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Full PV of Tomomi Kasai's Debut Single “Masaka” Revealed

Here is the full music video for idol group AKB48 member Tomomi Kasai's upcoming solo debut single “Masaka”. It will be slated for December 26th release.

Tracklist and other details can be found here.


Tomomi Kasai's “Masaka” will be available in three types: CD+DVD Type A and B, and CD Only Type C, for 1600 yen and 1000 yen respectively.Pre-order your copies now at CDJapan and get exciting bonuses!

Tomomi Kasai Reveals Cover Arts, Short PV for Debut Single “Masaka”

Tomomi Kasai - Masaka [CD+DVD TYPE A]

Nippon Crown had revealed the latest details, and the cover jackets foridol group AKB48 member Tomomi Kasai's upcoming solo debut single“Masaka”.

Tomomi Kasai's “Masaka” will be available in three types: CD+DVD Type A and B, and CD Only Type C, for 1600 yen and 1000 yen respectively.Pre-order your copies now at CDJapan and get exciting bonuses!

[CD]
1. Masaka
2. Watashi no Hikari
3. Dakishimeraretara (Team K 5th)
4. Masaka off vocal
5. Watashi no Hikari off vocal
6. Dakishimeraretara off vocal
[DVD]
• Masaka Music Video
• Kasai Tomomi solo debut special live
• Making-of 1st solo photobook

Tomomi Kasai - Masaka [CD+DVD TYPE B]

[CD]
1. Masaka
2. Watashi no Hikari
3. Candy (Team B 5th)
4. Masaka off vocal
5. Watashi no Hikari off vocal
6. Candy off vocal
[DVD]
• Masaka Music Video
• Traces of Kasai Tomomi
• “Masaka” Music Video making-of

Tomomi Kasai - Masaka [CD TYPE C]

[CD]
1. Masaka
2. Watashi no Hikari
3. Dakishimeraretara
4. Candy
5. Masaka off vocal
6. Watashi no Hikari off vocal
7. Dakishimeraretara off vocal
8. Candy off vocal

And lastly, here's the PV preview:


Furthermore, a solo photobook will also be released in late January 2013.

Tomomi Kasai, known as "Chiyuu~" and "Tomo~mi-chan" to fans, is a 2nd generation AKB48 member. She starred in AKB48's own drama series Majisuka Gakuen, as Ookabuki (half of the Kabuki Sisters duo), and in Kamen Rider W as Elizabeth.

Shiho Releases Her First Photobook [Updated with Video]

Actress Shiho, best known as Tomoko Nozama of the recently concluded Kamen Rider Fourze, have released her first photobook “SHIHO” last August 27th. The photobook features her in swimsuits and semi-nude shots!

Turning 20 this October, her role as Tomoko, where she was a goth girl, is very much different in real life. She had already taken minor roles in JDramas prior to Kamen Rider Fourze.


In her first photo book you can enjoy her real beauty to the fullest, along with rare swimsuit pictures and even some more daring shots as proven by cover seen above. Shiho sommented,

“The water in the river was cold and it had also already become cold during the evening shoots, but it was a lot of fun. The pictures when I’m smiling, those are my favorites. The pictures with me having fun while wearing the red swimsuit or while I’m touching my butt are great as well. The latter was done completely unconsciously… One of my habits.”

And when asked about her 20th birthday, she expressed,

“I want to further expand my acting and my range of roles. It’s not about looking good on screen, but about being able to fascinate the viewers. That’s what I want people to say about me, that’s the kind of actress I want to become.”

Shiho's “SHIHO” photobook is already available, and costs 3000 yen.Order your own copies now at CDJapan and get exciting bonuses!



Source: Cinema Today via tokyohive

Tomomi Kasai Graduates from AKB48

Before the release of her solo debut single this January, idol groupAKB48 member Tomomi Kasai has announced her graduation from the group during “The 2nd AKB48 Kohaku Taikou Uta Gassen” event held at TOKYO DOME CITY HALL last December 17th.

Kasai appeared alone in front of her fans, and first thanked them for being able to make a solo debut with her single “Masaka” on the 26th. She then announced, “There is one more shocking announcement to make. I, Tomomi Kasai, will graduate from AKB48.”

She explained tearfully, “I joined AKB48 when I was 14, and have been in the group for 6 and a half years. It made me learn a lot of things. Now that I received a chance for a solo debut, I would like to send songs with my own ability from now on.”

The details on Kasai's graduation are yet to be announced.

Source: tokyohive

Erina Mano's “Song for the DATE” PV Released

Here is the full music video of Erina Mano's latest single “Song for the DATE” to be released this June 27th. The PV was directed by Iizuka Ken, who is famous for directing movies ‘Arakawa Under the Bridge.’

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Erina Mano's “Song for the DATE” will have a June 27 release and will come in three different editions: Limited Edition A CD+DVD version, Limited Edition B with an application for an upcoming event, and a regular CD-only version. Pre-order now at CDJapan and get exciting bonuses

A More Detailed “Super Hero Taisen Z” Plot

An advertising pamphlet reveals a more detailed plot for this year's crossover film, “Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Taisen Z”. As revealed in earlier information, they will fight the Space Shocker who uses magic, and the Space Sheriffs thought that Kamen Rider Wizard is their leader!

Calling themselves Space Shocker, the evil organization returns with the power of magic to cause a certain phenomenon, and attacks Earth. Thinking that Kamen Rider Wizard is their leader, the Galactic Union Police sends Geki Jumonji/Space Sheriff Gavan to arrest Haruto.

Haruto and Geki later forms a bond, after realizing that Wizard might not be evil after all. Soon they find out that Space Shocker, led by Space IkaDevil, is behind this. Geki pursuits after Space Shocker, but appearing before him the Space Mafia Mado, Space Sheriff Sharivan's archenemy whom he previously defeated.

Meanwhile, while on a camping trip, Yoko, after being left behind by Hiromu and Ryuuji, end up finding a mysterious golden robot called Saikoron, who seems to hold a secret. With Earth on the verge of getting destroyed by the magic phenomenon caused by Space Shocker, the Galactic Union Police decides to use the Super Dimensional Cannon to destroy Space Shocker and the Space Mafia Mado! Will they succeed?


Directed by Osamu Kaneda (kamen Rider Fourze) with screenplay byShoji Yonemura (KR Kabuto, Smile! Precure) , and produced byShinichiro Shirakura, “Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Taisen Z” premieres this April 27th.

via Henshin Justice

Sentai Parody “EA's Rock” Gets Film this November

GAINAX's first live action television series EA's Rock will have a compilation film that will premiere in two Japanese theaters this November 3rd. Viewers will receive an original manga drawn by Hiroyuki Ōhashi.

EA's Rock is of ennui genre, a genre of comedy that depicts the listless minutiae of everyday life.

The story centers around the “Kankaku Senshi Gokan Five”, a team of heroes who once protected the Earth’s peace. However, the need for their hero work has been rapidly decreasing, the members now goes about their daily lives in other occupations.

The only one left as a hero is the 45-year-old Akai / GokanRed (played by Hiroshi Yamamoto), who has had a hero career of 25 years. While working as a bartender at the bar run by the former GokanBlue, he continues his task of protecting the Earth’s peace, albeit in minor ways. In addition, the 17-year-old Momoka (Shiina Kotone), the former GokanPeach, begins working part-time at the bar as a waitress.

Nobuhiro Yamashita (Linda Linda Linda, Cream Lemon) wrote the script alongside Rikiya Imaizumi and manga artist Hiroyuki Ōhashi (City Lights, Ongaku to Manga). Ōhashi is also acting as character designer.Hiroyuki Yamaga and Yoshinori Asao for project planning, and Shōji Ikenaga as the music director.

Source: Comic Natalie via Anime News Network

Remembering Japan's Great Tohoku Earthquake

March 11th 2011, Japan was hit by a 8.9 magnitude earthquake which then resulted to a 10-meter tall tsunami that hit the northeast of Japan, dubbed as the “2011 Tōhoku earthquake.” Thousands of lives have been lost in just one swoop. Help came from various parts of the world.


Just hours after that, various TV stations had cancelled their regular programming including TV-Asahi's then Super Hero Time, Kamen Rider OOO and Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger that we regularly watch, as they focus on relief and giving up-to-date news to the said event.

Worried fans of various Japanese celebrities breathe freely as various sites listed compilations of those who are "checked in safe" after the quake. A hoax circulating about the death Pokemon creator Satoshi Tajiriwas later pronounced fake.


Riders Rangers and Rambles, or RRR, with CS-Toys Japan, along with other tokusatsu blogs, forums and websites joined forces to do our best to help the country, the home of tokusatsu, that we all love. Dubbed as the "Super Hero Time" Donation Drive, it collected a total of US$8,255 which was donated to Red Cross Japan.


Many artists had given their best to cheer-up Japan in those times of crisis. Former and current tokusatsu actors cheer children with encouraging words via Teruaki Ogawa's @TokusatsuHero Twitter page.

T.M. Revolution and Gackt organizes charity concerts. Akira Toriyama andKunio Okawara posted their own artworks online. Original Fullmetal Alchemist and Rurouni Kenshin artworks were auctioned to raise fundsfor Japan relief.


Amidst of the disaster, a Kamen Rider statue was seen standing undefeated in Ishinomaki in Miyagi, a city hit by the tsunami, and considered as the hometown to Kamen Rider. Buildings around the city are left in shambles, but the statue stands tall and gives courage and hope to those who fell victim to the terrifying events.

After a year had passed, the effects of the disaster were still visible.Although much of the debris has been cleared, survivors from the devastated north-east have complained about slow recovery efforts.


One day before national commemorations, the families and loved ones of victims began to pay their respects at the graves of those they have lost. In Iwaki City in Fukushima, thousands of candles were lit, ceremonial bells were rung and monks chanted.

Anti-nuclear protests are also scheduled to be held in Tokyo, Fukushima and other parts of the country to coincide with the anniversary.

Space Sheriff Gavan Tasks to Execute Wizards in “Super Hero Taisen Z”

Additional information from the Kamen Rider Winter Magazine was revealed for this year's crossover film, “Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Taisen Z”. In the film, Space Sheriff Gavanwas tasked to execute two wizards, thus attacking Kamen Rider Wizardand Beast!

The Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters decided on going to a camping trip. But Hiromu and Ryuji both canceled the plan, leaving Yoko alone in the forest, waiting. All of a sudden, a mysterious golden robot falls down from the sky. Called Saikoron, the Space Shocker, led by Space IkaDevil and Space SpiderMan, is trying to get their hands on it. But for what reason?

As reported in the past, Kenta Suga, who played Saburo Kazeta/Sannagiman/Inazuman in the recent Kamen Rider crossover film, “Kamen Rider Movie War Ultimatum”, will be in the film. In “Super Hero Taisen Z”, due to unknown reasons, he appeared before Gentaro, calling him his teacher. The present Gentaro, who is still a student, has no idea what’s going on.

Calling themselves Space Shocker, the evil organization returns with the power of magic, claiming that they want to destroy the universe. Kamen Rider Wizard, Space Sheriff Gavan, Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters and eventually Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger join the fight against the evil organization. All your favorite heroes will be back, turning despair into hope, in an all new, and never seen before hero epic!

Directed by Osamu Kaneda (kamen Rider Fourze) with screenplay byShoji Yonemura (KR Kabuto, Smile! Precure) , and produced byShinichiro Shirakura, “Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Taisen Z” premieres this April 27th.

Additional information via Henshin Justice

Tokusatsu Indonesia ^^

Spheres Trinity - Episode 1

English Naration Opening Ver. 
Directed By Jeffry Sung
Director of Photography: Paulus Rizal
Post Production: Charles Hartono

Starring:
RAMA DJAMI as BENNY (Red Gallant)
NADYA ROVIANO as DEWI (Nurse)
HAPPY ANDHITA as LISA (School Girl)


First Episode:
Spheres Trinity is a continuation of the previous sequel, spheres unleashed / inherit the power the first indonesian tokusatsu from Surabaya - Indonesia which was produce by origin pictures in the year 2006, with the main character sam that can turn into a warrior name Zeal and Benny as Gallant knights can turn into a leader of 3 warriors of lights. Benny back at Spheres Trinity Web Series to reveal who the knights of the third light which is a nurse named Dewi who can turn into a warrior of light named Siva. Dewi also has a variety of obstacles in living himself as a warrior of light siva, he has a formidable opponent of the darkness that is named Lisa, a high school student who can turn into the dark knight named Hartrion.

Episode1: Spheres Trinity ini adalah kelanjutan dari sekuel sebelumnya yang berjudul spheres unleashed/inherit the power salah satu tokusatsu indonesia yang pernah di produksi oleh origin pictures pada tahun 2006 silam, dengan karakter utama sam yang dapat berubah menjadi ksatria zeal dan Benny yang dapat berubah menjadi ksatria Gallant merupakan pemimpin dari 3 ksatria cahaya yang ada. dI Spheres Trinity Benny kembali muncul untuk mengungkap siapa ksatria cahaya ketiga yang tidak lain adalah seorang perawat rumah sakit bernama Dewi yang dapat berubah menjadi ksatria cahaya Siva. Dewi pun juga memiliki berbagai halangan dalam menjalani dirinya sebagai ksatria cahaya siva, dia memiliki lawan tangguh dari kegelapan yaitu Lisa seorang pelajar SMA yang dapat berubah menjadi ksatria kegelapan Hartrion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=N40Sh9leXIg