Ikoma Rina First Solo Photo Book" First Week Sold 16k copies

March 3, 2016, 1:19 pm

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Nogizaka46 member Ikoma Rina (生駒里奈)'s first solo gravure "Kimi no Ashiato" (君の足跡) first week sold 16,326 copies, and ranks no. 1 at ORICON Weekly Chart (22-28 February 2016 ).

Original source: ORICON Style
http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/obp/w/2016-03-07/

Photobook "Kimi no Ashiato" has been released on 24 February 2016, order on CDJapan:

Nogizaka46 Ikoma Rina First Shanshin Shu (Photo Book) "Kimi no Ashiato"

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SNH48 to hold Special LIVE for Tang Anqi

March 3, 2016, 1:20 pm

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SNH48 official site announces they will hold a special pray-for-blessing LIVE for Tang Anqi (唐安琪), all available team SII/NII/HII/X/XII members will participate the special LIVE.

The LIVE will be held on 8 March 2016 (19:30), ticket will be sold by online auction form, and all income will be donated to Tang Anqi for her recovery.

Moreover, SNH48 official site announces SNH48 management and agent Shanghai Star48 Culture&Media Co., Ltd., shareholder and staff will bear the medical cost which is forecast several million RMB dollar.

Announcement from Shanghai Star48 Culture&Media Co., Ltd.

Original sources: SNH48 official web site
http://www.snh48.com/html/allnews/zixun/2016/0303/1597.html
http://www.snh48.com/html/allnews/activity/2016/0302/1595.html

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Maeda Atsuko being Cover Girl of Mac Fan

March 3, 2016, 1:21 pm

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≪ Previous: SNH48 to hold Special LIVE for Tang Anqi

Former AKB48 member Maeda Atsuko (前田敦子) being cover girl of apple magazine "Mac Fan" (2016 April issue), the magazine has been released at 29 February 2016.

Mac Fan (2016 April issue) cover

Order Mac Fan on CDJapan:

Mac Fan April 2016 Issue [Cover] Maeda Atsuko

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SKE19 single Chikcen LINE to Change Cover Design

March 3, 2016, 1:22 pm

≫ Next: Yoshida Akari's Twin-Tail Tutorial

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SKE48 management announced in their official site on 3 March 2016, they will change 19th Single Chicken LINE's cover design, and new design will be revealed soon.

Original sources:
SKE48 official web site
http://www.ske48.co.jp/news/?id=1456929041

Relate post:
SKE48 19th Single Chicken LINE News Update
http://www.theviralsection.com/2016/03/ske48-chicken-line-news-update.html

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Yoshida Akari's Twin-Tail Tutorial

March 3, 2016, 1:23 pm

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NMB48 member Yoshida Akari (吉田朱里) teaches how to make Twin-Tail easy and simply, the video has been uploaded on her official Youtube channel on 1 March 2016.

Twin-Tail for Woman

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Takahashi Minami makes surprise appearance at NGT48 Theater

March 3, 2016, 1:24 pm

≫ Next: Tomonaga Mio Photo Book "Hinata" Cover Revealed

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AKB48 member Takahashi Minami (高橋みなみ) made surprise appearance at NGT48 Theater during NGT48 LIVE performance at 3 March 2016.

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Tomonaga Mio Photo Book "Hinata" Cover Revealed

March 3, 2016, 1:25 pm

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≪ Previous: Takahashi Minami makes surprise appearance at NGT48 Theater

HKT48 Team KIV member Tomonaga Mio (朝長美桜) first solo photo book "Hinata" (日向) has been revealed, the photo book will be released on 30 March 2016.

Photo Book "Hinata" Cover

Book details:

Title: Hinata (日向)

Release date: 30 March 2016

Format: 112 pages

Unit price: 1,600yen (Tax not included)

Accessories: Double-sided poster (1 of 4 kinds)

Photographer: Takeo Dec.

Pre-order on CDJapan:

Mio Tomonaga First Photo Book Hinata

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Keyakizaka46 to be Cover Girls of Young Gangan

March 3, 2016, 1:26 pm

≫ Next: Matsui Jurina and Azuma Rion to appear on TBS TV Drama

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Keyakizaka46 will be be cover girls of manga magazine "Young Gangan" (18 March 2016), this issue will come with their poster, the magazine will be released at 4 March 2016.

Suzumoto Miyu (鈴本美愉), Hirate Yurina (平手友梨奈), Watanabe Rika (渡辺梨加), Imaizumi Yui (今泉佑唯) and Kobayashi Yui (小林由依) are cover girls, and it also features photo collection of former SKE48 Team E member Kaneko Shiori (金子栞).

Young Gangan (18 March 2016) cover

Pre-order on CDJapan:

Young Gangan March, 18, 2016 Issue [Cover] Keyakizaka46 [Supplement] Poster

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Matsui Jurina and Azuma Rion to appear on TBS TV Drama

March 3, 2016, 1:27 pm

≫ Next: Matsui Rena to cast Okita Soji in Stage Play

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SKE48 Team S member Matsui Jurina (松井珠理奈) and Azuma Rion (東李苑) will star in TBS TV drama "Watashi Kekkon Dekinainjanakute, Shinaindesu" (私結婚できないんじゃなくて、しないんです). The TV drama will begin airing in April 2016.

Nakatani Miki (中谷美紀) will be leading actress who is cosmetic beauty orthopedist, and Matsui Jurina will cast her in high school stage, another SKE48 member Azuma Rion will cast Matsui Jurina's classmate in flashback scene.

Newspaper Nikkan Sports

Original sources: Nikkan Sports
http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/akb48/news/1611677.html

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Matsui Rena to cast Okita Soji in Stage Play

March 3, 2016, 1:28 pm

≫ Next: NMB48 to release 14th single in April

≪ Previous: Matsui Jurina and Azuma Rion to appear on TBS TV Drama

Former SKE48 member Matsui Rena (松井玲奈) will cast Okita Soji (沖田総司) in Stage Play "Shin Bakumatsu Junjoden" (新・幕末純情伝).

Okita Soji was Japanese famous swordsmen, he was the captain of the first unit of the Shinsengumi, a special police force in Kyoto during the late shogunate period. In the stage play Okita Soji is a boyish girl, Matsui Rena will star, becoming the 9th person to play female version of the historical figure Okita Soji.

Shin Bakumatsu Junjoden (Official English title: Neo Bakumatsu Junjyoden)

This role was cast by Japanese famous actresses Hirosue Ryoko (広末涼子), Ishihara Satomi (石原さとみ) and Kiritani Mirei (桐谷美玲).

Hirosue Ryoko, Ishihara Satomi and Kiritani Mirei

Schedule:

The Galaxy Theatre, Tokyo: 23 June 2016 to 3 July 2016

Kinokuniya Hall, Tokyo: 6 July 2016 to 17 July 2016

Umeda Arts Theater Mail Hall, Osaka: 22 July 2016 to 24 July 2016

Newspaper "Sports Hochi"

Original sources: Sports Hochi
http://www.hochi.co.jp/entertainment/20160229-OHT1T50227.html

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NMB48 to release 14th single in April

March 3, 2016, 1:29 pm

≫ Next: Nogizaka46 14th single "Harujion ga saku koro" MV screenshot

≪ Previous: Matsui Rena to cast Okita Soji in Stage Play

It was announced during Team M's NMB48 LIVE House Tour 2016 in Osaka, NMB48 will release their 14th single on 27 April 2016

Reference: Sponichi Annex
http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2016/03/01/kiji/K20160301012135930.html

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Nogizaka46 14th single "Harujion ga saku koro" MV screenshot

March 3, 2016, 1:31 pm

≫ Next: SKE48 19th Single Chicken LINE News Update

≪ Previous: NMB48 to release 14th single in April

Nogizaka46 upcoming 14th single "Harujion ga saku koro" (ハルジオンが咲く頃) MV have been revealed on 2 March 2016, the single will be released at 23 March 2016.

Single details:

Cover (Type-A)

<DISC 1>
M1: Harujion ga saku koro (ハルジオンが咲く頃)
M2: Harukanaru Bhutan (遥かなるブータン)
M3: Tsuyogaru tsubomi (強がる蕾), solo by Fukagawa Mai
M4: Harujion ga sakukoro (off vocal ver.)
M5: Harukanaru Bhutan (off vocal ver.)
M6: Tsuyogaru tsubomi (off vocal ver.)

<DISC 2 -DVD->
1. Harujion ga saku koro Music Video
2. Tsuyogaru tsubomi Music Video
3. Personal PV

Cover (Type-B)

<DISC 1>
M1: Harujion ga saku koro (ハルジオンが咲く頃)
M2: Harukanaru Bhutan (遥かなるブータン)
M3: Kyuushamen (急斜面)
M4: Harujion ga sakukoro (off vocal ver.)
M5: Harukanaru Bhutan (off vocal ver.)
M6: Kyuushamen (off vocal ver.)

<DISC 2 -DVD->
1. Harujion ga saku koro Music Video
2. Kyuushamen Music Video
3. Personal PV

Cover (Type-C)

<DISC 1>
M1: Harujion ga saku koro (ハルジオンが咲く頃)
M2: Harukanaru Bhutan (遥かなるブータン)
M3: Tsuribori (釣り堀) solo by Nishino Nanase
M4: Harujion ga sakukoro (off vocal ver.)
M5: Harukanaru Bhutan (off vocal ver.)
M6: Tsuribori (off vocal ver.)

<DISC 2 -DVD->
1. Harujion ga saku koro Music Video
2. Tsuribori Music Video
3. Personal PV

Cover (Type-D)

<DISC 1>
M1: Harujion ga saku koro (ハルジオンが咲く頃)
M2: Harukanaru Bhutan (遥かなるブータン)
M3: Futougou (不等号) by Under Member
M4: Harujion ga sakukoro (off vocal ver.)
M5: Harukanaru Bhutan (off vocal ver.)
M6: Futougou (off vocal ver.)

<DISC 2 -DVD->
1. Harujion ga saku koro Music Video
2. Futougou Music Video
3. Personal PV

Cover (Regular edition)

<DISC>
M1: Harujion ga saku koro (ハルジオンが咲く頃)
M2: Harukanaru Bhutan (遥かなるブータン)
M3: Yuutsu to Fuusen Gum (憂鬱と風船ガム)
M4: Harujion ga sakukoro (off vocal ver.)
M5: Harukanaru Bhutan (off vocal ver.)
M6: Yuutsu to Fuusen Gum (off vocal ver.)

Pre-order Harujion ga Saku Koro on CDJapan:

Harujion ga Saku Koro [CD+DVD/Type-A]

Harujion ga Saku Koro [CD+DVD/Type-B]

Harujion ga Saku Koro [CD+DVD/Type-C]

Harujion ga Saku Koro [CD+DVD/Type-D]

Harujion ga Saku Koro [Regular Edition]

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SKE48 19th Single Chicken LINE News Update

March 3, 2016, 1:32 pm

≫ Next: Takahashi Juri Cut Her Hair Short

≪ Previous: Nogizaka46 14th single "Harujion ga saku koro" MV screenshot

SKE48's 19th single "Chicken LINE" (チキンLINE) covers and set list have been revealed at 1 March 2016.

Please note: Chicken LINE cover design will be changed (Updated on 3 March 2016)
http://www.theviralsection.com/2016/03/ske19-single-chikcen-line-to-change.html

Chicken LINE preview (SKE48 1+1 Wa 2 Ja Nai Yo!)

Type-A

Type-A Limited edition Cover

Type-A Regular edition Cover

Chicken LINE (チキンLINE)

Kanojo ga iru (彼女がいる) by Team S

Bouenkyo no nai Tenmondai (望遠鏡のない天文台) by Passion For You senbatsu

Chicken LINE Off Vocal version

Kanojo ga iru Off Vocal version

Bouenkyo no nai Tenmondai Off Vocal version

DVD

Chicken LINE (チキンLINE) Music Video

Kanojo ga iru (彼女がいる) Music Video

Bonus Video "SKE48 Countdown Stage 2015→2016 -first part-"

Type-B

Type-B Limited edition Cover

Type-B Regular edition Cover

Chicken LINE (チキンLINE)

Kiss position, by Team KII

Bouenkyo no nai Tenmondai (望遠鏡のない天文台), by Passion For You senbatsu

Chicken LINE Off Vocal version

Kiss position Off Vocal version

Bouenkyo no nai Tenmondai Off Vocal version

DVD

Chicken LINE (チキンLINE) Music Video

Kiss Position (望遠鏡のない天文台) Music Video

Bonus Video "SKE48 Countdown stage 2015→2016 -last part-"

Type-C

Type-C Limited edition Cover

Type-C Regular edition Cover

Chicken LINE (チキンLINE)

Is that your secret? by Team E

Bouenkyo no nai Tenmondai (望遠鏡のない天文台), by Passion For You senbatsu

Chicken LINE Off Vocal version

Is that your secret? Off Vocal version

Bouenkyo no nai Tenmondai Off Vocal version

DVD

Chicken LINE (チキンLINE) Music Video

Is that your secret? Music Video

Bonus Video "SKE48 Unforgettable Year End Party -first part-"

Type-D

Type-D Limited edition Cover

Type-D Regular edition Cover

Chicken LINE (チキンLINE)

Tabi no Tochuu (旅の途中), Miyazawa Sae's graduation song

Bouenkyo no nai Tenmondai (望遠鏡のない天文台) by Passion For You senbatsu

Chicken LINE Off Vocal version

Tabi no Tochuu Off Vocal version

Bouenkyo no nai Tenmondai Off Vocal version

DVD

Chicken LINE (チキンLINE) Music Video

Tabi Tochuu (旅の途中) Music Video

Bonus Video "SKE48 Unforgettable Year End Party -last part-"

Theatre edition

Theatre edition Cover

Chicken LINE

Bouenkyo no nai Tenmondai (望遠鏡のない天文台)

SKE48 19th Single Medley

Chicken LINE Off Vocal version

Bouenkyo no nai Tenmondai Off Vocal version

Chicken Line will be released at 30 March 2016, pre-order on CDJapan:

Chicken LINE [Limited Edition] [CD+DVD / Type-A]

Chicken LINE [Limited Edition] [CD+DVD / Type-B]

Chicken LINE [Limited Edition] [CD+DVD / Type-C]

Chicken LINE [Limited Edition] [CD+DVD / Type-D]

Chicken LINE [CD+DVD / Type-A]

Chicken LINE [CD+DVD / Type-B]

Chicken LINE [CD+DVD / Type-C]

Chicken LINE [CD+DVD / Type-D]

Chicken LINE [PriPara Edition]

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Takahashi Juri Cut Her Hair Short

March 3, 2016, 1:33 pm

≫ Next: "Utsurina, Utsurina" Book Release Event Video

≪ Previous: SKE48 19th Single Chicken LINE News Update

AKB48 member Takahashi Juri (高橋朱里) has cut her hair short, and share her new hair style photo on her 755 at 29 February 2016.

Takahashi Juri's original 755 post:
https://7gogo.jp/takahashi-zyuri/2994

And her stylist Zacc Saito also shares her short hair photos on his blog:

Reference: Stylist Zacc Saito's blog
https://zacc-saito.themedia.jp/posts/582746

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"Utsurina, Utsurina" Book Release Event Video

March 3, 2016, 1:34 pm

≫ Next: Oshima Yuko to cast Hiratsuka Raicho in Asa ga Kita

≪ Previous: Takahashi Juri Cut Her Hair Short

AKB48 member Takahashi Minami (高橋みなみ) participated her photo diary "Utsurina, Utsurina" (写りな、写りな) release event in FUKUYA Book Store on 1 March 2016.

Video by oricon NewS

Video by MAiDiGi TV

Video by JIJI PRESS

Takahashi Minami's "Utsurina, Utsurina" has been released on 24 February 2016, order on CDJapan:

Takahashi Minami AKB48 Sotsugyo Photo Book "Utsurina, Utsurina"

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Oshima Yuko to cast Hiratsuka Raicho in Asa ga Kita

March 3, 2016, 1:35 pm

≫ Next: Tang Anqi Severely Burned in Cafe Accident

≪ Previous: "Utsurina, Utsurina" Book Release Event Video

Former AKB48 member Oshima Yuko (大島優子) will cast famous Japanese feminist pioneer "Hiratsuka Raicho" (平塚らいてう) in NHK asadora drama "Asa ga Kita" (あさが来た).

Oshima Yuko will cast the character "Hiratsuka Haru" (平塚明) who renamed Hiratsuka Haru later, it is Oshima Yuko's first appearance in NHK TV drama, she will appear in the episodes 150 (25 March 2016), 152 (26 March 2016) and 153 (30 March 2016).

Reference: NHK official web site
http://www.nhk.or.jp/osaka-blog/asagakita/239019.html

Hiratsuka Haru (平塚らいてう)

Hiratsuka Haru (10 February 1886 to 24 May1971) was a writer, journalist, political activist, anarchist and pioneering Japanese feminist.

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Tang Anqi Severely Burned in Cafe Accident

March 3, 2016, 1:36 pm

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≪ Previous: Oshima Yuko to cast Hiratsuka Raicho in Asa ga Kita

SNH48 Team NII member Tang Anqi (唐安琪) had a terrible accident on in 1 March 2016, she got caught in fire while she was dining in a cafe in Shanghai, now she is having treatment in hospital.