 Sota Shima

 The handsome comedian who plays the "scum of South Osaka" in his comedy act has become the "lovey-dovey couple of Tokyo" in his personal life!

 The number one popular comedian with five regular shows, including two of his own, and a great popularity among women, Mimikazu Lily, has finally decided on a "partner" in his private life! On this day, there was a petite beauty beside him... who is this woman that Lily is in love with?

Mitorizu’s Lily Caught on Hand-in-Hand Date Living with Beautiful Announcer 13 Years Younger

 Aika Kanda

 No.93] Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 I want to go to the Nebuta Festival at least once! Aika Kanda was talking with her mother about going to the Nebuta Festival, when she was rewarded by the gods! By chance, she was able to show filial piety to her parents, and above all, she was impressed by the power and realism of the "Nebuta″ festival. She was impressed by the power and realism of the Nebuta.

TV Announcer Aika Kanda Attends Her First Aomori Nebuta Festival

 Kumataro Arai

 Filming for the October season drama "Fake Mommy" was taking place in an office district in the heart of Tokyo in early August. As many onlookers watched, Haru finished filming and even had a moment where she couldn't help but smile because it was so hot.

Filming of Fake Mommy in October Finds Lead Haru Radiating Smiles Despite Scorching Weather

 The "Best TV Asahi Record" set by "The Happiest Marriage" and "Super Talent" has been found, etc.

 TV Asahi's "The Happiest Marriage," which is considered by many watchers to be the most talked-about summer drama of the summer, set a new record. It also ranked No. 1 on major distribution platforms. We will tell you which "summer dramas" you should watch even now!

Summer Dramas Worth Watching—Inside Stories on What Made Some Shine and Others Falter

 Kumataro Arai (Fukuhara, Honda, Kimura, Koshiba)

 Shiawase na Kekkon (The Happiest Marriage)," which is considered by many TV Asahi watchers to be the most talked-about drama of this summer's cool, set a new record for TV Asahi, ranking No. 1 on major distribution platforms. FRIDAY takes a behind-the-scenes look at the summer drama series!

 Takero Shigumura

 Snow Man's popular program "Itsukusuno" has come under fire due to allegations of "pakuri-shi" (pacifier), and despite Snow Man's popularity, the program has been losing momentum recently. SixTONES, on the other hand, has been doing well with its crown show "GO Sto," which started in April. ......

Plagiarism Controversy Slows Snow Man as SixTONES’ GO Story Gains Momentum

 Keisuke Nishi

 After the 7th generation of comedy boom, the city has dropped from townhouse apartments to commoner's apartments. ......

 Three young men and women chatting and laughing in front of a train station late at night, dressed in T-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops, the young man making noise is Takumi Goto of the comedy trio "4,000 Heads. When he was alone with a beautiful woman, Goto looked at her lovingly...

Takumi Goto’s Personal Life in Focus: Street Kiss and Happy Cohabitation Caught on Camera

 On August 24, Seiji Chihara of "The Chihara Brothers" announced the end of his regular program at the end of August. Behind the announcement was the impact of his "bullied kid" comment to Yusuke Kawai, a Toda City Council member in Saitama Prefecture, which was flared up on the Internet. ......

Chihara Seiji’s Show Ends After Backlash Over &#8220;Bullied Kid&#8221; Remark

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

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 The movie "Kokuhou" has become a "national blockbuster". It is said that it will gross 15 billion yen at the box office, which is a solid figure behind "Odoru Daisousasen", the number one live-action Japanese film of all time. What is the reason why a movie based on Kabuki, which is not a popular series, was so popular? ......

Kokuhō’ Hits ¥11 Billion, Eyeing Record for Live-Action Japanese Films—What Makes It So Popular

 The members of HYBE's first US-based global girl group "KATSEYE (Cat's Eye)" were spotted at Tokyo Station. The girls were on the move and all of them were walking around with take-out iced green tea lattes.

Global Audition Winners: Girls’ Group Cat’s Eye Seen with Matcha Lattes at Tokyo Station

 Shinji Hasuo

 On July 29, a human resource service company of the JR East Group suddenly issued an "apology" for discontinuing an information site for its members. We asked the company about the background to the "firestorm" that erupted on the Internet, mainly among Nakai's fans.

Why Did JR East’s Affiliate Suddenly Close Its Info Site? The Controversy That Sparked Fan Outrage

 Courtesy of B ZONE

 Special release of treasured photos from the latest photo book!

 The music unit "ZARD" by Sensui Sakai will celebrate its 35th anniversary in February 2014. As an anniversary project, a photo book was released in June this year. An art director, a music critic, and a fan entertainer talk about the appeal of their famous songs.

Marking ZARD’s 35th Anniversary—The Stories and Appeal Behind Izumi Sakai’s Classic Hits

 The music unit "ZARD" by Sensui Sakai will celebrate its 35th anniversary in February 2014. As an anniversary project, a photo book was released in June this year. An art director, a music critic, and a fan entertainer talk about its charms!

The Reason for the Monochrome Edition—Photo Book Secrets and Izumi Sakai’s Timeless Charm in ZARD’s 35th Year

 Shu Nishihara

 George Takahashi, vocalist of "The Tiger Dragon," says cheerfully, "I received an e-mail on the same day 10 years after I left my daughter. The blank period of time he didn't get to spend with his daughter was like being in prison," he says.

&#8220;Perhaps I Was My Own Prison&#8221;—George Takahashi Opens Up on His Perfectionism

 Daisuke Kiyota

 Interview with "Actor

 Saki Aibu is an actress with a career spanning over 20 years. In April this year, she starred in a drama series for the first time in about 10 years, "Husband, Will You Please Die? Aibu, who is now a mother of two, says that her family's tremendous support was behind her decision to take on this challenge.

Saki Aibu: &#8220;Aya Ueto&#8217;s presence&#8221; has inspired her in her career of over 20 years, and the &#8220;wall of leading roles&#8221; she has run into

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster and video producer)

 NHK's morning drama "Anpan" is inspired by Takashi Yanase, the author of "Anpanman. Motoki Omori of "Mrs. GREEN APPLE," who is currently at the height of his popularity, appears in the drama and has become a topic of conversation. There he sang enthusiastically ......

Mrs. Motoki Omori sang passionately in &#8220;Anpan&#8221; &#8220;Look Up at the Stars in the Night&#8221; recalling Takuya Kimura&#8217;s &#8220;Masterpiece Drama&#8221;.

 Takuto Suzuki

 Kojiro Yamada

 Kyon of "Cotton" surprised her fans by suddenly announcing her marriage. The couple was shrouded in mystery, except for the fact that they are married to the celebrity Matsukirina. ...... Friday Digital witnessed their lovey-dovey newlywed life.

Whirlwind Wedding Couple Kyon &#038; Matsuki Rina Spotted on Tropical Night Newlywed Date

 The location shooting for the October season drama "Even If All Love Ends" was held in downtown Shimbashi in late July, and the appearance of Kamio Fūju and Wakana Aoi, the two stars of the drama, caused a lot of excitement among the businessmen watching the show.

Wakana Aoi and Fūju Kamio Film Walking Scene in Shimbashi for October Double-Lead Drama

 Tatsuya Oyabu

 Keitaro Haga

 The new heroine duo, the hottest stars in the world of gravure, make a candid confession about their "once-in-a-lifetime divine collaboration" behind the scenes in Okinawa!

 Aoi Mizobata and Mao Takano, two of the hottest new heroines in the world of gravure, have collaborated in a once-in-a-lifetime divine collaboration! The two fresh girls talk about their "collaboration shoot" with Yuzuboe Hongo and Yina Enohara, who both graced the cover of this week's issue, and also candidly confess behind-the-scenes of their collaboration shoot!

“We Clicked Right Away”—Aoi Mizobata &#038; Mao Takano on Their Natural Friendship

 Ichiro Takatsuka (1st) Yusuke Kondo (2nd) Shinji Hasuo (3rd)

 If it were true, the "Odaiba Adventure King" and "27 Hours TV" should have been a big hit. ...... The rush of departures has not stopped, and the turmoil does not seem to have subsided yet--...

 Fuji Television has made a fresh start after a major reorganization, but an "inappropriate meeting" between Masaharu Fukuyama and a female Fuji TV announcer has been reported. While there is no light of revival in sight, a "big-bullet autumn drama" is proceeding in secret as a trump card. ......

Fuji TV Faces Difficult Summer as Pokapoka Chief Producer Departs Amid VIVANT Filming

 KCS/Afro

 The "down-to-earth" talk about Masaharu Fukuyama, a handsome star, has caused a furore. He made a "dirty joke" at a drinking party with female announcers and others, and some women were offended by it. Although Fukuyama is a man, the problem that he fell into is ......

The Generation Gap Widens: Why Even Masaharu Fukuyama Can’t Bridge It, According to Experts on Women in Their 20s

 In the summer drama series "Good Evening, It's the Asayama Family", Nakamura plays the lead role in the GP series for the first time. The first starring role in a GP series, "Good Evening, It's the Asayama Family. She talks about the changes in her confidence that she felt while playing the role.

 Nakamura Anne makes a new discovery in her role as a "sharp-tempered wife" who is the complete opposite of herself. She talks about her changing views on marriage and her 10-year acting career.

Anne Nakamura at 10 Years in Acting: A Confession About Freedom and Letting Go

 Nishi Keisuke

 Three young men and women chatting and laughing in front of a train station late at night, dressed in T-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops, were Takumi Goto of the comedy trio "Four Thousand Head Body. When left alone with a beautiful woman resembling Rino Sashihara, Goto gazes lovingly at her and ......

[Scoop] Yonsentoshin’s Takumi Gotō Caught Kissing New Girlfriend in Public

 Ryoma Takeuchi Ryoma, who stars in the October season TBS drama "Then, You Make It," was spotted on a street in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. Surrounded by young women, Takeuchi looks serious in the middle of them. Onlookers commented on how "super cool" he was.

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Mitorizu’s Lily Caught on Hand-in-Hand Date Living with Beautiful Announcer 13 Years Younger

TV Announcer Aika Kanda Attends Her First Aomori Nebuta Festival

Filming of Fake Mommy in October Finds Lead Haru Radiating Smiles Despite Scorching Weather

Summer Dramas Worth Watching—Inside Stories on What Made Some Shine and Others Falter

Summer Dramas Worth Watching—Inside Stories on What Made Some Shine and Others Falter

Plagiarism Controversy Slows Snow Man as SixTONES’ GO Story Gains Momentum

Takumi Goto’s Personal Life in Focus: Street Kiss and Happy Cohabitation Caught on Camera

Chihara Seiji’s Show Ends After Backlash Over “Bullied Kid” Remark

Kokuhō’ Hits ¥11 Billion, Eyeing Record for Live-Action Japanese Films—What Makes It So Popular

Global Audition Winners: Girls’ Group Cat’s Eye Seen with Matcha Lattes at Tokyo Station

Why Did JR East’s Affiliate Suddenly Close Its Info Site? The Controversy That Sparked Fan Outrage

Marking ZARD’s 35th Anniversary—The Stories and Appeal Behind Izumi Sakai’s Classic Hits

The Reason for the Monochrome Edition—Photo Book Secrets and Izumi Sakai’s Timeless Charm in ZARD’s 35th Year

“Perhaps I Was My Own Prison”—George Takahashi Opens Up on His Perfectionism

Saki Aibu: “Aya Ueto’s presence” has inspired her in her career of over 20 years, and the “wall of leading roles” she has run into

Mrs. Motoki Omori sang passionately in “Anpan” “Look Up at the Stars in the Night” recalling Takuya Kimura’s “Masterpiece Drama”.

Whirlwind Wedding Couple Kyon & Matsuki Rina Spotted on Tropical Night Newlywed Date

Wakana Aoi and Fūju Kamio Film Walking Scene in Shimbashi for October Double-Lead Drama

“We Clicked Right Away”—Aoi Mizobata & Mao Takano on Their Natural Friendship

Fuji TV Faces Difficult Summer as Pokapoka Chief Producer Departs Amid VIVANT Filming

The Generation Gap Widens: Why Even Masaharu Fukuyama Can’t Bridge It, According to Experts on Women in Their 20s

Anne Nakamura at 10 Years in Acting: A Confession About Freedom and Letting Go

[Scoop] Yonsentoshin’s Takumi Gotō Caught Kissing New Girlfriend in Public

Ryoma Takeuchi’s Cool Factor Shines in Behind-the-Scenes Look at TBS October Drama