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Ayano Mashiro (綾野ましろ) is getting ready to release special mini-album early days. The concept album includes indie songs recorded before her debut and live recordings of her first singles. Concept mini-album early days comes on one CD-only edition hitting stores January 13th 2016. Anisong singer Ayano Mashiro most...

Machico recently announced new single fantastic dreamer with tie-up as opening theme for upcoming anime Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o! (この素晴らしい世界に祝福を!). Her 2nd single comes on two editions scheduled for release on January 27th 2016. More details and anime trailer featuring the OP follow. ~ updated details...

Fo’xTails provides ending theme Contrast for upcoming anime Dimension W. Its their 4th single and fourth with anime tie-up. Single Contrast comes on one CD-only edition scheduled for release on February 3rd 2016. Read on for more details and anime preview. ~ jacket covers and ...

Voice actor unit of Amamiya Sora (雨宮 天), Takahashi Rie, and Kayano Ai in character voice provide the ending theme Chiisana Bokensha (ちいさな冒険者) for upcoming anime Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o! (この素晴らしい世界に祝福を!). The three voice the main female cast in the fantasy-comedy anime. Single Chiisana Boeksha...

TRUE recently announced she'll provide the opening theme for upcoming anime Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle with her 6th single Hiryo no Kishi (飛竜の騎士). The single comes on one CD-only edition scheduled for release on February 10th 2015. ~ preview music video and updated details ~ Singer/songwriter Karasawa ...

ChouCho announced new single Kuso Triangle (空想トライアングル) with tie-up as ending theme for upcoming anime HaruChika: Haruta to Chika wa Seishun Suru (ハルチカ ～ハルタとチカは青春する～). Her 13th single comes on one CD-only edition scheduled for release on February 24th 2016. More details and long anime trailer video follow. ~ ...

Hayami Saori (早見沙織) announced new double a-side single Installation / Sono Koe ga Chizu ni Naru (その声が地図になる). Track Sono Koe ga Chizu ni Naru has tie-up as opening theme for season two of anime Snow White with the Red Hair (Akagami no Shirayuki-hime). Plus she...

TrySail announced new single whiz with tie-up as theme for mobile app anime Koyomimonogatari (暦物語). The anime presents new short stories from NisiOisin’s Monogatari series. Their 3rd single whiz comes on three editions scheduled for release on February 10th 2016. ~ PV and jacket covers revealed...

May’n is getting ready to release new single Yoake no Logos (夜明けのロゴス) and unveiled preview music video along with jacket covers. The title track is the second opening theme for anime Aquarion Logos and coupling track Honto no Koe o Anata ni Azuketakute (本当の声をあなたに預けたくて)  is the anime’s...

petit milady revealed more details for new album Mille Mercis - full track list, jacket covers, and audio previews unveiled. Their 3rd album features 10 songs selected by fan voting plus two new tracks. Album Mille Mercis comes on two editions hitting stores December 23rd 2015. Voice actors ...

Unit PENGUIN RESEARCH provides the ending theme for anime Durarara!! X2 Ketsu (結) with debut single Joker ni Yoroshiku (ジョーカーに宜しく). Their debut single Joker ni Yoroshiku comes on two editions scheduled for release on January 20th 2016. ~ updated details and audio preview...

TRUE unveiled the jacket cover and full track list for new album Joy Heart. Her 1st album includes her five singles plus new songs for 12 total tracks. Album Joy Heart comes on one CD-only edition hitting stores December 23rd 2015. Read on for all the release details...

Konomi Suzuki ( 鈴木このみ) revealed more details for new single Beat your Heart - title song and track list updated. Her 9th single has tie-up as opening theme for upcoming anime Bubuki / Buranki (ブブキ・ブランキ). Single Beat your Heart comes on two editions releasing January 27th 2015....

nano.RIPE announced new single Lime Tree with tie-up as ending theme for upcoming anime Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle (Saijaku Muhai no Bahamut, 最弱無敗の神装機竜). Their 15th single Lime Tree comes on two editions scheduled for release on February 24th 2016. ~ Preview music video revealed ~ Band...

ChouCho updated the details for new single piece of youth - full track list and jacket cover plus preview music video revealed. Her 12th single has tie-up as theme song for upcoming anime movie from the GIRLS und PANZER franchise. Single piece of youth comes on one...

OLDCODEX revealed more details for single Aching Horns - jacket covers, full track list, and preview music video unveiled. Their 12th single has tie-up as theme song for upcoming anime movie High Speed! -Free! Starting Days-. Single Aching Horns comes on three editions hitting stores December...

Yoko Ishida (石田燿子) is about to release album Rainbow Wonderland that includes new song Diamond days ~ Omoi no Chikara ~ with tie-up as RPG game Emil Chronicle Online 10th Anniversary song. Album Rainbow Wonderland comes on one CD-only edition hitting stores December 2nd 2015....

FLOW recently announced new single Steppin' out with tie-up as opening theme for upcoming anime Durarara!! X2 Ketsu (結) - the 3rd arc of anime Durarara!! season two. Their 30th single Steppin' out comes on three editions scheduled for release on January 20th 2016. ~...

Sasaki Sayaka (佐咲紗花) announced new single WASTELANDERS with tie-up as opening theme for upcoming anime Shojo-tachi wa Koya wo Mezasu (少女たちは荒野を目指す) ~ Girls beyond the youth KOYA ~. Her 12th single comes on one anime themed edition scheduled for release on January 27th 2016. More details and anime trailer...

Nitta Emi (新田恵海) announced new single Meiyaku no Kanata (盟約の彼方) with tie-up as ending theme for upcoming anime Luck and Logic (ラクエンロジック). As with many of her songs the team from Elements Garden produces. Single Meiyaku no Kanata comes on two editions scheduled for release on February...