From Ningin: Arashi, who had the biggest year in 2009, has carried the momentum into 2010! Their newest single, “Troublemaker,” which is the single for member Sho Sakurai’s drama, has sold over 500,000 in the first week alone! Last year, their “Ashita no Kioku / Crazy Moon” also sold over this much in its first week. I don’t know about all of you, but I think this is pretty bomb. As an active Arashi fangirl, I can say proudly that they rule. Here’s their music video for the successful “Troublemaker”! More »

From Ningin: Earlier this week, it was announced that TVXQ’s Jaejoong would be starring in his first Japanese drama with actors Eita and Juri Ueno. Well, the teaser for this drama has been released. More »

From Ningin: Manga or manhwa, if it’s lucky enough, lives on beyond the pages and onto the small or the big screen. If it’s even luckier, manga/manhwa makes it to my list of top 5 manga turned live action. More »

Since 2010 marks Akira Kurosawa’s centennial (100th birthday), we should be reminded of the things this man saw and endured during his lifetime which played a role in his filmmaking. The notorious atom bombs being the top of the list and, as such, a reoccurring theme throughout his career. Rhapsody In August is just such an example of the effect this horrific event had on the lives of the people who suffered through it. It seems only fitting that my final Kurosawa review will be of a later piece in his career. More »

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