...Iriyama reminds me of that Robin character in HIMYM.
AKB48's Iriyama Anna appears at the theater for the first time since 'slashing incident'July 1, 2014AKB48's Iriyama Anna (18) performed at the regular Team A performance at the AKB48 Theater in Akihabara, Tokyo on June 30. This was the first time she had appeared in front of the fans since the slashing incident in May. Before the performance began, Iriyama appeared with her injured right hand in a cast and said, "Sorry for worrying everyone. I wanted to show everyone that I am fine again as soon as I could, so I got some time like this before the start of our show." To the fans who had supported her since the incident, she said, "Even when I had been at home by myself, I have heard your voices and they have become my support. I might need a little more time for me to dance like before, but I have a place to come back, and I have all of you who are waiting for me to return. When I think of that, I can move forward little by little without worrying." When fellow members asked her how she was doing recently, she smiled and said, "I have done nothing but watch TV." AKB48 group general director and Team A captain Takahashi Minami (23) commented, "As you can see, Annin (Iriyama) will be returning to the theater slowly and show her usual self again." She added, "Even though Kawaei Rina is still not ready to return to us yet, I hope you will all watch over us till the day when Team A will be complete again." Source: Sanspo
Iriyama Anna added to cast of 'Kurofuku Monogatari'September 19, 2014 AKB48 member Iriyama Anna will be making a regular appearance in the upcoming TV Asahi drama 'Kurofuku Monogatari'.Based on a manga by Kurashiona Ryo, 'Kurofuku Monogatari' tells the story of 'Ogawa Akira' (played by Sexy Zone's Nakajima Kento), a young man who fails the entrance exam for medical school multiple times. He stumbles across an Ikebukuro hostess club named 'Juliet' and begins working there as a black-suited staff member. Iriyama will play 'Seiko', one of the hostesses that work at 'Juliet'. Although 'Seiko' has a cute personality, she has a rather malicious tongue when talking with other girls. On her first time playing the role of a hostess, Iriyama commented, "I will do my best to be as close to a real hostess as possible!" She continued, "I have caused everyone to worry, but I'm fine now! I am filled with joy that I will be able to show everyone my healthy self and that I will be able to work in drama." In addition to Iriyama, the other hostesses at 'Juliet' will be played by Sasaki Nozomi and Kashiwagi Yuki. "The night life is a new adult life that I've never experienced before. Although I am anxious about playing the part, I am looking forward to it," Iriyama said. 'Kurofuku Monogatari' will air every Friday nights at 11:15 pm starting in October.Source: Oricon[/b]]=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2042187/full/Oricon[/size]