Fans outraged by Akanishi's absence in Gokusen:The Movie

(Source: Entame) Recently, the actors that will be starring in Gokusen:The Movie was announced. They included actors like Kamenashi Kazuya, Oguri Shun, Hayami Mokomichi, Koikei Teppei, Ishigaki Yuma, Narimiya Hiroki and Koide Keisuke. However Matsumoto Jun from Season 1 and Akanishi Jin from Season 2 were notably absent from the cast.

In the recent KAT-TUN concert held on 18th May 2009, Akanishi Jin had commented that he was interested in acting in Gokusen:The Movie, but wondered aloud if "apart from him, everybody else was acting." 'If Kamenashi is casted, then so must Jin right?" He added, revealing his dissatisfaction.

However, reasons for Matsu-Jun and Akanishi's no-show in this movie are said to be simple schedule clashes. Akanishi Jin is playing a lead role in BANDAGE, a movie slated for release in 2010. There are rumours going about however that Johnny's is embarking on a "Save Kamenashi" mission. After the dismal performance of his dorama, Kami no Shizuku, critics predicted the end of his career as an idol-actor. Hence, Johnny's has been actively helping to resurrect his career (since he was such a cash cow for them anyway); this can be seen in his guest-starring role in Kimura Takuya's new dorama, Mr.Brain, and POSSIBLY in Matsu-Jun and Akanishi's absence in Gokusen : The Movie -- since all the spotlight would be on Kamenashi as the sole Johnny's representative amongst the leads.

Doppelganger: Unknown girl in Big Bang's Number 1 MV and Akanishi Jin

What do you think? HAHAHA I obviously should be sleeping/studying, not watching stupid MVs.

The Full MV here:

Akanishi Jin and Yamapi have a guys' night out

(Source: Entame) Rather non-descript news, if you consider the recent Ohno scandal. Anyway, KAT-TUN's Akanishi Jin (24) and Yamapi (23) were photographed hanging out late into the night on 31st July 2008. The 21st - 28th August issue of Josei Seven (the cover of which is featured above) promises readers two-shot photos of the two Johnny talents.

Story has it that Yamapi recorded on his official Keitai (mobile) diary that he was going to the beach with Akanishi on 1st August, the two were spotted hanging out at Roppongi the night before. After Akanishi had finished a live performance with the rest of KAT-TUN, he and Yamapi met up and walked down the streets, attracting much attention. When female fans discovered their presence, Akanishi reportedly waved gallantly at them, displaying his kakkoii (cool)-ness.

In the end, the two entered a ramen shop where Akanishi seems to frequent (as he greeted the staff there with much familiarity). Another story has it that after meeting at the ramen shop, the two went to a hair salon. Well well.

Ayase Haruka in Ichi

(Source: Mainichi) Ayase Haruka (23) stars in the female-version of Zatoichi, "Ichi" as a blind fighter-woman. The official press conference for the completion of the movie was held yesterday, 15th July 2008, in downtown Tokyo. This project was Ayase's first experience acting in a period drama, and she commented that she enjoyed all the killing and fighting scenes, for which she had trained very hard for. The director also praised her reflexes and psycho-motor skills.

The movie will be released on 25th October 2008. The official site for the movie can be accessed here.

I think she looks terribly like Akanishi Jin here -- remember this post?

Akanishi Jin on cover of Tarzan

(Source: Agazou) Didn't really find interesting articles these two days (I wonder why) and perhaps Agazou didn't either. Hence this simple post with the picture of Akanishi on Tarzan's cover. Sorry but he doesn't look too nice to me here haha. His hairstyle especially :X

Ueto Aya enchanted by Akanishi Jin's sexy voice

(Source: Sanspo, Xinhuanet and JustJared) Akanishi Jin (23) of popular group KAT-TUN and Ueto Aya attended the Speed Racer press conference on 30th June 2008 in downtown Tokyo; the movie is to be released on the 5th of July, this saturday.

Akanishi did the Japanese voice-over for lead actor Emile Hirsch's (23) role, who was also present at the conference. "He is kakkoii, and exactly what Speed is. I'm very happy that he did (the voice over) naturally." Akanishi Jin appeared to get along well with Hirsch and also conversed fluently in English with him.

Ueto Aya, who did the part of Akanishi's/Hirsch's lover in the show commented that Akanishi's sexy voice and acting skills were very enjoyable. A slightly flushed Akanishi responded that it was very kind of Ueto to make such a comment.

Notice, NO pictures of Akanishi! Why is Johnny Kitagawa so .... anal? =(

The photo of Emile Hirsch above is from Xinhuanet; Sanspo only had photos of Ueto Aya.

The photos below are from a separate promotional event held on the 29th.

Random Photo of Akanishi Jin in L.A.

(Source: GazouDaisuki) Just random pic.

Old Plastic Surgery Photos (Part 1)

Okay, a fellow commenter left links to a forum online where there were all these photos at MFGB@wordpress a freaking long time ago, and while reorganising my pictures folder today (after moving my blog and everything) i realised i have not posted them! I think. So I'm just dumping all these pixels here for those who don't want to scavenge the net for these incriminating goodies mwaha-ha-ha-ha-ha. Click on the photo for larger versions, or on the word-links. Happy Sunday!

Horikita Maki


Johnny's Boys (Kamenashi Kazuya, Ninomiya Kazunari, Akanishi Jin, Satoshi Ohno, Hideaki Takizawa, Uchi Hiroki, Kimura Takuya)

Kamenashi Kazuya

Utada Hikaru

Arashi's Aiba Masaki

Horikita Maki and Miyazaki Aoi