 Kazuhiko Nakamura (3rd photo)

 NHK executives are looking forward to her as the "post Kuwako and Wakuda" announcer.

 NHK's Anna Nakagawa is beginning to attract attention as a "strong candidate" for NHK's next ace. What is the appeal of Anna Nakagawa, who is expected to follow in the footsteps of the two-top pairing of Maho Kuwako and Mayuko Wakuda?

Unique &#8220;Latin&#8221; Anna Nakagawa Rapidly Ascends as NHK&#8217;s Next Ace

 Yoshito Murata

 Nakajima Kento's stock dropped significantly after his graduation from the group. On the other hand, Ryosuke Yamada's reputation is on the rise because of his comments about the importance of bonding with the members!

Ryosuke Yamada&#8217;s Surging Reputation After Kento Nakajima&#8217;s JUMP Graduation

 Writes articles on entertainment, movies, Hollywood information, etc., including the web magazine "PlusαToday". Member of the Japan Film Pen Club.

 Ryo Sakamoto (Writer, former head of the Culture and Society Department of Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

 Ippei Hara

 Downtown" Hitoshi Matsumoto has filed a suit against Bunshun claiming 550 million yen in damages. The point of contention is the "truthfulness" of the article, but what is the "method" of Bunshun, which has also won in the Johnny's trial? ......

Johnny&#8217;s Lawsuit: Matsumoto Hitoshi vs. Bunshun Trial Insights

 Yusuke Kondo (Kento Nakajima), Yuri Adachi (Fuma Kikuchi)

 The departure of Nakajima Kento from "Sexy Zone" and reports of his infatuation are said to have caused the group's fans to rapidly drift away from the group. On the other hand, fans' expectations for Fuma Kikuchi, saying "Fuma will protect Sexy Zone," are increasing...

Fuma Kikuchi Saves Sexy Zone Amid Nakajima Kento&#8217;s Withdrawal and Romance Reports

 After working as a desk clerk in the culture department of an evening newspaper, an editorial staff member at a publishing company, and a copywriter, Watabe became a freelance entertainment writer. He covers all aspects of the entertainment industry, including movies, theater, acting, and music. He also works undercover as a ghostwriter for celebrity books.

 Watabe Wataru

 Yasuko Sakaguchi

 Downtown's Hitoshi Matsumoto has been hit hard by the "Bunshun cannon" of sexual scandals. He has filed a suit against Bungei Shunju for 550 million yen in damages, but the "facts" that will be revealed in court are not clear. ......

Matsumoto Hitoshi&#8217;s 550 Million Yen Lawsuit Raises Reputation Concerns in Court

 Makoto Kuwata

 TOBE was established by Hideaki Takizawa, former vice president of Johnny's (now of SMILE-UP.), and a number of "ex-Johnny's" have transferred to the company. Their actions have been criticized on social networking sites.

TOBE Talent Exploits Disaster as Takizawa&#8217;s Actions Backfire

 Masao Kurihara

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Special Interview Back then, "Miracle Girl," "ZUTTO," and "Heart WASH!

 Mariko Nagai, a pioneer of the girl pop boom in the late '80s and '90s, is back in full swing! She has been holding fan tours and appreciation festivals. She is currently on a fan tour and holding an appreciation festival, etc. She looks back on her marriage, moving abroad, and other events that only she can say now.

Heisei J-Pop Diva Mariko Nagai Talks New Album &#8220;Everyday I&#8217;m Having Fun&#8221;

 Akifumi Yoshida (1st and 2nd), Kazuhiko Nakamura (3rd), Sota Shima (4th), Yusuke Kondo (5th), Takahiro Kagawa (6th)

 Late last year, Fuji Television was reported to be producing a theatrical version of "Bayside Shakedown". The truth is that Fuji Television is troubled by the fact that it has been unable to produce a hit film version of a series from the drama series broadcast by its own stations. What is going on?

Fuji TV Struggles to Produce New Popular Dramas

 Takahiro Kagawa Ichiro Takatsuka

 On January 23, Asei Miki, the younger brother of the brother comedy duo "Miki," updated his SNS. He reported that he had gotten married. This magazine had reported on their cohabitation in January 2010. Here is a look back at that time.

Married Life of Asei Miki of “Miki” Comic Duo Plus Photos of their Dates!

 Born in Tokyo in 1946. He has a unique career path from Shochiku's Advertising Department to a reporter for women's magazines to an entertainment reporter. He has appeared on "The Wide" and "Information Live Miyaneya" (both on Nippon Television Network Corporation), and currently appears regularly on "Mentai Wide" (Fukuoka Broadcasting System), "Su Matan" (Yomiuri TV), and Rainbow Town FM.

 Toshio Ishikawa, entertainment reporter

 Toshio Ishikawa, entertainment reporter, "Behind the Scenes" of the entertainment industry: ......

 Toradan Nanbu, the leader of the "Dengeki Network," who was popular overseas for his physical "tricks" that were far from being human, passed away suddenly. Veteran entertainment reporter Toshio Ishikawa, who was a close friend of Toradanobu's, talks about his memories of the event: ......

Torata Nanbu Giving Lesson on Kindness While a Can of Beer is on His Forehead

 Downtown's Hitoshi Matsumoto has filed a civil lawsuit against the media for libel and slander, claiming 550 million yen in damages for a sexual scandal involving him. However, behind the scenes, the comedians are talking ......

Matsumoto Hitoshi&#8217;s Remarkable Consideration for Emiko Uenuma, Mitsuyoshi Uchimura, and Shinsuke Shimada

 Danjuro Ichikawa, Botan, and Shinnosuke appeared in the Hatsuharu Kabuki performance that started on January 6 at the Shinbashi Enbujo Theater. Danjuro appeared in front of fans waiting to see him on the first day and proudly waved to them in thick-soled sandals, while his sister and brother...

Hatsuharu Kabuki Success: Fans Entranced by Botan and Shinnosuke

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Mei Nagano plays various roles in TV dramas and movies. She has a lot of fans because of her cute looks, but in fact she is also known for her many hobbies, including motorcycles, guitar, drums, and surfing. Her hobbies are a manly gap in her life, but...?

Mei Nagano Appeals to Older Men&#8217;s Taste

 Shu Nishihara (Ozawa)

 The wound continues to widen. Comedians involved in the alleged sexual assault of "Downtown" Hitoshi Matsumoto are beginning to be shunned. FBS Fukuoka Broadcasting System announced that "Koji Imada's Suppin Tour," which was scheduled to be broadcast on February 4, would not be aired due to "programming reasons.

Matsumoto Hitoshi&#8217;s Failure to Protect Junior Comedians

 Yuri Adachi

 KUKI KAIDAN won the King of Conte in 2009. Suzuki Mogura is also known as the representative of the scum comedians, but he is not just a scum. It is no exaggeration to say that he is a gambler with the strongest specs.

Strength of game, physical strength, and high acting ability&#8230; Suzuki Mogura, the representative of scum comedians, is actually the strongest spec gambler.

 Downtown's Hitoshi Matsumoto has announced that he is taking a break from performing. The sponsors have reacted harshly to his announcement by removing the "offer display" on TV, but behind the scenes, the sponsors have been furious.... ......

Sponsors Displeased with Matsumoto Hitoshi&#8217;s Women&#8217;s Selection Instructions, Impacting Yoshimoto Comedians&#8217; Associations

 The comedy duo "Kamaitachi," who reached the pinnacle of the "King of Conte" in 2005. Recently, Kenji Yamauchi, who is in charge of making up stories and blurring the lines, has been attracting attention for his athleticism, including a brilliant performance in futsal with no experience.

Comedian Kamaitachi Yamauchi&#8217;s Unmatched Motor Skills

 Nozomi Kawasaki, a former AKB48 member who is now active as a celebrity and businesswoman, reported that she passed the exam to become a licensed real estate agent. Kawasaki's husband, Alexander, has been reported to have cheated on her in the past, giving the impression of a pimp and charlatan...?

Alex Earns 40 Million to Support Nozomi Kawasaki

 Joint

 BE:FIRST is a dance and vocal group that is rapidly gaining popularity and has participated in NHK's "Kohaku Uta Gassen" for two consecutive years. In the midst of all this, the youngest member of the group, RYUHEI, was suspected of having a love affair. Moreover, the partner is ......

BE:FIRST&#8217;s Ryuhei Sparks Scandal with Leaked Embracing Photos of Ex-Idol&#8217;s Daughter

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st and 2nd photos, 5th to 8th photos)

 On January 20, Toraman Nanbu of "Dengeki Network" passed away at the age of 72. Coincidentally, it was also the birthday of Ryubei Ueshima of the "Ostrich Club," who passed away in May 2010. We look back on the life of Mr. Nambu.

Torata Nanbu Honors Late Friend Ryubei Ueshima

 Shu Nishihara (1st~3rd), Takero Shigeto (4th)

 In this issue of "Playback," we look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we look back at the two-year struggle with illness of Yashikita Kajin, who passed away in January '14. His 32-year-old younger sister, A-san, was always by his side.

Playback &#8217;14] Takashi Yashikita passed away! The two-year battle against illness as seen by this magazine, &#8220;The woman who stood by him to the end&#8221;.

 Writer, editor, interviewer. Started writing when he was a student, and currently writes mainly entertainment articles and interviews for websites and magazines.

 Satoru Ota

 Kyodo News

 50 Years of Japanese Idols #1: Ran Ito's stunning presence in "Kohaku

 Teenage girls sing and dance pop songs with cute choreography, costumes, and smiles. The primitive look of a girl who has yet to become a professional, and her growth in her activities.... This section unravels the history of modern idols, which is said to have begun with the debut of Saori Minami.

From &#8220;Shin Sanjin Musume&#8221; to &#8220;Sta-birth&#8221; and &#8220;The Best Ten&#8221;&#8230; Saori Minami, the sparkle of a gem that established the origin of &#8220;idols&#8221; in Japan

 Downtown comedian Matsumoto Hitoshi's sexual scandal has caused a stir. It has been reported that some of his junior comedians have been "paying off" women to him, but the Yoshimoto comedians are not so sure. ......

Yoshimoto comedians divided over Hitoshi Matsumoto&#8217;s sexual scandal: &#8220;There is no proof&#8221; and &#8220;If it&#8217;s not true, keep going.

 Shu Nishihara

 NHK's historical drama "Hikaru Kimi e", in which she plays the lead role, has been well-received despite poor initial viewer ratings.

 Yuriko Yoshitaka stars in the NHK historical drama "To You, My Brightest Light. The busiest actress in Japan was seen at a high-end supermarket. Surprisingly, she picked up only common items! She looks a little tired. ......

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Unique “Latin” Anna Nakagawa Rapidly Ascends as NHK’s Next Ace

Ryosuke Yamada’s Surging Reputation After Kento Nakajima’s JUMP Graduation

Johnny’s Lawsuit: Matsumoto Hitoshi vs. Bunshun Trial Insights

Fuma Kikuchi Saves Sexy Zone Amid Nakajima Kento’s Withdrawal and Romance Reports

Matsumoto Hitoshi’s 550 Million Yen Lawsuit Raises Reputation Concerns in Court

TOBE Talent Exploits Disaster as Takizawa’s Actions Backfire

Heisei J-Pop Diva Mariko Nagai Talks New Album “Everyday I’m Having Fun”

Fuji TV Struggles to Produce New Popular Dramas

Married Life of Asei Miki of “Miki” Comic Duo Plus Photos of their Dates!

Torata Nanbu Giving Lesson on Kindness While a Can of Beer is on His Forehead

Matsumoto Hitoshi’s Remarkable Consideration for Emiko Uenuma, Mitsuyoshi Uchimura, and Shinsuke Shimada

Hatsuharu Kabuki Success: Fans Entranced by Botan and Shinnosuke

Mei Nagano Appeals to Older Men’s Taste

Matsumoto Hitoshi’s Failure to Protect Junior Comedians

Strength of game, physical strength, and high acting ability… Suzuki Mogura, the representative of scum comedians, is actually the strongest spec gambler.

Sponsors Displeased with Matsumoto Hitoshi’s Women’s Selection Instructions, Impacting Yoshimoto Comedians’ Associations

Comedian Kamaitachi Yamauchi’s Unmatched Motor Skills

Alex Earns 40 Million to Support Nozomi Kawasaki

BE:FIRST’s Ryuhei Sparks Scandal with Leaked Embracing Photos of Ex-Idol’s Daughter

Torata Nanbu Honors Late Friend Ryubei Ueshima

Playback ’14] Takashi Yashikita passed away! The two-year battle against illness as seen by this magazine, “The woman who stood by him to the end”.

From “Shin Sanjin Musume” to “Sta-birth” and “The Best Ten”… Saori Minami, the sparkle of a gem that established the origin of “idols” in Japan

Yoshimoto comedians divided over Hitoshi Matsumoto’s sexual scandal: “There is no proof” and “If it’s not true, keep going.

Yuriko Yoshitaka, the busiest actress in Japan right now, bought “something unexpected” at a high-end supermarket after work.