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‘Liar Game -Reborn-’ releases full trailer

It was announced that a new “Liar Game” movie called “Liar Game -Saisei-” (-Reborn-), starring Matsuda Shota and Tabe Mikako, will be opening in Japan on March 3rd, 2012.

Cover for Morning Musume's “Pyoko Pyoko Ultra” release

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The covers for Morning Musume’s 48th single titled PyokoPyoko Ultra have been released.

“Suugaku Joshi Gakuen” Site Updated

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The official site for the drama featuring Sayu, Reina, as well as many H!P members titled Suugaku Joshi Gakuen has been updated.

Tsunku holds press conference about idol training cafe, “AKIHABARA Backstage Pass”

On December 22nd, music producer Tsunku held a press conference for the idol training cafe, “AKIHABARA Backst←→age pass“, at the cafe itself.

PV for the other half of Buono!'s New Single titled “DEEP MIND” Released

The PV for the second A-side from Buono’s 13th single titled DEEP MIND has been released.

New Morning Musume's Profile Pictures For “PyokoPyoko Ultra”

The official H!P page has updated with new profile pictures for Morning Musume’s new single PyokoPyoko Ultra.

Tsuji Nozomi congratulates Kago Ai’s marriage & pregnancy

On December 21st, talent Tsuji Nozomi updated her blog with an entry blessing her friend Kago Ai on her marriage and pregnancy.

Pocket Morning Weekly Q&A (week of 18/12/2011)

Question: If you started a band, which instrument would you play?

Kago Ai Announces She Is Married and Pregnant

Kago Ai recently announced on her blog that she had recently registered for marriage and is pregnant as well.

Here is a translation of the post by TokyoHive:

PV for Matsushita Yuya's “Kimi e no Love Song ~10nen Saki mo~”!

Matsushita Yuya has unveiled the PV for his latest ballad, “Kimi e no Love Song ~10nen Saki mo~“!

“Kimi e no Love Song ~10nen Saki mo~” is the title song for Matsushita’s upcoming single, which will be released on January 25th. The video switches between shots of Matsushita singing against the backdrop of a city and scenes of an unfolding love story, making for a touching PV perfect for the winter season.

Check out the PV for yourself below

Pocket Morning Weekly Q&A (week of 11/12/2011)

Question: Who do you think you were in your previous life?

Logos for “Hello! Project 2012 WINTER Hello☆Pro Tengoku ~Rock-chan~ & ~Funky-chan~” Released

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The logos for the upcoming H!P concert Hello! Project 2012 WINTER Hello☆Pro Tengoku ~Rock-chan~ & ~Funky-chan~ have been released.

PV for one half of Buono!'s New Single titled “Hatsukoi CIDER” Released

The PV for the first song of Buono!’s 13th single titled Hatsukoi CIDER/DEEP MIND has been released.

Promo Picture, Tracklist, Preview (Radio Rip) & CM for Morning Musume's New Single “PyokoPyoko Ultra” Released

The tracklist for Morning Musume’s PyokoPyoko Ultra and a promotional picture has been released.

Morning Musume’s & Buono!’s New Single as Theme Song For Drama “Suugaku♥Joushi-gakuen”

The drama featuring Sayu and Reina titled, ”Suugaku♥Joushi-gakuen” will be using PyokoPyoko Ultra and Hatsukoi Cider as the drama’s opening and ending theme.

HQ Covers for Buono!'s 13th Single "Hatsukoi Cider/Deep Mind" Released

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The HQ covers for Buono!’s next single, Hatsukoi Cider/Deep Mind has been released.

New S/mileage Profile Pictures For “Please Miniskirt Postwoman!”

S/mileage’s official profiles have been updated with pictures for their 8th single titled Please Miniskirt Postwoman!

Title, Date & Venue for Morning Musume's New Concert Tour Announced

A new concert tour for Morning Musume titled Morning Musume Concert Tour 2012 Haru ~Ultra Smart~ has been announced.

[Fun Polls Result] FURUSATO's Fun Polls #003

1st poll : Your Favourite & Best Morning Musume's 1st Generation is...

2nd poll : Your Favourite & Best Morning Musume's 2nd Generation is...

3rd poll : Your Favourite & Best Morning Musume's 4th Generation is...

4th poll : Your Favourite & Best Morning Musume's 5th Generation is...

5th poll : Your Favourite & Best Morning Musume's 6th Generation is...

6th poll : Your Favourite & Best Morning Musume's 8th Generation is...

7th poll : Your Favourite & Best Morning Musume's 9th Generation is...

All this polls start 16 July 2011 - 31 October 2011. 

I created this poll to find which member in each generation is most favourite among fans. So as you can see, i'm not create poll for 3rd and 7th generation because these generation only have 1 member each.

Below is the result of the poll:

PV for one half of Mano Erina's latest single titled “Doki Doki Baby” released

The PV for one half of Mano Erina’s 11th single titled Doki Doki Baby has been released.

“MUSIC STATION SUPER LIVE 2011″ artist line-up

The artist lineup for TV Asahi’s year-end music special, “MUSIC STATION SUPER LIVE” has been announced! This year, the program will broadcast live from Chiba Makuhari Messe on December 23rd from 7:00 – 11:10 PM.

The 30 artists who will perform on the show are:

Pocket Morning Weekly Q&A (week of 04/12/2011)

Question: You're standing at the top of Mt. Everest! What would you scream?

Yamashita Tomohisa opens up about withdrawing from NEWS

Actor/singer Yamashita Tomohisa (26) held a press conference on December 7th to commemorate the first day of shooting for his upcoming drama, “Saikou no Jinsei no Owarikata~Ending Planner~“. During the event, he opened up about his withdrawal from NEWS for the first time.

C-ute's Hagiwara Mai New Ustream Show Titled “Mai desu ga… nani ka?”

A new Ustream show for C-ute member Hagiwara Mai has been announced. It will be titled Mai desu ga… nani ka? (I’m Mai… so what?).

First teaser for “Liar Game -Reborn-”

It was announced that a new “Liar Game” movie called “Liar Game -Saisei-” (-Reborn-), starring Matsuda Shota and Tabe Mikako, will be opening in Japan on March 3rd, 2012.

Now the official site of the movie was updated with a 30-second-long teaser, and while it doesn’t reveal much, it gives us a quick glimpse at familiar characters, including Matsuda as the protagonist, Akiyama Shinichi, and Suzuki Kosuke as the peculiar Fukunaga ‘Kinoko’ Yuji, who is now a member of the ‘Liar Game Office’.

However, there are also many new characters, including Tabe as the new heroine, Sasamiya Yuu; Funakoshi Eiichiro as the charming leader of a religious cult, and child actress Ashida Mana as the Liar Game official, Alice.

In a recent news it was also announced that Nakata Yasutaka is once again going to be responsible for the emphatic soundtrack of the movie.

Check out the teaser!

Former Morning Musume leader, Nakazawa Yuko will be getting married

On December 5th, Sankei Sports reported that Nakazawa Yuko (38), a Dream Morning Musume member and the first leader of Morning Musume, will be getting married next spring.

Goto Maki held her final live concert, “G-Emotion FINAL~for you~“

On December 4th, singer Goto Maki held her final live concert, “G-Emotion FINAL~for you~“, at Chiba Makuhari Messe.

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HQ Covers for S/mileage’s 8th single titled Please Miniskirt Postwoman! have been released.

PV for S/mileage's latest single “Please Miniskirt Postwoman!” released

The full PV for S/mileage’s 8th single titled Please Miniskirt Postwoman! has been released.

S/mileage's "Please Miniskirt Postwoman!" PV Preview

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A short preview of S/mileage’s Please Miniskirt Postwoman! PV has been released.

Pocket Morning Weekly Q&A (week of 27/11/2011)

Question: Please think of a shout you would use to fire yourself up!

Cover and tracklist for Morning Musume Ai BELIEVE Concert Tour DVD

The cover and tracklist for Morning Musume Ai BELIEVE Concert Tour DVD has been released.
 

Tracklist:

Downtown holds press conference for year-end “No Laughing” show

On November 30th, comedians Downtown held a press conference for their year-end “no-laughing” show, “Downtown no Gaki no Tsukaiya Arahende!! No Laughing Airport 24 Hours!“.

"62nd Kohaku Uta Gassen" artist line-up

Fans have been waiting a long time to hear which artists will appear on NHK’s 62nd ‘Kohaku Uta Gassen‘, and that list has finally been revealed!

Check out the list below to see if your favorite artists will be at the most highly-anticipated event of the year!