Oricon Fave Artist 2008

Posted On November 17, 2008

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As per poll done by Oricon Style done with 20,000 voters, here are the top 20 artists:

1. Utada Hikaru
2. Kobukuro
3. aiko
4. Mr. Children
5. DREAMS COME TRUE
6. Southern All Stars
7. Namie Amuro
8. B’z
9. Spitz
10. Arashi
11. Masaharu Fukuyama
12. Kou Shibasaki
13. EXILE
14. Porno Graffitti
15. Ayaka
16. YUI
17. Hirai Ken
18. YUKI
19. Keisuke Kuwata
20. Yuzu

Oricon Chart#1 & #2: PORNO GRAFFITI BEST ACE” and “PORNO GRAFFITI BEST JOKER”

Posted On November 13, 2008

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Charts: Porno takes top two spots

Last week, Porno Graffiti simultaneously released two best albums, “PORNO GRAFFITI BEST ACE” and “PORNO GRAFFITI BEST JOKER.” They managed to achieve the remarkable feat of capturing the #1 and #2 spots on the album charts, with “ACE” slightly outselling “JOKER” (105,000 copies versus 103,000 copies).

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This is the second time that Porno Graffiti has taken the top two spots – they previously did it in 2004 with another simultaneous best album release. They are one of 19 artists with that accomplishment, but they are only the second to have achieved it twice. TM NETWORK managed it over 15 years ago with chart toppers in 1992 and 1993.

Remioromen’s new album also did well, debuting at #3. Others in the top ten included Motohiro Hata (#7), BENNIE K (#9), and Anna Tsuchiya (#10).

On the singles chart, Kanjani8 scored their 5th consecutive #1 single with “Musekinin Hero” selling 348,000 copies, their best first-week sales numbers ever. Kobukuro’s “Toki no Ashioto” came in second at 136,000 copies, followed by the debut single by comedy unit Yajima Biyoshitsu, formed by DJ OZMA and Tunnels.

New releases by SID and WaT were 4th and 5th in line, while Milky Way, Maaya Sakamoto, and Haruka Tomatsu made the bottom three spots of the top ten.

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School Rumble San Gakki episode 26 – Finale

Posted On November 1, 2008

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The end is here finally! (Spolier Alert!)

Plot: Tenma’s friends were surprised that Harima-kun “kidnapped” Tenma-chan! And they suspected that he was not prepared at all. They eventually helped and took care of some arrangements like passport, tickets and luggage. While waiting for her things, they had a small talk and when Harima-kun took of his shades, she noticed that they’ve alreay met before. Tenma then expressed her thanks to Harima for being kind to her. She also knew somehow the latter’s feelings but stayed quiet about it.

Back to Tenma’s friends, sometime later, Eri saw Harima on a street all bruised up. She kindly took care of his wounds. Eri told him that he should not be involved in a fight just because he is broken-hearted. Harima gets back at her saying that she likes rich guys and proclaiming that he’d never want to be involved with a girl like her because it makes him want to puke.  Claiming that Harima has no right to tell her that, Eri tearfully explains that finding the one right person is enough, but admits it’s difficult to do. Depressed about being told that she’s cute all the time yet never having a person that actually likes her, Eri eventually lets up on the abuse, stating that she hates all guys. Unconcerned about what Harima thinks, Eri reveals that she’s never really gone out with anyone yet and that she’s tired of falling for people who never return her feelings. Embarrassed, she punches Harima one more time before telling him to forget everything she just said. Amused, Harima thanks her for opening his eyes, after which he discards his cellphone and disappears from everyone’s sight.

Tenma was in the US taking care of Karasuma-kun who has a degrading mental illness that affects his ability to think properly. In the end, we see the whole class gathered and Harima-kun finally came after disappearing for sometime.

I must say that this OVA is worth-watching for all School Rumble fanatics :D I got teary-eyed while watching :’( Finally, Tenma and Karasuma got together :) I was hoping that Harima and Eri would end up together but they didn’t! And also Yakumo and… (I forgot the name of Mikoto’s childhood friend).

Note:

This two part OVA is supposed to be the last two episodes of the not-going-to-be-produced third season, which is also the end of the School Rumble series (not counting the School Rumble Z manga sequel of course). .

School Rumble San Gakki Episode 25

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Plot:
Tenma chan finally got the courage to tell Karasuma-kun her feelings but Karasuma-kun was somehow evading her. Karasuma kun rejected her and Harima kun found out about it. He immediately went to see Karasuma kun and they exchanged blows! Karasuma, who fights back saying he’s just a coward and actually loves her. After beating the hell out of each other, the two finally see eye to eye, so Karasuma says that he feels Harima can make Tenma happy. As for himself, Kurasuma says that he’s content with just watching her from afar, then heads off to the airport. Meanwhile, Harima rushes over to Tenma saying he can make her happy, which shocks everyone!!!