Wink Up 2009-03 (Kanjani8)

Kanjani8 - This time we focused on the topic of “requirement” and asked about “requirements for a man” or “requirements for Kanjani8″.
Nishikido Ryo
Requirements for a man
That’s short hair after all. And a big nose. These two points are very important for a manly look. That’s what I think. As for me, I still don’t fulfill [...]

Wink Up 2009-04 (NEWS)

NEWS - Out of a newspaper
With a mix of illustrations and the NEWS members, we anticipated the coming spring this month. Some people go to the park, some people stay at home… please feel how good it is to spend time in the warm rays of the sun!
Nishikido Ryo
I can hardly wait!

Wink Up 2009-04 (Kanjani8)

Kanjani8 - Amount of Time
The topic of the talk is “time”. Here are the thoughts about time of the members who are all very busy~.
Nishikido Ryo
Q: What kind of time do you consider wasted?

2009-06 (Kanjani8)

Kanjani8 - All By Myself
This month we asked about the topic “All By Myself (=alone)”. Look for the individuality of the members with the keyword “alone”. Also, pay attention to the rich variety of facial expressions in this photoshoot we took with the setting of ’self-portrait’.
Nishikido Ryo
“I wanted to be a single child that had [...]

2009-06 (Kanjani8)

Kanjani8
At the moment, Kanjani8 is very busy with rehearsal in preparation for their tour. In order to make you feel their power from Wink Up too we did a somewhat different design for this photoshoot! As for the interview, we asked them questions about this and that and about the concert!!
Nishikido Ryo
Q: Your favourite TV [...]

2009-02 (NEWS)

NEWS - Brand New Days
It seems the year 2008 in which they released one CD after the other was a very fulfilling one for NEWS. Using this year 2008 as stepping stone, how will they spend 2009? We asked the guys who started the year with concerts at Tokyo Dome about their state of mind [...]

2009-03 (Kanjani8)

Kanjani8 - Flavor
With “FLAVOR” as a topic, this month we asked the boys about episodes involving fragrances, what kind of food they would compare themselves to. You’ll be able to see their image of an ideal man from the answers to the question, “What is a person with flavour?”
Nishikido Ryo
“In the future I want to [...]

2009-05 (NEWS)

NEWS Spring in full bloom
There are more and more days when you can dress lightly and the cherryblossoms are in bloom. Before you know it, it’s spring. Today we had the boys talk about the topic of springtime. They also give advice on how to introduce yourself in your new school or your new workplace, [...]

Myojo 2009-06 (NEWS)

Fashion is Freedom
NEWS
You-tachi, what style are you? MY style which isn’t decided by blood type.
NEWS who are releasing the RUSS K commercial song “Koi no ABO” on April 29th analyze their own fashion styles. Something that is decided by showing all of their individuality, not by blood type!
Nishikido Ryo
Q: When and how do you decide [...]

Myojo 2009-04 (Kanjani8)

Kanjani Test
If you get everything right, we’ll give you eternal l★ve
It’s the season of school finals, is you’re studying progressing as planned? How about a Kanjani test for a change of mood? On this cold day, let’s do a passionate check how close you are to Eito!
Questions about Nishikido Ryo

Myojo 2009-05 (Kanjani8)

Change in spring?
Things they think have changed or not changed in the season of beginnings
Kanjani8
Spring is the season of beginnings, and it is also the season of changes! What might it be that the members of Kanjani8 each think is going to change for them, and what is it they think stayed the same? Confessions [...]

Wink Up 2009-05 NEWS Question Ten

Here’s another scanlation - remember, no reposting, ne!
Click on the cat to see the full image.

Notes:
Oyakodon: Literally, this means “parent and child rice bowl dish”. Parent and child refers to the ingredients which are chicken and egg.
ChoroQ: A kind of toy minicar. Go here for a picture.
Jelly ear fungus:: A fungus [...]

Potato 2009-05 (Kanjani8)

Kanjani8 meeting with XX
The topic is “encounters”. Eito reconfirms that they’ve grown thanks to various encounters. We had them talk about their new album “Puzzle” (Imperial Records) that goes on sale on April 15 and the unit songs available on the limited edition DVD.
Nishikido Ryo
There is something I finally encountered in France!
Did you have a [...]

Wink Up 2005-01 (NEWS)

This time, I did a scanlation instead of a simple text translation. As goes for everything that is posted on this blog, don’t repost!!! Click on the cat to see the full image.

Some explanations:
About Okinawan food
Goya: a kind of bitter melon native to Okinawa
Chanpuru: a stir fry dish, typically with vegetables, tofu and [...]

Duet 2009-04 (Kanjani8)

105 real questions
Happiness even if there is nothing…
The members of Kanjani8 are busy with a lot of solo projects, dorama, variety shows, live events and more. We asked them 15 questions about their current situation. From their real answers, we were able to see their glowing happiness…

Duet 2009-02 (NEWS)

For the members, 2009 starts with concerts at Tokyo Dome. While having them look back at a fulfilling year 2008, we asked them what kind of year they want to make 2009. There’s also concert backstage talk~.
2008 → 2009
The Real Voice of 6 Guys
Get the NEWStage

Duet 2004-10 (NEWS)

Nishikido Ryo
Questions from readers
Q: When did your voice break?
A: I think it was when I entered highschool. When I watch myself on old TV programs, I’m always surprised, “My voice is so high! I sing so well!” *laughs* Because my voice only broke so late, I was ashamed of my high voice and tried to [...]

Myojo 2009-01 (Kanjani8)

[Note: The photo shoot has everyone present their personal ideas for something sold in cans. Then they give short explanations of various keywords.]
First can:
Nandemo (Everything) Shop
Ryo’s Happy Life
Don’t you need a smile?
For a cooler smile!
Second can:
100% Ryo-quality Vegetable Juice
Vege8
Healthy & Fresh!
Full of nutricients!
Makes adults and children alike burst with health from fresh vegetables!

Potato 2000-03 (Kansai Jr.)

“Let’s go play!”
Subaru-kun’s and Ryo-chan’s big adventure at the nightly amusement park
This time we came with Subaru-kun and Ryo-chan to the amusement park in the evening. While being noisy like two kids, saying “I want to go on that next!” and “I want icecream!”, they horsed around with all their heart and energy. We asked [...]

Duet 2009-03 (Kanjani8)

Mild sweetness!?
The love of adults Q&A
Forbidden Tastes
The members of Kanjani8 know both the bitter and the sweet sides of love(!?), we asked them somewhat adult questions about love. Satisfy yourself on the slightly bitter flavour of “forbidden tastes”.
Nishikido Ryo
Q1: When you’re in love, what kind of phantasies do you have?
A: This is true not only [...]

Duet 2009-03 (NEWS)

[As requested, here's a more recent article! ]
NEWS
From love to their recent situation, there’s a lot on the menu
Café de NEWS
We recommend the sweets of love!
Soon it will be Happy Valentine’s Day, so we let the members answer 20 questions about a variety of topics, from love, sweets to their lives recently. Please partake [...]

Myojo 2005-10 (NEWS)

Nishikido Ryo
(He has to guess who asked the questions.)
What did you think when you first met the other NEWS members? And how do you think about them now?
To be honest, I thought they were all brats. But now I think they’re all nice brats. When my opinion changed like that…? That was maybe around the [...]

Duet 2005-02 (NEWS)

NEWS
Special Q&A Live 2005
Love or friendship, which do you take?
A wonderful present from NEWS who have welcomed the new year! They have answered earnestly individual question and questions to NEWS from the readers~.

Duet 2004-12 (NEWS)

NEWS
8×8 mails
How’s it going?
From Nishikido to…
Yamashita:
Are you eating enough? You’re so thin. Recently on TV, there was the ranking for university festivals people want to go to, and Meiji Daigaku was no. 1. The reason was, “Because Yamapi goes there.” … I wanted to come to your festival too. Invite me next year.

Potato 2004-10 (Kanjani8)

Nishikido Ryo
Kanjani’s stageplay is, right now, at three points, five points being the full score. *laughs* This time the directors told me something, namely that I shouldn’t speak my lines so fast. Basically, I always talk fast.