[KAT-TUN] The 19th thread ~ 25th single TRAGEDY (10.02) + 26th single UNLOCK (02.03) - Page 7

KarenPang · #**121** 4th December 2013, 11:00 AM

1st week sales/overall peak position for Kusabi - #1 with 168,209

http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2013-12-09/

KarenPang · #**122** 10th December 2013, 10:50 AM

Hottake BAND's Sayonara☆Arigatou & Kusabi have both been certified Gold for shipment of 100K copies each

http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/gold/201311.html

KarenPang · #**123** 15th December 2013, 03:15 PM

Oricon 2013 Album Ranking (Top 100)

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Oricon 2013 Singles Ranking (Top 100)

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KarenPang · #**124** 16th December 2013, 04:05 AM

KAT-TUN to Join Sakurai Sho’s “Ima, kono kao ga sugoi!”

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A new plan is reportedly on the works with TBS‘ “Ima, kono kao ga sugoi!” that is hosted by Arashi’s Sakurai Sho and Ariyoshi Hiroyuki. The said plan will start by Jan 9 next year.

In the said plan, KAT-TUN will team-up with Sakurai for the “Johnny’s team” as opposed with Ariyoshi’s “Celebrity Team” with Kano Eiko and Tomoharu Shoji. The two groups will appeal to 100 people who will decide on the winner. Sakurai is all “go for the win” and vow not to lose.

No other news whether KAT-TUN’s appearance to the show will be temporary or regular.

http://jnewseng.wordpress.com/2013/1...-kao-ga-sugoi/

KarenPang · #**125** 6th January 2014, 02:21 PM

Kazuya Kamenashi to star in spy movie “Joker Game”

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Kazuya Kamenashi (KAT-TUN) is set to star in Yu Irie’s upcoming film Joker Game, playing a genius spy named Kato.

In addition, it’s been announced that Kamenashi Kyoko Fukada will play the American Ambassador’s lover, a mysterious woman named Rin, and Yusuke Iseya will play a man named Colonel Yuuki who takes command of the secret intelligence agency “D Kikan”.

Not to be confused with the 2012 teen survival thriller starring Rie Kitahara, this Joker Game is actually based on the first in a spy story compilation novel by Koji Yanagi with illustrations by Yoshinatsu Mori. In 2009, the novel won the 30th Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for New Writers and the 62nd Mystery Writers of Japan Award. The novel’s two sequels, Double Joker and Paradise Lost, were also popular, having reached a total circulation of over 700,000 copies to date.

The film is set in a fictional international Asian city on the eve of World War II as spies from countries such as Japan, the UK, the Soviet Union, and Germany engage in a “spy game”, using every trick and plot they can think of to gain the upper hand in the secret intelligence battle.

Kamenashi’s character Kato is about to receive a severe punishment for disobeying his superiors when he’s scouted by Yuuki to become a spy for D Kikan. He endures rigorous training and is eventually given his first mission as a secret agent. Kato must infiltrate the multicultural city referred to “Devil’s Metropolis” in order to take a critical “black notebook” from U.S. Ambassador Graham.

The film depicts Kato’s attempts to find the notebook along with a mysterious woman named Rin. Meanwhile, D Kikan gets caught up in a fierce rivalry with a radical faction of the Imperial Japanese Army.

Due to the international nature of the films theme, it will be shot in a wide array of locations including three separate areas of Japan, a large open-air set on the island of Batam, Indonesia, and Singapore.

Filming of “Joker Game” began on January 4. A release is planned for sometime in 2015.

http://eigapedia.com/blog/kazuya-kam...vie-joker-game

Awesome , Kame in another movie & I'm quite sure KAT-TUN will provide the theme song since they did with Kame's Ore Ore

And omg Kame please come to S'pore to shoot the movie , it will be amazing if that happens D:

KarenPang · #**126** 6th January 2014, 10:55 PM

KAT-TUN's Kamenashi Kazuya to star in 'Joker Game' live-action film adaptation

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It was revealed that KAT-TUN member Kamenashi Kazuya would star in the film "Joker Game" as a spy.

"Joker Game" is based on the award-winning novel written by Yanagi Koji.

Setting on the eve of the World War II, in an international city in a certain Asian country, the story revolves around a fictitious spy training organization called "D Organization" that was established within the army. The spies from various countries like Japan, Germany, and the Soviet Union, develop an ultimate spy game using several stratagems with their transcendental brains.

Kamenashi plays as the protagonist named "Kato" who is scouted to the D Organization, and his costars are Iseya Yusuke and Fukada Kyoko. Iseya's role is "Yuki", the lieutenant colonel who takes the command of the organization, while Fukada plays as a mysterious woman called "Rin", the U.S. Ambassador's mistress.

Kamenashi commented, "I have read the original novel before, and was wishing to be a part of it if it ever got a live-action adaptation, so I was very happy." Apparently, the filming will be held not only in Japan, but also in overseas like Singapore and Indonesia, and regarding the filming, Kamenashi said, "As this will be my first time to film in overseas, and to attend the action scenes with people from overseas, I am really looking forward to it."

The film is directed by Irie Yu ("SR Saitama no Rapper" series), and it is set for release sometime in 2015.

http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...ilm-adaptation

tsumekaze_ · #**127** 9th January 2014, 11:46 AM

kamenashi and fukada kyoko acting together? MY DREAM JUST CAME TRUE! excited for the movie, go kameeee

KarenPang · #**128** 21st January 2014, 12:55 PM

OMG Kame is currently in Singapore filming for Joker Game

Ugh I so wanna go stalk him tomorrow but I can't ;___;

So close but yet so faraway from him lmao xD

KarenPang · #**129** 21st February 2014, 09:25 AM

Akanishi will release his Jin Akanishi's Club Circuit Tour DVD & Blu-ray on 2nd April

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/list_from_c...tml?key=364675

KarenPang · #**130** 22nd February 2014, 03:00 PM

Happy 28th birthday Kame *_*

KarenPang · #**131** 24th February 2014, 06:29 AM

Satoshi Tsumabuki and Kazuya Kamenashi to star in "Vancouver no Asahi"

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Famous actors Satoshi Tsumabuki and KAT-TUN member Kazuya Kamenashi are going to stare in the upcoming baseball film "Vancouver no Asahi"!

2014 will mark the 100th anniversary after the formation of the Vancouver Asahi team it seams and as you might now the team consist of Japanese immigrants who played in Canada before World War II. This movie commemorates them and shows their story!

Tsumabuki will play a second generation immigrant being the "shortstop" while Kamenashi will play the ace pitcher in this movie.

This movie is a must watch for every baseball fan for sure - and for everyone else as well, as the story is really touching!

http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/...uver-no-asahi/

Awesome another new movie for Kame to be starring in ! hopefully I will be able to watch it being shown here

Mai82Go · #**132** 2nd March 2014, 11:01 AM

Jin left Johnnys.

Well, good luck to you now Jin. Amazing how KAT-TUN selfdestructed over the years. But then that's what always made them different from the rest and the sheep mentality. I think they will never be that succesful again, but I wish them all the best.

Bigtop · #**133** 2nd March 2014, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mai82Go

Jin left Johnnys.

Well, good luck to you now Jin. Amazing how KAT-TUN selfdestructed over the years. But then that's what always made them different from the rest and the sheep mentality. I think they will never be that succesful again, but I wish them all the best.

Whoa...

How did you get the news Jin left Johnny's? (Wikipedia: "I need a source...")

So that means not one - but TWO - former KAT-TUN members are no longer part of the Johnny's organization...

I have to say that KAT-TUN has been the most-troubled Johnny's high-profile group since NEWS back in the early 2000s? Hmm...

KarenPang · #**134** 2nd March 2014, 10:28 PM

Akanishi Jin Leaves Johnny's & Associates

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Former KAT-TUN member and then solo artist Akanishi Jin has just announced on Twitter that he has left his agency Johnny's & Associates. He tweeted the following message in both Japanese and English:

I, Jin Akanishi, have come to an agreement with Johnny's & Associates, Inc. not to continue our contract that expired on 02/28/2014. I have the utmost gratitude for everyone I have worked with and the experiences I've had. To my fans and everyone who has supported me thus far, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

We have agreed to this decision so that I may follow my dream of putting as much energy into my global career as I have here in Japan. I will do everything I can to make new memories with all my supporters, I'm looking forward to sharing my dream with all of you!

Sincerely,
Jin Akanishi
2014/03/02

Akanishi has always had a strong interest in developing his career abroad. After leaving KAT-TUN in 2006, he left to study English in Los Angeles. However, soon after, he caused trouble by reporting his marriage to actress Kuroki Meisa, after it actually happened, to his agency.

Since then, his viewpoints have been diverging from that of the agency's. As of now, Akanishi's page on Johnny's net as well as official fan site Johnny's web have not been updated to reflect this change.

http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...-entertainment

While I never like Akanishi's I'm too cool for my own liking attitude , I must admit for him in daring to be different & not being the typical Johnny idol that he portrays , it takes a lot of guts to do so

It's for the best for both parties at the end of the day & needless to say , his popularity if not respect from the public has dropped considerably after he left KAT-TUN twice & also the way he handled his sudden marriage to Kuroki really poorly

KarenPang · #**135** 2nd April 2014, 12:27 PM

KAT-TUN will release their new DVD COUNTDOWN LIVE 2013 KAT-TUN next month on 14th May

JABA-5116
KAT-TUN/Countdown Live 2013 KAT-TUN DVD
5000 yen US$51/104.85 Release Date:2014/05/14
Description:Live DVD from KAT-TUN features their first one-man countdown concert in 2013 at Kyocera Dome in Osaka. They performed over 50 songs.
First Press Details:Comes housed in a limited packaging , a photo booklet (40 page)
URL - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/JABA-5116

KarenPang · #**136** 7th April 2014, 12:00 PM

Are Meisa Kuroki and Jin Akanishi getting a divorce?

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Japanese actress Meisa Kuroki recently revealed that she manages her own assets, and so does her husband, musician Jin Akanishi, sparking speculation that the couple may be on the verge of divorce, as they have been rumoured to be facing issues in their relationship.

The celebrity couple had a ‘flash marriage’ in 2012 and Meisa gave birth to a daughter that same year. However, their management Johnny and Associates has always forbidden their artistes from dating, and after Jin announced the news of his marriage to Meisa, his contract was terminated.

The burden of bringing home the bacon then fell on Meisa’s shoulders, and Jin was said to be financially dependent on his wife.

Due to Meisa’s busy filming schedule, she had to rely on her mother to take care of her daughter. Meanwhile, Jin was rumoured to have had an affair due to loneliness after his workload was greatly decreased.

Meisa’s image is said to have been tarnished by her husband, and is rumoured to be signing the divorce papers in April before she starts shooting her new drama. She had also admitted earlier she has not been in contact with her husband for some time.

http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/...vorce#scpshrtu

Does this surprise me ? No because their marriage was a shotgun to begin with but I can't help but feel sorry for their daughter the most :x

Bigtop · #**137** 7th April 2014, 06:56 PM

Not again...more possible Jin Akanishi troubles!?

KarenPang · #**138** 18th April 2014, 01:42 AM

COUNTDOWN LIVE 2013 KAT-TUN DVD covers

http://www.j-storm.co.jp/kat_tun/disco/dvd/d_08.html

KarenPang · #**139** 25th April 2014, 05:34 AM

KAT-TUN will release their new/22nd single In Fact on 4th June

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOIKT-1033

In Fact will be used as the theme song for Nakamaru's new drama First Class

KarenPang · #**140** 25th April 2014, 12:27 PM

JACA-5411
KAT-TUN/In Fact[w/ DVD, Limited Edition] CDA
1400 yen US$14/103.54 Release Date:June 04, 2014
Description:Twenty-second single from KAT-TUN features the main theme song for the TV drama series "First Class" starring Yuichi Nakamaru. This edition includes "In Fact" and "Believe In Myself" on CD. Comes with a bonus DVD with a music video for the title song and its making-of. *Cover artworks corresponding to all the editions are different from each other. *The DVD disc is encoded for region 2 (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and no subtitles are included.
URL - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/JACA-5411
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JACA-5413
KAT-TUN/In Fact[Regular Edition (First Press)] CDA
1250 yen US$12/103.54 Release Date:June 04, 2014
Description:Twenty-second single from KAT-TUN features the main theme song for the TV drama series "First Class" starring Yuichi Nakamaru. In addition to the title song, this edition includes a song (A), a song (B), a song (C), and karaoke tracks for the 2nd through 4th tracks. *Cover artworks corresponding to all the editions are different from each other.
URL - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/JACA-5413
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JACA-5414
KAT-TUN/In Fact[Regular Edition] CDA
1143 yen US$11/103.54 Release Date:June 04, 2014
Description:Twenty-second single from KAT-TUN features the main theme song for the TV drama series "First Class" starring Yuichi Nakamaru. This edition includes "In Fact," "Believe In Myself," a song (D), and karaoke tracks for the 1st through 3rd tracks. *Cover artworks corresponding to all the editions are different from each other.
URL - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/JACA-5414
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NEOIKT-1033
KAT-TUN/In Fact[Bundled Set of All 3 Editions] CDA
3793 yen US$37/103.54 Release Date:June 04, 2014
Description:This is a bundled set of three editions (JACA-5411, JACA-5413, JACA-5414) of the twenty-second single from KAT-TUN. *The DVD included in Limited Edition is encoded for region 2 (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and no subtitles are included. *Note about the shipment: Your order will be processed under the catalog number NEOIKT-1033 until it enters the shipping process. During the shipping process, the catalog number will be switched to actual existing catalog numbers (JACA-5411, JACA-5413, JACA-5414).
External Bonus:KAT-TUN "B2-sized poster"
URL - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOIKT-1033