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Kylee has revealed the cover jackets for her new single “Daisuki Nanoni” which is featured as the second opening theme for anime Blast of Tempest (Zetsuen no Tempest). Coupling track “Anywhere” has been featured as the theme song for...

Voice actress and singer Kana Hanazawa singing as character Mei Mei will provide single “Bamboo Rendez-Vous” as the next ending theme for anime Polar Bear Café (Shirokuma Café). Kana Hanazawa voices the character Mei Mei (Panda’s sister) in the ongoing comedy...

Voice actress and singer Aoi Yuki (悠木碧) is getting ready to release her second mini-album “Meriba” (メリバ). The mini-album is a follow-up to her debut mini-album “Pepita” released about a year ago (2012.03.28). “Meriba” comes on two editions with lead song...

Aimer (エメ) has announced a new single “RE: I AM EP” with title song “RE: I AM” featured as the theme song for the new anime movie Mobile Suit Gundam UC Unicorn episode 6. The title song is produced...

Mami Kawada recently announced her 13th single “FIXED STAR” that will be featured as the theme song for anime movie Toaru Majutsu no Index: Endymion no Kiseki (A Certain Magical Index: Miracle of Endymion). The single comes on one regular edition and is...

BOYFRIEND has recently announced their 3rd Japanese single “Hitomi no Melody” which will be featured as the next ending theme for TV anime series Detective Conan (Case Closed). It marks the first time in 78 theme songs for the TV series that its...

Mai Kuraki recently announced her first single of 2013 “TRY AGAIN” that is featured as the 35th opening theme for popular TV anime series Detective Conan (Case Closed). Its Kuraki’s 39th single and 14th that’s featured in the ...

Singer/voice actress unit Sweety has quietly announced new single “Candy Teleportation” (キャンディーテレポーテーション). The single is the unit’s 3rd and is planned for two editions which are scheduled to be in stores February 27th 2013. Read on for more early details... ~ updated details, music ...

Three-girl group Perfume has announced their first single of 2013 “Mirai no Museum” which will be featured as the theme song for anime movie Doraemon Nobita no Himitsu Dogu Museum (Doraemon Nobita’s Secret Gadget Museum). The single is the popular group’s 22nd and...

9nine has updated the release details for their new single “Colorful” - cover jackets, full track list, and preview music video are revealed. The idol unit’s 9th(!) single will be featured as the main theme song for anime movie Star Driver THE MOVIE. Single “...

The Sketchbook has updated the release details for their new double a-side single “Spilt Milk | REFLECT” - cover jackets and preview music video are revealed! Both title songs have tie-ups: “Spilt Milt” featured as theme song for two TV shows, NTV Happy Music ...

eyelis has updated the release details for their 3rd single “OUTLAWS” - full track list, cover jacket, and bonus details are official. The song is featured as ending theme for new anime TV series THE UNLIMITED - Hyobu Kyosuke (THE LIMITED). Single “...

FLOW previously announced that their upcoming song “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA” will be featured as the theme song for the upcoming anime movie Dragon Ball Z Battle of Gods (Kami to Kami). They have now announced their 25th single and 2nd single of their 10th anniversary celebrations -...

Faylan has updated the release details for her new single “God FATE” - cover jacket and full track list are revealed. The single is featured as the opening theme for new anime Hakkenden: Toho Hakken Ibun. As with many of her songs Faylan is...

Tamura Yukari updated the track list for her 28th single “W:Wonder tale” which is featured as the ending theme for new anime TV series OreShura (Ore no Kanojo to Osananajimi ga Shuraba Sugiru). In addition Tamura Yukari will voice lead character...

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED is being re-released in a remastered HD, 16:9 format box set on region-free Blu-ray and with English subtitles. The box set comes on 3 Blu-ray disks and features remixed music and remastered uncut scenes. The 4th box set includes episodes 39 - 50 + OVA episode 51 and its...

Rock group GRANRODEO has announced their 19th single “Henai no Rondo” (偏愛の輪舞曲) which will be featured as the opening theme for Spring 2013 TV anime series Karneval. Their new single comes on two editions and is scheduled to be in stores April 17th 2013. Read on...

Group supercell has announced a new single “The Bravery” that will be featured as the second ending theme for anime Magi - The Labyrinth of Magic. The popular prime-time anime continues this Winter season after beginning in October 2012. New single “The Bravery...

The remake of the classic anime Space Battleship Yamato 2199 (Uchu Senkan Yamato 2199) has announced its 4th installment that covers episodes 11-14. The theatrical release opens January 12th 2013 in theaters in Japan and the region free Blu-ray with English subtitles hits stores February 22nd 2013. Read on...

A complete box set of the music from the K-ON! (Keion) franchise has been announced. The “K-ON! MUSIC HISTORY’S BOX” will contain all the opening and ending theme songs, insert songs, all the character songs plus more for over 200 tracks (planned) across 12 CD...