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Staff Blog (04/04 ~ 04/17) multiple entries

// HPriest // April 17th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Staff Blog // Tags: Eikura Nana, Fujifilm, Kuroki Meisa, Nagasawa Masami, Staff Blog, Variety, Wagaya no Rekishi

04/04 – "Star Senichiya Revival!!"

This picture is quite interesting, do you know why?!

On the left there is this time's host Mitani Koki. On the right is not his assistant, …it's Horikita Maki who got invited as a guest. She appeared together with Nagasawa Masami and Eikura Nana! They haven't been on a show together since the Lotte Mother's Day event 2(?) years ago!

The 10-minute program "Star Senichiya 2010 Wagaya no Rekishi" has been revived for "Wagaya no Rekishi" which will be on air from April 9 to 11.

Horikita will be there on April 5 (Mon) at 24:35~ (not in all regions).

What an incredible happening. Please laugh till you cry!

04/07 – "Finally together again!"

Maki and Meisa will appear together on tomorrow's broadcast of VS Arashi!

They were on different teams, but they had chances to talk with each other.
Don't miss it!!

The photo isn't from a game, it was taken in a corner.

04/14 – "Do you know what this is?"

It's a tiny Kitty-chan instant camera! Isn't it too cute~ ♪

Of course it's from Fujifilm.
The convenient size of the camera and the photos makes it useful for various occasions.
For example if you don't remember which shoes you put in which box,
you can now just take a picture and stick it on the box!
You should try it out as well.

04/17 – "It has already been some days, but…"

How was "Wagaya no Rekishi" ?
I'm happy that she had the chance to participate in such a great project
and that so many people actually watched it.

Since we are on this topic
and since you can set pictures black and white these days,
and since this picture looks the best in black and white, I wanted to show it to you…!

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Criticism towards “Tokujo Kabachi!!”

// HPriest // April 10th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // News // Tags: Dorama, TBS, Tokujou Kabachi!!

"Tokujo Kabachi!", a dorama starring Sakurai Sho (28) and Horikita Maki (21) has now officially been criticized by the Japanese bar association, it has been learned today.

The dorama focuses on the work of notary publics and their settlement negotiations. Now the Osaka bar association claims that the characters of the dorama often actively violated the Bengoshi-Ho, the Lawyers law. There is something called the Hiben Katsudo, a law that exists for the prevention of non-attorney activities. It basically says that only lawyers may claim recompenses in cases of traffic accidents, divorces, insolvency, debts and so on. Notary publics are no lawyers and therefore they have no right trying to get recompenses from the other party.

There may have been situations where the characters in TokuKaba exceeded their powers, but it's based on a manga and just a fictional story. However, the bar association sees it as a promotion of such acts and wrote TBS a letter voicing their protest against the dorama. They are not suing them or anything, but they expect an apology in form of canceling any DVD and rebroadcasting plans.

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Written by: KawaiiJoyuu
Sources: Sanspo
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Staff Blog (03/17 ~ 04/01) multiple entries

// HPriest // April 4th, 2010 // No Comments » // Staff Blog // Tags: CM, Dareka ga Watashi ni Kiss wo Shita, Horoyoi, NTT DoCoMo, PR-Event, Staff Blog, Variety, Wii

03/17 – "DoCoMo's New CM!"

Did you see DoCoMo's new commercial?
I've took a photo of her and the sheep butler as a keepsake.
There are 2 versions! Please check them out.

Since spring also means the start of a new life for many people out there,
be sure to use the new last train and rental home info services.

Every beginning comes with an ending…
So yeah, don't miss out "Tokujo Kabachi!!" !

03/19 – "Tokujo Kabachi!! all wrapped up ★

"Tokujo Kabachi!!", we've been filming it since November,
but now we are done with all the scenes~!

She's smiling there, with the very nice weather, a bunch of flowers and a collection of autographs in her hand.

Well then, the recording part is over, but that doesn't mean that this is it!
The established live broadcasts are still left to be done.
On the 19th she will also be on "Evening Wide"
and on the 20th on "Brunch"!

Kabachi is not quite done yet!!
Please be sure to follow it until the very end.

And before ending this post,
let me squeeze in some propaganda for Meisa's new dorama "Shinzanmono"~!

03/24 – "First appearance on Iitomo, Telephone!"

She appeared on "Waratte Iitomo"!
The first "Telephone" was a real surprise~
Those who have missed it, check the special edition*.
*airs Sundays

On the 27th "DareKiss" will finally open to the public!
To everyone who will come to the stage greeting, see you on Saturday ★

03/27 – "Dareka ga Watashi ni Kissu wo Shita – Opening Day!!"

At the stage greeting!
Together with director Hans Canosa.
He was kind all the time and even called her "Super Maki!"
The weather is nice today, but please go to a movie theatre!

03/27 – "Popcorn ★"

We've got in the Toyosu United Cinema!
What fantastic things do my eyes see in the waiting room!?
Our women team and very large servings~

03/31 – "At Wiinoma!"

Right now there is the "Atarashi Koto Hajimeyou Fare" going on at wii!
Maki made a comment as well, so definitely go and enjoy yourself at wiinoma*.
*broadcasting channel on the Wii

04/01 – "Horoyoi, Shiroi Sour ♪"

Did you already have the chance to drink the new Horoyoi??
It's different to the fruit flavors before, it has a fresh sugary taste,
delicious!

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Cast of Dareka ga Watashi ni Kiss wo Shita on Opening Day

// HPriest // March 29th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // News // Tags: Dareka ga Watashi ni Kiss wo Shita, movie, PR-Event

Horikita Maki, Matsuyama Kenichi, Tegoshi Yuya and Hans Canosa were at Shinjuku Wald 9 on 27th March for the opening day of the movie Dareka ga Watashi ni Kiss wo Shita.

"With a foreign director, it made for a stimulating set. There are many scenes with only Japanese people too but being with people from different cultures was a learning point. I think the film will act as a good cultural exchange as well,"commented Matsuyama on the international cast and staff.

This is the first that Tegoshi has worked with a foreign film director too. "Together with Director Hans, we picked out the glasses and outfits I would wear. From the start, we would have discussions before making any decisions. Everyday was something new. With English used on set, I was able to experience the feeling of an international school. There was something to look forward to everyday." Hans Canosa commented,"I love Japan. It has been one of my dreams to make a movie with Japanese actors. I am very happy to have worked with the 3 stars who are wonderful people as well."

"What if 3 men confessed to you in real life?" asked reporters to Horikita. "I… I'll boast about it to my friends,"she replied laughing. To the two actors, reporters asked,"If you were a girl, would you date cool Yuji, gentle Mirai or enthusiastic and cheerful Ace?" Matsuyama replied,"Probably Mirai. I have a connection to my character. I myself can be complicated and messy so the character Yuji is a little unpleasant." Tegoshi agreed,"Yuji is out for me too, sorry. I'll choose the boyish and frank Ace." As for Horikita, she replied,"I like complicated, messy people, so Yuji." As Matsuyama did his victory pose, Horikita quipped,"Because he (Matsuyama) just requested very softly that I say that." Matsuyama quickly replied,"You're not supposed to tell!" At the end, the four of them threw tulips, a flower that symbolizes love, into the crowd.

cr: unleashthegeek (via japan_now)

Magazine Scans

// HPriest // March 18th, 2010 // 5 Comments » // Pictures // Tags: Magazine Scans

Here a new package of Maki scans from the most recent Shonen Sunday magazine and Weekly Playboy.

Download: Mediafire

Preview:

And here some scans I posted at kawaii-joyuu a while ago, but forgot to post on pori-chan:

Staff Blog (02/23 ~ 03/11) multiple entries

// HPriest // March 12th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Staff Blog // Tags: CM, Dareka ga Watashi ni Kiss wo Shita, Dorama, Gyugyu-to, Juniors, movie, Tokujou Kabachi!!

02/23 – "It's warm today."

Maki is at a shooting for the newest FUJIFILM poster.
It's all warm and fuzzy, making you sleepy…
There is no filming for Kabachi today, but she's still working~!!
However, the weather is so nice it makes you want to go on a stroll~
Don't miss episode 7 of Kabachi!

02/25 – "Did you see the new DoCoMo commercial?"

She's appearing together with her junior Mirei. ★
They are actually only 1 year apart. It was a lot of fun,
when they were together in the waiting room.
Mirei is also holding her personally designed
"Seventeen Keitai: Mirei Model" phone in her hand!
Check it out~!!

03/04 – "Guess what!"

She did a commercial for "Gyu Gyutto" this year again!!
They filmed it last month~!
I'll give you more details as soon as I can. Look forward to it ★ ★

03/11 – "It's finally this month!"

That's the extra-large poster in the "Dare Kiss" press room!
Did you see it already? There is also a 4-people version of it,
but the one with her and her closed eyes isn't that bad either…

Kabachi only has 2 episodes left as well.
There are so many sudden developments!
Don't miss either of them!

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[Trailer] Darekiss (2)

// Ran // February 25th, 2010 // No Comments » // News // Tags: Dareka ga Watashi ni Kiss wo Shita, video

http://www.darekiss.com/

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xccv3s_trailer-dareka-ga-watashi-ni-kisu_shortfilms

DareKiss press event with Horikita

// HPriest // February 22nd, 2010 // 1 Comment » // News // Tags: Dareka ga Watashi ni Kiss wo Shita, movie, PR-Event

A few days ago there was another little press event with Horikita Maki (21) in Sapporo to promote her upcoming movie "Dareka ga Watashi ni Kissu wo Shita ~Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac~."

The movie is set at an international school and Horikita plays a girl named Naomi who looses her memories of the past 4 years after falling down a stairway. After that she suddenly finds herself in a love quadrangle with 3 other guys played by young Terminator 4 star Anton Yelchin, NEWS’ Tegoshi Yuuya and actor Matsuyama Kenichi.

"Naomi’s heart is in a conflict, since there are suddenly 3 men in her life. However, there are also various way to enjoy this situation." Horikita seems like she enjoyed being surrounded by 3 ikemen and she also enjoyed being in Hokkaido again for the promotions. It’s her 3rd time she already traveled to Japan’s northernmost island. "When I was 15 we went to Otaru. The snow here is so beautiful. Some time ago we also went here to eat some sushi." Good to hear she finds enough time in her crammed schedule for such day trips.

Lastly some more words to promote the movie, "It isn’t just a love story, there are also a lot of moments about family. I hope you will watch and enjoy it."

The movie will open on March 27.

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Sources: Sponichi
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Staff Blog (02/13): “★Happy Valentine★”

// HPriest // February 22nd, 2010 // No Comments » // Staff Blog // Tags: Lotte, Staff Blog, Valentine's Day

from Maki to you, including the usual thanks
Actually she received this bucket from editor-in-chief K-san
during the non-no photo shooting some time ago!!
Overseas women receive flowers as a gift from men on Valentine~.
In Japan I can recommend Lotte chocolate for your confessions. (laughs)

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Staff Blog (02/10): “From akasaka Sacas”

// HPriest // February 22nd, 2010 // No Comments » // Staff Blog // Tags: Juniors, Staff Blog

The other day we had a live broadcast at an ice skating rink!
A field trip with her juniors Mary, Sara & Matsuri~.
We actually had the chance to do a little ice skating ourselves. Me too…
After the broadcast we took a quick picture together with boo-boo ★

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