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whitedove · Post time 8-4-2008 04:32 PM

"Chiritotechin" ratings set record low, "Hitomi" also starts poorly
Tue, April 1, 2008 (2:56am EDT)

NHK's recently-ended morning drama series "Chiritotechin" wrapped up its run with average ratings of 15.9% in the Kanto region, which sets the new record for the lowest-rated Asadora since Video Research Ltd. began collecting viewership data in 1964. The previous all-time low was held by the 2004 series "Tenka," which averaged 16.2%.

"Chiritotechin" fared better in the Kansai area, where it averaged 17.0%. But despite the show's weak ratings, NHK recently announced a spinoff titled "Chiritotechin Gaiden," scheduled to air in July.

The current Asadora, "Hitomi," premiered on Monday with a 16.5% rating in the Kanto area and 16.2% in the Kansai region. This makes it the second-worst start in history behind last year's "Dondo Bare," whose premiere achieved only 14.9% (Kanto) and 14.2% (Kansai).

Source: www.tokyograph.com

whitedove · Post time 8-4-2008 05:19 PM

Yinling to tie the knot
Tue, April 1, 2008 (3:16am EDT)

32-year-old talento Yinling of Joytoy is soon to be married, it was learned on Monday. Her partner is a 26-year-old employee of the professional wrestling company ZERO1-MAX. He was previously affiliated with Hustle, the promotion that Yinling currently participates in as Newling-sama (formerly as the Ero Terrorist).

Yinling made her Hustle debut in 2004. About two years later, the man left the company, and they continued seeing each other outside of work. They recently began living together and are expected to register their marriage very soon.

Source: www.tokyograph.com

whitedove · Post time 8-4-2008 05:32 PM

[JAPAN] Actress Okina Megumi to release tell-all book

JapanToday.com reported, 揂ctress Megumi Okina, 28, will publish her biography revealing lots of juicy details about her life, including her divorce in 2005, the book抯 publisher says. The book 揜ouge Aculeus