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The Atashinchi no Danshi Info Box From the directors and screenwriter of HanaKimi! Start: April 14, Tuesdays at 09:00pm
Links:Introduction - Cast details - Topics (4/11) - Previews (Ep.11) - Interviews (4/1) - Blog (4/23-27) Horikita Maki and her geek Tsuruno Takeshi, plus the 6 ikemen...
Kaname Jun, Okada Yoshinori, Mukai Osamu, Yamamoto Yusuke, Seto Kouji, Okayama Tomoki!
Additional cast: Yamamoto Kouji, Kusakari Masao, Takashima Reiko, Tsurumi Shingo
Theme song: Girl Next Door - "Infinity"
Ratings: 14.1% - 11.0% - 09.6% - 09.4% - 12.3% - 12.0% - 09.5% - 11.3% - 10.4% - 09.8% - 10.4%
On the 2nd, Oricon published the results of a survey asking for the "Fresh Stars" of the first half of 2009, young stars that left the biggest impressions so far. Actress Yoshitaka Yuriko and actor Mizushima Hiro came out as the freshest of them all.
Yoshitaka is really grateful for such positive feelings about her person. "I think of this result as a response to my growth. I'm really grateful. Thank you very much." She had her big breakthrough in 2008 in the movie "Snakes and Earrings" that gained her several best newcomer prizes like at the Blue Ribbon Awards or the Japanese Academy Awards. Her activity continued in 2009 with a role in the movie "Gravity's Clowns" or the doramas "Love Shuffle" and "Shiroi Haru". Many people expect her to become even more active later this year and the following and it looks she might even exceed those expectations. Her relationship with fellow actor Tamaki Hiroshi also made a lot more people become aware of her, especially those who missed to see her performances so far.
Actress Ayase Haruka is someone who is constantly in the limelight and can always be found in the top ranks of such surveys. This time is no different and she made it on the 2nd place. One man in his 40s commented, "She does a lot of movies and doramas. Everyone around me sees her as the No.1 right now." Eikura Nana came in 3rd and recently scored a lot of points with her dorama "Meichan no Shitsuji" and her impressive acting in "April Bride".
Maki's "Sunset Photo" at Fujifilm photo exhibition
Today the "'PHOTOS IS' 10,000 Tari no Shashin Ten 2009" ("'PHOTO IS' -Photos of 10,000 people 2009-") exhibition opened at the "Fujifilm Square" in Tokyo Midtown with special guest Horikita Maki attending the opening like in 2008. Among the photos of 10,000 people, there are also 'heartwarming' photos made by Horikita herself, this year with a new one.
At the exhibition there is a corner called "100 photos that impressed the celebrities" where Horikita and 9 other celebrities pick 10 photos each they like the most. On stage she commented about the 3 most impressive ones of the 10 she selected and 2 of them have a very warm family theme.
"The scenery with the setting sun and the warm love of a family, I really love that." She praised it on stage. "Do you also want to have your own family soon?" Horikita got asked. "Maybe not soon, but I definitely want to have a family, especially when seeing this photo...," She answered with a smile. As usual the reporters kept on bugging with the love issue and asked her for her ideal type of man. "A kind person would be nice, somebody who would be a calm and gentle father."
Horikita can almost be called a real 'photographer' herself, since she's carrying a camera with her every day. "It's a bit embarrassing to take photos, but I still love it." She then got asked whether 'Love' would be a good time to take a picture and she bashfully answered, "I don't know, but I'm always prepared to take a picture. The focus point... that would be difficult for this one, though." For her newest photo she got on a boat at a beach and photographed the beautiful sunset. "The sea was very rough at that time, I didn't think that I would be able to get a nice picture. However, I think this one here came out quite nice, with the setting sun, the color of the sky and the tip of the boat and the island." She...
[06/24] Staff Blog: "The End of Atashinchi no Danshi~!"
The broadcast of the final episode ended... It went by in a blink of time. We had some great and fun times, yesterday's official end of the program also finished without a hitch, Seeing her up on stage in a line with the brothers and making her speech, I wondered whether we'll ever be able to see something like this again~ It also was a bit of a desolate feeling. All of you, thank you very much for your support.
Which Japanese actress has a face liked by the Chinese?
This survey was done in three of China's largest cities; Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. They were asked to choose among 9 of Japan's young actresses. Their names were not revealed and only their faces were shown. The result? In every city, the one most often chosen was Sawajiri Erika. Between men and women, more men like her but when compared with the rest, she garnered overwhelming support from both sexes.
One of the reasons could be the effect of her role in the drama '1 Litre of Tears'. The book had also been translated and sold in China and many have been moved to tears watching the drama. Even if they may not remember the character's name, there must be many who recognize her face.
The runner-up is Inoue Mao, who receives much support from Shanghai. She is followed by Aragaki Yui and Nagasawa Masami. Toda Erika, who was ranked 1st previously, has dropped to 6th place.
Doramas sites usually put up episodic summaries as a preview for the upcoming episode, but they tend to contain some minor spoilers for maybe the first half of each episode. Don't keep on reading, if you don't want to find out what's going on in the episodes before watching them yourself. I suggest reading them afterwards, while you are waiting for the English fansubs..
Episode 11 - 2009.6.23 on air.
Chisato was able to return back to the Trick Heart Castle thanks to the cooperation of Kokudo. At the castle, they join forces with all the 6 brothers who barricaded themselves inside again and continue to stand up against the forceful eviction ordered by Tokita.
Heiji and all the other members of Chisato's personal bodyguards are helping Tokita with his eviction, because he promised them to write off all of Chisato's debts, if they join the "Miracle" company. Kokudo, who got arrested after he sacrificed himself by letting her back into the castle, is continuously trying to appeal to Heiji and the others and keeps on telling them that they got fooled by Tokita. Heiji and others eventually couldn't hide that they have a bad feeling about this as well.
At that time, when they lit a fire in the castle as they are going to face the night sky, a huge reflection of Shinzo appeared in front of them. Shinzo programmed this reflection into "Miraculun". It was the maid Inoue-san who operated the robot.
Shinzo predicted this event and created this reflection in order to warn Tokita that he would never obtain what he is wishing for, if he's going to destroy the castle. In order to achieve his true goals, he is going to need the help of those 7 brave people. Shinzo continued, called out the names Chisato and the siblings and informed them that before long they are going to come across a book, but only if they believe that they've accomplished everything that's necessary. This book holds the important fact that is going to protect this castle. However, this book is said to get destroyed at the same time Chisato's contract meets its expiration date. There are only 2 days left until her contract expires. There is one last thing Shinzo recorded into his reflection, but it broke before they have been able to listen to it. Tokita saw...
note: Before starting, you might want to remember the casts' name, as their real names which will be mentioned in these interview.
Chisato: Horikita Maki Fuu: Kaname Jun Takeru: Okada Yoshinori (Mukai calls him "Yosshi", so I'll use this nickname^^) Sho: Mukai Osamu Masaru: Yamamoto Yusuke Satoru: Seto Koji Akira: Okayama Tomoki
Q1. Tell us if there's any happening or behind the scenes stories on the set!
MAKI: During the titleback's filming, we did batting on the living room(dining room) set. That time, I thought it definitely won't hit the ball but when I swing the bat, it actually hit the ball precisely, and it hit a staff, I was shocked. (laughs)
KANAME: I filmed scenes alone most of the time in the first half, and then I joined them starting in the middle of the story, so I feel like a transfer...
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