ANN ep 133

here's ANN ep 133 aired on Nov 18th:


http://blog-imgs-41.fc2.com/s/h/u/shun4u/ANN133-b.jpg

part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGUWCJmPH2g
part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnDkphTIg_w
part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRlM8PU0ZT0
part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vD0MlghoyU
part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwNpM6U0iHA
part 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dWNRWvn0Zs
part 7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdzGlKo-mLA
part 8: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJWqIRuKw04

credits: syummy

Ratings update (November 18)

Here's another ratings update as of Nov 18...

Tenchijin's second last episode; ep 46 on Sunday average rating was 21.7%, only 1 more ep to go!

While Tokyo DOGS ep 5 aired on Monday attracted a avg. rating of 17.1%; another rise from previous week! Yay! Hopefully the ratings will continue to rise!

Lastly, I've never mentioned this before, but all these ratings updates I post up are ratings from the kanto region of Japan only...does not include the kansai region. Normally ratings in the kansai region are higher than those from kanto.

[interview] 'Pure' Oguri Shun

gomen, I haven't been updating these past some days...anyways, here's the latest article about Shun:

'Pure' Oguri Shun [18/11/09]:

The day of the photo shooting, with the concept "Purity". The set up stage can easily be taken for Oguri Shun's backstage room. Behind him a pair of jeans is stuck to the wall, on each side there is a number of costumes hung up on hangers and shoes are scattered here and there. To his front stands a large mirror - a magic mirror to be precise. From the other side of the mirror the cameras are taking pictures of Oguri's expression, as if he not supposed to even notice. It is meant to be pure as such. After the photo shooting has been completed, it is time for the following interview.

We'd like to present you three questions out of it:

Q1: What part don't you like about yourself?

A: My nose.

Q2: How are you doing lately?

A: I think, I am drinking too much. (laughs)

Q3: What's the fun part about being an actor?

A: It's a good way to unfold oneself.

After that, to draw a certain reaction from Oguri, two surprise guests are making their appearance - two girls from an American school.

[It was a surprise, since they were my English teachers. I think it would have been different if it had been Leah Dizon (laughs). But it was cute! I still don't have any children myself, but my brother has gotten a son just recently. I really came to like children. Children are so simple, they don't think about so many things and unlike today's photo shooting, they are pure just like that. I like that!]

credits: music japan plus & meoinkie2 @ AF

Ratings update (Nov 13)

here's another ratings update as of Nov 13...

Tenchijin ep 45 average rating aired on Sunday was 22.2%; a 2.7% rise from last week's...2 more eps to air!

While Tokyo DOGS ep 4 avg. rating was 16.1% on Monday, thankfully the ratings had risen from last week! Though still not as high as for the first 2 eps...but I'm hoping the ratings will remain steady throughout the rest of its broadcast! *fingers crossed*

ANN ep 132

here's ANN ep 132 aired on Nov 11th:

part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxwuPaI4X80
part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEuLG36LJwA
part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6fWFki_h1w
part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-F-pS9MsqM
part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a0DvyMybaw
part 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQUUBg1UkzI
part 7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoEeHBm7t64
part 8: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAZxRyJVKH4
part 9: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTnonoOBCiY
part 10: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7lP-1OuPEk

credits: syummy

[news] Oguri Shun, dripping wet

Oguri Shun, dripping wet [12/11/09]:



Actor Oguri Shun (26) attended the CM presentation for Sony Ericsson's 'Bravia Phone U1' waterproof mobile phone on the 11th.

During the product presentation at the assembly hall, Oguri, who was wearing a suit, was doused in a large amount of water. The CM needed 13 takes during filming. At every take, a huge amount of water was splashed on him. "There were about 5 or 6 pairs of suits that I wore. By the time I changed, the last suit would have dried already. It's the first time I've had to change my briefs so many times in a day. I was prepared with 10 pairs," he looked back with a smile.

The CM airs from the 12th onwards.

credits: unleashthegeek

ANN ep 131

here's ANN ep 131 aired on Nov 4:


part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBL2E6ds-s0
part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0uyp35oV38
part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx-rzpCei3E
part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V2c6hU6quA
part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGrG8mUORiA
part 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3jVUWxOrfw
part 7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp3A0N9D4TM
part 8: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut7n_VB5kig
part 9: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_32-VLTNBUY
part 10: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze-BkTmPHs8

credits: syummy

Ratings update (Nov 5)

The average rating for Tokyo DOGS ep 3 is finally out! Disappointing that it's a bit lower than I had expected...14.4%; it's a 3.8% drop from last week...but anyway, it's still a pretty good rating...but I'm hoping it will recover & rise again for next week's ep...especially since the ratings for the first 2 eps were really high, ganbatte!

[news] Oguri's "Surely Someday" set for summer

Oguri's "Surely Someday" set for summer [4/11/09]:

In June, it was revealed that popular actor Shun Oguri (26) is making his directorial debut with a film titled "Surely Someday." Casting rumors have surfaced since then, but the distributor Shochiku finally announced some official details this week.

The story is loosely based on the bonds between Oguri and his friends from high school. The central cast consists of actors Keisuke Koide, Ryo Katsuji, Go Ayano, Ryohei Suzuki, and Tsuyoshi Muro. Additional cast members include Takashi Okamura (of Ninety-nine), Naoto Takenaka, Fuyuki Moto, and Satoshi Tsumabuki.

The five main characters form a band, hoping to gain popularity with their original song called "Surely Someday" at their school's cultural festival. Unfortunately, a foolish incident results in them dropping out of school. With their lives seemingly at a dead end, they take on the challenge of trying to turn their lives around.

Filming took place in July and August, and the project is now in editing. The film should be completed by January of next year, with a nationwide theatrical release planned for the summer.

credits: tokyograph & meoinkie2 @ AF

I'm really looking forward to this! Ganbatte Shun!
But I wonder what happened to Inoue Mao & Abe Tsuyoshi...there was a report before implicating that they're confirmed to be in the movie, and Ueto Aya too...but they're not mentioned in this article...I'm hoping they're still going to be in this movie!

Ratings update (November 3)

I noticed some of my readers here also go to my KT blog; SoJ, arigatou for all the support guys!

anyway, here's just another quick ratings report (as of Nov 3):

Tenchijin ep 44 rating was 19.5%...the drama has been airing since January this year...finally it will finish in Japan in a few weeks, there's still 3 more eps left to air.

Tokyo DOGS ep 3 aired last night, but the rating is still not disclosed yet, so we'll have to wait till later today, or tomorrow to find out how it went...hopefully it's another high rating! *fingers crossed*