N E W S | 10.05.13 → 10.11.13

SMAP
          ▪ To provide Hello Kitty's 40th anniversary song [ 1 ]
               ▪ Their new song, "Hello," chosen to be Hello Kitty's 40th anniversary song
               ▪ Song was written and composed by Ozaki Sekaikan of creephyp
               ▪ "Hello" will be used in Sanrio's mini-program 'FOR YOU ~Tsutaetai Arigatou~' on Fuji TV starting Oct. 9 as well as Sanrio's TV CMs

          ▪ CDTV, Oct. 6 [ 1 ]

SMAP/Kis-My-Ft2
          ▪ Nakai on Kisumai Busaiku SP, Nov. 5 [ 1, 2, 3 ]

TOKIO
          ▪ Nagase on Ousama no Brunch, Sept. 21 and Oct. 5 [ 1 ]
          ▪ Nagase on A-Studio, Oct. 4 [ 1 ]

TOKIO/Arashi
          ▪ Matsujun on TOKIO Kakeru, Oct. 9 [ 1 ]

TOKIO/NEWS
          ▪ DASH de ItteQ Hyouretsu no Dekiru Shabekuri SP, Oct. 06 [ 1 ]

Arashi
          ▪ Matsujun on Hanamaru Cafe, Oct. 9 [ 1 ]

NEWS
          ▪ 1-I wo Totta Meikyoku Ongakusai, Oct. 4 [ 1 ]
          ▪ Shige on Let's Stay Here Tonight, Oct. 6 [ 1 ]
          ▪ Nittere Ninki Bangumi SP, Oct. 6 [ 1 ]

Kanjani8
          ▪ Kinyo Road Show!, Oct. 4 [ 1 ]
          ▪ Ryo on Onmyouyasan nabi - Yorosu uranaisho onmyouya e yokoso, Oct. 5 [ 1 ]
          ▪ Ryo on NEP League, Oct. 7 [ 1 ]
          ▪ Ichiban Song Show, Oct. 9 [ 1 ]

KAT-TUN
          ▪ Koki is let go from his contract; KAT-TUN is now 4 members (includes interviews with Kame on this topic) [ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
               ▪ According to Johnny's net, Koki was terminated due to "repeated infractions of agency rules" on Sept. 30
               ▪ There are many rumors floating around as to what these "repeated infractions" could be -- inappropriate photos (really, don't look this up at work), owning a bar, dj-ing without permission, etc. We don't know which of these are true/untrue though
               ▪ Based on Koki's apology message, he's interested in continuing activities as a talent, but in what capacity? Will he even be able to?
               ▪ How will KAT-TUN handle this new departure? Will they be able to rework their songs? How will their new sound without Koki?
               ▪ More importantly, WHO'S RAPPING NOW?

Akanishi Jin
          ▪ #JUSTJIN's Album covers and tracklist [ 1 ]
               ▪ Summer Loving is a track? Tapping into Grease?
               ▪ Interesting covers. Opinions?

          ▪ Club Circuit Tour 2013 [ 1, 2 ]
               ▪ 5 different (small) venues; 12 dates
               ▪ Starts Nov. 12 - Dec. 19

Kis-My-Ft2
          ▪ Kitayama/Senga on Waratte Iitomo, Oct. 4 [ 1 ]

Sexy Zone
          ▪ Bye Bye Dubai ~See You Again~ Single [ 1 ]
          ▪ Music Japan, Oct. 10 [ 1 ]

A.B.C-Z
          ▪ To release new DVD-single [ 1 ]
               ▪ 5th DVD-single "Never My Love" releases Nov. 20

Multiple
          ▪ Summer 2013 Season Drama ratings round-up [ 1 ]
               ▪ Usually not discussed, but here's how your dramas of last season fared!
               ▪ For those who hadn't been paying attention, Hanzawa Naoki's average ratings are 29.07% which is amazing in this day and age.
               ▪ Highest rated Johnny's-linked drama - Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9 Gakari 8 with Inocchi from V6 at 13.19%
               ▪ Lowest rated Johnny's-linked drama - Tenma-san ga Yuku with Domoto Tsuyoshi from KinKi Kids at 01.43%

          ▪ Fall 2013 Season Drama previews [ 1 ]
               ▪ What dramas are you checking out next season?

          ▪ Ganbatta Taisho, Oct. 7 [ 1, 2 ]