Tag Archive: Kawashima Umika

Kawashima Umika to graduate from 9nine

Kawashima Umika (川島海荷) - 9nineKawashima Umika announced her graduation from 9nine.

She will leave the idol group on July 23rd after a last concert at Nakano Sun Plaza.

Kawashima Umika is going to pursue her career as an actress. She has already played in several dramas and movies.

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Ono Erena & Kawashima Umika – Tank Top Fighter

Tank Top FighterThe drama Tank Top Fighter (タンクトップファイター) starring Ono Erena (ex AKB48) and Kawashima Umika (9nine) was released on DVD on September 6.

Tank Top Fighter is a action / suspense drama. Ono Erena plays the role of college student named Kai. Kawashima Umika plays her sister Riku.

Kai and Riku become bounty hunters chasing after 4 criminals in order to free their father who was arrested for murder and robbery.

The theme song Fighting Hero (ファイティング☆ヒーロー) is performed by Ono Erena.

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Kawashima Umika in the drama Pin to Kona

Kawashima Umika (9nine)Kawashima Umika (9nine) will be starring in the drama Pin to Kona (ぴんとこな).

Pin to Kona is based on the manga of the same name by Shimaki Ako published on the monthly Japanese shoujo manga magazine Cheese!.

The drama will start airing in July. It will be broadcast every Thursday evening at 21:00 on TBS.

Tamamori Yuta (Kis-My-Ft2), Nakayama Yuma (NYC), Matsumura Hokuto and Jesse (Johnny’s Jr) will also play in the series.

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Kawashima Umika in Tank Top Fighter

Kawashima Umika (Tank Top Fighter)Kawashima Umika (9nine) will appear in the drama Tank Top Fighter (タンクトップファイター).

Kawashima Umika will play the role of Riku. Her sister, Kai, is played by Ono Erena.

Tank Top Fighter is a action/suspense drama. Kai and Riku  become bounty hunters chasing after 4 criminals in order to free their father.

Tank Top Fighter will start airing in April on TBS and MBS.

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Hao Hao! Kyonshi Girl ~Tokyo Denshidai Senki~

Hao Hao! Kyonshi GirlHao Hao! Kyonshi Girl ~Tokyo Denshidai Senki~ (好好!キョンシーガール〜東京電視台戦記〜) starring Kawashima Umika and other 9nine members will be released on Blu-ray on March 6.

The Blu-ray box set includes all 11 episodes of the drama. It comes with a bonus disc featuring making-of.

The drama Hao! Hao! Kyonshi Girl started being aired on TV Tokyo on October 12.

Kawashima Umika plays the role of a Daoshi (a priest in Taoism) fighting against Jiang Shi (Chinese vampire or zombie).

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Hao Hao! Kyonshi Girl ~Tokyo Denshidai Senki~ 1

9nine - Hao Hao Kyonshi GirlThe 1st volume of Hao Hao! Kyonshi Girl ~Tokyo Denshidai Senki~ (好好!キョンシーガール〜東京電視台戦記〜) drama series starring Kawashima Umika and other members of 9nine will be released on December 12.

The drama Hao! Hao! Kyonshi Girl started being aired on TV Tokyo on October 12.

Kawashima Umika plays the role of a Daoshi (a priest in Taoism) fighting against Jiang Shi (Chinese vampire or zombie).

The DVD includes episodes 1-3.

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Kawashima Umika and 9nine in Hao Hao! Kyonshi Girl

9nine Hao Hao Kyonshi GirlKawashima Umika (9nine) will star in the drama Hao Hao! Kyonshi Girl ~Tokyo Denshidai Senki~ (好好!キョンシーガール〜東京電視台戦記〜).

Kawashima Umika plays the role of a Daoshi (a priest in Taoism) fighting against Jiang Shi (Chinese vampire or zombie).

Other 9nine members Satake Uki, Nishiwaki Sayaka, Yoshii Kanae, and Murata Hirona will also play in the series.

The drama will start airing on TV Tokyo on October 12.

9nine perform the theme songs Iiaru! Kyonshi feat. Hao Hao! Kyonshi Girl / Brave (イーアル! キョンシー feat. 好好!キョンシーガール / Brave). It will be released as a single on November 14.

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Kawashima Umika (9nine) in Hotel Transylvania

Hotel Transylvania (モンスター・ホテル)Kawashima Umika (9nine) will voice the character of Mavis (メイヴィス) in the animated movie Hotel Transylvania (モンスター・ホテル).

Mavis is Dracula’s teenage daughter and the film’s heroine. This role is played by Selena Gomez in the US version.

The movie is released in theaters on September 29 in Japan and on September 28 in USA.

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