Nogizaka46 (乃木坂46) revealed more details for single Taiyō Knock (太陽ノック) - jacket covers and music video unveiled. Their 12th single features member Ikoma Rina as the center position. Single Taiyō Knock comes on four editions hitting stores July 22nd 2015. More details and music video follows.Most recently AKB48...

Leo Ieiri (家入レオ) announced new single Kimi ga Kureta Natsu (君がくれた夏) with tie-up as theme song for Fuji TV drama Koinaka (恋仲) staring Fukushi Sōta and Honda Tsubasa. Her 10th single comes on three editions scheduled for release on August 19th 2015. ~ updated track list and live song...

BTS (Bangtan Boys) tops the singles chart with Japanese single FOR YOU selling over 72,000 copies. Idol units Shiritsu Ebishu Chugaku and DENPA GUMI.inc battled it out for the #2 and #3 spots. Performance and idol group 9nine...

NMB48 revealed more details for their upcoming summer-themed single Durian Shōnen (ドリアン少年) - jacket covers and more preview music videos unveiled. Their 12th single Durian Shōnen comes on four editions scheduled for release on July 15th 2015.The new single features first-time center Sutō Ririka (須藤凛々花). She joined NMB48 in...

B’z tops the singles chart with RED selling over 157,000 copies. It’s the longtime group’s 52nd single and has tie-up as image song for professional baseball player Kuroda Hiroki. Landing at #2 is AKB48 idol Watanabe Mayu with Deai no Tsudzuki...

Kim Hyun Joong is preparing to release compilation album The Best of KIM HYUN JOONG that includes 34 of his Japanese and Korean hits. Jacket cover photo shot was completed on his 29th birthday June 6th. The Best of KIM HYUNG JOONG album comes on three editions (plus two...

NMB48 announced new summer-themed single Durian Shōnen (ドリアン少年) and revealed a preview music video plus other details. Their 12th single features first-time center Sutō Ririka (18) and debuted during the AKB48 41st Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo held June 6th 2015. Single Durian Shōnen comes on four...

KARA celebrates their 5th anniversary in Japan with the release of their 5th Japanese album Girl’s Story. The album is their first since the group underwent a member change and features songs from two singles plus five new songs for 11 total tracks. Album Girl’s Story comes on...

KANJANI8 tops the singles chart with Tsuyoku Tsuyoku Tsuyoku selling over 156,000 copies. The song has tie-up as theme for TV drama DoS Deka starring member Tadayoshi Okura. Several anime tied include Aimer at #4 with Brave Shine opening theme for...

9nine is getting ready to release new single HAPPY 7 DAYS and unveiled preview music video for their first single in over a year. Single HAPPY 7 DAYS comes on three editions hitting stores June 17th 2015. Preview music video and all the release details follow.Performance unit 9nine will...

NICO Touches the Walls drops their new single Massugu na Uta (まっすぐなうた) on June 24th 2015. Their 17th single has tie-up as image song for the Japanese promotion of TV series The 100. Single Massugu na Uta comes on two editions with Limited DVD including live...

AAA is getting ready to release new single Flavor of kiss with tie-up as CM theme song for Glico Seventeen Ice. Their 48th single is 6th of their 7-consecutive single release plan celebrating their 10th anniversary. Single Flavor of kiss comes on one CD-only edition hitting...

AKB48 stays on top of the singles chart for the second week with 40th single Bokutachi wa Tatakawanai (僕たちは戦わない) adding to its total of over 1.7million copies sold. The single includes the fan voting ticket for the group’s upcoming Senbatsu Sousenkyo (General Election) to select...

SCANDAL (スキャンダル) announced their next single Stamp! set for release on July 22nd 2015. The jacket covers, track list, and audio preview all revealed. Single Stamp! comes on three editions - read on for more details and PV. ~ music video revealed ~Its been about 8 months since SCANDAL...

AKB48 tops the singles chart with 40th single Bokutachi wa Tatakawanai selling over 1.6million copies. The single includes the fan voting ticket for the group’s upcoming Senbatsu Sousenkyo (General Election) to select the top 80 members who will participate on their 41st single. Several anime...

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION just released new album Wonder Future and recently revealed album TVCM spot plus a music video for new song Planet of the Apes (Saru no Wakusei, 猿の惑星) with tie-up as theme for TBS TV drama REPLAY & DESTROY. Album Wonder Future...