Recommended Reading: June 2nd, 2012

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Thennary Nak’s Picks

JYP Nation’s Concert Confirmed for August in Japan – Kpop Starz
JYP family goodness and another reason to feel sad about not being in Japan this summer.

HamaKisu 2012.05.30 Review – J-Everything
Tamamori proves to be surprisingly adept at wilderness survival.

Yuri Chinen Gets His First Solo Lead Role in a Drama – aramatheydidnt
For the most complete information about the idols in this drama that looks like it will be an idol fest.

Hey! Say! Jump’s Yuri Chinen Stars in Shōjo Manga-Based Sprout – Anime News Network
For the most accurate information about the plot of the manga it is based on.

Chiima’s Picks

OOO woah! – (W)otaku Mummy
Raelyan’s reviving her blog, so be sure to check it out and anticipate all the new reviews she plans to put up! Also, 10 points for Gryffindor if you get the MomoClo reference in the title!

Buono! 14th Single Announced, Titled “Never Gonna Stop!” & Preview Released – Hello! SayuNii
Okay, let’s say it all together… “FINALLY!!!”

SUPER☆GiRLS’s jackets & tracks for “Puripuri♥SUMMER Kiss” + CM – aramatheydidnt
In the CM, they actually strip!

Ray’s Picks

LIKE THIS YO’ LIKE THIS! – NyNyOnline
The new Wonder Girls release is generating excitement!

Have Some Beach Fun with SUPER☆GiRLS in ‘PuriPuri♥SUMMER Kiss’! – Okay! Musume Time
Chiima looks at more bikini-drenched summer idol goodness with the increasingly popular Avex group.

~「TGIF!」Idol♥’s unzipped on way back Fridays~ (volume 23) – モーニングBerryz48
MB graces us with a whole lot of classic Ishikawa Rika eyecandy.

PASSPO☆ & SUPER☆GiRLS Upcoming Singles + AKB48 Breaks More Records – Wota (in training)
Mina looks at the latest in the idol world, including the controversy of AKB48 finally breaking Morning Musume’s “Love Machine” sales record.

Hello! Project’s Plan for Summer – Love’s Spell
It’s looking to be a great summer for fans of Tsunku and company.

Kagi no Kakkata Heya ep 7 – HamsapSukebe
Akiramike finds some NBA-styled Easter eggs in this drama.

KAT-TUN-To The Limit preview – Janakya Mottainai
AimxAim considers the latest from Kame and friends to be phenomenal.

Tags: (W)otaku Mummy, Anime News Network, aramatheydidnt, Berryz, Buono!, C-ute, Chinen Yuri, HamsapSukebe, Hello! Project, Hello! SayuNii, Ishikawa Rika, J-Everything, Janakya Mottainai, JYP Entertainment, Kagi no Kakatta Heya, KAT-TUN, Kis-My-Ft2, Kpop Starz, Love's Spell, Mano Erina, Morning Musume, NyNyOnline, Okay! Musume Time, PASSPO☆, SUPER☆GiRLS, Wonder Girls, Wota (in training), モーニングBerryz48