Welcome to JEP Cast–Japanese Entertainment Podcast or as we call it, Johnny’s Entertaiment Podcast. Hosted by four fangirls, we bring other fans the latest news and happenings in Johnny’s Jimusho as well as our own speculations/opinions. We also discuss our thoughts and opinions on a popular Japanese drama and interact with the listeners with our questions of the week. Join us weekly for the news on your favorite idols as well as what we’re watching that week!

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Date: 2009-12-20
Running Time: 1:03:14
Size: 28.9 MB
Download Links: MU | MF (For some strange reason, MF is not working for me. Will update this when I can get it working. D:)
Hosts: Rhemi~ ♥

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 O P E N I N G ( 0 : 2 4 )

               ▪ Wink Up Dengonban January 2010!
               ▪ Kami’s Yamapi bias shows in everything she does? XD Who is surprised?
               ▪ Rhey flails all over Yamapi’s message to Uchi.
               ▪ We contemplate how Ueda’s vacuum cleaner might’ve read Ueda’s message to… it?

 N E W S ( 5 : 1 1 )

     KinKi Kids
          ▪ J Album takes #1 in weekly charts [ 1 ]
          ▪ Speaking of J Album [ 1 ]
               ▪ As the only one who listened to this, Kami is not really impressed by the album. D: If ever we had a time when we needed Peyton to flail.
               ▪ omg, there was a song entirely in English? Not sure because wasn’t paying attention. XD
               ▪ “We need Peyton here to work up some enthusiasm.”

     Arashi
          ▪ Sho one of the GQ men of the year [ 1 ▪ 2 ]
               ▪ Not the man of the year, one of a few.
               ▪ Of course Kami is amused by the fact that there is Kuroki Meisa/Sho (kinda) interaction in this too.
          ▪ Arashi sweeps 2009 sales rankings [ 1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ]
               ▪ “Is there an Oricon number one that they weren’t?” “No.”
               ▪ lol Rhey shows off her tennis maniac side.
               ▪ Rhey imagine Arashi swimming in money ala Uncle Scrooge from Duck Tales.

     Arashi/Johnny’s Jrs.
          ▪ Akun to be joining Sho’s drama [ 1 ]
               ▪ The most important question (lol): Is Question? said with an intonation or not?

     Takki & Tsubasa/Johnny’s Jrs.
          ▪ Mori Mitsuko/Johnny’s Collaboration [ 1 ]
               ▪ “I just hope it turns out nothing like Ai Kakumei.”

     Johnny’s Jrs.
          ▪ Toma to appear on all book covers of Dazai Osamu novels [ 1 ▪ 2 ]
               ▪ “”I might never actually read it, but it has Toma’s face on it so I’ll get it!”"

     Multiple
          ▪ Ousama no Brunch, Dec. 12 [ 1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ▪ 4 ▪ 5 ▪ 6 ]
               ▪ “…there’s Koichi on the floor.” “On the floor, lying facedown, as if knocked out, possibly dead.”
               ▪ We learn the origin of Tsuyoshi’s Endlicheri’s name!
               ▪ Maki and Sho tell one Christmas memory each. “Was that fun?”
               ▪ The two who were reluctant about the Yamato Nadeshiko cast are starting to change their opinion! Tegoshi and Kame may fit their roles after all!
               ▪ Sunako messes with the host’s head. lol
          ▪ Johnny’s Sports Day, Dec. 13 [ 1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ▪ 4 ▪ 5 ▪ 6 ▪ 7 ▪ 8 ▪ 9 ]
               ▪ Lovelovelove all the Johnny’s boys interactions! *_________*
               ▪ Um, who was really captain? Koichi or Takki? o.o
          ▪ Best Artist 2009, Dec. 15 [ 1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ▪ 4 ▪ 5 ▪ 6 ▪ 7 ▪ 8 ▪ 9 ▪ 10 ▪ 11 ▪ 12 ▪ 13 ▪ 14 ▪ 15 ▪ 16 ]
               ▪ And what takes up most of our discussion!
               ▪ “It’s kind of like, oh my God, give it a rest.”
               ▪ “You didn’t squeal a little bit when they went ‘Shuji’ ‘Akira’ at the end? Because I totally did actually.” “Mm. Don’t make me say it.”
               ▪ As always we weigh on everyone’s outfits: from V6’s tinge of red costumes to KAT-TUN’s bara-bara costumes to Arashi’s outfits (some more questionable than others).
               ▪ Rhey and Kami flail about the letter about the 2-year-old saying “Arachi” and just lots of Arashi flail. see what happens when Peyton’s not here. lol

 L E T T E R / Q U E S T I O N ( 4 8 : 2 2 )

          ▪ This week’s question: What is your impression of KAT-TUN’s Nakamaru Yuichi?
               ▪ Listener responses from aralana, hindugoddess, and boxberg.
               ▪ From Rhey, it’s pretty much a consensus with the listener comments. “Kind of like the Koyama of KAT-TUN.”
               ▪ As for Kami, predictable comments on Nakamaru/Massu’s friendship, going back to school, and bungee-jumping.
          ▪ Next week’s question: What is your impression of TOKIO’s Sorafune PV?

  C L O S I N G ( 5 9 : 0 4 )

               ▪ SMAP Shop opens for limited time [ 1 ▪ 1 ▪ 3 ]
               ▪ This year’s theme is a bit of a slap in the face? :/

Filed under: Arashi, Ikuta Toma, Johnny's Juniors, KAT-TUN, KinKi Kids, Kis-My-Ft2, NEWS, Question?, Sempai, Tackey and Tsubasa, Akanishi Jin, Arashi, Domoto Koichi, Domoto Tsuyoshi, Igo Akun, Ikuta Toma, Kamenashi Kazuya, KAT-TUN, KinKi Kids, Kis-My-Ft2, Kusanagi Tsuyoshi, Masahiko Kondo, Nakai Masahiro, Nakamaru Yuichi, Ninomiya Kazunari, Nishikiori Kazukiyo, Ohno Satoshi, Question?, Sakurai Sho, SMAP, Taguchi Junnosuke, Takizawa Hideaki, Tanaka Koki, Tegoshi Yuya, Uchi Hiroki, Ueda Tatsuya, V6, Yamashita Tomohisa, [host] Kamika, [host] Rhey | Post a comment

Date: 2009-12-13
Running Time: 1:01:38
Size: 28.2 MB
Download Links: MU | MF
Hosts: Peyton, Kami and Rhey

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 O P E N I N G ( 0 : 2 4 )

               ▪ OMG, Peyton liked something Arashi related! Watch to find the funny!
               ▪ “So something big happened. Peyton watched something Arashi related and actually enjoyed it.” ::GASPS ALL AROUND::
               ▪ “Or maybe Aibu Saki’s hair was the best part, I’m not sure.”
               ▪ Mentaiko, octopus and… Hamada Brittany?! What do these three things have to do with each other?

 N E W S ( 7 : 0 3 )

     Sempai
          ▪ Former Johnny’s found guilty of drug charge [ 1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ]
               ▪ We digress a bit as we discuss how this is the consequence of Noripi’s arrest some time ago (again). As well as how there’s going to be a movie.

     SMAP/KAT-TUN
          ▪ KAT-TUN to appear on SMAPxSMAP [ 1 ]
               ▪ First of all, why are they going on? And what’s this ~*~special project~*~?

     Arashi
          ▪ Hey! Hey! Hey!, Dec. 07 [1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ]
               ▪ Arashi’s back on Heyx3 for winning the award for getting 1-3 on the Oricon charts!
               ▪ “That feels like I’m being conned or something.”
               ▪ Am I the only one who had a reaction of “omg, i totz missed the old Heyx3 sets!”

     Takki & Tsubasa/Snow Prince Gasshoudan
          ▪ Takki and Shintarou on Bokura no Ongaku, Dec. 11
               ▪ “I cannot believe you just called a person chibi-shit. Wow, awesome. Please go on, I approve.” XD
               ▪ Shintarou’s story about how he got into Johnny’s was fascinating and as I said it, “irregular.”
               ▪ Takki ask Shintarou about how he works and lives with his big brother. Shintarou doesn’t really care. lol
               ▪ The most important and best thing we learned in this interview? The monologue for Ai Kakumei? ALL JOHNNY’S FAULT.
               ▪ Performances-wise, Snow Prince Gasshoudan was a little too perfect while Takki… left a lot to be desired. lol

     Kanjani8
          ▪ Kanjani8 to appear on Domoto Kyoudai, Dec. 20 [ 1 ]
               ▪ Why has it been so long since another Johnny’s group been on Domoto Kyoudai? D:
          ▪ Yokoyama on Arigatoutte Ittemita, Dec. 07 [ 1 ]
               ▪ Peyton starts this out praising Koumoto. Then we flail over his adorable kid who even sings along to NEWS’ Summer time!
               ▪ “Uh, what did I do to the kid? I broke him.”
               ▪ “I would’ve loved to be flaily about a little kid crying at the sight of Yoko.” XD

     Kanjani8/Hey!Say!JUMP
          ▪ Hidarime Tantei Eye Commercial [ 1 ▪ 2 ]
               ▪ The CM doesn’t even come close to spoiling anyone who watches it. ~_~;; It’s that short.

     Hey!Say!JUMP/Johnny’s Jr.
          ▪ Daiki, Hikaru, Fujigaya, Kitayama, and Tamamori on Shoku no Genjin! Hatsuharu Battle, Jan. 03 [ 1 ]
               ▪ A New Year show special! …About a food battle?
               ▪ “That’s still winter!” “Don’t tell Japan that.”

     Snow Prince Gasshoudan
          ▪ PV, Making Of [ 1 ▪ 2 ]
               ▪ Rhey really really wants the dog in the Snow Prince movie; Peyton advises Rhey to become the Snow Princess. XD
               ▪ We just liked the kids acting like kids and not trying to be all ~*~professional~*~ and whatnot.
               ▪ “Finally! Somebody we can actually say ‘omg, this kid is twelve’ and actually be right!”
          ▪ Single [ 1 ▪ 2 ]
               ▪ I’m just really glad that they didn’t bastardize “Claire de Lune” by Debussy.” lol
               ▪ Snow Prince is just… nice. Bitter Moon is the surprise track of the single! We quite liked it.
               ▪ “Doggie!”

     Multiple
          ▪ NTV Best Artist 2009 Artist List [ 1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ]
          ▪ Music Station Super Live Artist List [ 1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ▪ 4 ▪ 5 ]
               ▪ The biggest thing of any of these two is just the appearance of Hey!Say!JUMP on Music Station! omg, they’re getting work!!!
          ▪ Yamato Nadeshiko Commercial [ 1 ▪ 2 ]
               ▪ We think Uchi fits his role–he even went out of his way to change his look!
               ▪ Rhey and I are a little (snort) reluctant to see Kame as the main character: starting out with that hairstyle.
               ▪ lol then we digress into whether Rhey and my opinions should count. XDDDD

 L E T T E R / Q U E S T I O N ( 4 6 : 4 6 )

          ▪ This week’s question: What is your impression of Kanjani8’s Kanfuu Fighting PV?
               ▪ Listener response from aralana. Only one listener response, guys? D:
               ▪ As for the hosts, Peyton and I are in the same boat: the PV just doesn’t fit the song.
               ▪ While Rhey thinks more like aralana does! The catchy song makes up for the PV.
          ▪ Next week’s question: What is your impression of KAT-TUN’s Nakamaru Yuichi?

  C L O S I N G ( 5 7 : 2 7 )

               ▪ Peyton waxes on NEWS’ (kind of) Soukon! Tegoshi gets brattier in her eyes. Koyashige is disgustingly close (not that we didn’t know that already). And more!

Filed under: Arashi, Hey!Say!JUMP, KAT-TUN, Kanjani8, Kis-My-Ft2, SMAP, Sempai, Snow Prince Gasshoudan, Tackey and Tsubasa, Arashi, Arioka Daiki, Fujigaya Taisuke, Hey!Say!JUMP, Kamenashi Kazuya, Kanjani8, KAT-TUN, Kato Shigeaki, KinKi Kids, Kis-My-Ft2, Kitayama Hiromitsu, Koyama Keiichiro, Masuda Takahisa, Matsumoto Jun, Morimoto Shintaro, Narita Shoji, NEWS, Ninomiya Kazunari, Ohno Satoshi, Sakurai Sho, SMAP, Snow Prince Gasshoudan, Takizawa Hideaki, Tamamori Yuta, Tegoshi Yuya, Uchi Hiroki, Yamada Ryosuke, Yaotome Hikaru, Yokoyama Yu, [host] Kamika, [host] Peyton, [host] Rhey | Post a comment

Date: 2009-12-06
Running Time: 58:48
Size: 26.9
Download Links: MU | MF
Hosts: Peyton & Kami

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 O P E N I N G ( 0 : 3 0 )

               ▪ Addressing Hepi_girlz2020’s message regarding the music used for our episodes.
               ▪ The very end of each episode, Kami or Peyton lets you know details about the music used.

 N E W S ( 4 : 0 1 )

     SEMPAI
          ▪ Higashiyama in a relationship [ 1 ▪ 2 ]
               ▪ JE confirms the tabloids’ suspicions that he’s dating Kimura Yoshino.
               ▪ A marriage announcement is very likely around the corner…
               ▪ More Shounentai babies~! A certain someone we know wants more Shounentai babies.
               ▪ “He’s hot, he’s ripped!” These two are coffin robbers.

     V6
          ▪ Miyake Ken stars in butai [ 1 ]
               ▪ What does the title “Ultra Pure” imply anyway?
               ▪ Thank you for letting us know MiyakeHOTSEXYMANKen’s showering clip was not from Neverland..
               ▪ Miyake Ken is JE’s Peter Pan. As is Ohno. And Nino, too.

     ARASHI
          ▪ Oricon Style’s top artist ranking [1 ]
               ▪ Arashi is #4, behind MisuChiru, Utada, and Fukuyama Masaharu.
               ▪ Lol, Peyton points out all the other artists on the list make their own music, etc, which Arashi doesn’t.

     ARASHI | KANJANI8
          ▪ Sho guests My Girl [1 ]
               ▪ Sho and Aiba will have only one scene together. Sho is wearing purple.
               ▪ “They were so in tune with each other they only needed one take to film the scene.”

     KANJANI 8
          ▪ Maru has influenza type A [ 1 ▪ 2 ]
               ▪ This is the fifth K8 member who falls victim to flu.
               ▪ Hina and Subaru are the only two who’re safe.
          ▪ Music Fair [ 1 ▪ 2 ]
               ▪ Peyton already talked about this last week. So listen to her talk about it again.
               ▪ Sangatsu kokonoka was surprisingly good~!
               ▪ Subaru (and Ohkura??) won’t agree to go on vacation!! Yasu wants to go to Guachemala~

     LANDS
          ▪ Bandage is #1 [1 ▪ 2 ]
               ▪ It sold more than Yamapi’s Loveless single the week prior (by ~40K)
          ▪ Mini album [1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ]
               ▪ Makes sense why Bandage was released early as this is to be released closer to the release date of the movie.
               ▪ The diff between LE and RE is likely the booklet.
               ▪ Impressive PR thus far this movie…
          ▪ On CDTV [1 ]
               ▪ Clips from Break the Records DVD~!

     SNOW PRINCE GASSHOUDAN
          ▪ Utaban [ 1 ]
               ▪ Aww, they are the most adorable precious little things on the planet.
               ▪ One kid didn’t even have any front teeth alkd;lsa;d
               ▪ Ishibashi tries to teach the kids to be proper people in the entertainment industry.

     MULTIPLE
          ▪ Kame, Tego and Uchi together in a drama [1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ▪ 4 ▪ 5 ]
               ▪ Live action adaptation of the manga Yamato Nadeshiko Shichihenge.
               ▪ Is Aya too pretty for this role? Also, she’s only done supporting roles before. Is she ready?
               ▪ Seems like most people can’t see Kame as Kyohei…? Kame can possibly make you eat your words.
               ▪ “This is the gathering of the drama queens.” Y/Y?
               ▪ More than likely, KAT-TUN will being releasing a single as the theme for this.

          ▪ FNS Kayosai [ 1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ▪ 4 ▪ 5 ▪ 6 ▪ 7 ▪ 8 ▪ 9 ▪ 10 ▪ 11 ▪ 12 ▪ 13 ▪ 14 ▪ 15 ▪ 16 ]
               ▪ Arashi was adorable. Not hot. Shiny suits and bow ties! Makihara > Arashi?
               ▪ Since Arashi didn’t sound bad, safe to assume MatsuJun’s mic was turned down? XD
               ▪ “what the hell is going on with Hey!Say!JUMP” where have they beeeeeeeen?
               ▪ Tohoshinki and SMAP talk about each other’s charm points…
               ▪ Guilty was good, Go has bleach hair.
               ▪ Tsuyoshi sported a beard and Koichi changed his hair color—that’s the important stuff.

 L E T T E R / Q U E S T I O N ( 5 0 : 0 0 )

          ▪ This week’s question: What is your impression of V6’s Arigato no Uta PV?
          ▪ Listener responses from ceylonmiko, riterandreader.
          ▪ Plain, kinda? Bittersweet and nostalgic.
          ▪ Okada is MatsuJun and Toma’s lovechild?
          ▪ Kami squeals for Sakamoto.
          ▪ The mystery of the footprint, dun dun dun. How old is it?
          ▪ Miyake and Morita go to the bathroom together?!
          ▪ That’s not a uni campus! Why is it so dark there…?
          ▪ Next week’s question: What is your impression of Kanjani 8’s Kanfuu Fighting PV?

Filed under: Arashi, KAT-TUN, Kanjani8, Sempai, Snow Prince Gasshoudan, V6, Aiba Masaki, Akanishi Jin, Arashi, Domoto Koichi, Domoto Tsuyoshi, Hey!Say!JUMP, Higashiyama Noriyuki, Ikuta Toma, Kamenashi Kazuya, Kanjani8, KinKi Kids, Maruyama Ryuhei, Matsumoto Jun, Miyake Ken, Morita Go, Murakami Shingo, Ninomiya Kazunari, Ohkura Tadayoshi, Ohno Satoshi, Sakamoto Masayuki, Sakurai Sho, Shibutani Subaru, Shounentai, SMAP, Snow Prince Gasshoudan, Tegoshi Yuya, Uchi Hiroki, V6, Yasuda Shota, [host] Kamika, [host] Peyton | Post a comment

Date: 2009-11-28
Running Time: 53:10
Size: 24.35 MB
Download Links: MU | MF
Hosts: Peyton & Kami & Rhey

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 O P E N I N G ( 0 : 3 0 )

               ▪ Project #eggplant! Didn’t do as well as #deadfisheyes, but lasted longer, definitely!
               ▪ Additionally, Project #tsuribaka did pretty well, too. Happy birthday, Ohno!

 N E W S ( 5 : 1 3 )

     ARASHI
          ▪ Sho to MC for Best Artist [ 1 ]
               ▪ Yay, awesome. Moving on, now…

     NEWS
          ▪ LOVELESS is #1 on the Oricon charts [ 1 ▪ 2 ]
               ▪ Yamapi’s where it’s at, yo. 18 #1 singles via various projects.
               ▪ GYM related tangenting, lol.
          ▪ Yamapi on Utaban [ 1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ▪ 4 ]
               ▪ Ishibashi and Nakai talk more about each other than Pi, wtf, lol.
               ▪ Boring and useless appearance, but as Peyton says: “performance was hot! *drools*”
          ▪ Yamapi on Music Station [ 1 ]
               ▪ Becky asks Pi for advice. He should have said “don’t drop your mic!” XD
               ▪ Yamapi is not dumpable, okay, whatev. Our bias is showing.

     KAT-TUN
          ▪ LANDS single and PV + making-of [1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ▪ 4 ▪ 5 ▪ 6 ▪ 7 ]
               ▪ Weird PV, sort of? But cool? The making-of effectively explains the PV, so watch it!
               ▪ The lyrics are much more complex than the usual JE stuff. Lots of ~imagining~ involved.
               ▪ Jin chased the Pedo Bear! Jin smacks the Pedo Bear on the head!
               ▪ Jin bobs his dead pretty nicely. He blobs on couches really well, too!
          ▪ Jin on HEYHEYHEY [1 ▪ 2 ]
               ▪ Watching Cartoon KAT-TUN helps understanding wtf is going on in this segment.
               ▪ Jin thinks KTTUN have no taste (when it really is him who might have questionable taste).

     MULTIPLE
          ▪ FNS Music Festival [ 1 ▪ 2 ]
          ▪ Kohaku artist line up [ 1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ▪ 4 ▪ 5 ▪ 6 ▪ 7 ]
               ▪ NYC BOYS are a surprise on these list. Arashi, not so much.
               ▪ Kami puts words in Peyton’s mouth.
               ▪ Did Johnny force NHK to invite NYC BOYS to make it easier for Arashi to appear? :O
               ▪ Very likely NYC BOYS will be the first act, doing a medley, and not really a sequence of their own.
               ▪ This bodes well for Kohaku’s ratings, at least!

 L E T T E R / Q U E S T I O N ( 4 2 : 0 3 )

          ▪ This week’s question: What is your impression of V6’s Miyake Ken?
          ▪ Listener responses from purpleduckvii, smileaegis2010.
          ▪ HE IS NOT THIRTY. NOT WITH THAT FACE.
          ▪ as;ldkfafas;ldk MIYAKE HOTSEXYMAN KEN
          ▪ Peyton loves Miyake Ken’s solo Yuugure Orenji from the Voyeur Voyager album.
          ▪ Okada cheats on his girlfriend with Miyake Ken?!
          ▪ Next week’s question: What is your impression of V6’s Arigato no Uta PV?

  C L O S I N G ( 4 9 :0 1 )

               ▪ Happy Thanksgiving~!
               ▪ Thank you, to everyone, all of our listeners, staff, affiliates, for sticking with us for so long. ♥
               ▪ Massive thank you to Jennie!! ♥~
               ▪ Please continue to support us hereafter. You guys are awesome, and always appreciated.

Filed under: Arashi, KAT-TUN, NEWS, Akanishi Jin, Arashi, KAT-TUN, Kitty GYM, Miyake Ken, Nakai Masahiro, NYC Boys, Ohno Satoshi, Okada Junichi, Sakurai Sho, SMAP, TOKIO, Yamashita Tomohisa, [host] Kamika, [host] Peyton, [host] Rhey | Post a comment

Date: 2009-11-22
Running Time: 1:19:25
Size: 36.3
Download Links: MU | MF
Hosts: Rhey, Pyeton, and Kami!

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 O P E N I N G ( 0 : 3 0 )

               ▪ Project #deadfisheyes.
               ▪ Fandom unites to celebrate the release of Yamapi’s LOVELESS. And it is GLORIOUS.

 N E W S ( 6 : 1 3 )

     ARASHI
          ▪ Arashi monopolizes top 4 spots [ 1 ]
               ▪ Who is surprised? Actually, why are the numbers for “Everything” so low.
               ▪ Peyton brings the Arashi hate!!! (jk)
          ▪ Arashi on Utaban [ 1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ▪ 4 ▪ 5 ]
               ▪ Nakai cockblocks Sho. Nino gropes Nakai’s OO. What a lewd show!
               ▪ Namida chorori~~ sorry, perf was kinda lame and bleh.

     NEWS
          ▪ Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac release dates [ 1 ]
               ▪ The person is an amnesiac, doofus, not an ALMANAC!
          ▪ Code Blue 2 confirmed [ 1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ▪ 4 ▪ 5 ▪ 6 ▪ 7 ]
               ▪ Code Blue’s high ratings move it to the getsuku, the golden timeslot.
               ▪ Yay, this obviously means Yamapi’s hair is going back to black. SAY NO TO THE FUGPERM.
               ▪ Obligatory Peyton Flail.

          ▪ Yamapi adds two more con dates [ 1 ]
               ▪ More chances to by awesome tour goods!!!
          ▪ Loveless single, PV, and making-of [ 1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ▪ 4 ▪ 5 ▪ 6 ▪ 7 ]
               ▪ Peyton provides her own version of the story behind the PV.
               ▪ Kami and Rhey lament on missing Pi by inches. What good is it being New Yorkers if we can’t even stalk him at times like this. BOOOO.
               ▪ Crooshin on ya babeh~ Okay, everyone loves LOVELESS way more than all the b-sides combined.
               ▪ I AM ADDICTED TO ME, she says.
               ▪ Yamapi is too nice, too considerate, dammit. No wonder all the girls fall for him.
          ▪ Yamapi & Shige on Ousama no Brunch [ 1 ]
               ▪ ADORABLE. Yamapi is just that. ADORABLE, dammit.
               ▪ Umm, Shige…sorry, boring.
          ▪ Yamapi on HEYHEYHEY [ 1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ▪ 4 ▪ 5 ▪ 6 ▪ 7 ]
               ▪ Yamapi is a Love Cupid. ~cupid of love~
               ▪ Ryou wants Yamapi to be her boyfriend. Why is he so nice. T__T
               ▪ Lots of baby talk.

     PIN
          ▪ Music Station [ 1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ▪ 4 ▪ 5 ▪ 6 ▪ 7 ▪ 8 ▪ 9 ▪ 10]
               ▪ FLAIL FLAIL FLAIL FLAIL FLAIL FLAIL FLAIL
               ▪ Aww, even Takeuchi-san picks up and comments on how they both seem to be having fun!
               ▪ Yamapi attacks Jin’s collarbones on national TV! Live broadcast or not, that’s no good for Jin!
               ▪ Amazing Bandage performance (apparently), but not so amazing Loveless perf…
               ▪ Jin should have his hair pulled back more often—it emphasizes his facial features. *___*

     KANJANI 8
          ▪ Triple single release [ 1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ▪ 4 ▪ 5 ▪ 6 ]
               ▪ This is the biggest piece of K8 news we’ve had in a long time!
               ▪ Kami would like you to know that she likes the Christmas colors theme…
          ▪ Countdown event at Kyocera [1 ▪ 2 ]
               ▪ K8 to follow in KinKi’s footsteps.
               ▪ JE marketing strategy…

     KANJANI 8 | HEY!SAY!JUMP
          ▪ Hidarime Tantei becomes a drama series [1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ▪ 4 ▪ 5 ▪ 6 ]
               ▪ Sounds suspiciously like Naruto…
               ▪ SPOILER YOKO IS THE BAD GUY/ oh wait no the drama summary already gives it away…

     KAT-TUN
          ▪ Jin solo con [ 1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ▪ 4 ]
               ▪ There will be ~adult beverages~ served during these cons?
               ▪ These events are going to be in livehouses, rather than the usual con arenas.
               ▪ Lots of people to guest, including Crystal Kay!!!
               ▪ Tour is titled 友 and Jin = yuu You and Jin = friends and Jin = Tomo and Jin = Pin aa;lskdlsd

     MULTIPLE
          ▪ JE Sports Day details [ 1 ▪ 2 ]
               ▪ It’s Kanto (Kame, Taguchi, Fujigaya, etc) versus Kansai (Koichi, Uchi, Edward Cullen, etc)
               ▪ Lol, it’s Kame versus team Light from Kansai, lol fandomfailure.
               ▪ Event will include relay, and a minicon!

 L E T T E R / Q U E S T I O N ( 1 : 0 5 : 5 5 )

          ▪ This week’s question: What is your impression of Arashi’s Typhoon Generation PV
          ▪ Listener responses from aralana, faiasakura, kokichan.
          ▪ 90’s emo bad boys -> happy-go-lucky dancing boys?
          ▪ BAD HAIR ALERT!!!
          ▪ Chibi!Arashi is cute, but kind of creepy looking, too?
          ▪ Hey!Say! comparison? West Side Story?
          ▪ Next week’s question: What is your impression of V6’s Miyake Ken?

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