Nana Mizuki will be providing the theme song as well as show narration for the live-action television series adaptation of Natsumi Aida's comedy manga “Switch Girl!” This will be Mizuki's first theme song for a live-action television show. More details follow,Nana Mizuki commented, “I am very happy ...

  TV Asahi’s music show “MUSIC STATION” guest lineup for their show for Friday December 9th has just been released - Emi Takei, AKB48, Kis-My-Ft2, SMAP, frumpool and BoA - are all set to perform. More details on the...

Actress and now singer Emi Takei (Rurouni Kenshin) will release her debut single, “Koi Suru Kimochi” on December 14th. An early peek at the song as been released via Universal Music Japan’s official YouTube channel. The video and release details follow,The song is written...

LAMA held a live performance on December 1st to kick-off the release of their first album “New!” at B1 STAGE ONE Shibuya Tower Records in Tokyo. The group played to a full crowd of fans who were lucky enough to get one of the free tickets. Pictures and some...

Acid Black Cherry is getting ready to release “CRISIS,” their 4th single of their 5-consecutive month single release project. Leader yasu’s new look is out now (see above) and the single will be released on December 21st. Check out the short preview video and see if the...

Ten new singles have hit the Oricon weekly charts with AKB48 subunit French Kiss in the top spot. More details and preview video of their new single, “Saisho no Mail” were previously posted. Lots of great new singles on the list including in the #5 spot, LiSA...

Singer and actress Shibasaki Kou, 10 years after her debut, has held her first live concert at the Nippon Budokan, November 28th. This was the final performance of her 17-stop tour supporting her latest album, “CIRCLE CYCLE.” Details and pictures follow,Shibasaki performed 27 songs in...

Long-running popular anime series “Gintama” has announced the new featured opening and ending theme songs - 4-girl group FLiP’s song “Wonderland” will be used as the new opening theme and Good Coming who will be making their major debut will provide as yet...

EXILE’s new double album “EXILE JAPAN / Solo” cover jackets and track lists details released today. The upcoming release includes new album “EXILE JAPAN” and a second album which is lead vocalist, ATSUSHI’s solo debut. Also the Deluxe Limited editions will include...

TV Asahi’s music show “MUSIC STATION” guest lineup for their show for Friday December 2nd - KAT-TUN, Koda Kumi, Sandaime J Soul Brothers, JUJU, Perfume, and Yuzu. More details on the performances follow, Each group is on...

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION has announced details of their new best song album and set a release date of January 18th 2012. Titled “BEST HIT AKG” has 17 tracks including their single “Marching Band” that releases on November 30th. Jacket cover and track details follow, “...

EXILE has a new album “EXILE JAPAN / Solo” set for release January 1st 2012. The album’s music tracks will come on 2 CDs which includes solo songs release by vocalist ATSUSHI. With “EXILE JAPAN” the group hopes to lift the spirits...

UVERworld’s 20th single, “BABY BORN & GO/KINJITO” has been announced for release on December 14th. Link to short preview video and track details follow,“BABY BORN & GO/KINJITO” will be a double A-side single and will come in two different versions. A Limited edition with bonus...

Set for release January 18th, 2012 - this newest single from BUMP OF CHICKEN is “Good Luck.” The title track is featured as the theme song of the film “Always Sanchome no Yuhi '64.” More details on this release follow,The third track is an instrumental...

Announced on Kalafina’s blog site by member Hikaru, the group will release a live album “After Eden Special Live 2011” which is a recording of their live launch performance for “After Eden” on September 21st at Tokyo Dome in Bunkyo, Tokyo city Hall. A few...