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KarenPang 1st September 2016 07:13 AM

Former KAT-TUN Member Taguchi Junnosuke To Release Solo Single

http://i2.wp.com/aramajapan.com/wp-c...fit=1024%2C406

Quote:

Taguchi Junnosuke, a former member of KAT-TUN who has left Johnny’s at the end of March, has opened his official website! In addition, it was announced in the said site that he will be releasing his solo single entitled “Hero” on November. This will be his comeback in the music industry.

He has mentioned in his official website which has opened that aside from his comeback and upcoming release, there will be events for the fans. The dates will be announced soon.

“For the sake of every music lover, and for those who have their important person in their lives, I would like to perform again on stage with the best music which I can offer!” he said.

Lastly, he mentioned: “I would like to show my cool side to everyone! Please cheer for me during the event! I will be looking forward in seeing you!”
http://junnosuke-t.com/top.html
http://aramajapan.com/news/63164/63164/

Very nice so Taguchi hasn't retire from the music business , I look forward to hear Hero

He had some quite nice solo songs when he was still in J&A

KarenPang 1st September 2016 02:44 PM

Former KAT-TUN member Taguchi Junnosuke to resume his activities

Quote:

Taguchi Junnosuke (ex. KAT-TUN) will be resuming his activities in show biz. His solo single "Hero" will be released this November.

On his newly launched official website, Taguchi commented, "Right now, I just want to honestly create and enjoy the best music and stage with my own strength for people who are dear to me, for people who are excited about music, and finally for myself." He continued, "From now on, I want to sing, dance, and show myself as I am in order for everyone to smile and have fun."

Taguchi announced his withdrawal from KAT-TUN in November of last year during the live broadcast of 'Best Artist 2015.' He officially withdrew from the group as well as Johnny's Entertainment in March of this year.
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...his-activities

Uknow! 1st September 2016 03:25 PM

But he left the group... Ok, what a bad excuse xD

KarenPang 1st September 2016 03:57 PM

Maybe Taguchi had it with being a Johnny's & decided to leave ?

That I don't know but it's interesting that he's not going the same way as Tanaka where he formed a group

The bonus + points is that now that Taguchi is out of J&A , the chances of him performing overseas is higher & likewise in setting up social media accounts , something that Johnnys cannot do

Even before Taguchi is going to release any new solo material , you can already join his new fanclub

I feel that after Tanaka left , he seems to be doing better in terms of going overseas to perform from Brazil to Asia & soon France . He don't get that type of freedom if he was still in J&A

I don't know why J&A feels so cocooned in only focusing within Japan . They do perform overseas but it always have to be on very special occasions but I guess what's holding them back is language barrier

Anyway , ex Johnnys are doing quite well after they left the agency . You see ONE OK ROCK's TAKA (who I find it hard to believe was a Johnny & let alone in NEWS) , Akanishi & now Tanaka

I'm sure there were lots of internal conflicts (which probably led to SMAP in deciding to disband) & things that Taguchi wanted to do when he was a Johnny but he couldn't . Maybe after he left , he finally feel free ?

And speaking of Tanaka

https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...ce&oe=584BBF9D

https://www.facebook.com/fckyeah.imj...51181151835953
http://ameblo.jp/koki-tanaka1105/entry-12195728246.html

Looks like Tanaka found out about Taguchi's comeback the same time as everyone

Uknow! 1st September 2016 07:51 PM

I understand it... At first I was shocked but now I can understand his situation, he always wanted to sing but J&A have these stupid rules...

KarenPang 2nd September 2016 05:12 AM

Only after Johnnys leave the agency they have full complete control over everything from their image to what they want to sing & etc

I saw some comments yesterday on Taguchi's return . As expected reactions are mixed

Some felt betrayed (cos if not for Taguchi leaving , 3 nin KAT-TUN wouldn't be on hiatus now) as at that time when Taguchi announced last year during Best Artist 2015 , he said he was leaving the entertainment business to focus on his well being but others said it might be something the agency want him to say to cover up stuff

On the other hand , some are happy that Taguchi has not completely disappeared although they're concerned on who's going to support his future solo career

KarenPang 3rd September 2016 06:36 AM

https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...1b&oe=583FC7CD

https://www.facebook.com/KatTunPl/ph...PAGES_TIMELINE

Uh no offence Taguchi but I feel a bit insulted on what you wrote :x But then again I have the feeling he wasn't able to show his true self/image when he was in KAT-TUN as every Johnnys have to maintain a squeaky clean/scandal free image in public

Man liking Johnnys is a love hate relationship -_-

KarenPang 4th September 2016 05:54 AM

happy birthday Nakamaru ! He turns 33 today

KarenPang 5th September 2016 06:14 PM

Ueda Tatsuya talks about KAT-TUN in tears

Quote:

On September 3rd, KAT-TUN’s Ueda Tatsuya (32) has appeared in the special episode of TBS’ “Honoo no Taiiku kai TV”. In one of the segments, he told his opponent who is a part of Johnny’s Jr., “I don’t think of anything except KAT-TUN”. He has said this in tears after all the departures of the used-to-be 6-member group.

Supervising the Johnny’s Jr. in that segment, he has talked about his feelings in the camp. He conveyed his gratitude to the members saying, “It’s something that can be said now.”

When the group was formed, he looked back, “At first, I strongly saw them as my rivals whom I should defeat. Whenever we were together, we often fought. I used to fight with everyone in KAT-TUN.”

“However, for more than ten years, we have become like comrades who have been together. We were the group who tried to compensate.” When there were members who were withdrawing from the group, we honestly thought, “We’re done.” However, we had our resolve, “The most important thing is our fans’ support and we cannot afford to betray them.” Knowing the importance of friendship, “We were able to appreciate each other for three times.”

As the current members has entered another period of change, “Ever since we started to fall apart, we were able to appreciate each other. Kamenashi and Nakamaru are doing their best. So, I realised that I have to do my best, too. This is because I don’t think of anything except KAT-TUN.”

In tears, he conveyed to the Jrs., “You should learn to appreciate and the importance of your members at an early stage.” The Juniors who have listened to his experiences were in tears as well.
http://aramajapan.com/news/general/u...n-tears/63530/

Unlike other Johnnys , I know outright there were tons of fights that KAT-TUN got into when they were 1st formed in 2001

The most serious 1 was between Kame & Ueda . It was so bad until Nakamaru had to step in to medicate between the 2

Guess what doesn't kill you makes you stronger ?

KarenPang 6th September 2016 10:41 AM

KAT-TUN 10TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE TOUR "10Ks!" DVD 3rd week position sales - #5 ; 2,083

Total 3 week sales - 89,375

KarenPang 6th September 2016 12:55 PM

UNLOCK has recharted back on Oricon this week at #97 , selling 622 copies

Total 14 week sales - 216,367

KarenPang 6th September 2016 04:22 PM

Taguchi Junnosuke Insinuates Intention To Marry Komine Rena

Quote:

Former KAT-TUN member Taguchi Junnosuke has suggested that he plans on marrying his long-time girlfriend Komine Rena in the future.

On September 1, Taguchi and Rena were walking together through a residential neighbourhood in Tokyo. Despite wearing plain clothing, sunglasses and hats to conceal their identity, a reporter for "Josei Seven" magazine spotted the two and spoke with the idol.

In a report published today by the magazine, Taguchi reportedly said that he's been living in Tokyo, his relationship with Rena hasn't changed, and dismissed rumours that she is pregnant. He also implied that he has thought about marrying Rena, stating that he would take the "responsible action someday".

Taguchi and Rena have been rumoured to be dating for the past 9 years, though neither party has officially confirmed the relationship. The relationship is said to be one of the reasons why he left KAT-TUN last year.

Taguchi Junnosuke has announced that he will be making his solo debut in November with the release of his debut single "Hero".
http://www.jpopasia.com/feed/18441/j...y-komine-rena/

Considering Taguchi has been with Rena for supposedly so long , dude what're you waiting to take the next step ? Nothing's holding you back now , right ?

KarenPang 7th September 2016 11:35 AM

KAT-TUN 10TH ANNIVERSARY BEST “10Ks!” 22nd week position/sales - #241 ; 239

Total 22 week sales - 208,656

KarenPang 8th September 2016 05:36 PM

Akanishi & Yamada Takayuki's unit JINTAKA's Choo Choo SHITAIN PV



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMqkcvidX1s

KarenPang 9th September 2016 12:38 PM

Covers for Taguchi's debut solo single Hero

CD

http://junnosuke-t.com/img/jacket_03.jpg

CD + DVD A

http://junnosuke-t.com/img/jacket_01.jpg

CD + DVD B

http://junnosuke-t.com/img/jacket_02.jpg

Fanclub A

http://junnosuke-t.com/img/jacket_04.jpg

Fanclub B

http://junnosuke-t.com/img/jacket_05.jpg

http://junnosuke-t.com/news/20160909-02/index.html

This person called CASPER is the 1 responsible for the graffiti like text on the covers while the photography is done by Ito Daisuke

I like them but the text is quite distracting

KarenPang 10th September 2016 12:20 PM

KAT-TUN 10TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE TOUR ”10Ks!” DVD is certified Gold for shipment of 100K copies

http://www.riaj.or.jp/f/data/cert/gd.html

KarenPang 13th September 2016 10:14 AM

KAT-TUN 10TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE TOUR "10Ks!" DVD 4th week position sales - #19 ; 1,049

Total 4 week sales - 90,424

KarenPang 14th September 2016 10:34 AM

KAT-TUN 10TH ANNIVERSARY BEST “10Ks!” 23rd week position/sales - #295 ; 222

Total 23 week sales - 208,878

pedronekoi 14th September 2016 04:34 PM

I used to LOVE KAT-TUN back in the day. I always saw this thread but never clicked till today haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarenPang (Post 3214103)
Covers for Taguchi's debut solo single Hero

CD

http://junnosuke-t.com/img/jacket_03.jpg

CD + DVD A

http://junnosuke-t.com/img/jacket_01.jpg

CD + DVD B

http://junnosuke-t.com/img/jacket_02.jpg

Fanclub A

http://junnosuke-t.com/img/jacket_04.jpg

Fanclub B

http://junnosuke-t.com/img/jacket_05.jpg

http://junnosuke-t.com/news/20160909-02/index.html

This person called CASPER is the 1 responsible for the graffiti like text on the covers while the photography is done by Ito Daisuke

I like them but the text is quite distracting

I'm so surprised by this! Taguchi was my favorite from KAT-TUN and I was really surprised when he left. I really thought that he would be retiring from the industry forever (at least it sounded like this with his message). Anyway, the photographer who did the covers is amazing! Just saw his website. Really good. Looking forward to hear the song and good luck to him! :)

KarenPang 16th September 2016 10:54 AM

JIN AKANISHI LIVE TOUR 2016 ~Audio Fashion~setlist that took place yesterday at Osaka Festival Hall

01.Only Human
02.From Her Mama
03.Eat Ya Heart Out
04.Can't Get Enough
05.We The Fire
06.Dayum
07.Pinocchio
08.The Fifth Season
09.Summer Kinda Love
10.SUMMER LOVING
11.Good Time
12.HEY WHAT'S UP?
13.Baby
14.BODY TALK
15.Ain't Enough~Go Higher~Mi Amor
16.Opaque
17.OOHLALA
18.Baila
19.TEMPORARY LOVE
20.Mami Loca
21.TELL ME WHERE
22.Episode

Encore

23.TGC

http://setlist.mx/concerts/207106

KarenPang 16th September 2016 03:12 PM

INKT「Life’s Color」SPOT



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqyyiFiSJdM

Odd that the tracklist is not out yet & the EP will be out next Wed o_O

KarenPang 18th September 2016 05:17 AM

PとJK movie website is now updated with the picture of Kame and actress Tao Tsuchiya

https://scontent-sin6-1.xx.fbcdn.net...50&oe=5877BDDE

http://ptojk.jp/sp/

30 seconds trailer https://www.facebook.com/LoveJohnnys...2828625486054/

And of course Kame looks great as usual , love his hairstyle !

Beauty4123 18th September 2016 05:32 AM

Aww the movie's looking real cute, from the trailer! and Kame's so gorgeous, as usual. :heart Looking forward to the movie! and even better - if KAT-TUN would provide the theme song. :P

KarenPang 20th September 2016 09:35 AM

Today is Flying Get day for JINTAKA's Choo Choo SHITAIN

TSUTAYA Shibuya

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CsxjP4OWgAE0P8e.jpg:small

https://twitter.com/shibutsuta_tr/st...05978801819649

KarenPang 20th September 2016 03:59 PM

KAT-TUN 10TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE TOUR "10Ks!" DVD 5th week position sales - #15 ; 684

Total 5 week sales - 91,108

KarenPang 20th September 2016 05:28 PM

INKT's Life's Color EP is now listed on iTunes Japan & Recochoku

https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/li...p/id1147628811
http://recochoku.jp/album/A1004877809/

And for some very funny odd reason , their website didn't update the tracklist of the EP o_O

1) Rebellion
2) Ugly Duckling
3) Let me hold you
4) Yell
5) 東京
6) Letter

KarenPang 21st September 2016 06:55 AM

JINTAKA's Choo Choo SHITAIN promo truck driven around Shibuya



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pYqKbKEQN8

KarenPang 25th September 2016 02:59 PM

JINTAKA's Choo Choo SHITAIN

http://www.jkwaveblog.com/2016/09/25...-mp3-320-kbps/

KarenPang 27th September 2016 02:20 PM

JINTAKA's Choo Choo SHITAIN 1st week position/sales - #4 ; 27,539

INKT's Life's Color EP 1st week position/sales - #32 ; 1,658

KarenPang 6th October 2016 05:48 PM

Akanishi Jin and Yamada Takayuki announce the disbandment of JINTAKA

Quote:

On October 3, Akanishi Jin and Yamada Takayuki's unit JINTAKA held a release event for their debut single "Choo Choo SHITAIN" at Toyosu PIT.

There were two events held on that day, and about 5,000 lucky fans were in attendance. The event kicked off with a performance of "Choo Choo SHITAIN." During the second half of the song, Akanishi and Yamada walked towards the front of the stage and did a call and response with the crowd.

After the performance, the members unfolded a talk corner, saying, "We want to talk a little bit now." On the event, Akanishi stated, "Surprisingly, it's my first time singing on a stage like this. It's not about being an actor or a singer. If you want to sing, then sing, and if you want to act, then act. We are doing this in an entertainment world, so we agreed that we are entertainers." The two also talked about how they have been friends since they were teenagers and how they dreamed about making a movie together.

Following the talk corner was a game corner. In association with the single's title, JINTAKA played a "Choo Choo Pero Pero Game" and a "Pero Pero Mura Mura Game." In addition, they did a Q&A session with reporters. One reporter mentioned, "There are people saying they want to see you two co-star in a film," to which Yamada responded, "Of course, we are thinking about it."

Another reporter asked, "What are JINTAKA's plans?" and Akanishi answered, "Umm, we will disband." While the venue filled with gasps and screams, he continued to explain, "When thinking about our second single, our opinions differed. In addition, we had different goals, which overall led to our decision of disbandment." Yamada further explained, "I wanted our next single to be a ballad, but he wanted rock. Differences in our opinions means that we were unmatched. So, we have no choice but to disband."

After Akanishi commented, "Disbanding sounds really gloomy, but it's a positive disbandment. We are already looking ahead," JINTAKA performed "Choo Choo SHITAIN" again, this time with 10 dancers. They closed their first and possibly final event with a lively performance.
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...ent-of-jintaka

LOL that was quick o_O but knowing Akanishi's temperament , this's going the same way as LANDS

KarenPang 8th October 2016 04:33 PM

Finalised tracklist & bonus items revealed for Taguchi's debut solo single HERO that will be released on 2nd Nov

Spoiler:
http://junnosuke-t.com/img/jacket_03.jpg

【通常盤】

商品番号:PROJ-5023
価格:1,500円(税込)

[ 収録内容 ]
1. HERO
2. Follow
3. HERO (ALLESBLOOD REMIX)

http://junnosuke-t.com/img/jacket_01.jpg

【初回限定盤A】

商品番号:PROJ-5021
価格:1,500円(税込)

[ 収録内容 ]
1. HERO
2. I will
3. HERO (SHIMOTAKU REMIX)

http://junnosuke-t.com/img/jacket_02.jpg

【初回限定盤B】

商品番号:PROJ-5022
価格:1,500円(税込)

[ 収録内容 ]
1. HERO
2. TOP LINE
3. HERO (N6 REMIX)

Fanclub versions

http://junnosuke-t.com/img/jacket_04.jpg

【ファンクラブ限定盤 東京(チケット付)】

価格:4,500円(税込)

[ 収録内容 ]
1. HERO
2. Lovers

http://junnosuke-t.com/img/jacket_05.jpg

【ファンクラブ限定盤 大阪(チケット付)】

価格:4,500円(税込)

[ 収録内容 ]
1. HERO
2. Lovers

Bonus items

A3 size posters

http://junnosuke-t.com/img/poster-a.jpg

http://junnosuke-t.com/img/poster-b.jpg

http://junnosuke-t.com/img/poster-c.jpg

Postcard - only available via Amazon Japan

http://junnosuke-t.com/img/postcard.jpg


http://junnosuke-t.com/discography/index.html

I thought the way Johnnys market their releases is bad but this's o_O O_o

But now that Taguchi is doing things his own way , he has no choice but to go through such marketing tactics to drum up sales which frankly I don't know how it will fare when HERO gets released

Also the way the tracklists are different from all versions , Taguchi could have released a mini album instead of this o_O

Let alone it's strange that Neowing/CDJapan is not selling HERO but the rest like Tower Records Japan , HMV Japan , TSUTAYA are

Then again 1 thing for sure is HERO is not going to get #1 on 2nd Nov that week

KarenPang 9th October 2016 06:23 AM

INKT's Life's Colour EP

http://www.jkwaveblog.com/2016/10/08...-mp3-320-kbps/

KarenPang 9th October 2016 02:06 PM

Taguchi's fanclub card

https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...de&oe=58AA3027

https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...f7&oe=589CE8A9

https://www.facebook.com/sunrisenipp...54666367367112

KarenPang 19th October 2016 04:26 AM

Quote:

'Ikemen but no sex appeal' goo ranking as voted by 500 men & women aged 20~30.

1. DAIGO 90 votes
2. Ryuchell 82 votes
3. Wentz Eiji 78 votes
4. Nakamaru Yuichi 48 votes
5 .Louis Kurihara 45 votes
https://twitter.com/unleashthegeek/s...11238980038656
https://twitter.com/unleashthegeek/s...08756971245568
https://twitter.com/unleashthegeek/s...06637782376448

I don't know being in this list is a good or bad thing but I actually agree :3

And :roflmao at DAIGO topping the poll

KarenPang 24th October 2016 09:58 AM

Kame has a new CM with insurance company Hoken no Minaoshi

https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...14&oe=5889B6F4

https://www.facebook.com/LoveJohnnys...07779322990984

https://www.facebook.com/LoveJohnnys...7779309657652/

He still looks great as always :3

KarenPang 25th October 2016 05:00 AM

https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...de&oe=588ADEAC

https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...ac&oe=589B7AA0

https://www.facebook.com/KatTunPl/po...24958250892877

https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...77&oe=58A63520

https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...33&oe=5887D0EE

https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...86&oe=58A2DE3F

https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...24&oe=589C8D95

https://www.facebook.com/KatTunPl/po...24957234226312

:love

Beauty4123 26th October 2016 03:08 AM

Oh Kame, how I've missed you! :smitten I really hope we'll get a new KAT-TUN release, sometime in the (very :P) near future.

KarenPang 27th October 2016 02:30 PM

JStorm finally created a sub link for KAT-TUN within their website

http://www.j-storm.co.jp/kat-tun

KarenPang 2nd November 2016 10:25 AM

Taguchi's HERO single is listed on iTunes Japan

https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/hero-ep/id1164816982

Only the A-side & various remixes are available . The B-sides are not

I wonder how the single will fare/sell this week but it wouldn't get #1

HERO video message from Taguchi



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4O1J1pgyDc

KarenPang 2nd November 2016 02:31 PM

Taguchi's HERO debuts at #11 on the 1st day of release

KarenPang 3rd November 2016 04:03 PM

Taguchi Junnosuke uploads video message to YouTube

Quote:

Taguchi Junnosuke (ex. KAT-TUN) has uploaded a video message on YouTube.

In the video, Taguchi promotes his first solo single "Hero" (released on November 2), saying, "It is filled with my feelings, so please listen to it." He also tells fans to look forward to his fan club event to be held later this month as well as upcoming web contents exclusive to fan club members.

Taguchi collaborated with singer-songwriter NAO in writing "Hero." It was released in three different versions: Limited Edition A, Limited Edition B, and Regular Edition. Each type comes with a different remix of "Hero."

Taguchi announced his withdrawal from KAT-TUN during the live broadcast of "Best Artist 2015" last November. This March, he left both the group and Johnny's Entertainment. He resumed his activities in September announcing the release of his first single "Hero" in November.
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...age-to-youtube

Really wonder what 3 nin KAT-TUN feel about this :x , waiting for their return nonetheless

KarenPang 6th November 2016 03:31 AM

Belated happy birthday to Tanaka who turned 31 yesterday

Can't believe I saw him personally last year when INKT came here >_<

KarenPang 8th November 2016 09:21 AM

1st week position/sales for Taguchi's HERO - #18 ; 6,927

KarenPang 10th November 2016 04:14 AM

Yesterday's JIN AKANISHI LIVE TOUR 2016 ~Audio Fashion Special in MAKUHARI~ setlist which took place at Chiba's Makuhari

01.Only Human
02.From Her Mama
03.Eat Ya Heart Out
04.Can't Get Enough
05.We The Fire
06.Dayum
07.Mi Amor
08.Pinocchio
09.The Fifth Season
10.Summer Kinda Love
11.SUMMER LOVING
12.Good Time
13.HEY WHAT'S UP?
14.BODY TALK
15.NEW LIFE
16.Choo Choo SHITAIN (JINTAKA)
17.GO HIGHER
18.APHRODISIAC
19.Opaque
20.OOHLALA
21.Baila
22.TEMPORARY LOVE
23.Mami Loca
24.TELL ME WHERE
25.Episode

Encore

26.TGC

Double Encore

27.Lucky
28.Miss California

http://setlist.mx/concerts/217530

KarenPang 11th November 2016 05:23 AM

JINTAKA Reunites During Akanishi Jin Concert

http://i1.jpopasia.com/news/4/20001_ojk3mx.jpg

Quote:

JINTAKA, a short-lived unit group consisting of Akanishi Jin and Yamada Takayuki , made yet another short-lived stint together during Akanishi's most recent concert.

On November 10, Akanishi held a concert at Makuhari Messe Hall in Chiba, as part of his "JIN AKANISHI LIVE TOUR 2016 ~Audio Fashion Special~" tour. It was at this concert that the unit made a surprise revival.

During the 2nd half of the concert, a monitor displayed the words "one night only reunion" in Japanese. Yamada made his way on stage, and JINTAKA was whole once again. The duo performed its song "Choo Choo Station" to the delight of the screaming audience of 7,000.

Although the crowd reacted positively, JINTAKA's reunion was a one-time thing for Akanishi's final concert of the year.

JINTAKA formed in August of 2016. The group disbanded after 2 months in October due to "differing opinions" about what kind of music to do.
http://www.jpopasia.com/feed/19161/j...nishi-concert/

KarenPang 12th November 2016 05:09 PM

JINTAKA make a comeback at Akanishi Jin's one-man live

http://www.tokyohive.com/upload/2016...329_af_org.jpg

On November 9, Akanishi Jin held a one-man live titled "JIN AKANISHI LIVE TOUR 2016 ~Audio Fashion Special~ in MAKUHARI" at Makuhari Event Hall.

This was the encore to Akanishi's nationwide tour held to commemorate the release of his latest album "Audio Fashion." About 7,000 fans gathered at the venue on this day.

The concert kicked off with an opening movie featuring Akanishi curled up in a ball, naked. He then appeared on stage, dressed, and started performing "Only Human." During the first half of the show, he played the guitar while singing "Eat Ya Heart Out," played the keyboard to "Can't Get Enough," and showed a brilliant performance of "Mi Amor" with laser lights beaming across the stage.

http://cdn2.natalie.mu/media/1611/ak...e_TPK_5545.jpg

After singing a medley of "SUMMER LOVING~Good Time~Hey What's Up?" with fans, Akanishi greeted, "It's my last live of the year, so please enjoy it without any regrets." Pole dancers took the stage as he sang his ballad "Body Talk." He joked, "I want to watch the pole dance, so I will sing with my back faced towards everyone."

Towards the end of the live, the screen flashed "reuniting for one night only," and was immediately followed by an appearance by JINTAKA made up of Akanishi and actor Yamada Takayuki. After making their debut with their single "Choo Choo SHITAIN" in September, the unit disbanded during a release event in October due to differences in their directivity. Akanishi introduced his fellow member, saying, "Takayuki Yamada!" to which Yamada responded, "I came from Spain." It appears Yamada came directly to the live after finishing his work in Spain. As the crowd broke out in loud cheers, JINTAKA performed their "Choo Choo SHITAIN."

After Yamada left the stage, Akanishi dropped "Opaque" and "OohLaLa" while using a projection mapping technique. He also enchanted the crowd with an aggressive dance performance with dancers during his dance medley "Baila~Temporary Love~Mami Loca~Tell Me Where." His last song was a ballad called "Episode."

Akanishi made his way on stage again for a finale, wrapping up with three songs "TGC," "Miss California," and "Lucky."

http://natalie.mu/media/1611/akanish...e_TPS_8977.jpg

http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...s-one-man-live

KarenPang 17th November 2016 11:32 AM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CxdOBUdVEAA-Ozq.jpg

Quote:

Kamenashi Kazuya (30) and Fukada Kyoko (34) have been dating for a year. He's often seen leaving for work from her apartment.
- Josei 7
https://twitter.com/unleashthegeek/s...94936004349953

I'm not surprised cos their chemistry in Second Love was through the roof x)

They make a great couple imo

KarenPang 20th November 2016 04:20 AM

INKT『LIVE HOUSE TOUR 2016』Shibuya setlist

http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/joechang/...f/ef7fbb84.jpg

00.Rebellion
01.Let me hold you
02.Fight for Freedom
03.A Whole New World

MC

04.Ugly Duckling
05.Past & Future
06.Nobody knows

MC

07.Wanderlust
08.FTW
09.Instrumental
10.Shangri-La

MC

11.東京

MC

12.サイサリス
13.45'
14.The Gift

MC

15.Yell

(Encore)

E1.Trigger

MC

E2.Letter

MC

http://blog.livedoor.jp/joechang/archives/1834030.html

KarenPang 24th November 2016 04:08 AM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cx-oLVwUoAA2-Gd.jpg:small

KAT-TUN, NEWS & HSJ's group shot after Arashi's Tokyo con. Seems that Nakamaru picked up the dinner tab.

https://twitter.com/transitions0101/...77327981260800

KarenPang 8th December 2016 11:13 AM

Kame's new RAIZIN CM

https://www.facebook.com/LoveJohnnys...5021043600145/

KarenPang 18th December 2016 05:47 AM

P to JK movie trailer



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kig8r48R4Qg

KarenPang 28th December 2016 02:18 PM

Taguchi's HERO single finally has been uploaded

http://alljpop.co/%E7%94%B0%E5%8F%A3...-hero-mp3-rar/

KarenPang 29th December 2016 06:03 AM

INKT's Christmas Eve INKT LIVE HOUSE TOUR 2016 FINAL~Xmas Night~ setlist & photos

01. Let me hold you
02. Fight For Freedom
03. A Whole New World
04. Ugly Duckling
05. Past & Future
06. Nobody Knows
07. WANDERLUST
08. FTW
09. セッション(コール&レスポンス)
10. Shangri-La
11. 東京
12. サイサリス
13. 45
14. The Gift
15. Yell

Encore

16. Trigger
17. ジングルベル
18. Letter

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C00YIcRXcAAvgaM.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C00YIt2XgAEkL3l.jpg

More photos - http://natalie.mu/music/news/215163

INKT LIVE HOUSE TOUR 2017 schedule

2017年3月4日(土)東京都 TSUTAYA O-WEST
2017年3月12日(日)栃木県 HEAVEN'S ROCK Utsunomiya VJ-2
2017年3月18日(土)山梨県 甲府Conviction
2017年3月19日(日)埼玉県 西川口Hearts
2017年3月20日(月・祝)群馬県 高崎club FLEEZ
2017年3月25日(土)茨城県 mito LIGHT HOUSE
2017年3月26日(日)千葉県 DOMe Kashiwa
2017年4月1日(土)山形県 山形ミュージック昭和Session
2017年4月2日(日)福島県 郡山CLUB #9
2017年4月8日(土)富山県 Soul Power
2017年4月9日(日)石川県 vanvanV4
2017年4月14日(金)岩手県 the five morioka
2017年4月15日(土)秋田県 Club SWINDLE
2017年4月16日(日)青森県 青森Quarter
2017年4月22日(土)神奈川県 セルビアンナイト
2017年4月23日(日)静岡県 Sunash
2017年4月29日(土)福井県 福井CHOP
2017年4月30日(日)京都府 GROWLY
2017年5月3日(水・祝)和歌山県 和歌山CLUB GATE
2017年5月4日(木・祝)兵庫県 MUSIC ZOO KOBE 太陽と虎
2017年5月6日(土)滋賀県 B-FLAT
2017年5月7日(日)奈良県 奈良NEVER LAND
2017年5月13日(土)愛知県 ell.FITS ALL
2017年5月14日(日)長野県 LIVE HOUSE J
2017年5月20日(土)新潟県 GOLDEN PIGS RED STAGE
2017年5月21日(日)東京都 CHELSEA HOTEL
2017年5月27日(土)三重県 club chaos
2017年5月28日(日)岐阜県 yanagase ants
2017年6月3日(土)徳島県 club GRINDHOUSE
2017年6月4日(日)高知県 X-pt.
2017年6月6日(火)愛媛県 松山サロンキティ
2017年6月7日(水)香川県 DIME
2017年6月9日(金)岡山県 CRAZY MAMA 2nd Room
2017年6月10日(土)鳥取県 米子 AZTiC laughs
2017年6月11日(日)島根県 松江 AZTiC canova
2017年6月13日(火)山口県 LIVE rise SHUNAN
2017年6月15日(木)佐賀県 SAGA GEILS
2017年6月17日(土)熊本県 熊本B.9 V2
2017年6月18日(日)長崎県 Studio Do!
2017年6月20日(火)鹿児島県 SR HALL
2017年6月22日(木)宮崎県 SR BOX
2017年6月24日(土)大分県 DRUM Be-0
2017年6月25日(日)福岡県 DRUM Be-1
2017年7月2日(日)沖縄県 Output
2017年7月8日(土)北海道 COLONY
2017年7月16日(日)大阪府 OSAKA MUSE
2017年7月17日(月・祝)広島県 SECOND CRUTCH
2017年7月22日(土)宮城県 HooK SENDAI

KarenPang 29th December 2016 04:30 PM

Akanishi Jin places 31st on the 'World's Most Handsome Face' ranking

Quote:

TC Candler recently released its '100 Most Handsome Faces' ranking for 2016. From Japan, Akanishi Jin placed 31st, breaking his previous record.

In the past, Akanishi has ranked 83rd (2013), 52nd (2014), and 34th (2015). Besides Akanishi, Taiwanese-Japanese actor Kaneshiro Takeshi is the only other person of Japanese descent to make the list.

In first place was Dutch actor Michiel Huisman followed by BIGBANG's SOL (Taeyang) and Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgård.

TC Candler started this ranking back in 2013, and both Akanishi and Kaneshiro have placed every year so far.
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...e-face-ranking

Uh good for Akanishi even though seriously , he = handsome ? He looks far worst after he left both KAT-TUN & the agency so :no

KarenPang 31st December 2016 05:14 AM

Ueda's new drama Shikaku Tantei Higure Tabibito will start airing on 22nd Jan 2017

https://scontent-sin6-1.xx.fbcdn.net...39&oe=5923EFE7

https://scontent-sin6-1.xx.fbcdn.net...7f&oe=5920F445

http://www.ntv.co.jp/tabito/

It's a pity KAT-TUN are not scheduled to take part in today's Johnny's Countdown 2016-2017

Maybe Shuuji to Akira will reunite once more ? When that happened last year , it was a big highlight for sure

KarenPang 13th January 2017 05:42 PM

JIN AKANISHI LIVE TOUR 2016 ~Audio Fashion Special~ in MAKUHARI DVD/Blu-ray will be released on 15th March

The footages were recorded last Nov , at the last date of the tour at Chiba's Makuhari Messe

DVD Regular

http://cdn2.natalie.mu/media/1701/01...dvd_normal.jpg

DVD Limited

http://cdn2.natalie.mu/media/1701/01...vd_limited.jpg

Blu-ray Regular

http://cdn2.natalie.mu/media/1701/01..._bd_normal.jpg

Blu-ray Limited

http://cdn2.natalie.mu/media/1701/01...bd_limited.jpg

http://natalie.mu/music/news/216777

KarenPang 17th January 2017 09:52 AM

Akanishi Jin to star in Chinese drama based on Sun Wukong

Quote:

Actor and singer Akanishi Jin is set to appear in a Chinese drama based off of the popular mythical figure Sun Wukong, titled “The Legends of Monkey King”. The plot revolves around a mortal man (played by Hong Kong actor Raymond Lam) who somehow time-travels in the past and finds himself as the famous Sun Wukong. Unwilling to accept this strange fate he sets out to understand why this has happened to him, and restore things back to normal.

Akanishi will be playing the role of “Erlang Shen”, a god who is one of the fiercest warriors in the land. The exact role “Erlang Shen” will play in this interpretation of the Monkey King hasn’t been revealed yet, but it’s been suggested that it will largely have something to do with his sister the “Holy Mother” (played by Jiang Meng Jie) who is also a main character. In traditional Chinese folklore “Erang Shen” is furious that his sister married a mortal, after giving birth he kidnaps her and keeps her hidden in the “sacred mountains”. She’s eventually rescued by her son.

Filming for “The Legends of Monkey King” will last for 5 months, 45 episodes are scheduled to be released via the streaming video service “youku”. The last time Jin was a main cast-member in a drama was nearly 10 years ago, where he played “Miroku Shochikubai” in NTV’s “Yukan Club”. Pictures from the press conference can be seen below!
http://aramajapan.com/news/jin-akani...-wukong/69645/

Ok never thought Akanishi would be playing Erlang Shen ie. the 3rd eye god , hopefully his portrayal will be good

KarenPang 19th January 2017 02:31 PM

I'm still Kame loyal

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2iCYSVUoAAxp-K.jpg:small

:D

Uknow! 19th January 2017 03:32 PM

Kame ♥ I miss KAT-TUN so much... This week I'm listening their discography again and again.

Taguchi's single 'HERO' was tacky but I find myself liking it a lot lol

KarenPang 19th January 2017 03:40 PM

Johnny Shop Osaka was playing the fans' selection disc of their 10th anniversary album when I went

For KAT-TUN ,they sold shop photos from TRAGEDY til their 10th anniversary tour

Taguchi is not part of J&A anymore but was still weird not seeing his pics sold especially since he was still around when TRAGEDY & UNLOCK were released

KarenPang 22nd January 2017 10:42 AM

I had to take this earlier

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2w3UlCUQAAcZnd.jpg:small

:D

KarenPang 2nd February 2017 01:26 PM

Taguchi models clothes for Hombre Nino S/S 2017 S/S COLLECTION

http://www.hombrenino.com/collection/

KarenPang 3rd February 2017 10:17 AM

Kame's new CM for insurance company Hokepon

https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...72&oe=591325AA

https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...a8&oe=59420E6A

http://www.hokepon.com/smt/cm/?id=kp250
https://www.youtube.com/user/minaoshihonpo/videos

:love

KarenPang 8th February 2017 06:17 AM

New Nakamaru drama

https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...98&oe=590DFABC

https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...83&oe=5940A593

Quote:

New drama for Yucchi!

Our intellectual boy will be the protagonist of the drama "Massage Tantei Joe"
The drama is about a masseur who will find different crimes in his workplace and must solve them, and for this he will use his knowledge in the art of massage.

The drama premieres in April and will be broadcast after midnight on TV Tokyo.
The page emphasises that it is the first time that a Johnny will carry out a drama in that schedule for the television.
https://www.facebook.com/sunrisenipp...55070128802112

KarenPang 13th February 2017 04:45 AM

[DVDISO] Akanishi's Mi Amor

http://jpfiles.blog138.fc2.com/blog-entry-24792.html

KarenPang 14th February 2017 04:38 AM

Taguchi has signed a 2 years contract with Universal & he will release his major label debut single Connect on 5th April

Connect promo picture

http://cdn2.natalie.mu/media/1702/02..._art201702.jpg

初回限定盤
CD
01. Connect
02. QI

DVD
01. 「Connect」 Music Video
02. 「HERO」Music Video version(from Official Fan Club Limited 2016/11/30)

通常盤
CD
01. Connect
02. QI
03. Connect(X-T REMIX) feat. DAZZ

http://natalie.mu/music/news/220622
https://junnosuke-t.com/news/20170214-02/index.html

Hey at least it's not like the 5 editions of what HERO had

KarenPang 14th February 2017 11:14 AM

Former KAT-TUN member Taguchi Junnosuke releasing major label debut single

Quote:

Former KAT-TUN member Taguchi Junnosuke will be releasing his major level debut in April. Since withdrawing from both KAT-TUN and Johnny & Associates back in the spring of 2016, Taguchi stunned fans when he announced his comeback to the music industry in September 2016. An indie single, HERO, was released two months later in November.

Taguchi has scored a deal with Universal Japan, his debut single Connect will be released on April 5th, 2017. Taguchi is starting this new chapter in his life with the motto “I’m a person who stands on the stage again”. When describing the concept of the song Taguchi revealed that he wants to connect with as many people as possible, with himself acting as the “hub”.

Connect will be released in two versions, a standard CD only and limited edition CD+DVD. The CD only will contain an exclusive remix of Connect while the limited edition will include the music video for Connect, as well as the MV for his indie single HERO. Footage of his fan-club event held at Shibuya TSUTAYA O-EAST will also be included on the DVD.
http://aramajapan.com/news/music/for...-single/71080/

KarenPang 14th February 2017 06:13 PM

Taguchi Junnosuke Signs With Major Label, Announces New Single "Connect"

Quote:

Taguchi Junnosuke has signed an exclusive contract with Universal Music Japan, marking the singer's first time with a major label since leaving KAT-TUN last year.

Taguchi made his solo debut with the release of "Hero" on November 2, 2016. The single was released under the label Immortal. The singer is now looking to expand his solo activities by switching to a major label.

"I would like broaden my range of expressing myself as an entertainer such as through acting and modeling, but with a focus on new music activities. I will continue working hard and with my heart in everything I do. I sincerely hope for your warmth and support from this point on," Taguchi said.

Taguchi's first major-label single is titled "Connect". It will be available in a CD-Only and a CD DVD format when it is released on April 5. The singer said he hopes to connect people through his music.
http://www.jpopasia.com/feed/20523/j...ingle-connect/

KarenPang 15th February 2017 05:11 AM

Nakamaru will be providing the theme song for his upcoming new TV Tokyo's drama , マッサージ探偵ジョー ; Message Detective Joe

Message Detective Joe will start airing on TV Tokyo from April & the song Nakamaru will provide for will be released under the name of the character he'll be playing in the drama

The title hasn't been revealed yet

http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2085948/full/?ref_cd=tw
http://natalie.mu/music/news/220774

KarenPang 15th February 2017 02:19 PM

KAT-TUN's Nakamaru Yuichi to sing the theme song of his starring drama

Quote:

KAT-TUN’s Nakamaru Yuichi is keeping busy. Last February 14, it was announced that he is appointed MC of the new TV Asahi regular variety show “Sekai Roots Tankentai” (World Roots Expedition) which will start this spring, to be broadcasted at a golden timeslot every Monday at 7PM. Last night, he appeared live in “Kinkyu Namahoso! Nakamaru Yuichi Special” to promote his new show along with his ambush interview with KAT-TUN members Kamenashi Kazuya and Ueda Tatsuya.

Also starting in April is his new drama “Massage Tantei Jo” (Massage Detective Jo) which will air at TV Tokyo, Saturdays 12.20am. Nakamaru will be singing the theme song of his drama as his character Jo. He says that he’ll be singing the theme song since KAT-TUN is in a recharge period and hopes that he’ll be able to enhance the unique worldview of the drama. The song is currently in production and no word yet on its release but according to Nakamaru, it will be available for download.

Synopsis via Jdramas

Yabukihara Joe (Nakamaru Yuichi) starts working as a masseur with the encouragement of Eko-baba (Baisho Mitsuko), the owner of a massage shop whom he happened to become acquainted with about one year ago. Recognising that he is gifted in massage, Eko-baba makes Joe go to the homes of all kinds of customers although it agonises him because he dislikes people and has anxiety around strangers. One day, the wealthy husband of Joe’s customer, is murdered and Joe finds himself suspected by police detectives (Ozawa Yukyoshi, Wada Masato). At the suggestion of fellow masseur Aguri (Koshiba Fuka), Joe uses his massage techniques and powers of observation to solve the mystery and clear his name. This becomes the turning point in his life. After that, he keeps getting involved in strange murder cases at customers’ homes and demonstrates his unexpected talent each time.
http://aramajapan.com/news/music/new...g-drama/71157/

KarenPang 15th February 2017 03:43 PM

Taguchi Junnosuke to make major debut from Universal Music Japan

Quote:

Taguchi Junnosuke (ex. KAT-TUN) has signed a 2-year contract with Universal Music Japan's label UNIVERSAL J. He will be making his major debut with the single "Connect" on April 5.

Taguchi withdrew from KAT-TUN in March of 2016, then released his first solo single "HERO" from an indie label in November. The upcoming single is packed with his feelings of wanting to become a hub where he can 'connect' with various people.

On his major debut, Taguchi commented, "Thanks to my fans and everyone concerned, I was able to sign with a secure partner, Universal Music." He continued, "From now on, with my main focus on my new music, I hope to widen my capacity as an actor, model, and entertainer."
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...al-music-japan

KarenPang 18th February 2017 07:27 AM

Taguchi will make his 1st live performance as a solo artiste on Sky Perfect! Music Festival 2017

Sky Perfect! Music Festival 2017 will be broadcast via BS on 12th March

https://www.skyperfectv.co.jp/special/ongakusai/

KarenPang 18th February 2017 04:21 PM

Kamenashi Kazuya and Yamashita Tomohisa reunites in a drama and a special unit

Quote:

12 years after the iconic duo “Shuji to Akira”, Kamenashi Kazuya and Yamashita Tomohisa are back together in a drama and a special unit “Kame to YamaP”.

Kamenashi is starring in the new drama “Boku, Unmei no hitodesu” with Yamashita, which will start airing in April. The heroine will be played by Kimura Fumino. This romantic-comedy series will be the first drama to air on the new NTV Saturday 10pm timeslot. The theme song will be will be sung by the new unit but no details revealed yet.

Kamenashi and Yamashita last collaborated as “Shuji to Akira” in the hit drama series “Nobuta wo Produce in 2005 and released the theme song “Seishum Amigo” to great success.

http://i2.wp.com/aramajapan.com/wp-c...size=768%2C432
http://aramajapan.com/news/music/new...al-unit/71434/

:banana1 :banana2

Seishun Amigo is still a classic even after all these years & frankly to me both Kame + Yamapi always have make a great duo

I don't expect another Seishun Amigo type of song but I wouldn't deny that it's so great they're going to do something together again

KarenPang 19th February 2017 05:40 AM

Kame to YamaP news articles & video clip

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C4-EaEWUEAIyFkH.jpg:small

https://twitter.com/N23KK/status/833030074408460288

Video clip https://twitter.com/Peacemama49/stat...12080156798976

tokyoxjapanxfan 19th February 2017 05:47 AM

The feels! I'm so excited for the new unit and drama! Though I know it won't come close to Nobuta o produce. But still haha. I hope they play ~normal~ people. I'm kind of tired of these glamorous "pretty" lifestyle dramas. I miss the older Japanese drama settings.

Beauty4123 19th February 2017 06:10 AM

YES YES AND YES! :vbhappy I could cry tears of joy, that's how I excited I am. Looking forward to both the drama & the song! :love

KarenPang 21st February 2017 03:50 PM

Kamenashi Kazuya & Yamashita Tomohisa form special unit 'Kame to Yamapi'

Quote:

Kamenashi Kazuya (KAT-TUN) and Yamashita Tomohisa have formed a special unit called 'Kame to Yamapi'. They will be in charge of the theme song for drama "Boku, Unmei no Hito desu."

Kamenashi is set to play the lead role in "Boku, Unmei no Hito desu." The heroine will be played by Kimura Fumino, and Yamashita makes an appearance as the mystery man.

It's been 12 years since Kamenashi and Yamashita formed 'Shuji to Akira' for the drama "Nobuta wo Produce". Their single "Seishun Amigo" was a massive success and broke one million sales.
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...kame-to-yamapi

KarenPang 22nd February 2017 10:02 AM

Kame will once again appear on VS ARASHI . This episode featuring him will air on 16th March , in line with promoting his new movie P to JK

https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...1e&oe=5941D85B

https://www.facebook.com/LoveJohnnys...76363349465914

Awesome <3

KarenPang 22nd February 2017 04:04 PM

Happy birthday Kame :love

KarenPang 23rd February 2017 03:53 AM

INKT will release their 2nd full length album square on 5th May

square comes in about 2 1/2 years since their self titled debut album

INKT 4th Album「square」release event schedule

2017年3月11日(土)東京都 タワーレコード八王子店
2017年3月27日(月)千葉県 タワーレコード セブンパークアリオ柏店
2017年4月3日(月)福島県 タワーレコード郡山店
2017年4月10日(月)石川県 金沢フォーラス 6F KUUGOスクエア
2017年4月13日(木)岩手県 タワーレコード盛岡店
2017年4月17日(月)青森県 イオンモール下田 1F西コート
2017年4月21日(金)神奈川県 タワーレコード川崎店
2017年4月24日(月)静岡県 タワーレコード静岡店
2017年5月1日(月)京都府 タワーレコード京都店
2017年5月12日(金)愛知県 名古屋近鉄パッセ 屋上イベントスペース
2017年5月15日(月)長野県 タワーレコード上田店
2017年5月26日(金)三重県 イオン鈴鹿 1階 中央コート
2017年6月8日(木)香川県 丸亀町グリーン1F けやき広場
2017年6月16日(金)佐賀県 イオンモール佐賀大和 特設イベントスペース
2017年6月26日(月)福岡県 タワーレコードアミュプラザ博多店
2017年7月3日(月)沖縄県 タワーレコード那覇リウボウ店
2017年7月24日(月)東京都 タワーレコード新宿店 7Fイベントスペース

http://natalie.mu/music/news/221918

I guess INKT count Physalis & Life's Colour as their 2nd + 3rd albums even though both are mini albums to me

KarenPang 23rd February 2017 03:10 PM

INKT to release 2nd full album in May

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C5WvKKHUEAEyS43.jpg

Quote:

INKT's new album "square" will drop in stores on May 3.

The band's first album "INKT" was released two years ago back in 2014. The upcoming album received its title from the phrase "fair and square." As you can imagine, the members poured their straightforward feelings into the album.

To commemorate the album's release, INKT will hold events at Tower Records stores across Japan. The schedule can be seen below the cut.

[INKT Release Events for "square"]

Saturday, March 11 - Tower Records Hachioji (Tokyo)
Monday, March 27 - Tower Records Seven Park Ario Kashiwa (Chiba)
Monday, April 3 - Tower Records Koriyama (Fukushima)
Monday, April 10 - Kanazawa Forus (Ishikawa)
Thursday, April 13 - Tower Records Morioka (Iwate)
Monday, April 17 - Aeon Mall Shimoda (Aomori)
Friday, April 21 - Tower Records Kawasaki (Kanagawa)
Monday, April 24 - Tower Records Shizuoka (Shizuoka)
Monday, May 1 - Tower Records Kyoto (Kyoto)
Friday, May 12 - Nagoya Kintetsu Passe (Aichi)
Monday, May 15 - Tower Records Ueda (Nagano)
Friday, May 26 - Aeon Mall Suzuka (Mie)
Thursday, June 8 - Marugamemachi Green (Kagawa)
Friday, June 16 - Aeon Mall Saga Yamato (Saga)
Monday, June 26 - Tower Records Amu Plaza Hakata (Fukuoka)
Monday, July 3 - Tower Records Naha Ryubo (Okinawa)
Monday, July 24 - Tower Records Shinjuku (Tokyo)
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...l-album-in-may

KarenPang 27th February 2017 04:20 PM

Going! Sports & News surprised Kame with a birthday cake

https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...fd&oe=5935DF94

https://www.facebook.com/KatTunPl/ph...PAGES_TIMELINE

Mmmm that's 1 yummy looking big strawberry tart :3

KarenPang 28th February 2017 04:09 PM

Covers for Taguchi's Connect single

CD

http://cdn2.natalie.mu/media/1703/03...t201704nor.jpg

CD + DVD

http://cdn2.natalie.mu/media/1703/03...t201704lim.jpg

http://natalie.mu/music/news/222693

Nice colourful covers , reminds me of HERO to a certain extent

KarenPang 4th March 2017 08:21 AM

Taguchi made a surprise appearance in today's Kobe Collection 2017 S / S

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6DfQN_UoAAfC59.jpg:small

http://www.excite.co.jp/News/music/2...608179128.html

KarenPang 4th March 2017 03:44 PM

More photos of Taguchi in today's Kobe Collection 2017 S / S

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6EVHe0UYAAMRLY.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6EVI7AUwAA6sze.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6EVMFAVMAAM-VX.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6EVM5cU4AApjes.jpg

https://twitter.com/unleashthegeek/s...74404072001537

At least the upside is that now you can post photos of Taguchi online without getting flamed by J&A

KarenPang 5th March 2017 06:05 AM

Ueda will appear in the next episode of Shounen Club Premium which will be broadcast next month

http://www4.nhk.or.jp/shonen-p/

KarenPang 7th March 2017 06:13 PM

Kame will appear in next Thurs' episode of Sakurai ・ Ariyoshi THE Yakai

https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...07&oe=5971207F

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...7538247&type=3

KarenPang 10th March 2017 01:12 PM

Taguchi walked the runway at Kobe Collection 2017 Spring & Summer last Sat



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOVimla-Em4

KarenPang 14th March 2017 01:08 PM

TSUTAYA Shibuya

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C63brd5VoAA-dJL.jpg:small

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C63bszNU4AAvXq_.jpg:small

https://twitter.com/shibutsuta_tr/st...70297140543488

KarenPang 15th March 2017 06:18 PM

Johnny's Entertainment Artists To Compete In Athletic Competition "Johnny's Athletic Meet 2017"

Quote:

Various idols signed to Johnny's Entertainment will be participating in an athletic competition next month.

The competition, titled "Johnny's Athletic Meet 2017", will be held on April 16 in Tokyo at the Tokyo Dome.

Johnny's Entertainment's athletic competition was first held in 1996 and occurs on a semi-regular basis.

- Imai Tsubasa (Tacky & Tsubasa)
- Nakamaru Yuichi (KAT-TUN)
- Hey! Say! JUMP
- Kis-My-Ft2
- Sexy Zone
- A.B.C-Z
- Johnny's WEST
- Johnny's Jr.
- Nakayama Yuma
- Mr.KING
- Prince
- HIHI Jet
- Tokyo B Shonen
- SixTONES
- Love-tune
- Travis Japan
http://www.jpopasia.com/feed/20889/j...tic-meet-2017/

Honestly I'm a bit afraid to ask what type of athletic sports the respective Johnnys will be doing cos in reality they're not that fit (except for NEWS , KAT-TUN's Ueda , Shonentai's Higashiyama , Yamapi)

Let alone it's a known fact that Johnnys downright suck in bowling (of all sports)

All in all , good luck Nakamaru you're gonna need it , bad

KarenPang 16th March 2017 10:16 AM

Taguchi will be featured in a documentary titled 田口 淳之介 -TO THE NEXT LEVEL-

田口 淳之介 -TO THE NEXT LEVEL- will be aired on 25th March via BS12 トゥエルビ

Stills from 田口 淳之介 -TO THE NEXT LEVEL-

http://cdn2.natalie.mu/media/1703/03...ke_bs11_01.jpg

http://cdn2.natalie.mu/media/1703/03...ke_bs11_02.jpg

http://natalie.mu/music/news/224842

KarenPang 16th March 2017 04:51 PM

hyde & Akanishi Jin To Appear On Talk Show Together

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7DB3tzW0AI4QHp.jpg

hyde, a member of L'Arc~en~Ciel and VAMPS, and Akanishi Jin will be appearing together on the upcoming episode of the talk show "Sashimeshi".

"Sashimeshi" is a talk show where guests chit chat while eating food. A wide variety of topics are expected to be discussed in a conversational manner.

hyde and Akanishi Jin's appearance on the program will be broadcast live through LINE LIVE on March 21.

https://live.line.me/channels/21/upcoming/1668952
http://www.jpopasia.com/feed/20904/h...show-together/

This's going to be very interesting

KarenPang 21st March 2017 04:52 PM

Akanishi with hyde

https://ig-s-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphoto...79011840_n.jpg

https://www.instagram.com/p/BR5sCKIBSE0/

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7cZtVLXwAAZ0cQ.jpg:small

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7cZtgaWkAUm8MN.jpg:small

https://twitter.com/LINELIVE_JP/stat...71727429140480

KarenPang 24th March 2017 01:47 PM

JINTAKA To Reunite In April For Performance In Macao

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7n0Xu4WkAABK1H.jpg:small

Quote:

JINTAKA is getting back together, this time to hold a performance in Macao.

Takayuki Yamada's announced the reunion through Twitter on March 23.

"As you may have noticed, JINTAKA tends to reunite," his manager said.

The duo will be performing together as part of the 21st China Music Awards. The annual music award show will occur on April 20 in Macao.

JINTAKA is a collaborative unit which consists of Akanishi Jin and Yamada Takayuki. The group debuted on September 21, 2016 and disbanded 13 days later on October 3, 2016.
http://www.jpopasia.com/feed/20982/j...ance-in-china/

KarenPang 25th March 2017 08:46 AM

Taguchi's Connect .ts

http://i.imgur.com/7wcAQBp.jpg

http://katfile.com/ub8efgoavkh4
http://keep2s.cc/file/53581ba711401/connect_mon.rar
http://nitroflare.com/view/FC6705308...onnect_mon.rar
http://rapidgator.net/file/005fba3f4...t_mon.rar.html
http://uploaded.net/file/ugjo093d/connect_mon.rar

http://jpfiles.blog138.fc2.com/blog-entry-25961.html

KarenPang 25th March 2017 11:04 AM

Taguchi's TO THE NEXT LEVEL ~ Official Fan Club Limited DVD/Blu-ray will be released on 10th May

The footages were recorded from Taguchi's fanclub event that was held last Nov at Tokyo's TSUTAYA O-EAST

The new DVD/Blu-ray will also include 田口 淳之介 -TO THE NEXT LEVEL- that's aired today via BS12 トゥエルビ

https://img.barks.jp/image/review/1000140056/dvd.jpg

https://img.barks.jp/image/review/1000140056/bd.jpg

https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000140056

KarenPang 27th March 2017 03:10 PM

Details on the theme song that Nakamaru will be providing/singing for his new drama Message Detective Joe which TV Tokyo will broadcast from 8th April onwards

Title of the song is お疲れサンクス ; Otsukare Sankusu & it will be released digitally

https://s23.postimg.org/za8gc9497/Capture.jpg

http://natalie.mu/music/news/226322
http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=te...233&lang=en_us

Looks like Otsukare Sankusu will have an Indian Bollywood flair . Maybe it will sound like NEWS's Chumu Chumu ?

KarenPang 31st March 2017 05:10 AM

Kame to YamaP's Senakagoshi no Chance collaboration single will be released on 17th May !

https://s7.postimg.org/p1u6169y3/Capture.jpg

http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=di...up1&lang=en_us

That's quite a lot of new material , be it solo or duo songs B-sides wise :O

I'm not expecting another Seishun to Amigo and/or Kizuna but hey if they're able to make the new material on par if not more superior than what they did 12 years ago , I'm up for it

KarenPang 1st April 2017 12:36 PM

https://s29.postimg.org/wnkmpqo9j/Capture.jpg

http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=ar...=14&lang=en_us

KarenPang 2nd April 2017 05:43 AM

Apparently , Kame's solo title as B-side in Kame to Yama-P's Senakagoshi no Chance is called Wonderful World

It's not confirmed yet though

https://www.facebook.com/LoveJohnnys...94712394297676

https://www.facebook.com/LoveJohnnys...4711800964402/


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