FLOW has been quiet for a while but is hitting back with a simultaneous new single and new album releases this February 22nd. The new single titled “Rock Climbers” will also be featured as ending theme for TBS show “Nonai Word Q Hikidasu.”...

Ikimonogakari has announced their 5th album titled “NEWTRAL” and set its release date on February 29th. Fans have been waiting over two years for a full album from Ikimonogakari and their wait will soon be over. No track details yet but jacket cover follows,“NEWTRAL...

L'Arc-en-Ciel has brought together 7 singles, 3 new songs, and a total of 11 tracks on their first album in over 4 years, “BUTTERFLY.” All tracks were all re-mastered for the album. The limited edition includes a second CD album, “P'UNK IS NOT DEAD...

supercell’s 5th single will be a double-A titled, “Kokuhaku / Bokura no Ashiato”, and will be released on March 7th. Both songs will be featured in anime shows this Winter. “Kokuhaku” will be the new ending theme song for anime “Guilty Crown...

SMAP tops the singles charts with “Boku no Hanbun”, their 13th consecutive number 1 single. Second spot goes to L’Arc~en~Ciel and their 39th single “CHASE” which is also featured as the theme song for the movie “Wild 7.” Acid Black Cherry...

Voice actress Aya Hirano takes the role of teacher and members of idol group 9nine the roles of students in the new live-action teen comedy “Konna no Idol ja Nain!?” (This ain’t no Idol!? or Nine [Nein] like Ido!?). This will be 9nine’s first regular TV show,Hirano’s...

[Update: New post with CD jacket covers and more information on “Show” here] SCANDAL is rounding up all of their singles and other top songs for release in their first greatest hits album titled “Show.” The album has 16 tracks...

Shokotan over came a bout of viral gastroenteritis as she prepared for the 2-day live “Shoko☆Cover Fes.2011 in NAKAGAWA BROADWAY” to captivate fans with spectacular performances. Held on December 19th & 20th, Shoko Nakagawa (Shokotan) covered SPEED, Pink Lady, Morning Musume, and others plus she was joined...

The singles top spot easily went to Kis-My-Ft2 and their second single “We never give up!” with more than 245,000 sold. Even though Kis-My-Ft2 has been around since 2005 their major label debut was just this past August and their popularity can’t be questioned as the group...

Chatmonchy has written a new song which will be the theme for anime “Thermae Romae.” The anime will air for just 3 episodes in Fuji TV’s “Noitamina” slot beginning Janurary 12th. Chatmonchy’s new single “Thermae Roman” is set for release February 8th. Details follow,...

BOOM BOOM SATELLITES live performance from the Ebisu LIQUIDROOM on December 28th 7:30pm will be streamed through Nico Nico Live. The premium live “FRONT CHAPTER” performance is in celebration of BOOM BOOM SATELLITIES’ 15 anniversary and tickets to the less than 1000 seat venue sold out instantly. Because of this the...

The girls of Sphere have been busy in 2011 and prepare for an even busier 2012. They’ve just announced a national tour “Sphere’s Orbit Live Tour 2012” that will begin in April with stops through August. Also announced are Blu-ray/DVD releases for their TV variety show “Club ...

Korean boy group SUPER JUNIOR released their hit “Mr. Simple” in Japanese as their 2nd single in Japan back on December 7th. A few days ago via avex’s YouTube site the short version of the music video was released. Music video follows,“Mr. Simple” hit number...

Based on the Oricon daily numbers for singles the #1 spot will easily go to Kis-My-Ft2 and their second single “We never give up!” with more than 220,000 sold. Oricon has also just crowned them rookie of the year in sales ranking. The Johnny’s Entertainment septet who...

T.M.Revolution will be holding a two day live event to bring in the New Year -  “T.M.R. NEW YEAR PARTY '12 LIVE REVOLUTION” - Venue will be the famous Nippon Budokan and the event dates are January 1st and 2nd. Details follow, “If the customer is enjoying, do anything!...

AFTERSCHOOL releases their newest Japanese double-A single “Rambling Girls/Because of You” January 18th 2012. The Korean girl group has given us a tease with a short preview video of “Rambling Girls” showing off their very sexy “S-line” dance moves. Check out the video...