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Uesaka Sumire (上坂すみれ) officially announced a new single, (Kitare! Akatsuki no Doushi), and a simultaneous video release of her Nakano Sun Plaza February 11th 2014 event Daiichikai Kawa Buro Soukekki Shuukai. Her 4th single comes on two editions and the live event comes...

Sphere has unveiled the jacket covers and more for their new single Kasuka na Hisoka na Tashika na Mirai (微かな密かな確かなミライ). Their 15th single is featured as the ending theme for anime Nanana’s Buried Treasure (龍ヶ嬢七々々の埋蔵金). Single Kasuka na Hisoka na Tashika na Mirai (A Hazy, Secret, Certain,...

Anime Love Live! School Idol Project season two ending theme Donnatoki mo zutto (どんなときもずっと) single has updated track list and audio PV for coupling track COLORFUL VOICE revealed. Both songs are written by Hata Aki and performed by the fictional idol group μ's (Muse) consisting...

LiSA is getting ready to release her 5th single Rising Hope and unveiled a preview music video. Her new single has tie-up as the opening theme for anime The irregular at magic high school (魔法科高校の劣等生). Single Rising Hope hits stores May 7th 2014 - full details and...

Anime Love Live! School Idol Project season two ending theme Donnatoki mo zutto (どんなときもずっと) single is getting ready for release. Jacket cover, bonuses, and TVCM video unveiled. The song is performed by the fictional idol group μ's (Muse) consisting of the anime’s 9 lead voice actresses. Ending theme single...

Ray has revealed more details for 2nd album Milky Ray - full track list and release events unveiled. The new album includes her 4th and 5th singles, lull ~ Soshite Bokura wa ~ and ebb and flow both featured as OP...

Sphere has announced new album 4 colors for you planned to include 5 singles, new songs, and more. Their 4th album comes on three editions with Limited A DVD including footage from their 5th anniversary event at Nippon Budokan. Album 4 colors for you is scheduled for release on...

DOES has officially announced new single Guren (紅蓮) featured as the 15th opening theme for anime NARUTO Shippuden. It’s the rock band’s 14th single and first in a year and a half. Single Guren comes on two editions scheduled for release July 2nd 2014. Read on...

flumpool for the first time is providing an anime opening theme with new song Believers High (ビリーバーズ・ハイ) as OP for anime TV series Captain Earth. The song is being released as a DVD single plus its included on flumpool’s upcoming greatest hits album The Best 2008-2014 “MONUMENT”...

flumpool recently added more details for their greatest hits album The Best 2008-2014 “MONUMENT” - full track list, music video for new song Asu e no Sanka (明日への賛歌), and bonuses revealed. The album also includes new song Believers High (ビリーバーズ・ハイ) featured as the opening theme for new...

Konomi Suzuki has revealed the jacket covers and preview music video for new single This game. Her 6th single has with tie-up as the opening theme for anime No Game No Life. Single This game comes on two editions hitting stores on May 21st 2014...

angela has updated new single Sidonia (シドニア) revealing the jacket cover and audio preview. The single is featured as the opening theme for anime TV series Knights of Sidonia. Single Sidonia comes on one edition hitting stores May 21st 2014 - updated details and audio preview...

Eri Kitamura (喜多村英梨) has updated the release details for new single 掌 -show- jacket covers, full track list, and preview music video unveiled. Her 7th single has tie-up as the ending theme for anime Knights of Sidonia. Eri Kitamura also voices supporting character Honoka Series in the sci-fi...

fripSide has revealed the jacket covers and preview music video for 8th single black bullet. The title track has tie-up as the opening theme for anime Black Bullet, plus coupling track pico scope -SCALA- has tie-up as the theme for the animated PR video for...

angela recently announced new single Different colors with tie-up as the theme song for anime movie K MISSING KINGS. The group previously provided the opening theme KINGS for the original anime K that aired fall 2012. Single Different colors comes on one...

NICO Touches the Walls has officially announced new single Tenchi Gaeshi (天地ガエシ) with tie-up as the ending theme for anime Haikyu!! (ハイキュー!!)  Their 15th single comes on two editions scheduled for release on June 11th 2014. More details and Tenchi Gaeshi audio preview follows... ~ updated ...

Ayahi Takagaki (高垣彩陽) has announced new single Kaze ni Naru (風になる) with the title song featured as the opening theme for PSP game Jyuza Engi - Engetsu Sangokuden 2. Plus the single’s coupling track Soredemo yume ga tsuzuku nara (それでも夢が続くなら) is used as the game’s ending...

ClariS has announced new album PARTY TIME that includes singles Colorful, CLICK, and STEP plus 9 new song for 12 total tracks planned. Their 3rd album comes on three editions including a Limited with a pair of Nendoroid Petit reunion version...

Ayana Taketatsu (竹達彩奈) recently announced new single Wonderful World described as a fun pop-tune perfect for summer. Her 5th single is a collaboration with Kato Kanako (lyrics) and Kobayashi Shuntaro (music). Single Wonderful World comes on two editions scheduled for release on June 4th 2014 - more details follow......

fripSide has updated release details for new single “black bullet” - artist photo, bonus details, and audio preview revealed. Their 8th single has tie-up as the opening theme for anime Black Bullet. Single “black bullet” comes on two editions hitting stores May...