Mail from Rome: 1/25 "Hi Mickey.  Thanks for all of your support.  We are now editing my Samurai short film.  It is on this link.  After we edit this I will put on my Demo Reel on my web.  So this is a present only for my fans!!!.  Love to all.  Rome Kanda"  It's up now fans!  xo  http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/8072ed63bd/samurai

Mail from Rome, 1-22.10 "We still have lots of hope for a third season of ISAJGS, I am trying to get this myself, too.  I NEED YOUR SUPPORT.  IF ABC KNOWS PEOPLE WANT TO SEE MORE, THEY WILL CONSIDER ABOUT IT."  Fans, please write the network and let them know we want a third season.  That we want Rome Kanda, too.   The network will listen to the fans.  Please sign the petition if you have not already done so.  Also, please have everyone you know sign it.  I've sent an e-mail to the network, letting them know that the show has many fans who want it brought back for a third season, and I will send the link again, over and over, no matter how many times it takes.  But people, as fans of the show and of our Rome, we need to remind them that it's the best show on during the summer and we want it back!

1/19/10  Mail from Rome."Those of you who didn't see it yet, I played a small role in the very beginning of the show.  Go to www.cbs.com click the tab "shows", then CSI and click on "Sin City Blue"  (sorry for the late date of this news, fans.) 

Hi Rome Kanda fans.  GOOD NEWS.  ABC network is considering a third season of I SURVIVED A JAPANESE GAME SHOW, show.  But we still need to  bombard them with e-mail to let them know we want the show.  PLEASE, people, send the an e-mail requesting they do a third season!  It is us, ROME KANDA fans who by our requests, will make it known to the network that we want the show back.  Also, the petition is still up to sign.  I have been sending them notice that we want the show back but you need to make your voice hear!   Are you a ROME KANDA fan?  Well dang it, let the network and Rome know!

http:www.romekanda.com/080726_02.wmv

http.//www.jatv.net/rome-2.wmv

Mail from our Rome today, 12/30/09:  "HAPPY NEW YEAR to all my fans!  I just got back to LA, and feeling jet lag now.  Thank you for supporting me this year, and I wish you all have wonder next year.   With much love, Rome Kanda." (check this out!, so  funny)  http://www.romekanda.com/linkj.htm

12/25/09  Holiday greetings from Rome.  "I am still in Japan, and staying with my parents in Osaka.  Have happy holidays and give my love to all my fans.  Rome"

11/26/09  Mail from Rome today.  "This is a holiday present to you, my girls, and my fans.  My second produced pilot is up!!!  And you are the first persons to see.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfLbxcJ34Q0  Enjoy.. I will be back in LA at the end of this year.  Rome Kanda"  (BTW, CHECK OUT ROMES OFFICIAL SITE, http://www.romekanda.com for some cool new videos)

Mail from Rome - 11/21:  "Hi all my wonderful fans.  I just wanted to stop by and wish each, and everyone of you a very Happy Thanksgiving Day!  I hope you enjoy it while being with your family and friends, and sharing all the good food that goes with the day.  This is also a day I want to say a special thank you for being my fans, for all your support and friendship.  I'm currently on my way to Japan for several weeks, where I will be doing PR for the movie THE INFORMANT.  I also want to let you know that I just finished shooting a guest appearance on the series CSI, episode 11.  I think it will air January 14, 2010.  It's a small role but, at least, you will see my face!  Again, thank you all very much and have happy holidays.  Much love from me to you.  Rome" 

Link From Rome, 11/12/09:  (taped by a gentleman who spoke briefly with Rome at the festival)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfNrTqgke70 It lasts almost ten minutes, and is quite entertaining and interesting.  Romes students are performing near the end, and girls, check out the hero of the Samurai performance! AWESOME!

11/10.  Mail from our Rome today.  "Hi to all my fans. Finally, my director edited this, Nisei Week Parade.  I hope you enjoy it.  I'm sending it, exclusively, here first.  My love to all of you, Rome Kanda." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfyiUZwcQZE    AWESOME!  It's so cool.  Check it out!  Thank you, Rome!  xo

10/31  Mail from our Rome today!  "Happy Halloween to all my fans.  The Comedy Show went really well and over 60 friends and fans came to see me.  I am such a lucky guy, and I really appreciated all who showed up.  Now, we concentrate to our Samurai performance on the 8th of November.  Hope to see everyone there.  Love, Rome."  (Our Rome is such a fantastic guy, so talented, so amazing.  Please support him whenever you can by attending his performances, by contacting the networks reminding them that we want to see more of Rome on tv, in movies, etc.  He really, really appreciates us, his loyal fans.  Let him know we appreciate him as well. and please sign the petition to bring back ISAJGS, ask all your friends and whomever you know to sign it.) 

10/27  Hi my fans.  Here is the link for the Samurai Show information.   http://www.japanesefoodfestival.com  Click on the Performance tab at the top of the page to see when and where my Samurai students will be performing.  There will be many events going on that day, and lots of fun as well.  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone.  I hope you enjoy the performances of my Samurai students, they're very good!  Love to all, xo.  Rome Kanda.

10/23.  "Greeting to all my fans.  It has been a while since I've been able to take time to send you a note, but I'm really busy with numerous projects that, unfortunately, I can't talk about right now.  I hope you understand and will be patient.  It will be worth the wait.  In the meantime, there are things that you can participate in, i.e., my appearance at The Comedy Store in LA, Wednesday, Oct. 28, and the performance of my Samurai Sword Fighting students in Torrance CA, Sunday, Nov. 8.  I want to spend time with you, my fans, at both activities, meeting you, taking pictures and signing autographs.  It's always fun for me to see my long-time fans and to meet new ones.   Please let me know if you will be attend these shows at rkrk6666@hotmail.com  I do appreciate having you in my corner.  Don't be afraid to come up to me and say HI!.  You are always welcome.  I will keep in touch and let you know as I make progress.  Good things are in the works.  Thank you again for your support.  It means more to me than you know.  Love, xo, Rome Kanda"

Romes Samurai sword fighting students will be performing again in Torrence near LA, November 8.  Show times are 2 and 4 p.m.  Rome is inviting all his friends and fans to come and see the show, then spend time with him afterwards, taking pictures with him and getting autographs.  DON'T MISS IT!!  FUN TO BE HAD BY ALL!

                                        MUST SEE!! GOTTA SEE!!!

Rome will be appearing on the main stage at the Comedy Store this month, Wednesday, October 28.  8433 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.  Show time is 8 p.m. Admission: $10 if you make your reservation via e-mail to rkrk6666@hotmail.com with subject "ROME KANDA COMEDY STORE"  Cost without reservation is $20. at the door.  There is a two drink minimum.  Be sure to have your ID available.  ALSO, IT'S IMPORTANT TO TELL THEM YOU CAME TO SEE ROME KANDA, AT THE DOOR!

                                         ALWAYS LAUGH OUT LOUD!

9/28:  Rome sent this link to a bunch of fantastic pictures taken of him and his partner, Yoshi Amao, at the Apple Bomber appearance in NYC, Sept. 16.  They were taken by Kenji Mori.  Thanks so much. http://web.me.com/kenwoods36/applebomber/Apple_Bomber.html   It's a slide show, enjoy!  xo

9/27:  Got a quickie from Rome last night, note that is!  He sends his greetings and love, and says it is very important to continue with the petition and requests to ABC to bring back ISAJGS next season.  PLEASE, FANS, continue writing to them, and please sign the petition, link at the top of page!  thank you to all my fans.  Rome.

9/25.  This is a link to an interview Rome sent yesterday.  He said it will have English subtitles soon.  Check out the neck tie, it's one of those we sent him for his birthday:http://www.youtube.com/user/jatvnews#play/all/uploads-all/1/1wTLbNZTsGl

9/20:  Mail from our guy today.  "I just got back to LA yesterday night.  We did a great show in NY.  Almost 100 people attended to a small place.  Anyway, I will let you know what comes up next, love to all, Rome" 

9/11:  Rome says "I will go to NY from 11th to 19th.  And I will make a speech for Japanese Community about 9-11, because I was there in NY at that time.  Talk to you soon.  Love, Rome"  (sad anniversary today)

News from Rome, 9/5:  "APPLE BOMBER COMEDY SHOW!!!  Date:  Wednesday, Sept. 16.  Open: 7 p.m.  "Please come earlier (enjoy) & spend time talking to us!  Show time:  8:30 p.m.  Cast: ROME KANDA & YOSHI AMAO.  Location:  Bar Lounge MOCO Upstairs (Japanese Restaurant MOCO on 2nd floor).  Address:  516A, 3rd Ave. (between 34th and 35th streets), NY, NY  10010.  Phone: 212-685-3663.  Fee: $10 at the door, and minimum of two drinks.  R.S.V.P:  Yoshi Amao Yoshiamao@gmail.com  Bring your family, friends, as many people as possible!  But Yoshi needs to know the number of attendance.  Please let him know ASAP!  HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!  ROME"

8/26 Short e-mail from our Rome (I told him the date for release of the movie THE INFORMANT had been moved up to Sept. 18) Rome said "Thanks Mickey.  I have been interviewed by JATV (local Japanese TV ), will let you know when they edit.  Love to all, Rome" Don't you just love it when Rome does interviews!

8/23 "Hello to all my fans!  Thank you for your support of ISAJGS.  The show is so much fun to make; interaction with the contestants is amazing.  Of course you don't get to see everything that goes on behind the scenes but you can be sure it is truly MAJIDE!  My manager is doing what he can to bring the show back for a third season, but your help is needed very much.  You, as fans of the show, and the regulars, i.e., me, Judge Bob and mama-san, are very important.  So, my manager suggests that if you can, please sign the petition to bring the show back next season!  This should help a lot!     I enjoy doing the show for you, my fans, and I know you enjoy it.  Tokyo is an amazing place and I hope you enjoy seeing its sites.  The locals enjoy having the shows taped there and showing you, the viewers, the beautiful culture and countryside.  And the Japanese people have such a wonderful attitude.  Thank you again for your support.  I really do appreciate you as my fans.  I love all of you.

Rome Kanda"

Message from Rome: 8-13 "News:  I will be on the Okinawan Boat (Celebrity float) in the Parade of Nisei Week, on the 16th.  All my fans can come and get pictures with me after we finish the Parade.  Please come early.  It is difficult to find parking.  http://www.niseiweek.org

Our wonderful Rome sent this message - 8-7-09:  Thank you, thank you, thank you my fans.  I am working to get show back myself.  Certain things I could do.  I am so happy that many people like our show. 

/26/09-Got this e-mail from Rome overnight, and it's so precious that I really want to share it with everyone!  "I will never forget my fans.  I am a decent Samurai.  Samurai is always loyal to his fans.  Rome." 

Check out Rome's official web page for some new info.  www.romekanda.com 

7/19 -  Rome sent this link to the interview he did for HOLLYWOOD 411, in case you missed it, some of you did I know.  It's really funny.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym303x7BILA

7/17 - and here is a link from Rome for the trailer of his latest movie THE INFORMANT - Rome can be seen in a couple of scenes! The movie will be in theaters October 9, 09. http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2750218777 

July 16, 09  HERE IT IS FANS.  What we've all been waiting for:  Rome sent us this link.  WARNING, the language may be questionable.  ENJOY!!!  IT'S GREAT!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07evEjQ0DLo  

 http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=416583  Hey, send them off an e-mail, too, thanking them for the information.  Let them know (you) want more!

June 28.  Mail from Rome:  "Hi to my fans.  I had a wonderful birthday at The Comedy Store.  Now we are awaiting for a Samurai performance on July 12.  Please show my love to all.  Thank you. Rome" 

06/21/09 - Rome is on Facebook! Become a fan if you have an account: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rome-Kanda/113437091809

6/20/09  Rome sent us this link to an interview he did in LA at a local Japanese station.  It has English subtitle, pretty interesting!  http://www.jatv.net/rome-2.wmv  Enjoy! 

Here is a link to another interview with Rome.  Very cool!  http://www.sheknows.com/articles/809478.htm

6/11 Check out this link!  COOL!  http://gameshows.about.com/od/survivedjapanesegameshow/a/rome_kanda_interview.htm

6/09 Rome is being interviewed for a book, his bio, to be published in Japan, and a local company in Calif., but I don't have much information on that yet.  Rome will let us know when he can. 

NOTICE FROM ROME 5-31-09!   "I will perform in the Comedy Store on June 26.  Everyone can come to see me"  (FYI, June 26 is Romes birthday!)  Also, check out:  http://gameshows.about.com If you keep clicking on the Japanese Game Show links, you will get lots of information about the show.  Pretty interesting.  p.s.  Double click on the new pic of Rome from USA Today and leave your comments! xo 

May 29, 09.  "I am sorry to get back to you so late.  I have several projects going on but most of them are confidential.  We started voice-over for ISAJGS and we are doing it every week.  And also, I will publish a book about Romes Biography, in Japan.  We will consider to publish in the US as well.  I am interviewing three times a week and it takes four hours.  Samurai Show is July 12 in Torrance and August 22 in downtown LA.  All my fans can come to see me!!!!  Things are pretty busy these day.  I will mail you again.  With love, Rome Kanda"  (check out my blog)

http://abc.go.com/primetime/isurvivedajapanesegameshow/index?pn=index  

Rome said TV Tokyo is now filming him to make his documentary, YAYYY.  

Also, BIG NEWS!  Romes show, ISAJGS won two Rose D'Or awards.  Check out this site:  http://www.rosedor.com/downloads/RdO_Award_Winners_2009.pdf

http://www.kkb.co.jp/jisya/kingspe/library/090508/1.htm 

The next movie Rome is in, THE INFORMANT is scheduled to be released in the states October 9, 2009. 

Apr. 7.  A short e-mail from Rome this morning.  "I am extremely busy shooting second season in Japan.  And more airtime of Rome this time.  You will see when it is air.  Cherry blossom is so beautiful here.  Please give my love to girls.  Rome Kanda"  I'm lovin it!

http://www.gameshows.about.com/od/whattowatch/gr/japanesereview.htm  

http://abc.go.com/site/casting.html?lid=ABCCCOMGlobalFooter&lpos=CASTING#gameshow