19.6% – Aibou 9
16.8% – Freeter
16.2% – Ryomaden
14.2% – Ougon no Buta
14.2% – Nagareboshi
14.2% – Jyuui Dolittle
…and many more ratings plus screen-caps in the full post!

Actress Maki Yoko (28) got appointed as the new image character for the commercials of Itoen’s coffee brand “Tully’s Coffee Barista’s Choice Espresso” and attended a PR-Event on the 28th.

In the commercial we will see Maki’s “on” and “off” expressions. The “on” part features Maki as a professional barista while the off part will show her enjoying a cup of espresso during her private time while wearing a gorgeous golden dress to match the brand. [...]

The cast and staff of the upcoming action movie “SP: The Motion Picture” appeared at the 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival for yet another promotional event to increase the anticipation even more.

Starring actor Okada Junichi (29) about the movie: “So far there hasn’t been a single action movie set in the modern-day Japan. While thinking that this movie could influence the Japanese movie industry, we’ve worked hard to create some new kind of action movie.” [...]

- Actresses and singers that suit a Kansai dialect?
- Female celebrities with attractive eyes?
- If the Japanese were to make a movie about the Chilean miners, who should get the starring role?
- Which Johnny talent should make a solo debut overseas?
…and many more in the full post!

- Actress around 40 with beautiful skin?
- Actresses suited for acting in thrillers?
- Hirosue Ryoko’s most impressive drama thus far?
- Of which male athlete would you like to become a clone?
- Famous worldwide acclaimed Japanese people we can be proud of?
…and many more in the full post!

Today it has been announced that the actresses Maki Yoko (27), Tanaka Rena (30), Tabe Mikako (21), Ashina Sei (26), Renbutsu Misako (19) and Muroi Shigeru (51) have been added to the cast of “Genji Monogatari” starring actor Ikuta Toma (25).

“Genji Monogatari,” directed by Tsuruhashi Yasuo, retells one of the most popular Japanese stories of all times, also known as “The Tale of Genji.” It will weave together the fictional world of Genji and the world of noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu who wrote the masterpiece. [...]

Today Fuji TV held a special PR event for the upcoming two-parter movie "SP: The Motion Picture" at their head office in Odaiba, Tokyo. Just the day before was the "Fuji TV Day" and so the TV station's president decided to appear at the PR event for one of their  [ Read More ]

No download links this time (too few sets), just download and save the full-size pics.  Highlight Ishihara Satomi ♥ an an 2010 No.1710  - M Maki Yoko ♥ Big Comic Spirits 2010 No.25  - S Sasaki Nozomi ♥ Young Jump 2010 No.25  - T Toda Erika (& Kichise Michiko) ♥  [ Read More ]