Marching J (Japan) ~Ashita ni Mukatte~

On March 30, Johnny's Jimusho announced an event to raise money for the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The event is called Marching J.

Because of the problems that emerged, many places across Japan, but especially in the northern areas, were asked to reduce electricity (and some places had blackouts). The concert section of the agency reduced its electricity useage and canceled many events. They sent some trucks to help with shipping goods as well.

After the Great Hanshin Earthquake in 1995, a special unit known as J-Friends (TOKIO, V6 and KinKi Kids) was formed to raise money and support the victims.

The new event, Marching J, will be held from April 1-3 at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo with all of the idols (from Kondo Masahiko** on down to the juniors) in the agency participating (if/when they can). The idols will be there, although according to rumors groups of about 10 will have hosting duties, to help raise money. They will accept donations from 10-5.

No word on any schedules. Because of their regular work as well, the idols will probably come when/if time permits.





***some blogs have incorrectly translated his name as Masachihiko

Three new singles!

Techiku released the new DVD covers for 8UPPERS.

Also, they released the details of 3 new singles over the next three months! The first single is described in detail below.

The second single, My Home (マイホーム), will be released on May 11. It will be the theme song for Ryo's drama Inu o Kau to Iu Koto. The particulars haven't been decided yet. Pre-orders are not yet available.

The third single, 365 Day Family (365日家族) will be released on June 8. It will be the theme song for Okura's drama Umareru. The particulars haven't been decided yet. Pre-orders are not yet available.

The first single, TWL/Yellow Pansy Street, will be released on Wednesday April 20.
TWL contains two new songs. The first, TWL, is the current opening theme for Crayon Shin-chan. Yellow Pansy Street will be the theme for the Crayon Shin-chan movie (which Ohkura and Murakami have guest roles). The title of the single actually changes depending on which version you buy (the anime version lists TWL first, while the movie version lists Yellow Pansy Street first).


Limited Edition (TV Anime disc)

1. T.W.L
2. イエローパンジーストリート  (Yellow Pansy Street)

Extra DVD

• 「T.W.L」Music Clip and Making

Limited Edition (Movie disc)

1. イエローパンジーストリート  (Yellow Pansy Street)
2. T.W.L

Extra DVD

• Yellow Pansy Street Music Clip and Making

Regular Edition - features a Crayon Shin-chan and Kanjani8 cover (**if there are any changes or additions, Techiku will let us know**)

1. T.W.L
2. イエローパンジーストリート  (Yellow Pansy Street)
3. T.W.L (Karaoke)
4. イエローパンジーストリート  (Yellow Pansy Street) (Karaoke)

Online Sellers :

HMV: Anime Version (1323 Yen)  Movie Version (1323 Yen)  Regular (800 Yen)
Amazon: Anime Version (1294 Yen)  Movie Version (1294 Yen)  Regular (-Yen)
Tower Records: Anime Version (1249 Yen)  Movie Version (1249 Yen) Regular (800 Yen)
CDJapan: Anime Version (1470 Yen) Movie Version (1470 Yen) Regular (800 Yen)
Yesasia: Anime Version (US$19.99) Movie Version (US$19.99) Regular (US$11.49)

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Monster Hunter CM

After years of talking about the game on the radio, in magazine interviews, during concerts, on TV, basically anywhere they could, four members of Kanjani8 (Yokoyama, Maruyama, Subaru and Murakami) have finally made a Monster Hunter commercial.

The CM is for “Monster Hunter Portable 3rd” on the PSP.

Specifically, Yoko has been pushing the game and talking about it at every chance (I mean, how many times in one episode of recomen alone does he mention it). Finally, they were able to get that job. Finally.

Puzzle 2009 Set List

Here is the set list of the Puzzle Tour, Spring/Summer 2009 (May 10 to July 30, 2009).  It went to 10 cities for a total of 27 shows.

1. Musekinin Hero
2. It's My Soul
3. Kanfuu Fighting
4. Ichibyo Kiss
5. Glorious
6. Kicyu
7. You Can See
8. Puzzle
9. Kawaita Hana
10. Eight Ranger
11. Donna Ni Hanarete Tatte Soba Ni Irukara
12. Giga Maji Mega Fight
13. MC
14. Explosion & Veteran’s Song
15. Akai Shinkiro
16. Brulee 
17. My Last Train
18. Osaka Rainy Blues

19. Zukkoke Otokomichi
20. Band Session & Do You Agree?
21. Gori Gori
22. Jyonetsu Party
23. Rolling Coaster

En1. Mugendai 

En2. Saite Ikiyo
 

Other Encore songs: Wahaha (Kumamoto, June 6, 2009)