Noodle Cart August 2020

Birth

• Tamaki Hiroshi & Kinami Haruka are parents (TH)
• Kawasaki Nozomi announces second pregnancy (TH)
• Eikura Nana and Kaku Kento are expecting their second child (NT2099)
• Actress/model Kato Natsuki announces pregnancy on her new YouTube channel (NT2099)

Marriage

• Seto Koji & Yamamoto Mizuki tie the knot (TH)
• Nishikawa Takanori marries a non-celebrity woman (TH)

Death

• August 2nd -  Ryoko Tateishi, 68, Japanese actress, lung cancer.
• August 10th - Actor Watari Tetsuya passes away from pneumonia (TH)
• August 22nd - Keiko Utsumi, Japanese Manzai Master, Talent, Actress, Honorary Chairman of the Manzai Association
• August 25th - Umeno Yasukiyo, Japanese actor
• August 28th - Actress Shinato Ruri passes away at 31  (TH)

• Takaoka Sosuke to retire from showbiz (TH)
• 'THE MUSIC DAY' hosted by Sakurai Sho to air again this year (TH)
• Sexy Zone's Matsushima Sou to resume his activities  (TH)
• Yamashita Tomohisa's activities temporarily suspended Voluntarily (LALAINE) (ハズキ), Kamenashi Kazuya faces stern warning after reports of drinking with minors (TH)
  • Johnny's Jimusho responds to Yamashita Tomohisa and Kamenashi Kazuya scandal (NT2099)
  • KAT-TUN's Kamenashi Kazuya apologizes at movie event (NT2099)

• Matsuoka Mitsuru's car catches fire, no injuries reported (TH)
• Suda Masaki & Nakamura Tomoya to release collaboration song, Matsuzaka Tori stars in PV (TH) (TH)
• Yuya Tegoshi releases tell-all book revealing his exes, Kazunari Ninomiya's marriage, SixTONES, & more (AJ)
• Takuya Kimura to mentor on new idol survival show with Jay Chou, BLACKPINK's LISA, & Yi YangQianxi (AJ)
• Keisuke Koide returns from 3-year hiatus after his "inappropriate relationship" with a 17-year-old (AJ)
• Yukihiro Takahashi Treated for Brain Tumor (AJ)
• Hotta Akane and Shibuki Jun to leave Oscar Promotions (NT2099)
• Arashi's best album "5 x 20 All the BEST! 1999-2019" was certified as the best-selling album of 2019 by Guinness World Record (NT2099)
• Ishibashi Takaaki announced that he would be appearing on NHK live for the first time in 20 years (NT2099)
• GACKT donated 4.7 million yen for the Shurijo Castle reconstruction (NT2099)

SNS

• Shinoda Mariko launches YouTube channel (TH)
• Shiraishi Mai launches YouTube channel (TH)
• Fukuhara Haruka launches YouTube channel on her birthday (TH)
• Former Keyakizaka46 member Oda Nana apologized on YouTube for dating while still an idol, but she has received more support for her apology video (NT2099)
• HIKAKIN (YT) and Kojima Haruna (YT) collaborate on each other's YouTube channels (NT2099). He also collabs with Satoh Takeru (YT)
• N/A (Nishikido/Akanishi) release new video for "No Good" on YouTube Channel
• Arashi crushes Tik Tock challenge for Cosmo
• Noda Yojiro's Band RADWimps upload latest MV "夏のせい" (nastu no sei)
• Gouriki Ayame, Fukuda Saki & Shibuki Jun announced via their Instagram accounts that they had left their agency Oscar Promotion on August 31st 2020 (Chiaki)
• Kato Natsuki announces via her newly set-up YouTube channel "Natsuiro" on September 1st 2020 that she is 4 months' pregnant with her 3rd child; got married in June 2014 and gave birth to her daughter in July 2016 and her son in Feb 2019 (Chiaki)

• Sakaguchi Kentaro to co-star with Shibasaki Kou for the first time in new drama 35-sai no Shoujo (TH)
• Mr.Children to be in charge of the theme song for Okane no Kireme ga Koi no Hajimari (TH)
• Inagaki Goro and Katori Shingo to star in Amazon drama Darekaga, Mite iru (NT2099)
• Suzuki Nobuyuki and Sano Hayato star in Oretachi wa Abunakunai ~ Cool ni Saboru Keijitachi comedy drama. (PD)
• LA drama Mairunovich, starring Kamio Fuju and Sakurai Hinako, was postponed to spring 2021 to prevent more C19 infections. (PD)
• Sato Taiki joins Shiraishi Sei in Kyoufu Shinbun drama adaptation. THE RAMPAGE will be providing the theme song. Sakaguchi Ryotaro, Katayama Yuki, and more are part of the supporting cast. The drama starts airing August 29th. (PD)
• Baba Fumika leads 3B no Koibito LA drama. It is based on a manga by Yokoyama Moyo. (PD)
• Furukawa Yuki, Ikeda Elaiza, Ohmizu Yosuke, and Tsuda Kanji, join Hamada Gaku in Hatarakazaru Monotachi drama. It'll start airing August 26th (PD)
• Shison Jun joins Gokushufudou LA drama as Tamaki Hiroshi's former underling. Kawaguchi Haruna is also part of the cast. The drama based on a manga by Oono Kousuke is set to start its broadcast in October! (PD)
• Kiwadoi Futari reveals more cast as Sekimizu Nagisa joins the drama led by Yamada Ryosuke and Tanaka Kei. Kiwadoi Futari is based on a novel by Yokozeki Dai. It'll start airing in September. (PD) Hey! Say! JUMP's new song picked up as theme song for drama Kiwadoi Futari (TH)
• Inoue Mizuki, Maeda Oshiro, Tagawa Shunji, Tsurumi Shingo, and Furukawa Yuki join Araburu Kisetsu no Otome-domo yo LA cast. The series is based on a manga by Okada Mari. It'll start airing September 8th. (PD)
• Fukushi Sota's DIVER LA Drama adds Nomura Shuhei, Ando Masanobu, and Ryo to the cast. The drama starts airing on September 22nd and is based on a manga by Oosawa Shuntaro (PD)
• Makita Aju, and Sakurada Hiyori co-star in the 7th "Drama Koshien" Grand Prize winner Kotonoha. Yanai Yumena, Miyase Ryubi, and Izumiya Shigeru are part of the supporting cast. (PD)
•  Currently airing Unsung Cinderella is getting a spin-off Unsung Cinderella: Another Story starring Nishino Nanase. The cast includes Sakurai Yuki, Inowaki Kai, Kanazawa Miho, Ichinose Hayate and Deguchi Natsuki. Tatenai Kenta wrote the script. Yanagisawa Ryosuke directs  (PD)
• Donburi Iinchou LA drama casts Ihara Rikka, Konishi Eito. Ikeda Tetsuro wrote the script. The drama will start airing October 24th and is based on a manga of the same name by Ichikawa Hiroshi. - K (PD)
• Tsumabuki Satoshi leads Kiken na Venus drama based on the novel by Higashino Keigo. Kuroiwa Tsutomu (Kingdom screenplay) wrote the script. Sato Yuichi and Kono Keita will direct. The drama will start airing in October (PD)
• Nakayama Yuma joins Ito Hideaki in Tokkai: Furyousaiken Tokubetsu Kaishubu drama series. The WOWOW drama is based on a novel by Kiyotake Hidetoshi and will start airing early 2021. (PD)
• Sakaguchi Kentaro, Suzuki Ryohei, Tanaka Kei & Hiraoka Yuuta to return in NTV drama SP Tokyo Tarareba Musume 2020 starring Yoshitaka Yuriko, Eikura Nana & Ooshima Yuko; showing in Oct 2020  (Chiaki)
• Katsumura Masanobu returns in TV Asahi drama SP Doctor Y ~ Gekai Kaji Hideki ~ showing this autumn; 5th installment of the spin-off series from Doctor X ~ Gekai Daimon Michiko ~; Uchida Yuki to appear in the spin-off for the first time (Chiaki)
• PR poster of TV Osaka & BS TV Tokyo Summer 2020 drama Meikenchiku de Chushoku wo starting from August 15th 2020; starring Ikeda Elaiza, Taguchi Tomorowo, Ogawa Sara & Mikami Kan (Chiaki)

• Ookura Tadayoshi & Hirose Arisu to play a married couple in FujiTV Winter 2021 drama Shitteru Wife showing at 10 pm on Thu; a remake of 2018 tvN Korean drama Familiar Wife starring Ji Sung & Han Jimin; (Chiaki)
• Supporting cast line-up of WOWOW Autumn 2020 drama Satsui no Michinori starring Baka Rhythm & Iura Arata - Hotta Mayu, Sakuma Yui, Tsurumi Shingo, Asuka Rin, Hino Youjin & Kawai Gamon; 7 eps; starting from November 9th 2020 at 12 am on Mon  (Chiaki)
• Haru to star in NTV Autumn 2020 drama #RemoLove ~Futsuu no Koi wa Jadou ~ showing from Oct at 10 pm on Wed; plays a 28-year-old industrial physician who takes care of the health of more than 1,000 employees in her company  and resorts to online dating because she is too busy; when she takes a liking to someone on social media without knowing his real name or looks, she is shocked to find out later that he works in the same company as her and resorts to online dating because she is too busy (Chiaki)
• Kimura Yoshino to star in TBS Autumn 2020 drama Koisuru Hahatachi showing at 10 pm on Fri; based on Saimon Fumi's manga; co-stars include Yoshida Yo & Naka Riisa; (Chiaki)
• Mizuki Arisa to star in Okami no Heya - the spin-off drama of NTV Summer 2020 drama Watashitachi wa Douka Shiteiru starring Hamabe Minami & Yokohama Ryuusei; 4 eps; showing exclusively on Hulu; to be released on August 19th, September 2nd, September 16th & September 23rd (Chiaki)
• Takahashi Katsunori stars in TV Asahi drama SP Shomukouin Takaga Mondo ga Yurusanai 5 showing at 8 pm on September 24th 2020; Miyoshi Ayaka as the main guest; co-stars - Natsuna, Kazami Shingo, Mizusawa Erena, Kato Masaya, Jinbo Satoshi & Takashima Reiko, etc. (Chiaki)
• Motokariya Yuika to star in TOKYO MX Autumn 2020 drama Katakoi Gourmet Nikki starting from October 12th 2020 in the Mon 10 pm timeslot; Co-stars include Hiraoka Yuuta; based on Akiyama Kaori's manga; (Chiaki)
• New supporting cast announcement for TV Asahi Autumn 2020 drama 24 JAPAN starring Karasawa Toshiaki - Katase Nana, Denden, Uesugi Shuhei, Inukai Atsuhiro, Yanagi Miki, Takahashi Kazuya, Maekawa Yasuyuki, Kamio Yuu, Mizuno Kumi, Sakurai Atsuko, etc. (Chiaki)
• Kamikawa Takaya stars in new WOWOW Autumn 2020 drama Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo starting from Nov 2020 in the Sun 10 pm timeslot; 4 eps; based on Nakayama Shichiri's novel; (Chiaki)
• Kimura Fumino to star in TV Asahi Autumn 2020 drama Shichinin no Hisho showing at 9 pm on Thursdays from Oct 2020; co-stars include Hirose Arisu, Nanao, Shim Eun Kyung, Oshima Yuko, Muroi Shigeru & Eguchi Yosuke; (Chiaki)
• Mizutani Yutaka & Sorimachi Takashi to return in TV Asahi Autumn 2020 drama Aibou Season 19 showing from Oct 2020 in the Wed 9 pm timeslot (to be shown over 2 seasons) (Chiaki)
• Nakano Taiga to star in TV Tokyo Autumn 2020 drama Ano ko no Yume wo Mitan desu showing at 12.12 am on Fridays; based on a 2019 short novel compilation by Nankai Candies' Yamasato Ryota about fantasies that he had with famous actresses and idols in mind (Chiaki)
• Takimoto Miori to appear in TV Asahi drama SP Kenji Sakata ~ Urami wo Kizamu ~ showing at 9 pm on September 6th 2020; plays Hanaoka Naoko, the admin officer of prosecutor Sakata Sadato (Kamikawa Takaya) (Chiaki)
• Kimura Takuya to return as Kazama Kimichika in FujiTV drama SP Kyoujou 2 showing during New Year 2021; filming to begin in Sep 2020 (Chiaki)
• Kumada Rinka stars in ABC TV & TV Asahi Autumn 2020 drama Marry Me! based on Yuuki Miku's manga; 10 eps; to be shown from Oct 2020; a law mandates that singles must marry NEETs as a means to protect them;  (Chiaki)
• Matsuzaka Keiko & An to play mother-and-daughter in new  NHK drama SP Omohide Poroporo based on Okamoto Hotaru & Tone Yuuko's manga; Filming to be done from early to late Sep 2020; scheduled to be shown after Jan 2021 on BS Premium & BS4K (Chiaki)
• Takei Emi returns as Haraguchi Motoko in new TV Asahi drama SP Kurokawa no Techou SP ~ Kaitaikou ~; story continues from the end of the 2017 drama series when Motoko is released from prison after serving her sentence and goes to Kanazawa (Chiaki)
• Arimura Kasumi to star in new Kansai TV Autumn 2020 drama Oneechan no Koibito showing from October 27th at 9 pm on Tues; plays 27-year-old Adachi Momoko who gave up on university while in the final year of high school after her parents died in an accident; (Chiaki)
• Hamabe Minami and Okada Masaki cast as double leads in upcoming NHK drama, Tario: Fukushuu Daikuou no 2-ri. Broadcast starts on October 9th, every Fridays at 10 pm with 7 episodes in total. (LALAINE)

• Yakusoku no Neverland LA movie adds Watanabe Naomi and Kitagawa Keiko to its cast. An official poster, as well as short teaser video, were also revealed. The movie's release is planned for December 18th. The lead trio will be played by Hamabe Minami, Jyo Kairi, and Itagaki Rihito, as was revealed last year (PD)

• Fujiwara Kisetsu leads Sasaki, In, My Mind movie. Uchiyama Takuya directs based on a screenplay written by himself and Hosokawa Gaku. It'll be released on November 27th. (PD)
• Yoshizawa Ryo stars in movie AWAKE. The project was selected through the 1st Kinoshita Group New Director Award Grand Prix in 2017. Yamada Atsuhiro is directing. "AWAKE" is set for a December release (PD)
• Hayashi Kento and Nakagawa Taishi star in Inu-bu ("Dog Club"). Dogs Chie and Kii star as Hanako and Taro. Shinohara Tetsuo is directing the project. Inu-bu will be released in 2021. (PD)
• Hanataba Mitaina Koi wo Shita revealed its first teaser. The movie stars Suda Masaki and Arimura Kasumi in the lead. Doi Nobuhiro directed based on a script by Sakamoto Yuji. The release is planned for 2021 (PD)
• The LA adaptation of Tezuka Osamu's Barbara starring Nikaido Fumi and Inagaki Goro will be receiving a countrywide release this November 20th. The original story was inspired by French opera "The Tales of Hoffmann" (PD)
• Yamada Anna joins Arata Mackenyu and Iwata Takanori in Na mo Naki Sekai no End Roll. The movie - based on a novel by Yukinari Kaoru - will see its release in 2021. (PD)
• Kamio Fuju, Kura Yuki, Kudo Haruka, Adachi Yumi, and DRUNKDRAGON's Tsukaji Muga, join Yamada Anna and Yamaguchi Mayu's Jukai Mura. The horror movie is set for a 2021 release (PD)
• Kakegurui receives a second movie aptly titled Kakegurui The Movie Part 2. The LA adaptation based on a manga by Naomura Toru and Kawamoto Homura will release in 2021. (PD)
• J&A group Snow Man's Takizawa Kabuki ZERO revealed its main poster + additional (Jrs) cast. The movies' choreography is by Goseki Koichi of group A.B.C-Z. The movie is scheduled to be screened at more than 100 theaters and will release December 4th. (PD)

• Due to C-19, the Sankaku Mado no Sotogawa wa Yoru movie starring Okada Masaki and Shison Jun has been postponed to 2021. It was originally scheduled for October 30th (PD)
• After having been postponed because of C-19, Kudake Chiru Tokoro wo Miseteageru's new release date is set for April 9th, 2021! (PD)
• Yokohama Ryusei in Kimi no Me ga Toikaketeiru, a remake of 2011 South Korean film Always. Yokohama gained 10kg for the role. Opens October 23rd. (UtG)
• Poster of the new movie Silent Tokyo starring Sato Koichi, Ishida Yuriko, Nishijima Hidetoshi, Nakamura Tomoya, Hirose Arisu, Inowaki Kai, Katsuji Ryo, Tsurumi Shingo, Zaizen Naomi, Nomaguchi Tooru, Maiguma Katsuya, Shiraishi Sei; showing from December 4th 2020 (Chiaki)

• Yoshinaga Sayuri stars in the new movie Inochi no Teishajou based on Minami Kyoko's novel; co-stars include Matsuzaka Toori, Hirose Suzu, Nishida Toshiyuki & Tanaka Min; showing in cinemas in 2021 (Chiaki)
• PR poster of the new movie Doctor Death no Isan - BLACK FILE - starring Ayano Go, Kitagawa Keiko, Okada Kenshi, Maeno Tomoya, Aoyama Misato & Ishiguro Ken; showing in cinemas from November 13th 2020 (Chiaki)
• Supporting cast line-up of the new movie Hoshi no Ko starring Ashida Mana - Koura Kengo, Okada Masaki, Kuroki Haru, Makita Aju, Ootomo Kohei & Ninon; showing in cinemas from October 9th 2020  (Chiaki)
• Okada Junichi returns in the new movie The Fable 2 showing in 2021; co-stars include Kimura Fumino, Sato Koichi, Yamamoto Mizuki, Sato Jiro, Inowaki Kai, Yasuda Ken, Tsutsumi Shinichi, Hirate Yurina & Ando Masanobu (Chiaki)
• The new movie Shousetsu no Kamisama Kimi to Shika Egakenai Monogatari starring Sato Taiki & Hashimoto Kanna will be shown in cinemas from October 2nd 2020; original release date was May 22nd 2020 (Chiaki)
• Tabe Mikako stars in the new movie Sora ni Sumu showing in cinemas from October 23rd 2020; co-stars include Kishii Yukino, Mimura Rie, Iwata Takanori, Tsurumi Shingo, Iwashita Hisafumi, Takahashi Yo, Oomori Nao, Nagase Masatoshi & Emoto Akira (Chiaki)
• Oguri Shun, Isomura Hayato & Abe Shinnosuke to appear in the new movie Shinkaishaku Sangokushi starring Ooizumi Yo; Oguri will play Cao Cao, Isomura will play Xun Yu while Abe plays Xiahou Dun; to be shown in cinemas from December 11th 2020 (Chiaki)

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_{Edited by: Yuanwei (1st editor)}