Morning Musume 37th Single

Morning Musume 37th Single - Pepper Keibu

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It is good songs i think, MM version is better than the original for me :P
c/w Romance ^^

Pepper Keibu download

Morning Musume Calendar 2009

Morning Musume Calendar 2009

Released on 29th Sept 2008
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That's really really good...
Reina so Pretty XD
But, damn the released date is close with their new single >,<
C'mon Tsunku...

mihimaru GT

mihimaru GT

mihimaru GT is a J-Urban and J-pop group signed to Universal Music Japan and managed by Tearbridge Productions, a subsidiary of Stardust Promotion and Avex.

Members
Mitsuyuki Miyake
Akutsu Hiroko

History
mihimaru GT is a best-selling Japanese duet made up of composer, lyricist and vocalist, Miyake as well as vocalist and lyricist Hiroko. The group was formed due to the joint management of the two members during their solo careers. Before forming mihimaru GT, each member had a relatively quiet career, with little to no major hits. To remind each other that the success of the group comes from the hard work and contributions of both members, the name mihimaru GT was created for the band, taking the first two letters in each members' first name and adding "maru", or "perfection", to the end of it, as well as the initials for Miyake's favorite video game—Gran Turismo.

Unlike many other groups, mihimaru GT will often record songs featuring only one of their members, though because of each members' background, they are both involved with every song in some way. Hiroko is usually responsible for the main melody of the song, whereas Miyake is featured in the rap that may appear in a song. The band is known for its urban and pop-oriented songs, as well as slow ballad oriented songs. They are currently signed to one of the largest independent music labels in the world.

Prior to 2006, they have had an average career, with their singles ranking no higher than #16 on the Oricon charts. In 2006, however, their single, "Kibun Jojo" became the commercial song for Dariya's "Palty" and music.jp's commercial theme, as well as the ending theme for the variety program "Sukibara". The triple tie-up gave them considerable media exposure, and more people began to take notice of them. On May 5, 2006, they performed on the popular music show Music Station and was featured on the "Young Guns" corner. The appearance on the show boosted their popularity and made "Kibun Jojo" onto the #7 spot on the Oricon charts.

From then on, their career has been doing well and popularity rising steadily, with "Itsumademo Hibiku Kono Melody/Magical Speaker" reaching as high as #3 on the Oricon charts.

The song "H.P.S.J." was featured as the third ending song for the anime Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo; "Kibun Jojo" itself has been covered in rhythm action games such as Taiko: Drum Master and Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2.

On November 7th, mihimaru GT released a hip-hop re-arrangement/cover of Kylie Minogue's "I Should Be So Lucky" as a double A-side single (the other A-side being Ai Kotoba.) Since Oct 16, "I Should Be So Lucky" became the ending theme for the Japanese drama "Abarenbou Mama" (Wild Mama) which stars Aya Ueto.

ギリギリHero is featured in the movie Shaoulin Shoujo

Discography

Singles
Yakusoku (約束 Promise)
Kaerōka (帰ろう歌)
Negai (願 ～Negai～)
H.P.S.J.-mihimaru Ball MIX-/So Merry Christmas
Yurume no Lady (ユルメのレイデ)
Love is...
Koisuru Kimochi/Yes (恋する気持ち／Yes)
Sayonara no Uta (さよならのうた Song of Goodbye)
Kibun Jōjō (気分上々↑↑)
Tsuyoku Tsuyoku (ツヨクツヨク)
Itsumademo Hibiku kono Melody/Magical Speaker (いつまでも響くこのMelody／マジカルスピーカー)
Kakegae no Nai Uta (かけがえのない詩)
Punkish☆ (パンキッシュ☆)
Gazen Yeah ! (俄然Yeah!)
I Should Be So Lucky/Ai Kotoba (I Should Be So Lucky／愛コトバ)
diverge
Girigiri HERO (ギリギリ HERO)
Nakinatsu (泣き夏)

Albums
mihimarhythm
mihimalife
mihimagic
mihimania ~Collection Album~ (mihimania ～コレクション アルバム～)
THE BEST of mihimaru GT
mihimarise

Kou Shibasaki

Kou Shibasaki

Kou Shibasaki (柴咲 コウ), born on August 5, 1981 in Toshima, Tokyo, is a Japanese singer and actress.

Birth name: Yukie Yamamura (山村幸恵?)[1] [2]
Born: August 5, 1981 (age 27)
Origin: Toshima, Tokyo, Japan
Genre(s): Japanese pop
Occupation(s): Singer and actress
Instrument(s): Vocals
Years active: 2000–present
Label(s): Universal Music Group Japan
Website: Official Kou Shibasaki Universal Music site

Music career
Shibasaki made her debut in the music industry in 2002 with her first single Trust My Feelings, but she became recognised for her second single Tsuki no shizuku which was used for the movie Yomigaeri. The song was one of the most successful J-Pop hits of 2003. Her first album peaked at number 2 and spent 68 weeks on the Oricon charts. Her second album was considered to be a commercial disappointment compared to her first album, lasting 9 weeks and reaching a peak position of #5.[1]

Shibasaki's first Christmas song, "Actuality", was released in December 2006. "At Home" was released later on February 21, 2007. Both failed to reach the top 10 on the Oricon charts. "Hito Koi Meguri", released on March 28, 2007, reached number 8 on the charts. It became her first single to reach the top 10 since "Invitation". On April 25, 2007, Shibasaki's third album Kiki♥ was released and went straight to number one. On August 3 and 5, Shibasaki held her first concerts - "Kou Shibasaki Premium Live" in Osaka and Tokyo. 2400 participants of the concert were selected from over 30,000 applicants for the tickets (which accompanied the KiKi album).

In April 2008, the singer released two greatest hits albums, entitled The Single Best and The Back Best, each contained various tracks from the past. The Single Best topped the Oricon while The Back Best kept third, this broke Shibasaki's own record for it was her first time to reach top 1 on the weekly chart. In addition to that, she broke the record of Ayumi Hamasaki for maintaining both albums in top 3.

Though unable to compose music, Kou Shibasaki writes the lyrics for most of her songs. Many of her singles have become theme songs for various films, dramas, and commercials.

Acting Career
She was discovered at the age of 14 by an agent and has worked in numerous television shows, movies and commercials. Her stage name is taken from the main character of Junko Kawakami's manga Golden Delicious Apple Sherbet.

She became famous outside Japan for her role in the controversial 2000 film, Battle Royale, where she portrayed the cold-hearted and ruthless Mitsuko Souma; her acting career took off with this movie and also raised her international profile particularly in East Asia. Shibasaki also won acclaim for her role in 2001 film, Go, which earned her several awards, among which the Best Supporting Actress Award of Japanese Academy, the Hōchi Movie Award, the Kinema Junpō Award.

In 2002, Shibasaki took a supporting role as Yuki Mazashita in the television mystery drama, Sora Kara Furu Ichioku no Hoshi, where she co-starred with Takuya Kimura earning her an award as "Best Supporting Actress" while the show was named Best Drama at the 33rd Television Drama Academy Awards (Japan). She also starred in both seasons of Fuji TV drama, Dr. Koto Shinryojo, which aired in 2003 and 2006 respectively. The show was awarded Best Drama at the 38th Television Drama Academy Awards for its first season.

In 2005, Shibasaki appeared in the independent Japanese film, Mazon Do Himiko. In this film, she plays Saori, an unhappy young woman whose father is gay. Saori meets her father's boyfriend who urges her to come and meet her dying father at a place called Maison Do Himiko where several aging gay men live together. In 2006, she took the role of Dororo in the Japanese film, Dororo along with Satoshi Tsumabuki (her co-star from the 2004 television drama, Orange Days). The film made a sensation in Japan, and topped the box office for nearly six weeks. Shibasaki participated in two more movies in 2007: Maiko Haaaan!!! and Shaolin Girl, scheduled to be screened in 2008.

Shibasaki returned to television in 2007 in Galileo as the female lead co-starring with Masaharu Fukuyama. Highly rated among viewers (it finished its 10 episode run with an average viewership rating of 22%), the role continued her winning run in the medium when she won "Best Supporting Actress" at the 55th Television Drama Academy Awards. The show also won 5 other awards, including "Best Drama".

Other Endeavors
Other than acting and singing, Shibasaki has advertised numerous products such as Epson printers, Glico Pocky's, Daihatsu vehicles, as well as Volvic mineral water from France.

Movies
2000 - Battle Royale as Mitsuko Souma
2001 - Kakashi as Izumi Miyamori
2001 - Go as Tsubaki Sakurai
2002 - Soundtrack as Misa
2003 - Yomigaeri as RUI
2003 - One Missed Call as Yumi
2004 - Chakushin Ari as Yumi Nakamura
2004 - Sekai no Chūshin de, Ai wo Sakebu as Ritsuko Fujimura
2005 - Maison de Himiko as Saori
2006 - Hokuto no Ken: Raoh Gaiden Junai no Shō as Reina
2006 - Kenchō no Hoshi as Aki Ninomiya
2006 - Nihon Chinbotsu as Akiko Abe
2007 - Dororo as Dororo
2007 - Maiko Haaaan!!! as Fujiko Osawa
2008 - Shaolin Girl as Rin
2008 - Winter as Kadee (Wife)
2008 - Dororo II as Dororo
2008 - Yōgisya X no Kenshin as Kaoru Utsumi

Television
2000 - Face ~ Mishiranu Koibito~ as Mako Okuno
2001 - Let's Go - Nagata-cho
2002 - Yume no California as Kotomi Oba
2002 - Sora Kara Furu Ichioku no Hoshi as Yuki Mizashita
2002 - Good Luck!! as Ayumi Ogawa
2003 - Dr. Koto Shinryoujo as Ayaka Hoshino
2004 - Orange Days as Sae Hagio
2006 - Dr. Koto Shinryoujo (second season) as Ayaka Hoshino
2007 - Galileo Detective as Kaoru Utsumi

Discography
Kou Shibasaki has sold over 4 million singles combined.[2]

Albums
Mitsu (蜜?) – February 11, 2004 #2 (409,647 copies sold)
Hitori Asobi (ひとりあそび?) – December 14, 2005 #4 (113,063 copies sold)
Kiki♥ (嬉々♥?) – April 25, 2007 #3 (119,975 copies sold)
"Single Best" – March 12, 2008 #1 (519,055 copies sold)
"The Back Best" – March 12, 2008 #3 (67,879 copies sold)

Singles
"Trust My Feelings" – July 24, 2002
"Tsuki no Shizuku" (月のしずく?) (as Rui) – January 15, 2003
"Nemurenai Yoru wa Nemuranai Yume wo" (眠レナイ夜ハ眠ラナイ夢ヲ?) – June 4, 2003
"Omoide Dake dewa Tsurasugiru" (思い出だけではつらすぎる?) – September 3, 2003
"Ikutsuka no Sora" (いくつかの空?) – January 14, 2004
"Katachi Aru Mono" (かたちあるもの?) – August 11, 2004
"Glitter" – February 16, 2005
"Sweet Mom" – October 5, 2005
"Kage" (影?) – February 15, 2006
"Invitation" – August 9, 2006
"Actuality" – December 6, 2006
"At Home" – February 21, 2007
"Hitokoi Meguri" (ひと恋めぐり?) – March 28, 2007
"Prism" (プリズム?) – May 30, 2007
"KISS Shite" (KISSして?) (as KOH+; collaboration with Fukuyama Masaharu) – November 21, 2007
"Yoku Aru Hanashi - Mofuku no Onna Hen" (よくある話～喪服の女編～?) – June 4, 2008

DVD's
"Kou Shibasaki Single Clips" – February 11, 2004
"Kou Shibasaki Invitation Live" – October 31, 2007

Shaolin Shoujo

Shaolin Shoujo


Shaolin Girl (少林少女 Shaolin Shojo) is a 2008 Japanese movie directed by Katsuyuki Motohiro. Shaolin Girl (少林少女 shaolin shoujo) is the Japanese answer to the hit 2001 Hong Kong film, Shaolin Soccer. Unlike the original film, the movie focuses on women's lacrosse. It will star Japanese actress Kou Shibasaki and see Hong Kong actors Lam Chi Chung and Kai Man Tin return from the original film. The film released in Japan on April 26, 2008. Stephen Chow, director and star in Shaolin Soccer, was the producer, but is not credited as writer or director.

This movie ending song is Giri Giri HERO by mihimaru GT

Cast
Kou Shibasaki
Toru Nakamura
Kitty Zhang
Takashi Okamura
Yosuke Eguchi
Lam Tze Chung
Tin Kai Man
Asami Katsura
Hikari Mitsushima
Kana Harada

Miura Haruma

Miura Haruma



Profile
Name: 三浦春馬
Name (romaji): Miura Haruma
Profession: Actor and singer
Birthdate: 1990-Apr-05
Birthplace: Ibaraki, Japan
Height: 178cm
Weight: 63kg
Star sign: Aries
Blood type: AB
Talent agency: Amuse

TV Shows
Bloody Monday as Takagi Fujimaru (TBS, 2008)
Galileo: Episode Zero as young Manabu (Fuji TV, 2008)
Gokusen 3 as Kazama Ren (NTV, 2008)
Binbo Danshi as Shiraishi Ryo (NTV, 2008)
14 Sai no Haha as Kirino Satoshi (NTV, 2006)
Children(WOWOW, 2006)
Komyo ga Tsuji (NHK, 2006)
Unfair (Fuji TV, 2006)
Ima Ai ni Yukimasu (TBS, 2005)
Fight as Okabe Kiyoshi (NHK, 2005)
Division 1 Aozora Koi Hoshi (Fuji TV, 2005)
Musashi as Jotaro (NHK, 2003)
Manatsu no Merry Christmas (TBS, 2000)
Doyo Wide Gekijo (TV Asahi, 1995)

Movies
Naoko (2008)
Negative Happy Chainsaw Edge as Noto (2007)
Koizora as Hiro(2007)
Akihabara@Deep (2006)
Catch A Wave (2006)
Mori no Gakko (2002)
Sennen no Koi - Hikaru Genji Monogatari (TOEI, 2002)
Nile (TOEI, 1999)
Jubaku Spellbound (TOEI, 1999)

Trivia
JPOP group: Brash Brats

Koizora

Koizora

It can easily be said that Japan is one of the cellular capitols of the world, where people use their cellular phones not only as communication devices but also for a number of business and personal functions from text messaging and web browsing to paying bills online and watching streaming content. Therefore it was just a matter of time before novels and manga/comics became widely available via online cellular services.

“Mahou No i Rando” (a play on “Magic Island") is one of the more popular services to come out specializing in “Keitai Shosetsu” (mobile/cellular novels). Following the success of their first cellular novel “Deep Love”, “Koizora” was touted as a “true story” based on the life experiences of its young author “Mika”, a first time/amateur novelist.

With its tearful story of young love, loss and perseverance, it was an instant hit among readers particularly young, female high schoolers. However, much criticism also accompanied the novel particularly from those who saw its depictions of underage sex, rape and pregnancy as obscene. Many also criticized the novels portrayal of cancer victims as not really realistic.

Despite these criticisms, the novel was a best seller and widely read, spawning a couple of stories - “Kimi Zora” (You, Sky) which took the point of view from the side of “Koizora” character Hiro and “Another Koizora”, a sequel of sorts.

It was only time before the film adaptation of “Koizora” became a reality. Directed by TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System) TV J-Dorama director Imai Natsumi (Orange Days, Koko Kyoshi), the film is a faithful interpretation of the cellular novel and is every bit as tearful, heartbreaking and poignant as its source material. It’s success at the Japanese box office (currently in the Top Ten as of 11/28/07) is another indication of the impact it has on audiences.

Screenwriter Watanabe Mutsuki (who wrote for the quirky “Keitai Keiji/Cellular Detective” TV series) does an admirable job at adapting Mika’s novel and keeping the overall tone of the story without taking away from the story.

Much of the film deals with the growing affections igh schoolers Tahara Mika (Aragaki Yui) and Sakurai “Hiro” Hiroki (Miura Haruma) have for each other and the troubles that transpire during the course of their relationship. Their love story plays almost like a “Harlequin Romance” as Mika is at first scared and apprehensive of Hiro but soon begins to see the romantic and sensitive side behind his punk exterior. It’s a bit too dramatic at points and some of the story plots seem to be overly contrived (in the style of a J-Dorama/K-Drama story). For instance, Hiro’s former girlfriend, Saki (Usuda Asami) arranges to have Mika kidnapped and raped as a humiliation tactic against Hiro. While it does add drama to the story, it’s a bit gratuitous and over-the-top in my opinion.

While many have criticized the physical relationship between these two characters (Mika and Hiro are both around 15-16 years old) director Imai is very tasteful in not emphasizing or exploiting that aspect. Even in the much criticized scene where Mika and Hiro make love in the school library, Imai thankfully leaves the details to one’s imagination without going into too much salacious territory.

There are some aspects of the film that were a bit much. While the story takes place in Oita Prefecture in Kyushu, the high school seems to be almost too “hip” to be a school in the Japanese countryside. All the students looks like they belong on MTV’s “The Real World” and it seems a bit too staged. Also, both Mika and Hiro seem almost too perfect to be for real. They seem far more mature for high school sweethearts.

Okinawa born model and actress Aragaki Yui plays the title character of Mika. Tall, cute and sweet, she is perfect as the main love interest. Her charisma and charm radiates from the screen and one can’t help but be captivated by her. J-Pop Singer/Actor Miura Haruma is also spot-on perfect as the loner/rebel character of Hiro. His character is the atypical Japanese hero (brash and carefree, strong but sensitive). With his bleached blonde hair and dark tan, it is little wonder why he captured Mika’s heart.

Yamamoto Ryuji, Aso Yumi, “Karina”, Takahashi Joji, and Fukada Aki are all very good in their supporting roles. Koide Kesuke, who plays Fukuhara Yu rival lover to Hiro, is also very likable as the nice guy character who can’t seem to compete with the “bad boy”. It was nice to see veteran J-Dorama actress Asano Yuko again and she is perfect at Mika’s understanding mother.