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GRANRODEO has announced their 18th single “DARK SHAME” which will be featured as the opening theme for upcoming anime CODE:BREAKER. The single comes in two editions and is set for release on November 7th. GRANRODEO also has album “CRACK STAR FLASH...

The Sketchbook has officially titled their 2nd album “Re:Action” and its scheduled for simultaneous release with their 5th single “Clear”, both on September 26th. In addition to announcing the title the band has revealed the cover jacket for the album. To celebrate the release of...

EGOIST has their first album titled “Extra terrestrial Biological Entities” includes the previously released singles all with tie-ins to TV anime Guilty Crown. The band EGOIST is the fictional band from anime Guilty Crown and truly the work of the talented ...

Minori Chihara has announced her 16th single “SELF PRODUCER” which has tie-in as the opening theme song for Fall anime Onii-chan Dakedo ai sae Areba Kankei nai yo. In addition to providing the theme song Minori Chihara will voice character Nasuhara Anastasia in the anime....

Natsuko Aso new double-A side single “Parade! / CROSS x OVER SENSATION” is scheduled for release on October 24th. The single includes songs “Parade!” which is the PC game Ragnarok Online RWC 2012 Japanese National Team Cheering Song and “...

angela has officially announced their new single “KINGS” which will be featured as the opening theme for Fall anime “K”. The single is offered in two editions, the Limited comes with bonus Blu-ray of the music video for the title song. Anime “K...

Maaya Sakamoto has announced a new compilation album “Single Collection + Mitsubachi” that will contain her singles released from 2005 - 2012. The album will also include remix versions and new song “Nekoze” composed by Yoko Kanno for a total of 17 tracks. Sakamoto’s new...

Brand-new Idol Society (BiS) has announced their first album “IDOL IS DEAD” which takes it name from the group’s general theme and 2011 Liquid Room live event. The album is offered in three editions and will drop into stores on October 24th. In addition to...

The girls of ClariS have officially announced their new single “Luminous” which will be featured as the main theme song for the Puella Magi Madoka Magica anime movies. It was previously announced that ClariS would again provide the theme song for the new compilation movies...

Aimer is ready to release her 4th single “Anata ni Deawanakereba ~Natsuyuki Fuyuhana~” which is featured as the ending theme song for anime Natsuyuki Rendezvous. The single is offered in three editions and is set for release on August 15th. More release details follow.Natsuyuki ...

FLOW has announced updated details for their 24th single “Brave Blue” which is featured as the second opening theme song for anime series Eureka Seven AO. This single is the first release as part of the group’s 10 year anniversary celebration. FLOW is also...

Koda Kumi’s first single of 2012 “Go to the top” is now officially available for pre-order. The single is featured as the opening theme for summer mech anime Total Eclipse and set to hit stores October 24th. “Go to the top” is...

FictionJunction has updated the information for their new double A-side single “Distance / eternal blue” - cover jacket and bonuses are official. Song “Distance” is featured as new ending theme for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED ~HD Remaster~ and track “eternal ...

The Sketchbook announced they will release their second album, tentatively titled “The Sketchbook Thin AL” (シン AL), along with their 5th single “Clear” on September 26th. The band is formed around the anime SKET DANCE which is possibly nearing...

Aoi Eir updated the release information on her second single “AURORA” that is featured as the opening theme for anime Mobile Suit Gundam AGE. Previously we reported early release details for this single and now the cover jackets and full track list are official....

LiSA was interviewed on Kawaii Girl Japan discussing her new single “crossing field” featured as opening theme for summer anime Sword Art Online and participation at recent live events. She performed at Anime Expo in Los Angeles July 1st - her first time at this...

You Kikkawa has a new single announced “Darling to Madonna” - the song is featured as the second ending theme for anime Sengoku Collection.The single is Kikkawa’s 5th and is set to come in three editions. “Darling to Madonna” will...

StylipS has updated the release information for their new single “Choose Me♡Darling” featured as opening theme for summer anime Nakaimo - My Sister is Among Them! (Kono Naka ni Hitori, Imoto ga Iru!). Previously we reported on their new single release...

Faylan has exposed audio previews for her new single “Realization” - both the title track and coupling track “My Life”. Previously we updated the release details here for the single featured as the opening theme for anime Hagure Yusha no Estetica ...

Sukima Switch is preparing their 17th single “Eureka” for release on August 8th. The single is featured as the second opening theme for anime Space Brothers (Uchu Kyodai). The title song is coupled with a pair of live tracks from the...