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Aya Ueto returns to music with “Reborn” theme – Tokyograph
Tokyograph: Actress Aya Ueto is set to release her first single in two years. The song, titled ‘Smile for…,’ is originally part of a concept album for the Smile Project 2009, a music collection intended to bring smiles to faces across Japan. However, it has also been selected as the new ending theme for the…
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Aya Ueto announced new single set for June 3rd release
Aya Ueto will be releasing a new single on June 3, 2009, titled “Smile for…” The upcoming single, written by Kohmi Hirose, will be the new ending theme song for the TV Tokyo anime “Katekyo Hitman Reborn!” and will begin airing from April 4th. Coinciding with the single’s release in April will be her first…
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“Gokusen” goes to the big screen – Tokyograph
The popular drama series ‘Gokusen’ is getting a movie version this summer. After three highly-rated seasons, the film will be the last time that lead actress Yukie Nakama plays the role of the teacher Yankumi. The third season of ‘Gokusen’ aired last spring and ended with a successful 22.8% average rating. The movie takes place…
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Meisa Kuroki represents Armani – Tokyograph
20-year-old actress Meisa Kuroki has been chosen as the Japanese face of fashion brand Emporio Armani for 2009. She is succeeding actress Aoi Miyazaki, who served the same role last year. This year’s campaign is being photographed by Takaki Kumada. Advertisements will begin running in the April issues of major fashion magazines, along with newspaper…
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Meisa Kuroki’s got sexy
With her debut album “hellcat” set for release on April 8th, Meisa Kuroki is *ahem* heating things up with her latest PV for the song “Bad Girl.” Personally, I think the image fits her and it doesn’t seem like she’s forcing it upon herself. Now, say, if this were to have been Gakky’s image for…
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AOKI either reads Karakui or they just love Aya Ueto
Doesn’t seem that long ago that we featured a wallpaper from clothier AOKI featuring Aya Ueto and looky here, we have another one! So, yeah, AOKI keeps making ’em and we keep featuring ’em—we all win. Grab the latest AOKI x Aya Ueto (for the company’s Recruit Suit Fair) wallpaper here. (Via 壁紙fan!)
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Meisa Kuroki plays female Oda Nobunaga – Tokyograph
Actress Meisa Kuroki has been chosen to star in the play ‘Onna Nobunaga,’ based on the book of the same name by Naoki Prize-winning author Kenichi Sato. The story, set during the Sengoku period, is based on the premise that Oda Nobunaga was actually female. Kuroki will of course play the role of Nobunaga. Kuroki…
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Meisa Kuroki’s album debut set for April 4th!
Having only released a single and she’s already releasing a full album? Heck, not like we care either way as this’ll mean we get to see even more of the ever beautiful Meisa and maybe, *gasp* an appearance on HEY!³ is not far behind. The album, titled “hellcat,” will be released on April 8th and…
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Aya Ueto lands her first ‘Getsu 9’ heroine role
Starring in J-drama since 1999, it’s hard to believe that Aya Ueto will only be starring in her first “Getsu-Ku (月９)” heroine role. The yet untitled drama will also star Masahiro Nakai of SMAP and begin airing in April. (Via Yahoo! Japan.)
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Wallpaper: Aya Ueto for AOKI clothing
The wallpaper from Aya Ueto’s ads for AOKI have been very nice and the latest is no exception. Grab it here and be sure to check out the CM too. (Via 壁紙fan!)
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