Author Topic: (Artist) Utada Hikaru (Read 221019 times)

muppet · « **Reply #740 on:** July 05, 2015, 08:56:51 AM »

Congratulations
Hikaru & Francesco!

JFC · « **Reply #741 on:** September 20, 2015, 11:49:24 PM »

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Hikaru Utada is working on new music and returning to Japan next summer

Hikaru Utada is working on new music and returning to Japan next summer

“Although Hikaru is suffering from chronic sleep deprivation due to breastfeeding her child, it seems that she has started creating new songs at the end of August.”, reports a music official who is an acquaintance of Hikaru Utada (33).

Hikaru got married to Italian barman F (24) last February and gave birth to a baby boy in June of this year. Currently, the three of them reside in London but it seems that they are moving to Japan in Summer 2016. At the time of his first ever visit to Japan, her son will be one year old.

“Until now, Hikaru hasn’t voted even once. For some time, she has been saying things like ‘I want to try voting just once, too’ and she has changed her certificate of residence from New York to Tokyo for this. However, she did not make it in time for last year’s House of Representatives election. She says that she will ‘absolutely vote’ during next summer’s House of Councillors election.”

Since becoming a mother, Utada’s feelings for her homeland have become stronger. It seems that she is singing Japanese children’s songs to her son and that she bought special material for teaching him Japanese from an early stage on: The DVD of “Manga Nihon Mukashibanashi” (Manga Japanese Folk Tales).

Hikaru has been born and raised in New York. Her father, Teruzane Utada (67) had made her watch the same series so that she would not forget her Japanese at that time.

“‘Manga Nihon Mukashibanashi’ is an unforgettable work for Hikaru because it reminds her of her deceased mother, Keiko Fuji (62 at the time of her death) who lived together with her and her father in New York. I have heard that Teruzane, who went to visit Hikaru and her husband in England this August, gave her the DVD there.”

Maybe Hikaru gets to relive some childhood memories of her beloved mother while watching “Manga Nihon Mukashibanashi” together with her son.

(via Yahoo News)

- http://aramajapan.com/news/hikaru-utada-is-working-on-new-music-and-returning-to-japan-next-summer/50400/
- http://zasshi.news.yahoo.co.jp/article?a=20150918-00010004-jisin-ent

JFC · « **Reply #742 on:** December 01, 2015, 02:47:27 AM »

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Hikaru Utada shares her feelings about being a parent

Singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada (32) updated her Twitter in the morning of December 1, 2015 for the first time in approximately 5 months. In her last tweet which was published in July, she announced the birth of her first son.

Now, she expressed her feelings about having become a mother:

“I haven’t had to get up at 6:30 am in the morning since dropping out of university 15 years ago.
There is no weekend, no holiday and no absence due to poor health when it comes to “parent work”.
I only realized this now that I’m a parent myself… The first “ohayou gozaiKUMA BONJOUR!” since I’ve become a mom (＝(エ)＝)ﾉ彡☆”

(via Hikaru Utada’s official Twitter account)

- http://aramajapan.com/news/hikaru-utada-shares-her-feelings-about-being-a-parent/52681/
- https://twitter.com/utadahikaru/status/671459174316965890

J-Triumf · « **Reply #743 on:** December 08, 2015, 10:36:38 AM »

Looks like Hikki's gonna be back in business in 2016!

http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/10924916/

New album possibly releasing in the spring as well?

JFC · « **Reply #744 on:** December 08, 2015, 07:14:22 PM »

^
AramaJapan.com - Utada Hikaru Rumored to Resume Activities in the Spring
- http://aramajapan.com/news/gossip/utada-hikaru-rumored-to-resume-activities-in-the-spring/52930/
- http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20151207-00000253-sph-ent

thatonezombie · « **Reply #745 on:** December 09, 2015, 04:00:34 AM »

Color me excited.

JFC · « **Reply #746 on:** December 11, 2015, 12:56:58 AM »

Looks like the wait is going to be longer than originally thought.

AramaJapan.com - Utada Hikaru’s Father and Website Deny Rumors of Her Comeback
- http://aramajapan.com/news/utada-hikarus-father-and-website-deny-rumors-of-her-comeback/53006/
- https://twitter.com/u3music/status/674691774326026241
- http://www.utadahikaru.jp/staff-d/

JFC · « **Reply #747 on:** January 20, 2016, 02:02:36 PM »

AramaJapan.com - Utada Hikaru Officially Confirmed for New Drama Theme
- http://aramajapan.com/news/utada-hikaru-officially-confirmed-for-new-drama-theme/54084/
- http://natalie.mu/music/news/173129

JFC · « **Reply #748 on:** March 10, 2016, 07:35:29 PM »

AramaJapan.com - UTADA HIKARU ANNOUNCES HER OFFICIAL RETURN TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY [on 2016.04.04]
- http://aramajapan.com/news/utada-hikaru-announces-her-official-return-to-the-music-industry/55788/
- http://natalie.mu/music/news/179249

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Utada Hikaru reveals title for 'Toto Neechan' theme song
March 10, 2016

Previously, it was reported that Utada Hikaru will be singing the theme song for the next NHK morning drama 'Toto Neechan'. The title of the theme song has been revealed to be "Hanataba wo Kimi ni".

Hikki will be making her official comeback on April 4 when "Hanataba wo Kimi ni" airs on the first episode of 'Toto Neechan'. That same night, her other new song will be used in NTV's news program 'NEWS ZERO'. The title for this song will be announced soon.

To commemorate Hikki's return, a project called "NEW-TURN Project" has been launched. For this project, her staff and fans will come together to welcome Hikki back. When you tweet with the hashtag "#おかえりHIKKI" ("Welcome Back HIKKI"), purchase related goods, or download her music, sakura will bloom on the project's special website.

In addition, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to a non-profit organization who will donate sakura trees to areas affected by the Tohoku Earthquake. "NEW-TURN Project" is also endorsed by GYAO!, USEN and Daiichi Kosho Company.

Are you looking forward to Hikki's return?

Source & Image: natalie

- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2016/03/utada-hikaru-reveals-title-for-toto-neechan-theme-song
- http://natalie.mu/music/news/179249
- http://www.utadahikaru.jp/sakura/

JFC · « **Reply #749 on:** April 03, 2016, 11:59:10 PM »

AramaJapan.com - Utada Hikaru To Release New Singles “Hanataba wo Kimi ni” and “Manatsu no Tooriame” April 15th
- http://aramajapan.com/news/utada-hikaru-to-release-new-singles-hanataba-wo-kimi-ni-and-manatsu-no-tooriame-april-15th/56906/
- http://natalie.mu/music/news/182172

JFC · « **Reply #750 on:** April 05, 2016, 03:27:55 AM »

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Utada Hikaru's new songs to be digitally released this month
April 4, 2016

Utada Hikaru's new songs "Hanataba wo Kimi ni" and "Manatsu no Tooriame" will be released digitally on April 15.

"Hanataba wo Kimi ni" has been picked up as the opening theme for NHK's morning drama 'Toto Neechan' premiering April 4. Meanwhile, "Manatsu no Tooriame" will be used as the theme song for NTV's news program 'NEWS ZERO', also starting on April 4.

Stephen Fitzmaurice served as mix engineer for both songs. The PVs will also be revealed via her official website and GYAO! on April 15.

In addition, Utada Hikaru's new artist photos, taken by Okinawan photographer Ishikawa Ryuichi, have been released. More photos are featured in "Pia MUSIC COMPLEX Vol.4" (April 4 released), including an interview with Ishikawa.

Sources: Utada Hikaru's official website, natalie

- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2016/04/utada-hikarus-new-songs-to-be-digitally-released-this-month
- http://www.utadahikaru.jp/release/index_j.htm
- http://natalie.mu/music/news/182172

AramaJapan.com - Utada Hikaru Reveals New Song “Manatsu no Tooriame”
- http://aramajapan.com/news/music/newrelease/utada-hikaru-reveals-new-song-manatsu-no-tooriame/56938/

JFC · « **Reply #751 on:** July 08, 2016, 06:30:53 PM »

tokyohive.com - Utada Hikaru's 6th original album to drop in September
- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2016/07/utada-hikarus-6th-original-album-to-drop-in-september
- http://natalie.mu/music/news/193809

AramaJapan.com - Utada Hikaru Announces Sixth Album
- http://aramajapan.com/news/music/utada-hikaru-announces-sixth-album/60656/
- http://www.utadahikaru.jp/news/

JFC · « **Reply #752 on:** August 09, 2016, 01:59:23 AM »

AramaJapan.com - Utada Hikaru reveals title, cover and tracklist of her new album, “Fantôme”
- http://aramajapan.com/news/music/newrelease/utada-hikaru-reveals-title-cover-and-tracklist-of-her-new-album-fantome/62068/

JFC · « **Reply #753 on:** August 30, 2016, 05:43:41 AM »

AramaJapan.com - Utada Hikaru on divorce rumors: Money is of least importance in a partner
- http://aramajapan.com/news/utada-on-divorce-rumors-money-is-least-important-in-a-partner/63018/

JFC · « **Reply #754 on:** September 03, 2016, 06:43:09 AM »

AramaJapan.com - Utada Hikaru discusses her creative process for new album Fantôme
- http://aramajapan.com/news/music/utada-hikaru-discusses-her-creative-process-for-fantome/63307/

daigong · « **Reply #755 on:** September 04, 2016, 04:41:07 AM »

WOW!!! Here's the track list for Fantôme off Wiki: WITH 8 NEW TRAXXX

1.   "Michi ("Road")"
2.   "Ore No Kanojo ("My Girlfriend")"
3.   "Hanataba Wo Kimini ("A Bouquet of Flowers for You")"
4.   "Nijikan Dake No Vacance ("A Two Hour Vacation")"
5.   "Ningyo ("Mermaid")"
6.   "Tomodachi ("Friend")"
7.   "Manatsu no Tooriame ("Midsummer Showers")"
8.   "Kouya No Ookami ("Wolf in the Wilderness")"
9.   "Boukyaku ("Forgotten")"
10.   "Jinsei Saikou No Hi ("The Best Day of My Life")"
11.   "Sakura Nagashi ("Flowing Cherry Blossoms")"

A September 28, 2016 RELEASE! and cover! via http://www.utadahikaru.jp/release/index_e.htm

Lovely!

daigong · « **Reply #756 on:** September 26, 2016, 03:49:39 AM »

OH SHIT NEW HIKKKI PV!

with

fave! Shina Ringo!

I'm really diggin Tomodachi too...a funky folksy kinda song!! NEW ALBUM DROPS THIS WEEK! WHO IS HYPE I appreciate da Cleave MANG!

JFC · « **Reply #757 on:** October 25, 2016, 04:07:54 PM »

AramaJapan.com - Utada Hikaru Is the Least Interesting Thing about “Fantôme”
- http://aramajapan.com/news/music/utada-hikaru-is-the-least-interesting-thing-about-fantome/66023/
- http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2016/10/23/music/cd-reviews/guests-shine-utadas-return-album/#.WA9ljvorKUm

Sure, this is only one person's opinion/interpretation of it, but still....ouch.

JFC · « **Reply #758 on:** November 10, 2016, 02:37:40 AM »

TokyoHive.com - Utada Hikaru to host live stream event '30-dai wa Hodo Hodo.' [December 9 from 9:00 to 9:30 pm JST]
- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2016/11/utada-hikaru-to-host-live-stream-event-30-dai-wa-hodo-hodo

EDIT:

AramaJapan.com - Utada Hikaru to Host Internet Live on December 9th
- http://aramajapan.com/news/utada-hikaru-to-host-internet-live-on-december-9th/66735/

JFC · « **Reply #759 on:** December 13, 2016, 03:49:50 AM »

AramaJapan.com - Utada Hikaru Releases Digest Video of Internet Live “Sanjudai wa Hodohodo”
- http://aramajapan.com/news/tvmovie/musicaward-show/utada-hikaru-releases-digest-video-of-internet-live-sanjudai-wa-hodohodo/68101/