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Cyntia just released 6th single Akatsuki no Hana (暁の華) featured as the current opening theme for anime Yona of the Dawn (暁のヨナ). Simultaneously their 4th album WOMAN (which also includes the single) released. Single Akatsuki no Hana comes on one CD-only edition and album ...

Aimer (エメ) announced new single Brave Shine with tie-up as opening theme for the upcoming second season of anime Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works. Her 8th single comes on three editions scheduled for release June 3rd 2015. Read on for more early release details. ~ ...

Nana Mizuki (水樹奈々) provides the opening theme for upcoming anime Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha ViVid with her 32nd single (untitled). She’s provided all of the anime franchise’s opening theme songs plus Nana Mizuki continues voicing the key character Fate Testarossa in its 4th TV series. Her new single comes...

Momoiro Clover Z (ももいろクローバーZ) officially announced their next single - “Z” no Chikai (‘Z’の誓い) with tie-up as the theme song for anime movie Dragon Ball Z Revival ‘F’ (Dragon Ball Z Fukkatsu no F). Plus the members of Momoiro Clover Z will make appearance as guest voice actors...

StylipS is getting ready to release new single Mayomayo Compass wa Iranai (迷々コンパスはいらない) and revealed the jacket covers. Their 7th single has tie-up as the second ending theme for anime Gundam Build Fighters season 2 (Gundam Build Fighters Try). Single Mayomayo Compass wa Iranai...

Ayano Mashiro (綾野ましろ) announced new single vanilla sky with tie-up as the opening theme for upcoming anime Gunslinger Stratos. The song is a collaboration with meg rock (lyrics), masahiro (composer), and toku from GARNiDELiA providing arrangement. Single vanilla sky comes on three editions scheduled...

GARNiDELiA announced new single MIRAI with tie-up as the ending theme for upcoming anime Gunslinger Stratos. Their 4th single comes on three editions scheduled for release on May 13th 2015. Read on for more early details. ~ jacket covers and more revealed ~Energetic rock...

Minori Chihara (茅原実里) has announced her first single of 2015 - Aitakatta Sora (会いたかった空) with tie-up as the theme song for anime movie Beyond the Boundary - I’LL BE HERE - Future Chapter (Kyokai no Kanata - I'LL BE HERE - Mirai-hen). Her 21st single...

Sasaki Sayaka (佐咲紗花) revealed the final track list for anisong cover album SAYAKAVER. plus unveiled a music video for JUST COMMUNCATION (OP Gundam W, orig. TWO-MIX). The album’s part of her 5th anniversary celebration with Lantis Records and contains a wide range of...

StylipS updated the release details for new single Mayomayo Compass wa Iranai (迷々コンパスはいらない) - track list and audio preview for member Toyota Moe solo song Café Mocha Side unveiled. Their 7th single has tie-up as the second ending theme for anime Gundam Build Fighters season 2 (...

Yui Horie (堀江由衣) updated the release details for new single Stay With Me - jacket covers, full track list, and preview music video unveiled. Her 18th single has tie-up as ending theme for anime DOG DAYS season 3 plus she continues in the lead roll of Princess Millhoire in...

Aya Hirano, Minori Chihara, Goto Yuko, Matsuoka Yuki, and Kuwatani Natsuko form unit Kita-ko Bungei-bu Joshi-kai (北高文芸部女子会) providing the opening theme Fure Fure Mirai (フレ降レミライ ) for upcoming anime The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan. They all renew their rolls in the new...

Suzuko Mimori (三森すずこ) recently announced her 2nd album Fantastic Funfair and revealed more track list details plus audio preview video for new song ROLLER COASTER♡ . The amusement park themed album is planned to include 3 previously released songs and 8 new songs for 11 total tracks. Album ...

Milky Holmes (ミルキィホームズ) is getting ready to release single Milky A GO GO with tie-up as opening theme for their new anime series Tantei Opera Milky Holmes TD (探偵歌劇ミルキィホームズTD). Their 10th single also includes insert song PIECE x PEACE produced by Elements Garden. Single Milky A ...

Shoko Nakagawa (中川翔子) provides the current ending theme DoriDori (ドリドリ) for anime Pokemon XY. She’s getting ready to release it as a single and revealed more release details plus a preview music video. Single DoriDori comes on three editions hitting stores February 18th 2015. Read on...

Luna Haruna (春奈るな) updated the release details for new album Candy Lips and unveiled new artist photo. Her 2nd album includes new song Yoru no Niji wo Koete (夜の虹を越えて) with tie-up as ending theme for new game Sword Art Online - Lost Song - plus GARNiDELiA...

Galileo Galilei updated the release information for new single Koi no Jumyo (恋の寿命) - jacket cover, track list, and bonus details unveiled. Their 8th single has tie-up as second ending theme for anime Magic Kaito 1412. Single Koi no Jumyo comes on two editions hitting stores...

miwa is getting ready to release single 360° and unveiled the jacket covers, full track list, and preview music video. Her 17th single (19th overall) has tie-up as theme for anime movie Doraemon: Nobita’s Space Hero Record of Space Heroes. Her 2nd single of 2015, 360°...

LiSA updated the release details for new album Launcher - jacket covers, full track list, and more unveiled. Her 3rd full album includes previously released songs plus 9 new for 14 total tracks. LiSA wrote or collaborated on the lyrics for 9 of the songs plus composed the music for one...

7!! (7oops) just released new single Orange with tie-up as the second ending theme for anime Your lie in April (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso). The single comes on two editions with several bonuses. Single Orange releases February 11th 2015 - read on for all the details...