I have just to see. What I found amazing was this was written, composed and sang by the lending seiyuus of the series — Kanna Nobutoshi, Miki Shinichirou, Ueda Yuuji, and Takayama Minami. Sugoi, ne?! Aside from their beautiful vocal talents, their musical skills are unrivaled. What can they not do, they are truly astonishing and incredible individuals. Oh yeah, Mi-sama would be another reason to love the song!

Here is Owaranai Yume no Naka de in it’s full glory along with the lyrics from senshigakuen.com:

Owaranai Yume no Naka de (Inside of an Endless Dream)
Lyrics, Music, and Vocals by: PROJECT ARMS (Kanna Nobutoshi, Miki Shinichirou, Ueda Yuuji, & Takayama Minami)

owaranai yume no naka de dakishimeta nukumori wo
hanasanai yo itsumade mo kodou ga yobiau kara…

Inside of an endless dream, the warmth that I embrace
I won’t let it go ever because the beating heart calls to me…

nanika wo motomete ita kawaita genjitsu de
nanika wo ushinai hajime furikaeru

I was looking for something in the parched reality
I started to lose something look back again

yuganda machinami no mukou ni
yurameite iru no wa jibun no kage

Across the crooked street
That flickering thing is you own shadow

afureru namida nugutte fumidashitai ashita e
hajimari no kane hibiku yo tsukiugokasareru youni
ippo mae e to…

Wipe away the overflowing tears, I want to step forward into tomorrow
The beginning bell resounds like it’s stirring things up
One step forward…

dareka wo mamoritai to sashinoberu yuuki wa
dareka ga uketome nagara ikite iru

When you want to protect someone, courage extends its hand
When someone stop your fall, you’re alive

mukishitsuna kokoro no KAKERA ni
mune ga setsunaku naru hodo no ame

Shards of my inorganic soul
Rain in my heart painfully

itami wo shitte hajimete todokasetai kono koe
nando mo kurikaesu kara ima koko ni iru imi wo
douka oshite…

I’ve started to understand pain, this voice that I want you to hear
It’s calling out over and over again. Why am I here right now
Please tell me…

owaranai yume no naka de dakishimeta nukumori wo
hanasanai yo itsumade mo kodou ga yobiau kara…

Inside of an endless dream, the warmth that I embrace
I won’t let it go ever because the beating heart calls to me…

itami wo shitte hajimete todokasetai kono koe
nando mo kurikaesu kara ima koko ni iru imi wo
douka oshiete…

I’ve started to understand pain, this voice that I want you to hear
It’s calling out over and over again, why am I here right now
Please tell me…

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Arashi donates 300 million yen to disaster relief

by Fiona

It’s been revealed that popular group Arashi has donated about 300 million yen (approximately $3,841,229 USD) to Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima, the areas affected by the Tohoku earthquake.

A portion of the donation includes the members’ royalties from their book “Nippon no Arashi : pocket version” which was released back in June. As reported last fall, “Nippon no Arashi” is based on the Arashi members’ trip throughout Japan, and it was first privately donated to 40,000 elementary, junior high, and high schools nationwide. Then the book was released to the public, due to the high demand, and has sold about 420,000 copies. The 300 million yen also includes the profits from the publishing company, as well as the sales of the charity goods from the charity event “Arashi no Wakuwaku Gakkou” which was held at the Tokyo Dome for three days back in June.

The donation was made directly to each prefecture on November 2nd (100 million yen or around $1.28 million USD per a prefecture).

From Tokyohive

SUGOI, the original Japanese article had also mentioned that a portion of donations were from the boys’ own pockets! So proud of them, they always seem to surprise us on their generosity and kindness. I hope they never ever change as their fame increases, I am truly proud to be an Arashi fan! :up:

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