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The Sketchbook is getting ready to release their 5th single “Clear” and have exposed a preview music video and TV CM spot for the new single. “Clear” is featured now as the 6th opening theme for anime SKET DANCE. The...

eyelis has announced their first single “CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU” which also the theme song for Fall anime Hayate no Gotoku: Can’t Take My Eyes Off You. The single, specifically written for the new anime in the Hayate no Gotoku (...

Maon Kurosaki announced her 5th single “UNDER/SHAFT” which will be featured as the theme song for anime Jormungand Perfect Order (season 2 of Jormungand). The single has lyrics provided by R.O.N. who teamed up with Maon Kurosaki on...

Singer and model Luna Haruna has announced her 2nd single “Overfly” that will be featured as the second ending theme for popular anime Sword Art Online. As with her debut single, her 2nd single is composed by famous composer Yuki Kajiura (Kalafina...

Eir Aoi has announced her 3rd single “INNOCENCE” which is going to be featured as the second opening theme for popular anime Sword Art Online. The second ending theme for the anime will be provided by Luna Haruna with her...

Singer and voice actress Kana Hanazawa has announced her 3rd single “happy endings” which will be featured as ending theme for anime Zetsuen no Tempest: The Civilization Blaster. The single is Kana Hanazawa’s first with an anime tie-in. “happy endings...

Sphere has announced their next single “Pride on Everyday” and it will have tie-in with the third season of anime Bakuman as its ending theme song. Previously announced that band nano.RIPE will provide the opening theme for the anime with their new single “...

Minami Kuribayashi has announced her 29th single which isn’t yet titled but will be featured as the opening theme for the second season of anime Medaka Box (officially titled as Medaka Box Abnormal). The single comes in two editions and is scheduled for release on October 24th. More...

Singer Nagi Yanagi has announced her 3rd solo single “Laterality” (ラテラリティ) which will be featured as the ending theme for the 2nd season of anime Jormungand. Nagi provided the ending theme for the first season of the anime with her...

You Kikkawa has updated the release details for her 5th single “Darling to Madonna” which is currently featured as the second ending theme for anime Sengoku Collection. The cover jackets and complete track lists are now revealed. The single is available in three editions and is...

The Sketchbook is preparing their 2nd album “Re:Action” and revealed the full track list. The 10 songs are co-written by all members as they look to grow as a band. The album is scheduled for simultaneous release with their 5th single “Clear”, both on September...

Rock band nano.RIPE has announced their 9th single “Moshimo no Hanashi” which will be featured as the opening theme for the 3rd season of anime Bakuman. The single comes in two editions including an anime themed Limited with bonus DVD. “Moshimo no Hanashi...

Sea☆A has announced their 4th single “Entry!” which will be featured as the next ending theme for ongoing anime Cardfight!! Vanguard Asia Circuit Hen. The anime’s current ending theme features Natsuko Aso's single “Fighting Growing Diary”. The new...

Kalafina has officially announced their next single “Hikari Furu” which will be featured as the theme song for the second Puella Magi Madoka Magica compilation movie officially titled Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Eternal Story (Eien no Monogatari). Its Kalafina’s 12th single...

~ Cover jackets updated ~ Yui Horie has updated the release information for compilation album “BEST ALBUM” that includes 15 of her best singles. Cover jackets, promotional photo, bonuses, and First Press version bonuses have been exposed! The Limited edition which includes a bonus second CD with...

Kanon Wakeshima has announced a double-A side single, “Foul Play ni Kurari / Sakura Meikyu”, both songs have tie-ins. Track “Foul Play ni Kurari” will be featured as the ending theme for Fall anime To Love-Ru Darkness and track “...

Singer and voice actress Tamura Yukari has announced her second compilation album of singles which isn’t yet titled. The album will include her singles going back to 2007’s “Hoshizora no Spica” (ending theme Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS) and up to 2011’s “Endless Story...

Berserk third movie installment “Berserk Golden Age Arc III: Descent (Berserk Ogon Jidai-Hen III: Korin) has revealed the first trailer video for the upcoming anime movie. This movie is the 3rd and final installment of the movie adaption of the Berserk Golden Age story...

Singer ChouCho has a new single announced, “Dream Riser” which will be featured as the opening theme for Fall anime GIRLS und PANZER. The single, her 6th is scheduled to come in two editions and set for release on October 24th. Read on for more details...

The Sketchbook has updated the release information for new single “Clear” - cover jackets and full track list have been revealed for the single featured now as the 6th opening theme for anime SKET DANCE. The band also updated release details for their second...