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Nako Yabuki
is a Japanese singer and actress. She is a member of the Japanese idol girl group HKT48 and is a former member of the South Korean-Japanese girl group Iz*One after the competition television show ''Produce 48''. She joined HKT48 in November 2013. From 2015 to 2017, she was a concurrent member of AKB48. In 2018, she competed in the South Korean survival show ''Produce 48''. She placed sixth and debuted as a member of Iz*One. She is an exclusive model for Love Berry. Yabuki is also known for her role as young Minami Asakura in the film ''Touch'' (2005). Career Yabuki made her film debut as young Minami Asakura in the coming-of-age film ''Touch'' in 2005. Two years later, she appeared in JCB and Dainichi ( ja) commercials. In 2009, she appeared in the made for television films ''Detective Samonji Susumu'' and ''My Father's Longest Day''. She appeared in a Koala's March commercial in 2011. In 2012, she appeared in the short film ''On the Shinhori River''. The following year, she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 million residents ; the city proper has a population of 13.99 million people. Located at the head of Tokyo Bay, the prefecture forms part of the Kantō region on the central coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island. Tokyo serves as Japan's economic center and is the seat of both the Japanese government and the Emperor of Japan. Originally a fishing village named Edo, the city became politically prominent in 1603, when it became the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate. By the mid-18th century, Edo was one of the most populous cities in the world with a population of over one million people. Following the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the imperial capital in Kyoto was moved to Edo, which was renamed "Tokyo" (). Tokyo was devastate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokusatsu
is a Japanese term for live action film or television drama that makes heavy use of practical special effects. ''Tokusatsu'' entertainment mainly refers to science fiction, War film, war, fantasy, or Horror film, horror media featuring such technology but is sometimes dubbed a genre itself. The most popular subgenres of include ''kaiju'' such as the ''Godzilla (film series), Godzilla'' and ''Gamera'' series; superhero such as the ''Kamen Rider Series, Kamen Rider'' and ''Metal Hero Series, Metal Hero'' series; and mecha like ''Giant Robo (tokusatsu), Giant Robo'' and ''Super Robot Red Baron''. Some television programs combine several of these subgenres, for example the ''Ultra Series, Ultraman'' and ''Super Sentai'' series. is one of the most popular forms of Japanese entertainment, but only a small proportion of films and television programs are widely known outside of Japan. Nevertheless, certain properties have attained popularity outside of Japan; ''Godzilla'' is featu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Movie
"The Movie" is the 54th episode of the sitcom ''Seinfeld''. It is the 14th episode of the fourth season, and first aired on January 6, 1993 on NBC. The episode revolves entirely around the characters' struggles to go to see a movie together. Plot Jerry has two stand-up acts scheduled for the same night; due to a delay in one of them, he cannot make both shows. A hopeful comedian, Buckles, hangs around to fill in when somebody drops out. Jerry agrees to lose his moment at the microphone, as he is meeting his friends to see a movie, ''CheckMate'', at 10:30. On his way to the movie theater, Jerry is grabbed by Buckles, who insists on sharing a taxicab. Buckles irritates Jerry by trying out a new comic routine. George has been chosen to buy the movie tickets. At the Paragon Theater, George joins the end of a queue. He taps the shoulder of the man in front of him, confirming that he does not have a ticket, which leads him to conclude he is in the line to purchase tickets. Elaine a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twelve (Iz*One Album)
''Twelve'' is the first and only Japanese-language studio album (second and final overall) by South Korean–Japanese girl group Iz*One. It was released on October 21, 2020. The album was released in three different physical versions with seven different cover issues. It also contains selected tracks from previous Korean-language records re-released in Japanese. Commercial performance The album debuted at number one on both the Japanese Oricon chart and the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart becoming their first project to do so. The album sold over 124,178 units on its opening day breaking the record of the highest first-day album sales by a K-pop girl group in Japan, a record previously held by '' #Twice2'' by Twice Twice (; Japanese: トゥワイス, Hepburn: ''To~uwaisu''; commonly stylized as TWICE) is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group is composed of nine members: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, ... which sold 95,8 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Violeta (Iz*One Song)
"Violeta" () is a song recorded by South Korean–Japanese girl group Iz*One, released on April 1, 2019 by Off the Record Entertainment as the lead single from their second extended play (EP) ''Heart*Iz''. Composition "Violeta" is a pop track with tropical house beats and a future bass intro, inspired by the story "The Happy Prince" lyrically. It is described by Jeff Benjamin of ''Billboard'' as having "a color and floral theme as the ladies try to conjure and coax a lover into opening up to them like a flower on the verge of blooming". It offers a more uptempo and choreography-focused than the previous Korean song "La Vie en Rose". Jack Wannan of ''LWOS Life'' praised the song as " namazing production". Commercial performance In South Korea the song peaked at number 18. On the K-Pop Hot 100 the song peaked at number five making it the group's highest charting song on the chart. On the US World chart the song peaked at number 8 becoming their second top 10 hit. Despite being a Ko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakura Miyawaki
is a Japanese singer and actress based in South Korea. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Le Sserafim. Miyawaki began her music career with the girl group HKT48 in 2011, and was a concurrent member of their sister group AKB48 from 2014 to 2018. During her tenure, she held center positions for the singles "Kimi wa Melody" and "No Way Man". Miyawaki took a hiatus from HKT48 in 2018 after placing second in the reality competition show ''Produce 48'', joining the girl group Iz*One until 2021. Career 2011–2017: Career beginnings Miyawaki joined HKT48 as a first generation trainee in July 2011. She made her first official appearance as an HKT48 member on October 23 at a national handshake event for the song "Flying Get". She made her theater debut on November 26 with a revival of SKE48 Team S stage "Te wo Tsunaginagara". Miyawaki was officially promoted to full member status of HKT48 Team H on March 4, 2012, along with 15 other trainees. In 2012, Miyawaki became t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oneiric Diary (EP)
''Oneiric Diary'' () is the third extended play by South Korean–Japanese girl group Iz*One. It was released on June 15, 2020, by Off the Record Entertainment. The album is available in three versions: ''Diary'', ''Oneiric'' and ''3D'', and consists of eight tracks including the lead single, "Secret Story of the Swan". Background On May 12, it was announced that they would be having a summer comeback and would be releasing the 3rd season of their reality show ''Iz*One Chu''. On May 19, it was confirmed that the group would release their third mini-album ''Oneiric Diary'' on June 15. On June 15, the company announced that the music video release will be postponed to June 16, while the performance video and album will be released on the original schedule given. The group held the comeback showcase for their album on Mnet's second channel ''M2''. Commercial performance On June 22, it was reported that the album broke the record of first week sales on Hanteo among girl groups, with 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secret Story Of The Swan
"Secret Story of the Swan" () is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Iz*One. It is the lead single in their third extended play ''Oneiric Diary''. It was released on June 15, 2020, by Off the Record and Swing Entertainment. It is the first release after their previous title track "Fiesta". Background and release On March 9, 2020, Pledis Entertainment founder and chief executive officer Han Sung-soo announced he would step down from co-managing Iz*One after their first studio album, ''Bloom*Iz''. On March 10, a day later, it was reported that Swing Entertainment would take part in managing the group. A source from the agency confirmed the reports and that Swing would co-manage the group. On May 19, Iz*One shared a notice via their FanCafe, that they would be releasing their fourth extended play (EP) on June 15. It announced the members were in the last stage of production and are releasing a higher quality performance. On June 1, Iz*One released an album trailer anno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sentimental Train
is the 53rd single by Japanese idol girl group AKB48. It was released in Japan by King Records on September 19, 2018. The single would feature Jurina Matsui as the center performer, but due to health issues, she was absent from the music video and the first performances. Background On June 16, 2018, the results of the 10th AKB48 Group general election, in which fans voted which members of AKB48 and its sister groups would participate in the AKB48 53rd single, was announced at the Nagoya Dome. Jurina Matsui of SKE48 placed first overall with 194,453 votes, making her the center performer for the single's titular main song. On the same day, it was announced that the single will be released on September 19 in five versions. On July 7, it was revealed that the title for the 53rd single would be "Sentimental Train". Release Jurina Matsui went on hiatus due to poor health shortly after the election announcement, and she did not participate in early recordings and live performanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sukinanda
is the 49th single (music), single by Japanese idol girl group AKB48. It was released in Japan on 30 August 2017. The single sold 1,036,551 physical copies on its first day according to Oricon. Track listings All lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto. Type A Type B Type C Type D Type E Theater edition Personnel #Sukinanda Center: Sashihara Rino *AKB48 Team A: Yui Yokoyama(7) *AKB48 Team B: Mayu Watanabe(2) *AKB48 Team 4: Nana Okada(9), Juri Takahashi(11) *HKT48: Rino Sashihara(1), Sakura Miyawaki(4) *SKE48: Jurina Matsui(3), Akari Suda(6), Sarina Sōda(8), Nao Furuhata(14), Akane Takayanagi(15) *NGT48: Yuka Ogino(5), Rie Kitahara(10), Hinata Homma(13) *NMB48: Miru Shiroma(12), Akari Yoshida(16) "Darashinai Aishikata" Undergirls (アンダーガールズ) (16 Members) (Mion Mukaichi Center) *Team K: Minegishi Minami, Mion Mukaichi *Team B: Kato Rena, Fukuoka Seina *Team 4: Kawamoto Saya, Kojima Mako *Team 8: Kuranoo Narumi *Team S: Oya Masana *Team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Trip / Shiawase O Wakenasai
is the 45th single by the Japanese idol girl group AKB48. It was released in Japan on August 31, 2016. It was number-one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart with 1,177,769 copies sold. The song also reached number-one on the Billboard Japan Hot 100. Background The member lineup for the title track and several supporting B-sides was determined by the results from the annual election held by AKB48 and its several sister groups. Rino Sashihara, having won the election for the third time, serves as the ''center'' (choreography center) in the title song. Track listing Type-A Type-B Type-C Type-D Type-E Theater Edition Personnel Love Trip and Shiawase wo Wakenasai 16 members, ranked 1st to 16th of the 45th single general election, were selected for the song. The choreography center is Rino Sashihara. * AKB48 Team A: Haruka Shimazaki, Yui Yokoyama, Haruna Kojima * AKB48 Team A/HKT48 Team KIV: Sakura Miyawaki * AKB48 Team K: Tomu Muto, Mion Mukaichi * AKB48 Team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natalie (website)
is a Japanese entertainment news website that debuted on February 1, 2007. It is operated by Natasha, Inc. The website is named after the song of the same name by Julio Iglesias. ''Natalie'' has been providing news for such leading Japanese portals and social networks as Mobage Town, GREE, Livedoor, Excite, Mixi, and Yahoo! Japan. It has also been successful on Twitter, with 1,510,000 followers as of February 2017, being the third-most-followed Japanese media company, after '' The Mainichi Shimbun'' and ''The Asahi Shimbun''. History Natasha, Inc., a content provider, was founded in December 2005, becoming a limited company in February 2006 and being demutualized in January 2007. On February 1, 2007, Natasha, Inc. opened its own news website ''Natalie'', named after the song "Nathalie" by Julio Iglesias. It was dedicated exclusively to music news and created with the idea of updating on a daily basis, something that newspapers could not do. The website also offered optiona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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