On September 6, orders opened for a new collection of Sailor Moon Ear Cuff sets! Each set comes with two ear cuffs, one shaped like a Sailor Scout’s bow and the other like a tiara. Currently, the lineup includes the five inner scouts: Sailor Moon, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars, Sailor Jupiter, and Sailor Venus. 

The ribbon ear cuffs feature each character’s signature color, and wearing both is sure to show off your love for the iconic series.

The Cosmic Heart Compact appears in the middle of Sailor Moon’s ribbon, and each set’s simple design makes them easy to match with any outfit. 

Match them with ear accessories you own or use a combination of your favorite characters for a super-special look!

Stay tuned for information about Volume 2 of the new Sailor Moon jewelry line!

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Ladies brand Mayla Classic has started taking orders for a collection of earrings inspired by Cardcaptor Sakura. The gorgeous jewelry items will be available to purchase from August 5 until September 26, 2022. 

Rocket Beat

Clear

Candy Lotus

Eternal Girly

Purchase Bonus: Limited Edition Postcard (The Postcard will be the same color as the item purchased.)

Purchase Bonus: Original Box and Frame

Combining Sakura’s wand and battle costumes that appear in the series, the world of Cardcaptor Sakura comes to life in dainty Mayla Classic style.

The shiny metal gives off an elegant mood with each sway, and the colors will ensure that customers will have both a mature and cute style. 

Will you be grabbing one of these earring sets? Mayla Classic accepts orders from overseas!

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Matsuzakaya Nagoya will hold a special collaboration pop-up between the popular manga Chainsaw Man and the fine jewelry brand Tasaki from July 27 to August 2, 2022. Fans of the series won’t want to miss seeing these exquisite pieces in person! The event is also celebrating the launch of ‘danger,’ one of Tasaki’s new iconic items. 

At the venue, guests can peruse a selection of Tasaki’s fine jewelry, including the new ‘danger’ collection which was inspired by the beauty of insectivorous plants. This is a perfect mix with Chainsaw Man, which has captivated audiences around the world with its unique plot, savage content, and one-of-a-kind characters. Fans won’t want to miss out on these manga-inspired pieces perfect for everyday wear. A special visual for the pop-up was drawn by the original author of the series Tatsuki Fujimoto. 

Also on display at the venue will be a special Pochita figure, whose chainsaw will be lavishly set with pearls.

Chainsaw Pendant & Ear Cuff (One Ear)

Chainsaw Man Pendant

Pochita Pendant

Pochita Pendant

Power Necklace

These collaboration jewelry pieces inspired by characters and motifs from Chainsaw Man will be available in limited quantities at the venue, so don’t miss it!

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The Pony Canyon YouTube channel has revealed a new trailer for the DVD and Blu-ray release of the drama series Do Not Say Mystery, scheduled for August 3, 2022.

Viewership for the series, which aired in January 2022, broke the all-time record for a commercially broadcast TV drama series and became a hot topic for months after. The DVD and Blu-ray releases will include plenty of extras, including Masaki Suda’s birthday event, round table discussions, and more.

The drama was based on Yumi Tamura’s manga series of the same name, serialized in Monthly Flowers magazine since 2017. In the story, Kunou Totonou, a perceptive college student who is often forced to think his way out of dangerous situations, is questioned by police after he is suspected of killing his classmate.

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The U-Treasure brand is known for releasing incredible jewelry for adults based on popular brands and characters. This time, the company has released a number of bridal pieces inspired by Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie, including an engagement ring, wedding rings, and more.

Crisis Moon Compact Ring

Moonlight Ring Eternal ver.

Moon Kaleidoscope Half Eternity Ring

Moon Kaleidoscope Ring

Crystal Carillon & Pegasus Dream Necklace

The Crisis Moon Compact Ring engagement ring is made in a solitaire style and embellished with the Crisis Moon Compact on the stone seat supporting the diamond. The simple wedding bands feature a moon design in the center, perfect for fans of the series who don’t want to be too flashy.

The Moon Kaleidoscope Half Eternity Ring contains 15 diamonds and can be worn as an engagement ring or a wedding band. The Moon Kaleidoscope Ring is a wedding band with the moon kaleidoscope motif inspired by Super Sailor Moon.

The Crystal Carillon & Pegasus Dream Necklace features a cute design with a Pegasus plate set in a resin that resembles a crystal bell.

Which of these designs would you prefer to wear to show off your love story? 

Mister Donut is teaming up with Gion Tsujiri, a traditional green tea maker in Uji, Kyoto, for some tasty new treats starting March 25 for a limited time. Four new items will be available until the end of April. To celebrate the new collaboration, a new TV commercial starring actor Masaki Suda has started airing nationwide.

Fresh Pon de Uji Green Tea

Fresh Pon de Uji Green Tea with Brown Sugar Syrup

Uji Hojicha Warabimochi

Uji Hojicha Mochi with Whipped Cream

In the new ad, Suga is seen in a manly kimono with one of the new products in hand. Remaking on the soft and chewy texture of the new items–which are kneaded with Gion Tsujiri’s Uji Green Tea–Suda slowly falls in love with Mister Donut and commands viewers to do the same. How could you not?

Which of these new items look the best? 

Interview

――How do you feel about the Fresh Pon de Uji Green Tea and the Fresh Pon de Uji Green Tea with Brown Sugar Syrup?

“They’re so crazy delicious. Each of them are so moist and smell so yummy, and the topping…I mean, that’s everyone’s favorite, right?”

――Speaking of toppings, what are some of your favorites?

“I love garlic and green onion on just about everything. Cheese is also my go-to. Condiments are everything.”

――How about the Warabimochi and the Whipped Cream Mochi? 

“I can’t get enough of them. I’d definitely buy them myself. They aren’t too bitter, and I could really enjoy the rich aroma of the hojicha. It’s honestly amazing that Mister Donut can come out with these creative new items so often. This isn’t like memorizing lines in a play or following a formula. It must take so much work.”

――Do you prefer matcha or hojicha?

“That’s really tough. (laugh) I like both. I love the flavor of matcha but I think hojicha has flavors that aren’t as common. I find myself eating a lot of chocolate, drinking lattes, or grabbing hojicha more often.”

――How did it feel to shoot the Mister Donut commercial in a kimono?

“It was so lightweight, it felt great. The stylist told me that it was entirely made of silk. I typically only wear kimono during rehearsals or things like that, but I’d love to wear something like this during a festival. Someday.”

――The new commercial will begin airing during graduation season. Is there anything you’d like to ‘graduate’ this year since it’s the last year in your 20s? 

“That’s true, I am almost 30. I hadn’t thought about it! In my job, everyone is so polite to me, and I have the habit of leaving things up to other people. I need to be more personally responsible. For example, if I have to be somewhere for a meeting in the morning, I always get up at the last minute. Why don’t I get up 10 minutes earlier, you know? I need to be better.”

――What would you like to tell those who are coming of age this year? Do you have anything to say to students and working adults who will start new grades and jobs in the spring? 

“As you grow older, you have less and less to do outside of work. I’m really impressed by people who do something consistently during their free time. I thought I should have done something like that back when I was a teenager, so I tried saving ¥500 coins last year. It was hard to do, even though it was something so small. After a year, I had saved up about ¥40,000 and I felt satisfied, so I stopped. But doing something each day outside of work is important.”

Cotomono Marche’s original brand ‘BUTTON&CUFFLINKS’ has released a selection of earrings and brooches inspired by popular Sanrio characters! These are available online and at select Cotomono Marche stores. 

The accessories are inspired by Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, My Melody, Kuromi, and Little Twin Stars, and are perfect for Sanrio fans of any age. 

Earrings: ¥2,750 (Tax Included) / Brooch: ¥1,650 (Tax Included)

Hello Kitty debuted in 1974 and continues to captivate fans around the world. The character peeking out from behind an apple is an original design for the collaboration. 

Pompompurin and Cinnamoroll have been transformed into adorable accessories, while My Melody and Kuromi are featured in two different color palettes: seasonal pastel or vivid. 

The Little Twin Stars accessories are perfect for wearing with a friend, with a different character on each ear!

Japanese accessory brand Q-pot makes jewelry that looks like real sweets and desserts. To celebrate twenty years of the Disney Pixar film Monsters, Inc., the company is releasing an adorable new collection on November 20, 2021. Characters Sulley, Mike, Boo, Randall, and others make an appearance, so be sure to snag your favorite!

CupCake -Sulley- Necklace: ¥11,000 (Tax Included) / Bag Charm: ¥9,900 (Tax Included)

Sulley / Whipped Cream Ring: ¥7,150 (Tax Included) / Earrings: ¥7,150 each  (1 piece, Tax Included)

Everyone’s favorite monster has been recreated as a cupcake topped with fluffy whipped cream!

CupCake -Mike- Necklace: ¥11,000 (Tax Included) / Bag Charm: ¥9,900 (Tax Included) / Whipped Cream Ring: ¥7,150 (Tax Included) / Earrings: ¥7,150 each (1 piece, Tax Included)

Mike’s eye was made to look like jelly, and each of these items looks almost good enough to eat. 

CupCake -Boo- Necklace: ¥11,000 (Tax Included) /  Bag Charm: ¥9,900 (Tax Included)

Inspired by Boo in her cute monster suit, these items were based on a red sweet potato Mont Blanc cupcake.

CupCake -Randall- Macaroon Necklace: ¥9,900 (Tax Included) / Bag Charm: ¥8,800 (Tax Included) / Transparent Macaroon Necklace: ¥9,900 (Tax Included) / Bag Charm: ¥8,800 (Tax Included)

Randall, with his white teeth peeking out of his mouth, was based on a macaroon with pure white cream. The character can change his body’s color from purple to clear, so these give fans a chance to buy their favorite!

Melt Ring: ¥13,200 (Tax Included) *Comes in sizes 11, 13, 15, 17

These rings look like melting ice cream and come in Sulley, Mike, and Randall colors. Each is carefully made with epoxy resin and handmade by craftsmen. 

Mike Collection Ice Cream Candy Necklace: ¥11,000 (Tax Included) / Earrings: ¥7,700 each (1 piece, Tax Included)

Little Mikey Chocolate Earring: ¥6,600 (1 piece, Tax Included) / Charm: ¥5,500 (Tax Included) 

Helmet Candy Charm: ¥5,500 (Tax Included) 

Energy Tank Candy Earring: ¥6,600 (1 piece, Tax Included) / Charm: ¥5,500 (Tax Included) 

To commemorate the brand’s 20th anniversary, JUSTIN DAVIS has announced a new collaboration jewelry collection with UNDERCOVER.

The collection is made up of three items; UNDERCOVER’s iconic Giraapple has been transformed into a ring and earrings, while the blindfolded bear has transformed into a carabiner. The three new pieces will be available to preorder through the JUSTIN DAVIS stores nationwide and online, and in the UNDERCOVER Aoyama store.

GILAPPLE RING

GILAPPLE EARRING

BEAR CARABINER

This is the brands first collaboration with UNDERCOVER since 2014 when the blindfold bear necklace was released, which is still on sale to this day. In 2014, and now again in 2021 SS, it was designer Takahashi Jun who put forward the offer to collaborate on jewelry.

Be sure to check out these cute motifs and charming jewelry pieces! 

The music video for Utakata-Uta (RADWIMPS feat. Suda Masaki),theme song for the blockbuster movie It’s a Flickering Life, will be released on YouTube at 22:00 on August 13, 2021.

The video was directed by Suda Masaki and produced by Yamada Kento, who has worked with RADWIMPS multiple times in the past.

You can set a reminder to watch the video as it premiers on the RADWIMPS official YouTube channel.

Utakata-Uta / Official Music Video on YouTube Premier

The Utakata-Uta is the first RADWIMPS feat. Suda Masaki tag-team production, garnering widespread attention from fans and media. The video features Suda Masaki and Noda Yojiro, who play Gou and Terashin in It’s A Flickering Life. Their characters work in the same movie studio and discuss their dreams for the future. 

The project started upon the completion of filming, when Noda Yojiro gave the demo to film producer Yamada Yōji as a heartfelt gift.

While it wasn’t written as a theme song, the producer was so impressed by the demo that he designated the song as the movie’s official theme song, saying “The song connects the past and present, reality and fiction, even reaching heaven. I was convinced that having Suda and Noda, who played Gou and Terashin, singing it would complete the film.”

Noda was full of love and respect for the movie, commenting that “When Mr. Shimura died, I wanted to leave something like a lingering scent and weave things such as the emotions that we had felt throughout the lyrics. Even if the world we build is purely a sound, that sound is something that will last forever.” 

The song is full of nostalgic melodies and impressive singing from both Noda Yojiro and Suda Masaki, while the lyrics overlap with the feelings and situations of their characters, Gou and Terashin.

‘Utakata Uta,’ the theme song for the new movie God of Cinema, will be available on various streaming services at midnight on August 6, 2021, including iTunes and RecoChoku! Performed by rock band RADWIMPS and featuring Suda Masaki of Kamen Rider fame, it’s a mellow track which is sure to stir up plenty of emotion. 

The evocative CD jacket was shot by Miko Okada, an award-winning photographer from Iwate Prefecture. Art Director Ryosuke Miyashita was inspired to collaborate with her after seeing a series of her photographs titled ‘CELL,’ inspired by the lights she saw coming from apartments and homes from a train window. In the same vein, the cover art was based on the abstract concept of how people spend their evenings in different ways, giving a nostalgic and warm feel. The song does the same, making the listener ponder how many different lives intersect and come together. 

As announced by RADWIMPS front man Yojiro Noda on August 2, Suda Masaki will also be performing with RADWIMPS at the upcoming FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ‘21 on August 20, 2021. This will mark the first time ‘Utakata Uta’ will be performed in front of a live audience, so look forward to it!

Japanese actor and singer Masaki Suda appeared in a new commercial for Mister Donut which hit Japan last week. The name of the commercial translates to “there’s always something good inside the box.”

On January 27, 2020, Mister Donut celebrated its 50th anniversary. The doughnut chain boasts around 960 stores in Japan. In their latest commercial, they promote the joy of opening a box of their doughnuts when ordering takeout.