AKB48 / Release of 24th Single “Uekara Mariko”
AKB48 are releasing their 24th single on 12/7 only with the 16 winners of their chronic paper rock scissors contest. Sampling of this new release is available on AKB48′s official Myspace. There will be 3 different types of cute CD sleeves produced by Mika Ninagawa. It’s such a comical song with interesting dance that you won’t be able to resist the temptation... Read More
AKB48 / World Debut with Soundtrack of Disney Movie
AKB48’s song ‘Sugar Rush’ has been chosen as a soundtrack and the ending theme song for a Disney movie, “Sugar Rush” to be open in theaters in March of 2013. There have been cases in the past that a song by a Japanese artist or artist unit has been chosen for a soundtrack. However, this is the very first time for the soundtrack which has been written for the movie to... Read More
AMIAYA / Major Debut in 63 Countries!
AMIAYA, a charismatic model unit of twin sisters, is making their major debut as an artist unit on 1/23/2013 from Far Eastern Tribe Records, a music label by Universal Music. AMIAYA’s major debut mini album “TOKYO POP” is not only about music alone, but also about arts and fashion culture that it deserves to be called a ‘new genre’ of expression. Prior to the official... Read More
illion / Release of New Album in UK, Japan, Germany & France!
Prior to the official release in UK on 2/25/2013(Mon), the music video of illion’s new album title song “BRAIN DRAIN” made a guerilla showcase on numerous electronic billboards on 12/23/2012(Sun) at 11:23 in London and in Shibuya, Japan (20:23 JST) simultaneously. illion’s first album will make its release in UK first on 2/25, followed by Japan, Germany and France as in... Read More
LUNA SEA / “THE ONE – crash to create – ” A long awaited new single in 12 years to be released on 3/21/2012
LUNA SEA will be releasing a long-awaited new single in 12 years on 3/21/2012. The title song is estimated to be more than 20 minutes long and 4 different versions (normal CD, high quality CD, 5.1ch surround & full set of all versions) will be released simultaneously. The members particularly made sure to bring out the best quality for this new single. Special trial listening... Read More
LUNA SEA / First Nationwide Tour in 12 Years & New Release of “The End of the Dream”
After a long wait of 12 years, LUNA SEA finally kicked off for a nationwide tour “LUNA SEA LIVE TOUR 2012-2013 The End of the Dream” on 11/16/2012 at Zepp Namba in Osaka. The very last time LUNA SEA went around 5 cities on a tour was back in 2000 right before they ‘drew the curtain.’ Now that LUNA SEA is finally back in the scene after the REBOOT, many fans from all around... Read More
May’n adds USA dates to ROCK YOUR BEATS World Tour!
April 5, 2012 – J-Pop superstar May’n will return to America in June 2012 for two live performances in Los Angeles and San Francisco. As part of the ROCK YOUR BEATS World Tour, May’n will perform with her live band and dancers, followed by a special autograph session for VIP ticket holders. After her discovery in HoriPro’s Talent Scout Caravan, May’n... Read More
MEG / Last Release of Cover Series ‘TOUGH BOY’ from “Hokuto no Ken”
MEG has been releasing a series of digital cover tracks exclusively in France foe the last 6 months. The final cover number will be released on 11/28. This series of cover tracks has attracted much attention from in and out of Japan and ‘TOUGH BOY’ originally released by TOM★CAT in 1987 was chosen to be the final track of the release series. This number was the opening... Read More
Momoiro Clover Z / Live Streaming from “JAPAN EXPO”!
Momoiro Clover Z will be on Nico Nico Live with scenes from their live at JAPAN EXPO 2012 on 7/5/2012 (Thurs). Their main stage at JAPAN EXPO and another stage at J.E. Live House will be broadcasted live. Moreover, Momoiro Clover Z will participate in the 20th anniversary celebration of “Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon” via live streaming on Nico Nico Live from the venue of JAPAN... Read More
MUCC / Release of New Single “NIRVANA”
Celebrating their 15th anniversary year, MUCC is releasing the very first new single of year 2012 on 3/7/2012. The title song ‘NIRVANA’ is the opening theme song for an anime titled “Inu x Boku SS (Secret Service) on MBS/TBS. “NIRVINA” will be released in 3 different types—1st limited edition, regular edition and time-limited edition. The 1st limited edition includes... Read More
