Recommended Reading: August 9th, 2012
Thennary Nak’s Picks
16th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix for Spring 2012 Dramas – aramatheydidnt
Team Enomoto dominates the lists for the Spring 2012 season.
Weekly Oricon Rankings (Ending 08-05) – J-Everything
A look at the weekly sales of not just the new releases but some other recent releases.
Sprout Ep 05 Review – J-Everything
This drama continues to be interesting now that the focus is on the main players in the love triangles.
Ray’s Picks
Berryz Koubou – “Loving You Too Much” PV Released – Hello! SayuNii
H!P continues to be firing on all cylinders, I’d say.
The case of heavy blusher – Berryz Kobo International
Zush has a theory on make-up choices made for the video.
T-ara scandal taking a toll on recent dramas – allkpop
Canaries in the media coal mine?
News: After School responds to indirect question about T-ara + Sends Support – AfterSchool ❤
Is the tide turning somewhat for T-ara?
ZE:A members comment on T-ara’s controversy – allkpop
Another idol group trying to resuscitate T-ara’s chances of survival?
NMB48 5th Single [Virginity] 1st Day Sales – MELOS no Michi
Some interesting thoughts on how well this single is doing.
NMB48 to release 1st Photobook [Kyun to Doki] – MELOS no Michi
Swimsuits and leotards? Count me interested.
The Shounen Club 08 June 2003 review – Never Ending Music Power
A trip to Osaka means Kanjani8 and Kansai Juniors!
Psy to visit the U.S. and meet with Justin Bieber’s agency – allkpop
The Beibs is making a global booty call?
2012 Top 10 male celebrities gay men don’t want to sleep with – aramatheydidnt
I seriously thought SMAP’s Nakai would place on such a list.
“Hashire! Bicycle” – Nogizaka46 – Konno’s Story
Another affirmation that this group is NOT a rival for AKB.
Pic of the Day – Your Opinion Doesn’t Count
I laughed.
NO WAY! Hallyu Dying? – Konno’s Story
As pointed out, a bad sign for newer Kpop acts. Current hallyu giants need not worry.
Momochi met Oha-Girl – Berryz Kobo International
Sweetness overload.
NO NAME 1st Single [Kibou ni Tsuite] 1st Week Sales + Review – MELOS no Michi
Solid sales for the anime unit, once placed in context.
Station ,CQC`s ,Starmarie – Pure Idol Heart
The Station♪ song and PV is really good – easy-going and catchy.
Morning Musume – “⑬ Colorful Character” Tracklist Released – Hello! SayuNii
Tsunkua has some interesting comments about the tracks.
Covers&Tracklist for PURETTY debut single! – aramatheydidnt
“Prism Stone Love Love Heart T-shirt”? (And it’s not even a shirt!)
Pic of the Day – Your Opinion Doesn’t Count
Langdimus is liking the new Scandal cover.
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