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Minako Kotobuki (寿美菜子) updated the details for album Tick - full track list, jacket covers, and bonuses revealed. Her 2nd album includes three singles, new songs, and more for 12 total tracks. Album Tick has two editions hitting stores September 17th 2014 (her 23rd birthday!) - updated details follow.Voice...

Ayana Taketatsu (竹達彩奈) added more information for 6th single Kajirikake no Ringo (齧りかけの林檎) - audio preview video, bonuses, and more track list information unveiled. The single has tie-up as the opening theme for upcoming anime Denki Gai no Honya-san (デンキ街の本屋さん) plus Ayana Taketatsu voices supporting character Fu Girl in...

Hitomi Harada (原田ひとみ) announced her new single (untitled) with tie-up as the ending theme for upcoming anime Madan no O to Vanadis (魔弾の王と戦姫). Plus she voices supporting character Valentina in the action-fantasy anime. Her 8th single comes on two editions releasing November 26th 2014 - read on for more...

Konomi Suzuki (鈴木このみ) revealed her new single Ginsen no Kaze (銀閃の風) with tie-up as the opening theme for upcoming anime Madan no O to Vanadis (魔弾の王と戦姫). The title song is described as powerful symphonic rock tune and main coupling song will be a ballad tune. Her 7th single ...

fripSide is getting ready to release album infinite synthesis 2 that includes three singles and new songs including title song infinite synthesis for 13 total tracks. The album comes on three editions hitting stores September 10th 2014 - all the details and CM spot follows.Singles included on the new...

Kanon Wakeshima revealed new single world’s end, girl’s rondo featured as the opening theme for upcoming anime selector spread WIXOSS. It’s the sequel to selector infected WIXOSS that aired this past April and Kanon Wakeshima also provided it’s opening theme. Her 3rd single of 2014 ...

Miss Monochrome (Yui Horie) updated the details for single - Watashi dake no monogatari (私だけの物語) - full track list, jacket covers, and more unveiled. The fictional character’s 2nd single has lyrics and music provided by dezzy. Single Watashi dake no monogatari comes on three editions...

Suzuko Mimori (三森すずこ) revealed audio preview for limited release single Harmonia with tie-up as the ending theme for the anime part of the upcoming live-action/anime movie Cardfight! Vanguard The Movie. Suzuko Mimori continues in the roll of Tatsunagi Korin in the anime part and also appears with most...

Tia provides the second ending theme for anime Captain Earth with her 3rd single The Glory Days. The single is produced by ryo (supercell) and comes on two editions scheduled for release on September 17th 2014 - read on for more details...

Nana Mizuki recently announced her 30th single (untitled) with tie-up as the opening theme for upcoming anime CROSS ANGE: Tenshi to Ryu no Rondo. Plus Nana Mizuki voices main character Princess Angelize “Ange” in the original anime from Sunrise Studios. The new single, planned for one CD-only edition,...

Nanjo Yoshino (南條愛乃) revealed new single Anata no Aishita Sekai (あなたの愛した世界) with tie-up as the ending theme for upcoming anime Grisaia no Kajitsu, Le Fruit de la Grisaia (グリザイアの果実). Her 2nd solo single comes on two editions scheduled for release on November 5th 2014 - read on...

Eri Kitamura (喜多村英梨) announced new single RinRei (凛麗) with tie-up as the ending theme for upcoming anime CROSS ANGE: Tenshi to Ryu no Rondo. She also voices key character Salia in the original mech-action anime from Sunrise Studios. Her 8th single RinRei comes on three editions...

Maon Kurosaki (黒崎真音) announced her 7th single Rakuen no Tsubasa (楽園の翼). The title track gets tie-up as the opening theme for upcoming anime Grisaia no Kajitsu, Le Fruit de la Grisaia (グリザイアの果実). Single Rakuen no Tsubasa comes on three editions scheduled for release on October...

Ayahi Takagaki (高垣彩陽) announced her 8th single - Ai no Hi (愛の陽) and her first without a tie-up. In addition to the title track the single includes a cover song as coupling track. The single comes on two editions scheduled to hit stores October 8th 2014 - read on for more...

Ikimonogakari (いきものがかり) announced their 28th single Netsujo no Spectrum / Namida ga Kierunara  (熱情のスペクトラム /  涙がきえるなら) with both title tracks getting tie-ups. Song Netsujo no Spectrum featured as opening theme for upcoming anime The Seven Deadly Sins (Nanatsu no Taizai) and song Namida ...

Yoko Hikasa (日笠陽子) is getting ready to release album Couleur and updated the full track list, bonuses, and CM spot unveiled. The album includes her 4 solo singles plus new songs for 13 total tracks. Album Couleur comes on three editions hitting stores September 3rd 2014 - updated details...

GRANRODEO unveiled more details for their 6th album Karma to Labyrinth (カルマとラビリンス) - jacket covers, full track list, and preview music video for the title song. The album includes 4 singles, new songs, and more for 13 total tracks. Album Karma to Labyrinth comes on two editions hitting stores...

Composer Yoko Kanno along with Shinichiro Watanabe announced a second OST album for anime Zankyo no Terror (Terror in Resonance). The Zankyo no Terror Original Soundtrack 2 -crystallized- comes on one CD-only edition that releases October 22nd 2014. Read on for more details. ~ updated details ~The...

Kana Hanazawa (花澤香菜) begins her 3rd year as a solo singer with new single Hohoemi Mode (ほほ笑みモード). Her 6th single has songs provided by club/dance sound unit STUDIO APARTMENT (Morita Masanori, Abe Noboru). Single Hohoemi Mode comes on two editions scheduled for release October 1st 2014 - read on...

Aimer (エメ) is getting ready to release (EP) single Dareka, Umi wo (誰か、海を。) and revealed the full track list which includes songs in collaboration with Abe Mao, Yuuki Ozaki from Galileo Galilei, and Nagano Ryo from APOGEE. Plus main coupling track Hakuchuumu (白昼夢) gets tie-up as...