KANJANI8 tops the Oricon weekly singles charts with 31st single Gamushara Koshinkyoku (がむしゃら行進曲) selling over 201,000 copies. The single has tie-up as the theme song for NTV drama Jigoku Sensei Nu~be~ staring member Maruyama Ryuhei and the 3rd and final of their 10th anniversary releases....

Watanabe Miyuki updated the release details for single Yasashiku Suru Yori Kiss wo Shite (やさしくするよりキスをして) - jacket covers, track list, and live song performance unveiled. Her solo single debut came as reward for winning the AKB48 Group’s 5th Janken Taikai. Along with Milky’s solo song the...

BOOM BOOM SATELLITES announced new album SHINE LIKE A BILLION SUNS planned to include 10 tracks. Its their 9th original album and first since album EMBRACE (2013.01.09). Album SHINE LIKE A BILLION SUNS comes on two editions scheduled for release February 4th 2015 - read on for...

AKB48 tops the weekly singles charts with Kiboteki Refrain selling over 1.1 million copies. Their 38th single keeps the mega idol group’s amazing streak of 1+million selling singles going. E-girls lands in #2 with single Mr. Snowman and anime/game Love Live!...

Ling tosite sigure (凛として時雨) recently announced their first best album Best of Tornado. The album includes 15 songs re-mastered and re-mixed at Metropolis Studios London, UK. The Limited editions add a second CD with early songs captured at live events, demo tape songs, and early indie releases plus a DVD...

Acid Black Cherry (yasu) added more details for new original album “L” (エル). Their 4th album includes four singles plus new songs with 13 total tracks planned. The Limited editions include a DVD packed with live performance or documentary footage. Album “L” (エル) comes...

KAT-TUN announced new single Dead or Alive with tie-up as the theme song for movie JOKER GAME staring member Kazuya Kamenashi. Their 23rd single also features a Kazuya Kamenashi solo song Hanasanaide Ai written by Tsuyoshi Domoto. Single Dead or Alive comes...

U-KISS revealed the details for their new Japanese single Sweetie plus just unveiled a teaser music video. Their 10th Japanese single will be the featured POWER PLAY on NTV Music Dragon and coupling song “If...” will be used as the NANTA 2015 Japan Tour...

Sexy Zone tops the charts with single Kimi ni HITOMEBORE selling over 336,000 copies. The title song is featured as the theme song for TV series Kurofuku Monogatari starring member Nakajima Kento and Kashiwagi Yuki (AKB48). Landing in #2...

SKE48 is getting ready to release single 12-Gatsu no Kangaroo (Jyuunigatsu no Kangaroo,12月のカンガルー) and has revealed preview music videos for the title song and several coupling tracks. Single 12-Gatsu no Kangaroo comes on 4-pairs of editions plus the theater version all releasing December 10th 2014...

Momoiro Clover Z and legendary USA rock band KISS have announced a unlikely collaboration on a new single (untitled) and the KISS 40th Anniversary World Tour. The single’s title song is composed and played by KISS with Momoclo providing vocals and at the KISS40 tour final...

Kinki Kids tops the singles charts with 34th single Kagi no Nai Hako selling over 152,000 copies. Its been a over a year since the popular duo released a single and they continue a perfect streak with 34 #1 singles. Idol unit Berryz Kobo lands...

SKE48 unveiled more details for their 16th single 12-Gatsu no Kangaroo (Jyuunigatsu no Kangaroo,12月のカンガルー) - jacket covers and full track list revealed. Its their first single to feature co-centers Kitagawa Ryouha (北川綾巴) and Miyamae Ami (宮前杏実). Single 12-Gatsu no Kangaroo comes on 4-pairs of editions...

Tohoshinki (東方神起) unveiled the jacket covers, full track list, and tie-up details for new Japanese album WITH. The album includes singles, coupling tracks, and new songs for 14 total tracks. New song Believe in U has tie-up as ending theme for TBS TV show Hiruobi! in...

SUPER JUNIOR updated the release details for new Japanese single MAMACITA -AYAYA- - jacket covers and more bonus details unveiled. Its been a year since the group released a Japanese single and it includes group leader Leeteuk who’s back from his mandatory two year Korean military service. Their 6th Japanese single...

Negicco unveiled the details for their new single Hikari no Spur (光のシュプール) - full track list, jacket covers, and music video revealed during a special live event early today. The music video and jacket covers were shot around Artic Circle locations in Finland including Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi....