Matsuda Seiko to appear in “Bones”

[Mr. Goto]

Well-known singer, actress and "eternal idol" Matsuda Seiko (47) will make an appearance on the American hit-series "Bones", it has been announced today. She’ll still make her entry as a Japanese journalist in the currently airing 5th season with her first scenes airing in April.

The show is based on forensic science, with each episode focusing on an FBI case file concerning the mystery behind human remains brought by FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz, 40) to the forensic anthropology team of Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan (Emily Deschanel, 33).

Matsuda received the offer from the production team since they were in need of a good actress for the role of a Japanese journalist that is supposed to cover some of Brennan’s work. She’s fluent in English, her acting is unquestionable and her popularity high. There is no doubt that they’ve chosen the right actress for the role. In the 90’s she already made her singer debut in several music markets including America with rather good results for an Asian artist, so she isn’t totally unfamiliar with the American market nor the language.

Once she got the offer, she didn’t hesitate to agree even though she didn’t even receive the script. Both sides were happy and she worked hard to memorize the script despite her nationwide tour in November and December. At the beginning of this year she then filmed 2 weeks for the series without the media finding out.

The American staff and even the starring actress Deschanel were really surprised about her level of professionalism. She might be fluent an all, but none of them expected her to be that good despite the English script. "I tried not to be a bother for them. You fully have to understand your partner’s words and be able to answer properly." Unfortunately it won’t be an addition to the regular cast, but Matsuda would be ready whenever they are. "I really would love to play that role again."

First Sanada Hiroyuki (49) for "Lost", then Takeuchi Yuuko (29) for "Flash Forward" and now Matsuda? Her role isn’t a regular one, but could this still be a new wave of Japanese actors on American television series? One thing is for sure, her appearance alone will boost the series in Japan a lot.

kawaii joyuu

It's not too often you see Japanese celebs in the media over here so I thought this story was kewl Will definitely try and watch her episodes.

[nemesisyume]

god I love bones omg I'm gonna die to death

[dreamland2.0]

Wow that's really cool!!! I don't watch the show (I don't have a t.v.)
but I know people who do and I will definitely mention this to them!! That's really exciting!

[aloopy]

She's really pretty

She does not look 47 at all. More like 37

[minkAYuko]

wow that's so cool! congrats to seikooo! =D. I don't like 'bones' but I'll be watching that eposide whenever it airs... >_<

[Mirai Noah]

Woot, I'm really excited! I love Bones!

[NintendoHTF1242]

omg Bones! I'm gonna watch that episode just to see her XD

[Crystal_Ageha]

Aw, that's so awesome for Seiko!!
Funny, though. Nearly every single person who will watch this won't know that she's a legend in Japan... They'll just look at her and think, "hey it's a Japanese chick--she's pretty cute!" Lol.

Originally Posted by aloopy

She's really pretty

She does not look 47 at all. More like 37

This.

[nemesisyume]

^but the ones who know are going to be running around crying and
then telling everyone who couldnt care less...

[SunshineSlayer]

Wow, how unexpected. Where's Zemus? lol.

I remember her small role in Armageddon. This will be cool; I'll actually watch Bones now just to see her part.

[JackieRos]

why cant ayu do this Y.Y

this is so cool

[kirei_ayumi]

that's awesome of her appearance...I wanna see

[andre2907]

Are series DVD sales so high in Japan? And are they really boosted by those appearances?

Because I'm pretty sure that's the reason why they keep inviting Japanese celebs to appear in US TV shows: to boost the popularity of said shows in Japan.

[AyuGAME]

she looks so pretty..she doesn't look 47 at all...
she just like on 30 something...

[chocopockymaster]

I love Seiko, and I love Bones! This is such awesome news! Can't wait to see her episodes.

[Far Away]

Awesome! I've only watched Bones a few times, but the episodes I watched were really good. I'm looking forward to seeing her on the show.

[rookies]

I've never watched it before, but I am going to check it out to see her in it, hehe.

[Zemus]

Excellent and well written blog entry from Kawaii Joyuu there. I have never watched Bones before, but will be among the first to watch these upcoming episodes as soon as they go on air. Her English skills have indeed improved A LOT. In the clips from the 80's it is very difficult to grasp what she was saying. I remember, watching the movie Shanghai Baby from 2007, at first I thought they had dubbed her... I was surprised by how good her English sounded.

Originally Posted by SunshineSlayer

Wow, how unexpected. Where's Zemus? lol.

Haha, I see that my Seiko fandom is well known around here. Actually, as expected, I was already aware of this Bones appearance. There was a mention about it on Kaigai Drama Navi two days ago. One day before that it was also announced that she will appear in "Yazima Beauty Salon The Movie". Cast includes DJ Ozma, Tunnels duo, Yusuke Yamamoto, Meisa Kuroki, Seiko etc... The movie will hit Japanese theaters this April.


プリンセス・セイコ (Princess Seiko) with blonde hair.

[waterballoon]

cool. maybe Ayu will star in a show like this 20 years later lol

[AyUta]

Oh wow! That's so awesome! I'm going to watch this episode when it airs .