Erika's AV Lookalike to Release Video

The second lookalike Erika adult video now may finally be released. There was been a lookalike video earlier this year already, but by a different maker (yet same producer). Both videos feature the same actress. The new video with the title "Super lookalike shock!! Erika-sama AV-debut?!" had a lot of delays. One reason is that it's the same actress, but there have been complaints. It looks like that one soft-drink and one dress could be identified in the preview pics. Usually such things are censored in the final product.The pictures in the preview now have been removed. Apparently Erika's agency made those complaints to stop the release of the AV. They have only been able to delay it for another week, the video now has a release date of 03/06.

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Erika ranks in CM Top 20

Erika ranks in the top20 of "most favorite woman in a CM of 2007." Last year, about 3000people have been asked each month, which celebrity of the currently airing CMs they like the most. Now the final result of the annual research is out and Ueto Aya finally stands at the top again. Last year she has only been third, but with her Softbank mobile phone CM she made the comeback as CM-queen. The biggest surprise is at place two with Aoi Yu who has not even been in the top100 the year before. Erika did a good job with her 13th place. Her Fran commercials boosted her into the top20. Last year she has been 52nd only. The complete top20 for female celebrities can be seen in the here.

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Erika's new SALA CM

Even though Erika is in London for the year, it looks like we will still get to see her quite a bit through the year.

A new SALA Straight Mist CM has been put up on the official site, you can stream it here, or watch it at the official site.

You can also download the .flv file here. (sharebee)

Erika's Ranking in Yahoo! 2007 Music Award

Yahoo! Japan has announced the results of its 2007 Yahoo! Music Awards. The main awards, which were decided by users' votes, went to the following artists:

• Best Male Artist: Hideaki Tokunaga
• Best Female Artist: YUI
• Best Group: L'Arc~en~Ciel
• Most Photogenic Artist: Maki Goto
• Best Western Artist: Backstreet Boys
• Best Newcomer: ERIKA
• Best Artwork: "Tanz Walzer," Quruli
• Best Collaboration: "yanokami," yanokami

Yahoo! also revealed its own rankings for the year, based on factors such as downloads and page views. Mr.Children was #1 in the Artist category, while GReeeeN's "Aiuta" won in the Works category.

The full lists of nominees and winners, including Yahoo! category rankings, can be seen at the official website.

Oricon: beautiful skin

The website of Oricon's audition magazine De-View recently surveyed its users to see which actresses are considered to have beautiful skin. Aoi Miyazaki and Erika Sawajiri tied for first in the poll, both receiving praise for their skin's smoothness.

Nanako Matsushima, Koyuki, and Haruka Ayase were next on the list, in order. Yui Aragaki and Miho Kanno both ranked at #6. Erika Toda, Aya Ueto, and Emi Suzuki had a three-way tie to complete the top ten.

Poll: Who are you looking forward to in 2008?

Erika has ranked in another poll. This time people are asked which stars they look forward to seeing more of in 2008. This question was asked in November of 2007, and asked to 3,300 people. Erika ranks at #17 in the poll. The fact that this poll was conducted in November of 2007 may explain the low ranking Erika received, since at the time there was still quite a bit of drama going on with Erika. Although she is currently in London on vacation, it has been said that Stardust will maybe be working on getting Erika a role in a movie or drama this fall.

You can view the article along with the rest of the top 20 celebrities in the poll here: http://journal.mycom.co.jp/news/2008/02/05/005/

Destination Nowhere Final Sales

ERIKA's second single, Destination Nowhere, has dropped completely out of the top 200 in the 9th week of release. The total amount of copies sold according to Oricon is 43,209. But according to RIAJ, 100,000 copies of the single were produced/sold. The single was pretty much a "flop" compared to Taiyou no Uta and FREE. It did do decently with digital downloads. It was certified as gold (100,000) on download charts.