SNSD's Yoona Wants to Get Married At 32

SNSD member Yoona has revealed that she wants to get married when she's 32.

On the latest episode of KBS2's "Entertainment Relay", the singer was asked what her plans for marriage were. She told the host that she wanted to get married in 10 years, making her 32 before getting married.

Netizens had mixed feelings about Yoona opening up about when she wanted to get married. While many were glad to hear she wouldn't get married anytime soon, others were still upset over the thought of their idol married to to another man.

During the show, Yoona also talked about her current drama "Love Rain". She revealed that she and the show's staff are all worried about its low ratings, but are working hard to improve. When asked about her kissing scene with co-star Jang Geun Suk, she stated, "It was the weakest kissing scene from any SNSD member." 



















Source :  newsen.com via jpopasia

Miss Universe Japan 2012 crowned

24-year old Ayoko Hara from Miyagi prefecture won Miss Universe Japan 2012 title and crown at an event held at Grand Osaka Cube this April 1. She was crowned by last year's winner Maria Kamiyama who represented Japan at Miss Unvierse 2011. She will represent Japan at Miss Universe 2012 this December.

1st Runner Up is Sora Yoshimura and 2nd Runner Up is Yukimi Matsui. Completing the Top 5: Emu Shimizu and Tomomi Kondo.

Source: 1, 2, 3, 4 via arama

Track List for AKB48’s 26th Single, “Manatsu no Sounds good!”, Revealed!

King Records has revealed the track list for AKB48’s 26th single, “Manatsu no Sounds good!”! On April 5th, it was announced that this upcoming single will be available in three versions: Type A (CD+DVD,limited/ regular edition), Type B (CD+DVD, limited/ regular edition), and Theater Edition (CD only).

Check out the full set list below!

<Type A>

[CD]
1. Manatsu no Sounds good!
2. Mittsu no Namida
3. Chodai, Darling!
4. Manatsu no Sounds good! off vocal ver.
5. Mittsu no Namida off vocal ver.
6. Chodai, Darling! off vocal ver.

[DVD]
1. Manatsu no Sounds good! Music Video
2. Manatsu no Sounds good! Music Video -Dance ver.-
3. Mittsu no Namida Music Video
4. Chodai, Darling! Music Video
5. AKB48 27th Single Senbatsu Elections Member’s Profile Clips ＜Type-A＞

<Type B>

[CD]
1. Manatsu no Sounds good!
2. Mittsu no Namida
3. Gugutasu no Sora
4. Manatsu no Sounds good! off vocal ver.
5. Mittsu no Namida off vocal ver.
6. Gugutasu no Sora off vocal ver.

[DVD]
1. Manatsu no Sounds good! Music Video
2. Manatsu no Sounds good! Music Video -Dance ver.-
3. Mittsu no Namida Music Video
4. Gugutasu no Sora Music Video
5. AKB48 27th Single Senbatsu Elections Member’s Profile Clips ＜Type-B＞

<Theater Edition>

[CD]
1. Manatsu no Sounds good!
2. Mittsu no Namida
3. Kimi no Tame ni Boku wa…
4. Manatsu no Sounds good! off vocal ver.
5. Mittsu no Namida off vocal ver.
6. Kimi no Tame ni Boku wa… off vocal ver.

Source: King records via halicolipocky of tokyohive

SID Does Theme For "Sadako 3D" Movie

At their concert on March 16th at Zepp Tokyo, rock band SID announced that they will be singing the theme song for the upcoming horror film, “Sadako 3D”.
The song is titled “S“ and will be released as a new single on May 9th. During the concert, SID performed the new track as well as “Nokoriga“, another upcoming single. The show featured a special appearance by Sadako from the film.

“Sadako 3D” is the sequel to “The Ring” series and is based on an original story by Suzuki Koji. It stars Ishihara Satomi, Seto Koji, Takahashi Tsutomu, Sometani Shota, Takara Hikari,Yamamoto Yusuke, and Tayama Ryousei.
Scenes from this concert will be included on the DVD that comes with the limited edition of “S”.

Source: natalie via tokyohive

Kamen Rider Fourze Cosmic States & Kamen Rider Meteor Storm

The newly leaked toy catalogs reveals Fourze’s new form called the “Comsic States”

It's almost time for the toy catalogs to leak again

MARCH:
FoodRoid 06 Nagejyaroika:
Price- 2,625 yen
-Comes with Switch #37, Gyro

Legend Rider Switch Set 01:
Price- 1,260 yen
-First Set consisting of Legend Rider Switches

FMCS-06 Kamen Rider Meteor Storm
Price- 2,415 yen
-FMCS Meteor Storm figure


APRIL:
Cosmic Module BarizunSword
Price- N/A
-Cosmic States' weapon.

Astro Switch Set Cosmic Switch:
Price- 1,890 yen
-Switch that transforms Fourze into Cosmic States.

HakkouKaiten DX Meteor Storm Shaft:
Price- 3,990 yen
-Meteor Storm's weapon, and likely his powerup item

Legend Rider Switch Set 02:
Price- 1,680 yen
-Second Set consisting of Legend Rider Switches

Legend Rider Switch Set 03:
Price- 1,680 yen
-Third Set consisting of Legend Rider Switches

Narikiri Action Rocket Module:
Price- 3,990 yen
-Fourze's Rocket arm

FMCS-SP Fourze Base States and Module SP Set:
Price- 6,090 yen
- FMCS Fourze with all the power-up weapons


MAY:
Astro Switch EX Drill Switch Super 3:
Price- 1,575 yen
Transforms Fourze into a movie special form, like Rocket States, called "Drill States".

Legend Rider Switch Set 04:
Price- 1,680 yen
-Fourth Set consisting of Legend Rider Switches

Legend Rider Switch Set 05:
Price- 1,680 yen
-Fifth Set consisting of Legend Rider Switches

FMCS-07 Fourze Cosmic States
Price- 3,675 yen
-Fourze Cosmic States FMCS

-Fourze's final form is Kamen Rider Fourze Cosmic States, achieved via switch #40, Cosmic Switch

-Meteor's power up is known as Meteor Storm

Cosmic Switch

Barizun Sword

Meteor Storm Shaft

Source: 1, 2, 3

Kamen Rider Fourze Update

In contrary to his goal, Meteor fights with Fourze?!

Pegasus and Cygnus Zodiarts

 
Cancer Zodiarts

Schop module

Claw module

Board module

Giant Foot module
 

The new class-teacher plays kick boxing. 
Gentaro has a fight with her in Ep 22.

Meteor got powered up!?

Source : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

L'Arc~en~Ciel "20th L'Anniversary World Tour" + New Album "BUTTERFLY"

L'Arc~en~Ciel will be doing a world tour to celebrate their 20th Anniversary. Most tickets are already on sale or are having a pre-sale.

The Madison Square Garden tickets goes on sale this Sunday, Jan 28th. ( http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D00482D958147A6?&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_drivngrevenue )

or presale (now) http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D00482D958147A6?did=fclarc&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_drivngrevenue

Visit their official website for more ticket information: http://www.larc-en-ciel.com/wt2012/index.html

March 3 (Sat) Asia World EXPO ARENA / Hong Kong, China
March 7 (Wed) IMPACT ARENA / Bangkok, Thailand
March 10 (Sat) MERCEDES-BENZ ARENA / Shanghai, China
March 17 (Sat) TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall / Taipei, Taiwan
March 25 (Sun) Madison Square Garden / New York, USA
April 11 (Wed) indigO2 / London, UK
April 14 (Sat) Le Zenith / Paris, France
April 28 (Sat) Singapore Indoor Stadium / Singapore, Singapore
May 2 (Wed) Lapangan D Senayan / Jakarta, Indonesia
May 5 (Sat) Jasmil Gymnasium / Seoul, Korea

…and more coming.

Don't miss out on this legendary world tour and purchase your tickets today! You might not be a fan of Laruku, but definitely don't miss out on this opportunity to attend a famous JRock band live! I'm sure many Jpop listeners have come across this band's music or even name before--you will not regret checking out their concert!

source: http://www.larc-en-ciel.com

The album is scheduled to hit stores on Februrary 8th and will have 11 tracks. The limited edition will come with P’UNK-EN-CIEL’s first album “P’UNK IS NOT DEAD“, which will contain coupling songs including ones that have been remixed and remastered. It will also come with a bonus DVD that includes a special program called “Best Hit LEC”, which commemorates the band’s 20th anniversary.

You can check out the cover to “BUTTERFLY” and the track list to “P’UNK IS NOT DEAD” below!

01. CHASE

02. XXX

03. Bye Bye

04. GOOD LUCK MY WAY -BUTTERFLY Ver.-

05. BLESS

06. shade of season

07. DRINK IT DOWN

08. wild flower

09. SHINE

10. NEXUS 4

11. Mirai Sekai

P’UNK IS NOT DEAD

< Track List >

01. Natsu no Yuutsu [SEA IN BLOOD 2007]

02. Hanasou Heisei Jyuunananen

03. HEAVEN’S DRIVE 2005

04. Round and Round 2005

05. Dune 2008

06. I Wish 2007

07. Promised land 2005

08. HONEY 2007

09. Feeling Fine 2007

10. ROUTE 666 -2010-

11. milky way 2004

12. metropolis 2011

Source: 1 2 via arama