Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Ayaka sings for Hiro's new CM
Mizushima Hiro (27) is the new image character for Morinaga's long-time bestseller 'Morinaga Milk Cocoa'. The 'Sunrise' series commercials will air nationwide from 25th October. His wife, singer-songwriter Ayaka (23), who recently announced her comeback, was offered to provide the accompanying music and she accepted, composing a tune that she hopes will warm the hearts of those who view the CM.The CM was shot in Maui, Hawaii. At an elevation of 3000m, the temperature on location at Haleakala National Park hovered at about 4°. In the CM, Mizushima warms himself up drinking hot cocoa as he waits for sunrise. As the light breaks through a sea of clouds, a little angel appears before him and they sit enjoying the cocoa together.
Watch the CM and making here.
http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2011/10/24/kiji/K20111024001879560.html
http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/movie/2003021/full/
http://www.morinaga.co.jp/cocoa/milk/index.html
Note to grumpy: Forget the Milo, I'm drinking Morinaga from every mountain we
Labels: Ayaka, Mizushima Hiro
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Friday, May 27, 2011
Mizushima Hiro is a ninja in new Mobage CM
Mizushima Hiro's new CM for social media platform Mobage will air nationwide from 27th May. He takes on the role of a ninja and challenges opponents with a katana. In this version 'Mobage for Smartphone Ninja Royal' Mizushima is on a train and he notices the Mobage icon on the man standing in front of him. When he touches it, he is transported into another world where he is attacked by shuriken and ninjas.
As the sword battles were demonstrated to him and he discussed the details with the director, Mizushima remarked how amazing everyone was. As the action went on, he proposed some ideas of his own as well. The director had only praises for him."He catches on to the moves really quickly. He suggested that if you cut the opponent this way, it feels more ominous. That was great. As you would expect from him!" Mizushima commented,"I lack strength so I got pretty worn out. Under the watchful eye and direction of the sword fight director, I somehow managed to do it."
Filming in the train took place during the train's schedule regular break time, so filming time was limited. Furthermore, shooting in the moving train also caused some difficulty. Mizushima said,"It does get hard with the vibrations. The limited filming time also made me nervous. I was relieved when we ended without hitches." The filming of the CM was completed in 2 days.
'Ninja Royal' is an action RPG geared towards smartphones running Android OS. As you tap the screen, you can throw shuriken and slash your katana at your opponents.
http://mantan-web.jp/2011/05/26/20110525dog00m200045000c.html
http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/88078/full/
http://www.famitsu.com/news/201105/17043693.html
Related
Mizushima Hiro is new CM character for Mobage
Labels: CM, Mizushima Hiro
Full Post »Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Mizushima Hiro is new CM character for Mobage
On 24th April, Mizushima Hiro attended a press event at Roppongi Hills Arena to commemorate his appointment as the new CM character for DeNA's social media platform Mobage.
In the CM, Mizushima is relaxing in a coffeeshop when an old man appears in front of him with a Mobage icon on his forehead. When he touches it, he is transported into a strange world.
It has been a year since his last appearance in a commercial and about 7 months since he attended a fan event. In front of the invited fans, he apologized for his absence. "I feel very sorry that there has not been more opportunities like this to meet the fans. I would like there to be more of them from now on." Asked about the company he has set up, he said,"It is run by a small group of people so excuse us if we are progressing slowly. Please watch over us warmly."
It has been some time since Mizushima did a CM shoot. "There was a feeling of rustiness at the beginning but the atmosphere on location was good and it was fun right to the end," he recalled. There was a scene where he fell down 3 metres down a hole. "I didn't get an OK from the director, so I had to do that quite a few times," he said laughing.
Mizushima is also planning a project with DeNA to support victims of the earthquake. "We hope to come up with something that might help them, even if it is just a little. The project is currently in the works and we will make an announcement soon."
http://journal.mycom.co.jp/news/2011/04/25/017/
Labels: CM, Mizushima Hiro
Full Post »Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Mizushima Hiro & Ayaka Twitter
hiro_mizushima
KAGEROU will go on sale in mid-December! I just got the call!
7 hours ago via Echofon
Ayaka_1218
To see something so wonderful before I go to sleep! (^-^)/ Goodnight☆ RT @tomoweb1: That's really something. It feels like the world can be in peace RT @Ayaka_1218: Interesting!（笑）RT @kaori122826: @Ayaka_1218 http://bit.ly/buZKuH
1 hour ago via Echofon
Ayaka_1218
It was music the whole day today (^-^)/ Maybe because I have a place for it. Somehow I felt like writing music. Played the piano leisurely, sang and felt the wind blowing in my heart. Music is wonderful.
3 hours ago via Echofon
hiro_mizushima
Airhead... called that... often... RT @zunko_s_: @hiro_mizushima When mistakes in expressions or kanji you use is pointed out to you, I can just imagine you hurriedly looking up the dictionary to make sure. It's kind of soothing (*^_^*) You seem so perfect and seeing that part of you that seems a little airhead just adds to your charm★
11 hours ago via Echofon
hiro_mizushima
The first time I jotted down notes, I felt like it suited me. So I've been doing it for about 8 years. Now there's huge pile of notebooks in my study *laugh*
RT@DaisukeLoveKobe:@hiro_mizushima I'm trying to keep notes。I'll be glad if you can tell me your experience.
11 hours ago via Echofon
hiro_mizushima
LOST... Every episode is vexing. Really interesting RT @kaoringo711419: @hiro_mizushima Do you watch foreign dramas? I'm really into Bones and CSI ヾ(＠⌒ー⌒＠)ノ
8 Nov via Echofon
hiro_mizushima
I want to let everyone from abroad know that my retweets are random. Right now, hundreds of tweets are added on continuously and I'll be happy if you understand the situation. I will read them as much as I possibly can, I'm grateful for the company! Thanks!
8 Nov via Echofon
Ayaka_1218
I'm no good with natto (>_<)RT @STARLIGHTSHU: @Ayaka_1218 I heard on TV today that people from Kansai hate natto, what about Ayaka-san?
8 Nov via Echofon
hiro_mizushima
Sure do~ I watch Dolittle too RT @kurobedam000183: @hiro_mizushima Hiro-san, do you keep in contact with Oguri Shun-san and Narimiya Hiroki-san? You looked so cool during the press conference. When I buy your book, please autograph it (*laugh*) Do your best
8 Nov via Echofon
hiro_mizushima
Why? *laugh* I eat meat. RT @giligilibakka: @hiro_mizushima I don't know why but I thought you're a vegetarian... People only know one side of famous people so you have your own image of them...
8 Nov via Echofon
Ayaka_1218
Out since early morning, the yellow and red on the trees along the streets are beautiful (^ ^) You feel good when the weather is good. When I took a deep breath, I could smell winter in the air.
8 Nov via Echofon
Labels: Ayaka, Ayaka Twitter, Mizushima Hiro, Mizushima Hiro Twitter
Full Post »Sunday, November 07, 2010
Mizushima Hiro Twitter
Title "Hiro and Wonderful Friends". When I start to rub my sleepy eyes, I turn towards the whiteboard. Motifs of my close friends and companions are drawn there. Wonder if they realized~
http://plixi.com/p/55186477
Saturday, November 06, 2010 8:20:16 AM via Echofon
What!? RT @yuki_daruma9: @hiro_mizushima Jim Carrey has a Twitter too♪ Did you know? (^o^)／
6 Nov via Echofon
Brad Pitt and Jim Carrey! RT @Violette29: @hiro_mizushima Please tell us which Hollywood actors you look up to ～:)
6 Nov via Echofon
HANGOVER! RT @hika705: @hiro_mizushima What movie have you seen recently? Please recommend one♪
6 Nov via Echofon
Right now, Japanese is my strong point. My English is basically at elementary school level. Selection of vocabulary is limited... It's frustrating... RT @yukunhachan: @hiro_mizushima In which language, Japanese or English can you express yourself clearly (*^_^*)??
6 Nov via Echofon
About the official site, the server was overwhelmed because of so many people trying to access it. Sorry for the stress caused to those who came to take a peek. All the staff are working on it. We'll slowly add in content, so look forward to it!
6 Nov via Echofon
Ghosts... RT @for_the_movies: @hiro_mizushima I'm a guy but I really admire you! Perfect in every way. As a guy my confidence is completely gone (/ _ ; ) On the other hand, do you have a weakness? Besides milk and fish (*laugh*)
6 Nov via Echofon
I'm most inspired when doing the dishes RT @pinklovers53: @hiro_mizushima First time I'm tweeting. Don't really know how to use it~. Mizushima-kun, when do you get ideas for your novels? Does it come when you just think about it? Or does it come while doing something?
5 Nov via Echofon
This much support from abroad...
5 Nov via Echofon
All the staff are working hard so we can have one next year! RT @mtan_kotan: @hiro_mizushima Hello! Anytime in the future is fine but I'd like a fan event!!!
5 Nov via Echofon
I'll desperately dog paddle RT @rinrasc1108: @hiro_mizushima Mizushima-san is so perfect and wonderful but I heard some gossip that you cannot swim. Is it true or not?
5 Nov via Echofon
It's always been Hiro... so no change! RT @amana10ko: @hiro_mizushima Just a simple question! How should the fans address you? Mizushima-san? Hiro-kun? Saito-san? Tomo-san? Which should it be? Or do you have a nickname?
5 Nov via Echofon
I'm really bad at games... Recently I've been reading One Piece. I like... Chopper RT @IBEEEEE: @hiro_mizushima We don't know much about Mizushima Hiro-san apart from tv and movies so we look forward to some tidbits about your everyday life. Do you play games? Soccer games maybe?
5 Nov via Echofon
Oh no... I can't keep up
5 Nov via Echofon
Whenever you start something, you will always be laughed at by some around you. You have to go through this in life. RT @itsuka_: @hiro_mizushima I watched the press conference and it was great seeing your sincerity. It's hard living an honest life but please continue along this path and take care ☆
5 Nov via Echofon
I made a promise to the fans RT @yuriri1122: @hiro_mizushima Why did you start Twitter? You'll probably be the target of some abuse too ne?
5 Nov via Echofon
One of the concepts I'm going for is a book that is readable even to myself back when I was not proficient in Japanese! RT @anzu_maru: @hiro_mizushima Hello. I'm the mother of a teenage daughter. Will my daughter in junior high be able to read your novel too? She said she wants to read it as soon as possible... Of course I do too!
5 Nov via Echofon
You will get it in time... peace! RT @yoshiryo_: @hiro_mizushima Why is your icon a blue cross?
5 Nov via Echofon
If anything, I think the resemblance is with Michael Jackson... RT @naranja148: @Hiro_mizushima When my daughter (5 years old) first saw you, she said you look like Matsumoto-kun from Arashi. She said that... but guess not really ne ＾＾；
5 Nov via Echofon
Mizushima Hiro here. The official site is finally open. Started Twitter too. I think we can have frank communication here. From now on, yoroshiku onegai shimasu.
http://hiros-field.jp
5 Nov via Echofon
Labels: Ayaka, Mizushima Hiro, Mizushima Hiro Twitter
Full Post »Saturday, November 06, 2010
Ayaka Twitter
Yeah. (*Laugh*) We're looking at our own screens in silence! Cos it's the first day ne (^-^)/ We're so happy listening to everyone's voices. RT@forest_u1:@Ayaka_1218 If hubby and wife are both spending this much time replying, it means that there isn't much conversation between you two right? (*laugh*)
Friday, November 05, 2010 7:55:50 PM via Echofon
Grated daikon... That's not a dish (*laugh*) RT@alf_86332: @Ayaka_1218 Hiro-san replied that his specialty in cooking is grated daikon. What about Ayaka-san, what's your specialty?
7 hours ago via Echofon
Right now, I'm waiting for the laundry(^ ^) RT@manbow11:@Ayaka_1218 Have you finished the houseworkー(^O^)？
about 14 hours ago via Echofon
I've been writing music all the time ever since the break♫ Relaxed, without worries of time, just writing whenever I feet like it. RT @yurina_0730: I love Ayaka-san!! You're not doing any music work now? @Ayaka_1218
Friday, November 05, 2010 7:19:47 PM via Echofon
The egg's safely done! (*laugh*) Watched over it carefully... Got a shock hearing the crack （ーー；）The eggs are a side dish! The main is stew.
http://twitpic.com/341kbz
Friday, November 05, 2010 5:36:44 PM via Echofon
I'm frantically trying to read everyone's messages and I completely forgot about the eggs I'm boiling, the water's completely gone!! (T ^ T)(*laugh*) Didn't pay attention to it...! (◎_◎;)
http://twitpic.com/341bb7
Friday, November 05, 2010 4:50:28 PM via Echofon
It's been a long while! Ayaka here. It's been almost a year since I stopped work. I thought there should be a place for the fans to get together even during my break, so I've opened an official site! (^-^) I'm also starting Twitter, yoroshiku onegai shimasu! http://room-ayaka.jp
11:42 AM Nov 5th via Echofon
Labels: Ayaka, Ayaka Twitter, Mizushima Hiro
Full Post »Monday, November 01, 2010
Mizushima Hiro accepts grand prize for debut novel
Mizushima Hiro (26) attended the award ceremony for winning the grand prize in a novel competition by publisher Poplar today at its headquarters in Shinjuku. His debut novel 'KAGEROU' was written under the pen-name Saito Mizushima has declined the prize money and instead requested that it be used to promote literature. Poplar has accepted his request and has plans to hold events such as storytelling in the future.
Below is a transcript of his speech.
First of all, I am extremely honoured to receive such a prestigious award. I am still in disbelief that my novel which to me is an important first step in my life, has won the grand prize amongst all the entries.
Above all else, I am thankful that my work which was submitted without the name Mizushima Hiro was evaluated on its own merit. I thank everyone from Poplar from the bottom of my heart. On this occasion, with so many reporters in attendance, please let me take this opportunity to explain the situation I have caused.
First, to all the fans who have supported us, the reporters and all the parties concerned, I apologize for the surprise announcement (bows deeply). What I want to emphasise is that our relationship with our former agency was amicable to the end. Do not worry about the negative stories. We hold gratitude in our hearts for those who have supported us in the past as we continue our work from now on.
About the resignation, it was my own decision. I was not fired by the agency. We had been discussing it over some time, my reluctance to live a lifestyle revolving around being an actor. The agency then generously pushed me towards the decision and I am in gratitude. We had no intention of refuting any of the information that surfaced after the resignation, we only wanted to correct the one part that was untrue. The agency is not giving information which differs from what had happened and we still hold them in respect.
This has been a long speech. From now on, I will continue with work that revolves around important themes that everyone faces in their life. I want to incorporate important messages in my work and while it is brazen of me to say this, I want to contribute my bit to society, no matter how small it is. I am still inexperienced in many ways now and I look forward to your support from now on. Thank you very much for today (bows repeatedly).
Related:
Hiro & Ayaka Getting Married at the Height of their Popularity
Hiro & Ayaka Press Conference
Hiro & Ayaka Message to Everyone
Mizushima Hiro leaves Ken-on
Why did Mizushima Hiro quit?
Mizushima Hiro denies reports he is retiring from the entertainment world
http://sankei.jp.msn.com/culture/academic/101101/acd1011011540002-n1.htm
http://news.tv-asahi.co.jp/ann/geinou/geinou_news/contents/hot_20101101_110.html
http://mantan-web.jp/2010/11/01/20101101dog00m200017000c.html
http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/entertainment/81613/full/?id=TOP1
http://www.poplar.co.jp/taishou/5th/index.html
http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20101102-OHT1T00044.htm
At first, I thought it might just be a coincidence that the winner is a 26-year-old Saito Tomohiro from Tokyo. The time-frame between his announcing his wish to be a writer and a major win in a literary competition is a little surprising. Around the net, there are talks of people saying they'd like to believe that his win wasn't pre-determined (出来レース dekirace) and also grumblings of how improbable it is to scoop a major award so suddenly no matter how talented he might be. Poplar said the selection process took place on the 25th and it wasn't until the 27th that they met Hiro for the first time and realized that Saito was actually Hiro. I'm a little skeptical but I'd like to believe the best for Hiro :)
Anyway, the novel will almost certainly be a best-seller when it is published. I think the title of the novel, 蜉蝣, means the fleetingness of human life. I hope to read it myself even if I have to look up every other word (p^-^)p
Labels: Mizushima Hiro, Saito Tomohiro
Full Post »Friday, September 24, 2010
Mizushima Hiro denies reports he is retiring from the entertainment world
Mezamashi TV's Tokudane segment contacted Mizushima Hiro asking him about leaving talent agency Ken-on, retiring from showbiz and becoming a writer. "I'm bewildered by the inaccuracy of the reports," he commented.According to Mezamashi TV, Mizushima stated that reports citing that Ayaka is still attached to Ken-on is not true and that she had left Ken-on after her performance at the Kouhaku last year. Furthermore, they are starting up a company to manage Ayaka's music and Mizushima is not stopping acting work.
Information given out by Ken-on and other reports
- Ayaka is just taking a break, she is still with Ken-on.
- Mizushima Hiro is no longer interested in being an actor, he wants to concentrate on writing.
- Ayaka and Mizushima Hiro are setting up a company to manage their work.
Mizushima Hiro's comments
- Ayaka left Ken-on after her Kouhaku performance last year.
- Mizushima Hiro will continue with creative works and that includes acting.
- Ayaka and Mizushima Hiro are not setting up a company to manage their work. The company will be set up only to manage Ayaka's music.
- The two of them will do their best without being attached to a talent agency.
(24th September) Edit : Multiple news reports are citing that the clarification came from an email exchange with Tokudane's Ogura Tomoaki. Mainichi, Sports Hochi and Asahi reported that the email exchange was with Ayaka while Daily Sports Online reported that it was with Hiro.
http://news109.com/archives/3609496.html
Related:
Hiro & Ayaka Getting Married at the Height of their Popularity
Hiro & Ayaka Press Conference
Hiro & Ayaka Message to Everyone
Mizushima Hiro leaves Ken-on
Why did Mizushima Hiro quit?
Did anyone catch Tokudane? If it's true, it has begun. Without management, he didn't even get to air his side of the story against Ken-on's official statement. But the romance! Through thick and thin together （*＾＾）＾*）
Labels: Ayaka, Mizushima Hiro
Full Post »Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Why did Mizushima Hiro quit?
The sudden resignation of Mizushima Hiro from Ken-on has left fans in shock. Why did he leave his agency without prior notice to the fans who had supported him all this time? Was he made to leave or did he come to the decision on his own? Inquiries made to Ken-on were not replied as the staff in charge was supposedly absent. So we turn to entertainment reporters to get some answers."We're told that it was Mizushima's own decision to leave. The reason given was that he had an interest in writing novels and such from a while ago and he wants to concentrate on that now. But it's not rare for people in the entertainment industry to write books while continuing their work. Gekidan Hitori, comedians Shinagawa Shoji and Chihara Junior are busy with work and they still write. So in the case of Mizushima Hiro, it's just a case of Ken-on giving him the boot. This reason is just an excuse so that he will not join another talent agency for a fixed period of time. Actually Mizushima himself does not have much interest in being an actor, he does not want to make his living in the entertainment world. A graduate of Keio University and an intelligent man, he probably doesn't want to live in the unstable world of show business and will look for other means of making a living." (Entertainment reporter)
The cause of the dismissal is probably his marriage last year to singer Ayaka, also from Ken-on. After about half a year of dating, they married without informing the agency. That undoubtedly angered the management and it's not hard to imagine that the relationship between the agency and him has changed.
On the other hand, there are many talent agencies that would be willing to take Mizushima in.
"There are many people who think Mizushima Hiro can still grow as an actor. Maybe many fans from his Kamen Rider days are turned off by his marriage but demand for him as an ikemen actor is still strong. It's not an impossibility that his former agency might put up some form of hindrance if he joins another agency but Matsushita Nao who got her big break in Gegege no Nyobo (NHK) was also formerly from Ken-on. Under another major talent agency now, she has managed to continue work without problems. A strong possibility is Avex, which is fortifying its roster of actors. I mean Avex even took in Sawajiri Erika, so it must be a pretty open-minded company. Anyway at the moment, what is on the agenda seems to be just Mizushima and Ayaka spending their days together as a married couple without any outsiders. They seem like they're really close. I'm sure he had discussed this with Ayaka in detail." (Sports paper editor)
It will be a waste for Mizushima to retire when his days as an actor is just beginning but we all hope for the best in the couple's future.
http://www.menscyzo.com/2010/09/post_1790.html
Related:
Hiro & Ayaka Getting Married at the Height of their Popularity
Hiro & Ayaka Press Conference
Hiro & Ayaka Message to Everyone
Labels: Ayaka, Mizushima Hiro
Full Post »Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Mizushima Hiro Leaves Ken-On
21st September 2010
Popular actor Mizushima Hiro left major talent agency Ken-On in a quick resignation on the 20th. According to Ken-On, Mizushima has always aspired to be a writer and he had expressed this desire to them over some time. His profile from Ken-On's website has already been taken down.
In February 2009, Mizushima married singer Ayaka, also from Ken-On. The movie BECK that opened 4th September which he starred in was a hit.
http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/2010/09/21/0003460522.shtml
Related:
Hiro & Ayaka Getting Married at the Height of their Popularity
Hiro & Ayaka Press Conference
Hiro & Ayaka Message to Everyone
Labels: Ayaka, Mizushima Hiro
Full Post »Saturday, September 04, 2010
Mizushima Hiro's Love Call to his co-actors
4th September 2010
On the 4th, actor Mizushima Hiro attended the opening day stage greetings for the movie BECK in Tokyo. The movie depicts a youthful band, where Mizushima plays the leader. Since the commencement of filming during last year's summer, the band was 'in activity' for about a year. Looking back, Mizushima had said to Takeru then, "Let's work together again!". Regarding Kiritani Kenta, "I really like him!" as he continued his passionate love calls about fellow band members. He said with a grin, "It's bad that I'm perspiring. I'm quite embarrassed because it's bonding among guys... but I'm happy."
Hiro <3
Labels: Mizushima Hiro, Movies
Full Post »Thursday, September 02, 2010
Takeru Satoh Blog
2 More Days
2nd September 2010
Turn on the TV.
Watch NTV.
For the movie BECK,
The 5 BECK members will be hijacking the TV to promote the movie opening on 4 September.
It'll open in 2 more days.
Uwaa
BECK is great.
Hiro <3
Labels: Mizushima Hiro, Movies, Takeru Satoh
Full Post »Thursday, May 20, 2010
Mizushima Hiro
Great at English Communication
20th May 2010
On the 20th, actor Mizushima Hiro attended the product launch for Panasonic's new mobile series as its CM character in Tokyo. In the CM that will air from the 28th onwards, his co-star is a foreign dancer (David Elsewhere). Looking back, he comments that he had an enjoyable time having conversations in English. When reporters asked about the health of his wife, singer Ayaka, he said nothing but only gave a smile. Her talent agency gave a statement that she's doing well.
http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/2010/05/20/0003003235.shtml
Hiro & Ayaka FlashBack:
Hiro & Ayaka Ai Ai Kasa
More on the date
Hiro & Ayaka getting married at the height of their popularity
Hiro & Ayaka Press Conference
Hiro & Ayaka - Message to everyone
Hiro upholding his promise to protect Ayaka
Labels: CM, Mizushima Hiro
Full Post »Monday, March 22, 2010
Ranking
Dandiest Celebrities & Sportsmen
Dandy House, a spa exclusively for men, asked 600 women between 10 and 50 which celebrities they think are dandy. For the 4th time in a row, Abe Hiroshi topped the list.
Dandiest Celebrities
1. Abe Hiroshi
2. Motoki Masahiro
3. Mizushima Hiro
4. Watanabe Ken
5. Oguri Shun
6. Osawa Takao
7. EXILE
8. Arashi
9. Kimura Takuya
10. Audrey
Dandiest Sportsmen
1. Ichiro
2. Ishikawa Ryo
3. Hara Tatsunori
4. Matsui Hideki
5. Naito Daisuke
6. Darvish Yu
7. Kiyohara Kazuhiro
8. Kameda Koki
9. Iwakuma Hisashi
10. Hakuho
Survey Demographics : 600 females nationwide aged 10 to 50
Survey Method : Internet
Survey Period : December 2009
http://news.ameba.jp/domestic/2010/03/60829.html
http://www.dandy-house.co.jp/news/index.html
Dandiest Celebrities
4. Watanabe Ken
5. Oguri Shun
6. Osawa Takao
7. EXILE
8. Arashi
9. Kimura Takuya
10. Audrey
Dandiest Sportsmen
4. Matsui Hideki
5. Naito Daisuke
6. Darvish Yu
7. Kiyohara Kazuhiro
8. Kameda Koki
9. Iwakuma Hisashi
10. Hakuho
Survey Demographics : 600 females nationwide aged 10 to 50
Survey Method : Internet
Survey Period : December 2009
http://news.ameba.jp/domestic/2010/03/60829.html
http://www.dandy-house.co.jp/news/index.html
Labels: Arashi, Mizushima Hiro, Oguri Shun, Ranking
Full Post »Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Hiro & Ayaka's Disneyland Date
22nd February 2009. It's been more than a year since Mizushima Hiro and Ayaka registered their marriage, sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry and among fans. With Ayaka taking a break from work at the end of last year, they now have plenty of time to spend together."They actually wanted to go for their honeymoon in 2009 but Mizushima was very busy filming for his drama. For all his hard work though, he earned himself a month off." (TV personnel)
Apparently during that break, they visited Disneyland too.
"The place was packed as it usually is on a holiday, it's not uncommon to wait as long as an hour for a ride. While I was waiting, I noticed a tall guy wearing a cap at the entrance. When I looked more carefully, I realized it was Mizushima-san. He was gorgeous, everyone around noticed him. (Eyewitness)
Mizushima Hiro being easily noticeable is not a surprise, given his celebrity aura. But of course he wouldn't be visiting Disneyland all by himself.
"Next to him was Ayaka-san, who looked like she was enjoying herself immensely. Swinging a Mickey plushie in her hand, she pointed to a ride and said,"Let's ride that next." Mizushima-san was looking at her smiling. (Same eyewitness)
Even with the long waiting times, it seemed that they went from one attraction to the next.
"From the start, Mizushima-san walked a step behind Ayaka-san, following her lead. It looked like he was just going along with where Ayaka-san wanted to go." (Same eyewitness)
Mizushima seems to the devoted husband, never failing to accompany Ayaka to her regular hospital check-ups as well. He must be a great source of emotional support for her too, on her road to recovery.
-Excerpts from Shukan Josei 23rd March 2010 Issue (On Sale 9th March)-
http://entameblog.seesaa.net/article/143148967.html
(つc_・、)
Labels: Ayaka, Mizushima Hiro
Full Post »Friday, December 18, 2009
2009 CM Spokesperson Ranking
2009 CM Spokesperson Ranking - Male
1. Ishikawa Ryo, 13 Endorsements (2008, 4 Endorsements)
ANA, Arc Quest, Esprit Line, Coca-Cola Japan, Konaka, Toyota, House Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Medalist Japan, Lotte, Yonex, Shinkin, Daiichisankyo
1. Kimura Takuya, 13 Endorsements (2008, 10 Endorsements)
NTT East, Samantha Thavasa, SECOM, Tama Home, Toyota, Levi Strauss Japan, Nikon, Mandom, Nissin Food Products, Fujitsu, Meiji Confectionary, Square Enix, SOFTBANK
2. Katori Shingo, 9 Endorsements (2008, 9 Endorsements)
ECC, J-Oil Mills, NTT East, Sharp, Ajinomoto, Meiji Confectionary, SOFTBANK, Square Enix, Dole
2. Tsuruno Takeshi, 9 Endorsements (2008, 6 Endorsements)
20th Century Fox, Earth Chemical, Walt Disney, Coca-Cola Japan, Mommy Talk, RecoChoku, Gyukaku, Sega, Tokyo Dome
3. Ichiro, 8 Endorsements (2008, 6 Endorsements)
NTT Group, NTT East, Nippon Oil, Kirin, Sato Pharmaceutical, Mizuno, Nikko Cordial Securities, Nissan
3. Okada Masaki, 8 Endorsements (2008, 2 Endorsements)
Canon, Kirin, Toyo Suisan, Unilever Japan, Kao, Morinaga & Co., Tokyo Gas, Meiji Confectionary
3. Audrey, 8 Endorsements (2008, No Endorsements)
DHC, Nintendo, KFC Japan, Sapporo, Toyota, Universal Music, Kau Net, Benesse Corporation
3. Kusanagi Tsuyoshi, 8 Endorsements (2008, 7 Endorsements)
Advertising Council Japan, Terrestrial Digital Broadcast Promotion, NTT East, Toyota Rental, Yamasa, SOFTBANK, P&G, Square Enix
3. Matsuoka Shuzo, 8 Endorsements (2008, 10 Endorsements)
Kikkoman, Konaka, Panasonic, Benesse Corporation, Marudai Food, Seiwa Corporation, Meiji Milk Products, Lotte
4. Oguri Shun, 7 Endorsements (2008, 7 Endorsements)
Japan Post, Ajinomoto, Ezaki Glico, Sony Ericsson Mobile, Level Five, Taisho Pharmaceutical, Shiseido
4. Mizushima Hiro, 7 Endorsements (2008, 3 Endorsements)
Ace Cook, Suntory, Daihatsu, Panasonic, Bourbon, Warner Music Japan, Right On
4. Sato Ryuta, 7 Endorsements (2008, 5 Endorsements)
4. Tamaki Hiroshi, 7 Endorsements (2008, 8 Endorsements)
4. Tokui Yoshimi, 7 Endorsements (2008, 7 Endorsements)
5. Abe Hiroshi, 6 Endorsements (2008, 6 Endorsements)
5. Inagaki Goro, 6 Endorsements (2008, 4 Endorsements)
5. Kanada Satoshi (Hannya), 6 Endorsements (2008, No Endorsements)
5. Gekidan Hitori, 6 Endorsements (2008, 5 Endorsements)
5. Tanihara Shosuke, 6 Endorsements (2008, 7 Endorsements)
5. Tsumabuki Satoshi, 6 Endorsements (2008, 5 Endorsements)
5. Nakai Masahiro, 6 Endorsements (2008, 5 Endorsements)
5. Nagase Tomoya, 6 Endorsements (2008, 7 Endorsements)
Cup Noodle Mug Cup @ J-List
2009 CM Spokesperson Ranking - Female
1. Ueto Aya, 12 Endorsements (2008, 10 Endorsements)
2. Ohashi Nozomi, 11 Endorsements (2008, 1 Endorsement)
3. Aibu Saki, 10 Endorsements (2008, 11 Endorsements)
3. Kanno Miho, 10 Endorsements (2008, 8 Endorsements)
3. Nakama Yukie, 10 Endorsements (2008, 10 Endorsements)
3. Miyazaki Aoi, 10 Endorsements (2008, 10 Endorsements)
4. Becky, 9 Endorsements (2008, 14 Endorsements)
5. Aoi Yu, 8 Endorsements (2008, 8 Endorsements)
5. Amami Yuki, 8 Endorsements (2008, 8 Endorsements)
5. Ebihara Yuri, 8 Endorsements (2008, 9 Endorsements)
5. Fujiwara Norika, 8 Endorsements (2008, 8 Endorsements)
6. Horikita Maki, 7 Endorsements (2008, 10 Endorsements)
NTT DoCoMo, Suntory, Level Five, Lotte, Mitsui Sumitomo, Shiseido, Fuji Film
6. Aragaki Yui, 7 Endorsements (2008, 6 Endorsements)
6. Anne, 7 Endorsements (2008, 5 Endorsements)
6. Eikura Nana, 7 Endorsements (2008, 7 Endorsements)
6. Shinohara Ryoko, 7 Endorsements (2008, 10 Endorsements)
6. Tabe Mikako, 7 Endorsements (2008, 4 Endorsements)
6. Toda Erika, 7 Endorsements (2008, 5 Endorsements)
6. Manabe Kaori, 7 Endorsements (2008, 4 Endorsements)
6. Maya Miki, 7 Endorsements (2008, 2 Endorsements)
6. Mizukawa Asami, 7 Endorsements (2008, 5 Endorsements)
6. Yanagihara Kanako, 7 Endorsements (2008, 6 Endorsements)
Survey by : Nihon Monitor
Survey Period : 1st January 2009 to 30th November 2009
Target Stations : NTV, TBS, Fuji TV, TV Asahi, TV Tokyo
Nihon Monitor is Japan's oldest broadcast monitoring company, established in 1964. It provides television commercial monitoring, television news monitoring, logo and signboard exposure reports and product placement evaluations.
http://www.n-monitor.co.jp/pressreiease/2009/2009CMRNK.pdf
Labels: CM, Horikita Maki, Mizushima Hiro, Oguri Shun, Ranking, Tamaki Hiroshi
Full Post »Saturday, November 28, 2009
CM Updates
Mizushima Hiro: Panasonic Viera P-01B
Ito Hideaki: Kao Success Medicated Shampoo
Kaname Jun: Wii Final Fantasy Crystal Bearers
Matsuyama Kenichi: docomo PRIME
Aibu Saki: Ajinomoto | OCN
Anna Tsuchiya: au by kddi
Becky: Suntory
Kichise Michiko: Panasonic Eco Navi
Nakama Yukie: Nissin Chikin Ramen
Nishihara Aki: Taisho
Ueno Juri: Shiseido Maquillage
That hot Kichise vacuuming?! I don't think so...
Labels: CM, Ito Hideaki, Mizushima Hiro
Full Post »Saturday, November 21, 2009
JUNON January 2010
Shop at AmazonJP
JUNON (ジュノン) 2010年 01月号 [雑誌]
Labels: JUNON, Mizushima Hiro, Oguri Shun, Takeru Satoh
Full Post »Thursday, November 19, 2009
Ayaka's last solo live 'MTV Unplugged Ayaka'
Ayaka performs her last live solo with a smile
19th October 2009
Ayaka performed her last solo live performance 'MTV Unplugged ayaka' on 18th November at Osaka-Jo Hall.
This live performance is the biggest that MTV has held so far, with over 200,000 applications for the free concert. Only 10,000 were given invitations to the event. The venue, Osaka Jo-Hall, is where Ayaka watched her first live when she was in 5th grade. Her desire to become an artiste started budding when she watched Janet Jackson in action. As the hall quietened down and silence descended, Ayaka appeared on stage with her new short bob and a black dress.
"I have been looking forward to this day for so long, I'm so happy to see everyone. I will send my thoughts which cannot be put into words into each and every song I sing. Stay with me to the very end!" said Ayaka as she belted out her debut single 'I believe'.
"Osaka-Jo Hall is the place where I first saw my first live, Janet Jackson, when I was in 5th grade. I did not expect that I would stand at this very stage to perform 10 years later." she said, reminiscing.
Halfway through the performance, she did a cover of Michael Jackson's Human Nature. "Michael Jackson was the one that made a strong musical impact on me when I was in 4th Grade. I didn't understand a word he sang, and it was music I have never heard before but it sent an electric jolt through my body. I was sobbing when I watched the movie 'Michael Jackson This Is It'. Today, I will do a cover, putting all the respect I feel for him into his song."
A great applause rang in the hall when the introductory notes to 'Mikazuki' began. Some in the audience could not hold their tears back as Ayaka sang under the spotlight. "Thank you", she said, then "Let's stand!" The audience heeded her call and moved to the rhythm together. Ayaka pointed to the fans one by one as she called out "Thank you." As she sang her last song 'WINDING ROAD' the audience of 10,000 sang in unison. "My whole life, I will never forget this moment." "I love you." "Thank you!" Ayaka smiled at the audience as she sang and thanked them.
After enthusiastic applause and calls for her, Ayaka came back for an encore.
"I did feel a little uneasy before it began, but with everyone's power, this has turned out to be a really great live. What I am today, is because of all your support. Today is my last live before my break but as I sing, I also feel that this is the start of a new beginning. I hope to take things slowly step by step at my own pace. I will go through everyday with the thought of seeing everyone again," Ayaka said as fans shouted back "We will wait for you!"
Finally she sang the last single before her break 'Minna Sora no Shita'. Ayaka sang with her hand on her chest, as if to engrave her feelings in the hearts of the audience. The performance ended late into the night as Ayaka continued to wave to the crowd, smiling and thanking them.
Her husband, Mizushima Hiro, was among the audience.
Excerpts
http://www.mtvjapan.com/video/top/28422 I believe
http://www.mtvjapan.com/video/top/28427 MC1
http://www.mtvjapan.com/video/top/28423 Yume wo Mikata ni
http://www.mtvjapan.com/video/top/28426 Minna Sora no Shita
MTV Unplugged ayaka
1. Jewelry Day
2. I believe
3. Te wo Tsunagou
4. Why
5. Good Night Baby
6. Human Nature (Cover)
7. Blue Days
8. Mikazuki
9. Okaeri
10. Yume wo Mikata ni
11. Arigatou
12. WINDING ROAD
Encore Minna Sora no Shita
DVD Release 13 January 2010
DVD only 3990 yen
Buy from YesAsia: MTV Unplugged ayaka (Normal Edition)(Japan Version)
Limited Edition DVD + CD 5000 yen
Buy from YesAsia: MTV Unplugged ayaka (DVD+CD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version)
Blu-Ray Release 20 January 2010
Blu-Ray Disc only 5000 yen
Buy from YesAsia: MTV Unplugged ayaka [Blu-ray Disc] (Japan Version)
http://topics.jp.msn.com/entertainment/music/article.aspx?articleid=177015
http://www.mtvjapan.com/blog/unplugged-ayaka/
http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/091119/gnj0911190507011-n1.htm
19th October 2009
Ayaka performed her last solo live performance 'MTV Unplugged ayaka' on 18th November at Osaka-Jo Hall.
This live performance is the biggest that MTV has held so far, with over 200,000 applications for the free concert. Only 10,000 were given invitations to the event. The venue, Osaka Jo-Hall, is where Ayaka watched her first live when she was in 5th grade. Her desire to become an artiste started budding when she watched Janet Jackson in action. As the hall quietened down and silence descended, Ayaka appeared on stage with her new short bob and a black dress.
"I have been looking forward to this day for so long, I'm so happy to see everyone. I will send my thoughts which cannot be put into words into each and every song I sing. Stay with me to the very end!" said Ayaka as she belted out her debut single 'I believe'.
"Osaka-Jo Hall is the place where I first saw my first live, Janet Jackson, when I was in 5th grade. I did not expect that I would stand at this very stage to perform 10 years later." she said, reminiscing.
Halfway through the performance, she did a cover of Michael Jackson's Human Nature. "Michael Jackson was the one that made a strong musical impact on me when I was in 4th Grade. I didn't understand a word he sang, and it was music I have never heard before but it sent an electric jolt through my body. I was sobbing when I watched the movie 'Michael Jackson This Is It'. Today, I will do a cover, putting all the respect I feel for him into his song."
A great applause rang in the hall when the introductory notes to 'Mikazuki' began. Some in the audience could not hold their tears back as Ayaka sang under the spotlight. "Thank you", she said, then "Let's stand!" The audience heeded her call and moved to the rhythm together. Ayaka pointed to the fans one by one as she called out "Thank you." As she sang her last song 'WINDING ROAD' the audience of 10,000 sang in unison. "My whole life, I will never forget this moment." "I love you." "Thank you!" Ayaka smiled at the audience as she sang and thanked them.
After enthusiastic applause and calls for her, Ayaka came back for an encore.
"I did feel a little uneasy before it began, but with everyone's power, this has turned out to be a really great live. What I am today, is because of all your support. Today is my last live before my break but as I sing, I also feel that this is the start of a new beginning. I hope to take things slowly step by step at my own pace. I will go through everyday with the thought of seeing everyone again," Ayaka said as fans shouted back "We will wait for you!"
Finally she sang the last single before her break 'Minna Sora no Shita'. Ayaka sang with her hand on her chest, as if to engrave her feelings in the hearts of the audience. The performance ended late into the night as Ayaka continued to wave to the crowd, smiling and thanking them.
Her husband, Mizushima Hiro, was among the audience.
Excerpts
http://www.mtvjapan.com/video/top/28422 I believe
http://www.mtvjapan.com/video/top/28427 MC1
http://www.mtvjapan.com/video/top/28423 Yume wo Mikata ni
http://www.mtvjapan.com/video/top/28426 Minna Sora no Shita
MTV Unplugged ayaka
1. Jewelry Day
2. I believe
3. Te wo Tsunagou
4. Why
5. Good Night Baby
6. Human Nature (Cover)
7. Blue Days
8. Mikazuki
9. Okaeri
10. Yume wo Mikata ni
11. Arigatou
12. WINDING ROAD
Encore Minna Sora no Shita
DVD Release 13 January 2010
DVD only 3990 yen
Buy from YesAsia: MTV Unplugged ayaka (Normal Edition)(Japan Version)
Limited Edition DVD + CD 5000 yen
Buy from YesAsia: MTV Unplugged ayaka (DVD+CD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version)
Blu-Ray Release 20 January 2010
Blu-Ray Disc only 5000 yen
Buy from YesAsia: MTV Unplugged ayaka [Blu-ray Disc] (Japan Version)
http://topics.jp.msn.com/entertainment/music/article.aspx?articleid=177015
http://www.mtvjapan.com/blog/unplugged-ayaka/
http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/091119/gnj0911190507011-n1.htm
Labels: Ayaka, Mizushima Hiro
Full Post »Monday, November 16, 2009
Mizushima Hiro nude in new photobook
Mizushima Hiro goes nude in 3rd photobook
2nd November 2009
Preorder on YesAsia:
Mizushima Hiro Photo Album - Water Island PEACE
Actor Mizushima Hiro (25) will appear nude in his 3rd photobook 'Water Island~PEACE' which goes on sale on 7th December.
Running around butt naked, his face in ecstasy as the cut is made dangerously low on his abdomen, those are the kind of shots included in the photobook. The photos were so provocative that staff who worked on them said,"Isn't it better if we do some retouch?"
Mizushima's image so far has always been of an 'ouji-sama' (a prince). In February this year, he married singer Ayaka (21). When he turned 25 in April, he started to show himself more as 'otona no otoko' (a grown-up man). So going nude can be said to be very good timing. An event to commemorate the launch of the photobook is also planned on 13th December. 'Water Island~PEACE' is expected to retail at 2200 yen.
http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2009/11/02/02.html
Mizushima Hiro 2009
Mizushima Hiro 2008
2nd November 2009
Mizushima Hiro Photo Album - Water Island PEACE
Actor Mizushima Hiro (25) will appear nude in his 3rd photobook 'Water Island~PEACE' which goes on sale on 7th December.
Running around butt naked, his face in ecstasy as the cut is made dangerously low on his abdomen, those are the kind of shots included in the photobook. The photos were so provocative that staff who worked on them said,"Isn't it better if we do some retouch?"
Mizushima's image so far has always been of an 'ouji-sama' (a prince). In February this year, he married singer Ayaka (21). When he turned 25 in April, he started to show himself more as 'otona no otoko' (a grown-up man). So going nude can be said to be very good timing. An event to commemorate the launch of the photobook is also planned on 13th December. 'Water Island~PEACE' is expected to retail at 2200 yen.
http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2009/11/02/02.html
Mizushima Hiro 2009
Mizushima Hiro 2008
Labels: Mizushima Hiro
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