"Saigo no Yakusoku"

This is a recently aired jdrama SP (or TV movie) that stars all the guys in the supergroup Arashi. Matsujun's hair is a little bit much, but his eyes are still cute. I watched the first half hour or so RAW on YouTube. From what I can tell, it's about how the denizens of a high tech office building being held hostage with a time bomb somewhere in the building. Can't wait for the subs! Here is part 1 of 12.

EDIT: It looks like the videos were taken off youtube. Here is a site for streaming with English subtitles: http://www.mysoju.com/saigo-no-yakusoku/

Live-action "Beck" clip; "Kimi ni Todoke" ep 13

The upcoming "Beck" movie based on the manga has a website up with a tantalizing too-short clip of the band members.  One of them is Hiro Mizushima of the recent "Tokyo Dogs."  He is perfect to play Ryusuke.
"Kimi ni Todoke" continues to dangle Sawako and Kazehaya's coupledom in front of the salivating masses.  Their relationship takes a mini-step forward when Kazehaya confirms she doesn't like Ryuu.  And Kurumi's web of lies is shredded by Ayano.  Chizu can't even fathom Kurumi's plot because she is so straightforward.  I like when Pin thinks Kurumi likes him and Kazehaya overhears it.  All the supporting characters are nicely developed in this series.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010!!!

Best wishes for the new year!  The future is here already...

Here is a link to a sanrio site to download pdf Sanrio 2010 calendar.

"Kimi ni Todoke" ep 12

So cute when Sawako and Ryuu are together.  By the end of the show, it looks like Kuronuma's plan may backfire.  I really like how Ayane understands the whole situation and warns Kuronuma that she's on to her.

"the TV show"

Found this on Japanator.

"Ookiku Furikabutte" season 2 is coming

I was glad to read this news on anime news network.  I really enjoyed the first season and even bought the "Big Windup!" Funimation set.  Looking foward to seeing it in spring of 2010.  Whew, freaky how 2010 is coming up fast.

"Kimi ni Todoke" ep 11

I love how Sawako unintentionally "****blocks" Kurumi with her innocent personality.  Funniest scene:  Ryuu tries to remember Sawako's name through word association and Chizu's yelling at him.  I also  liked it when Kazehaya starts freaking out when other people, especially Ryu, start to notice Sawako.  Oh, that Kurumi is sneaky trying to add Ryu in the mix.

"Kimi ni Todoke" ep 10

Suspicions confirmed:  watch out for jealous Kurumi, Sawako!  The whole let-me-be-your-friend thing is a total sham in order to thwart any relationship between you and Kazehaya!  Of course, Sawako is too innocent to recognize the true nature of the backstabber.

Demise of imeem

Sad to see imeem.com disappear.  I really liked the access to all the jpop songs and the ability to make playlists that I could blast from my laptop.  I hope myspace music somehow rescues all the playlists everyone made.  Kinda doubt it though.

woot off!

http://www.woot.com/