Abe Hiroshi, Horikita Maki, Hamada Gaku in drama remake of “The Yellow Handkerchief”

     Broadcaster NTV plans to air a modern-day remake of Yamada Yoji’s classic 1977 film “Shiawase no Kiiroi Hankachi” (“The Yellow Handkerchief”) as a TV drama special this fall. The lead role, played by Takakura Ken (80) in the original, will this time be played by Abe Hiroshi (47).“The Yellow Handkerchief” is a road movie set in Hokkaido, revolving around an ex-convict named Shima Yusaku (Abe) who has just been released from prison. Along with two young strangers that he meets, he sets out on a journey back to where his wife is, uncertain of what awaits him. Horikita Maki (22) and Hamada Gaku (23) will play the two strangers (originally played by Momoi Kaori and Takeda Tetsuya), while Natsukawa Yui will play the wife (originally Baisho Chieko). Oginome Keiko, Endo Kenichi, Nakamura Tamao, and Kusabue Mitsuko have also been cast in supporting roles. Yamada Yoji is personally supervising the remake, as well as writing the script. This is Yamada’s first time in about 21 years writing for a terrestrial broadcast television drama. The exact broadcast date is not yet known, but is planned for sometime in fall of this year.

credit : Tokyograph

Kanjani8 to release new single, “Tsubusa ni Koi”

Kanjani8 is preparing to release a brand new single called “Tsubusa ni Koi“!

According to the Johnny’s Entertainment official website, the new single will be released on August 17th in two different formats: a limited CD+DVD version and a regular CD-only version. The title track will be used as the ending theme song for the upcoming drama “Zenkai Girl“, which features Aragaki Yui and Nishikido Ryo.

Check out the track list for both versions below!

< CD Track List >01. Tsubusa ni Koi02. I to U03. Nanairo Parameter [regular version only]04. Hi & high [regular version only]05. Tsubusa ni Koi (Original Karaoke) [regular version only]06. I to U (Original Karaoke) [regular version only]07. Nanairo Parameter (Original Karaoke) [regular version only]

08. Hi & high (Original Karaoke) [regular version only]

< DVD Track List >

“Tsubusa ni Koi” Music Clip + Making-of Video

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KAT-TUN announces a new single “RUN FOR YOU” in August

KAT-TUN will be releasing their 16th single titled “RUN FOR YOU” on August 3rd.  There will be three different editions for the single with each edition having a different cover jacket.

Check out the track lists for all editions below.

<Limited Edition>
-CD
1. RUN FOR YOU – CM song for SUZUKI “SOLIO”
-DVD
“RUN FOR YOU” video clip + making

<Regular Edition (First press)>
-CD
1. RUN FOR YOU
2. COSMIC CHILD – CM song for  Wing’s “Zurui Bra”, “Zurui Pants”
3. DIAMOND – Theme  song for NTV’s “Going! Sports & News”
4. Unknown title track A
5. RUN FOR YOU (Original Karaoke)
6. COSMIC CHILD (Original Karaoke)
7. DIAMOND (Original Karaoke)
8. Unknown title track A (Original Karaoke)

<Regular Edition>
-CD
1. RUN FOR YOU
2. COSMIC CHILD
3. DIAMOND
4. Unknown title track B
5. RUN FOR YOU (Original Karaoke)
6. COSMIC CHILD (Original Karaoke)
7. DIAMOND (Original Karaoke)
8. Unknown title track B (Original Karaoke)

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Inoue Mao Smiles Filming in Azumino

 On the 8th, actress Inoue Mao filmed on location in Azumino, Nagano for NHK's current asadora Ohisama. It has been exactly a year since filming first began in Azumino. On the day of filming, soba flowers were in full bloom. The sunny weather also allowed for filming to be completed smoothly. 

Set in the Showa period, the times have finally settled down as it reached 1950 (Showa 25). The scenes filmed that day will show the dream of the Maruyama family. These will air during weeks 20 to 22 of the drama, which will be broadcasted from August 15 to September 3. For Inoue it is her second time filming on location in Azumino. She says, "It's been a year since the crank-in. The seasons have come and gone, but it's great to come back." With the effects of the Tohoku earthquake, there are many things people are reflecting upon these days. Inoue believes there are lots of meaningful lines in the drama, with many more messages still to be conveyed. "I'm really grateful to play a character who cherishes everything around her." It's the first time for Kora Kengo to film on location in Azumino. 

He plays of the role of Inoue's husband in the drama. Kora says that he's happy to be in Azumino. "The scenery here is amazing. There's an entirely new feeling you get filming on location than in the studio." With another month left to go, everyone promises to do their best to complete the filming. 

credit : http://asianfanatics.net/forum/topic/753797-inoue-mao-smiles-filming-in-azumino/


Yeeei ada berita tentang Mao-chan ^^ 
She become more beautiful :)

Ikemen Desu Ne - An An Magazine 20.07.20

The main cast "Ikemen Desu Ne" adorned the cover of an an magazine. Im glad to see it. Here it is ^^

Cover

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Kanjani8 - An An Magazine

Kanjani8 appeared in the An An Magazine. I was amazed at all the personnel that looks very handsome here primarily Okura, You, and Ryo. The three of them are my favorite in Kanjani8.

♥ Yokoyama You ♥

♥ Nishikido Ryo ♥

♥ Tadayoshi Okura ♥

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Horikita Maki Awards

Ah sudah lama gue engga nulis sesuatu disini ^^ Oh ya ga sengaja lagi searching tentang artis favorit gue (Maki) gue menemukan sesuatu yang menarik. Gue nemu livejournal tentang Maki dan yang menarik yaitu list prestasi-prestasi Maki selama ini. Ternyata banyak banget penghargaan yang didapat Maki. Selain itu juga seringkali Maki masuk ranking polling lhoo. Yuuuk kita lihat. Cekidoooooot....

Awards - Rankings

+ goo Ranking - Female Celebrities you would like to bring to the beach (2011) : 10th place

+ goo/NTT Docomo - Which Female Celebrities has the most captivating eyes? (2011) : 13th place

+ goo/NTT Docomo - Which Actresses look good in kiss scenes? (2011) : 8th place

+ goo Ranking - Female Celebrities look good with short hair (2011) : 5th place

+ goo Ranking - Female Celebrity would you want to share an umbrella with? (2011) : 8th place

+ 50 Most searched celebrities on Baidu 2010: 9th place (*)

+ Gold Dream Award 2010 (*) 
+ Miss Lily 2010 (*) 
+ Poll - Who you don't want to be as your rival in love: 1st place 
+ 13th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix - Best Supporting Actress: 2nd place (Tokujo Kabachi!!) 
+ Oricon - Celebrities you want as your sweetheart (2009): 5th place (*) + 2009 Best Leathernist Awards (*)
+ Television Academy Awards (2009 Spring) - Best Actress: 3rd place (Atashinchi no Danshi)
+ Top 30 – Female Celebrities you would like to hug from behind: 4th place (*)
+ 121 Eyes - Alluring eyes: 8th place (*)
+ Oricon - Young actresses to watch: 3rd place (*)
+ Oricon - 2009's fresh stars: 7th place (*)
+ Oricon - Who would you want to become?: 8th place (*)
+ Oricon - Ideal younger sister: 6th place (*)
+ Oricon - Ideal new co-worker: 4th place (*)
+ Oricon - Beautiful lips: 10th place (*)
+ Oricon - Ideal type of daughter: 9th place (*)
+ Ameblo Valentine's Day Celebrity Ranking: 2nd place (*)
+ Oricon - Who you'd want as girlfriend? (2008): 7th place (*)
+ 2008's Kings & Queens of Commercials: 3rd place (*)
+ Oricon - The Face of 2008 (female celebrities): 5th place (*)
+ Oricon Style - Most Active Actress of 2008: 4th place (*)
+ Television Academy Awards (2008 Fall) - Best Actress: 3rd place (Innocent Love)
+ Myojo - TV GrandPrix - Best Actress of 2008 (in general): 4th place (*)
+ Popolo - TV GrandPrix - Best Actress of 2008: 3rd place (Innocent Love) (*)
+ Junon - Best Female Protagonist of 2008: 2nd place (Innocent Love) (*)
+ DeView - Most Active Actress of 2008: 2nd place (*)
+ Monthly The Television - Most Active Actress of 2008: 2nd place (*)
+ Nikkei Entertainment - Most Active Actors/Actresses of 2008: 1st place! (*)
+ Oricon - Ideal Girlfriend: 3rd place (*)
+ Oricon - Ideal Women: 5th place (*)
+ Oricon - Top 20years old for 2008: 2nd place (*)
+ Miss Cotton 2008, 5th Cotton USA awards (*)
+ Jewelry Best Dresser (teens) 2008, awarded by the Japan Jewelry Association (*)
+ Japanese U-20 Scholar Idol Ranking 2008: 2nd place
+ Vogue Nippon - Women of the Year 2007: One of the 11 recipients
+ TV Life: Best Actress (Hanazakari no Kimitachi E)
+ 11th Annual Drama GrandPrix Nikkan Sports': Best Actress (*)
+ 54th Television Academy Awards: Best Actress (Hanazakari no Kimitachi E)
+ Beauty Week Award 2007: Most Stylish Hairstyle for Short Hair division
+ Japanese U-20 Scholar Idol Ranking 2007: 4th place
+ MTV Student Voice Awards 2006: Best Teen Actress
+ 29th Japan Academy Awards: Best Newcomer (Always: Sunset on Third Street)
+ 49th Television Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress (Kurosagi)
+ 47th Television Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress (Nobuta Wo Produce)
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cc : tokyohive

Nah, banyak banget kan prestasi dan penghargaan yang diterima Maki. Itu membuktikan kalo Maki itu adalah aktris yang hebat! Ga salah gue ngefans sama Maki-chan! Ganbatte Maki!!!