NMB48 tops the singles charts with 10th Rashikunai selling over 420,000 copies. The single features first time co-centers Yagura Fuuko (矢倉楓子) and Shiroma Miru (白間美瑠). Landing at #2 is Korean duo Tohoshinki (TVXQ) with Time Works Wonders selling over...

DiVA released their first and final album the self-titled DIVA on November 5th 2014. The album includes their singles plus new songs written by members and one provided by Oshima Yuko. Album DIVA comes on three editions each with a different track list - read on...

Ikimonogakari (いきものがかり) is about to release new single GOLDEN GIRL and recently unveiled a preview music video. Their 29th single has tie-up as the theme song for TBS TV drama Onna wa sore o Yurusanai (Women won’t allow it). Single GOLDEN GIRL comes...

Negicco teased more details for their upcoming 15th single (untitled). Group members get a surprise visit from Santa who shows them the new single’s music video shoot location plus a brief glimpse of a cold overseas location are teased on the promo video. Their new single comes on four editions scheduled...

SCANDAL (スキャンダル) unveiled the full music video for upcoming single Image. Their 20th single has tie-up as theme song for the Nestle Cup International Women’s Soccer Club Championship 2014 on BS Fuji TV. Single Image comes on one CD-only edition releasing November 19th 2014 - all...

Kana Nishino (西野カナ) is getting ready to release her 5th original album with LOVE and recently unveiled the jacket covers, full track list, and bonus details. Her first original album over two years includes singles, new songs, and more for 14 total tracks. Album with LOVE comes on two...

Nagi Yanagi (やなぎなぎ) announced new single Sweet Track / Burn Out the ENERGY with both songs having tie-ups. Sweet Track will be the theme song for NTV show Sukkiri!! (スッキリ!!) in December and track Burn Out the ENERGY is the theme song for...

Nogizaka46 (乃木坂46) announced their first album (Tomei na Iro) which includes their ten singles plus three new songs. The Limited editions add a second CD with ten coupling tracks as voted by fans. Their first album comes on three editions scheduled for release on January 7th 2015...

Dream5 (+ Buri Taicho) tops the singles charts with Dan Dan Dubi Zuba! featured as the ending theme for anime Yo-kai Watch. Oricon noted that it’s been 40 years since an all teen band has topped the weekly singles charts. Landing at #2 is...

Watanabe Miyuki’s solo debut single (Yasashiku Suru Yori Kiss wo Shite)* as reward for winning the AKB48 5th Janken Taikai has been officially announced. Along with Milky’s solo song the single includes coupling track featuring the tournament’s 2nd - 16th places. Watanabe Miyuki’s...

AKB48 added the jacket covers and full track lists for their 38th single Kiboteki Refrain (希望的リフレイン). They also revealed preview music videos for the title song and coupling track. The title song music video features the senbatsu members along with former AKB48 members Oshima Yuko, Maeda Atsuko...

SKE48 revealed Kitagawa Ryouha (北川綾巴) and Miyamae Ami (宮前杏実) are co-centers for 16th single Jyuunigatsu no Kangaroo (12月のカンガルー, December no Kangaroo). Also revealed the full 22 member senbatsu and the track list for the single. Single Jyuunigatsu no Kangaroo releases December 10th 2014 - read on for more details...

SCANDAL (スキャンダル) revealed more details for single Image - jacket cover unveiled and tie-up announced as theme song for the Nestle Cup International Women’s Soccer Club Championship 2014 on BS Fuji TV. Their 20th single has songwriting handled by member MAMI (vocals & guitar). Single Image comes...

V6 tops the singles charts with 44th single Sky’s The Limited selling over 95,000 copies. This their first #1 since 2012 but none of their singles have be less than #3 since their debut in 1995. Acid Black Cherry's 19th single INCUBUS climbs...

SCANDAL (スキャンダル) updated the release details for new album HELLO WORLD - jacket covers, full track list, and more revealed. Their 6th original album includes singles, new songs, and more with 13 total tracks. Album HELLO WORLD, produced by the band in collaboration with Kameda Seiji and Tetsuya...

Eir Aoi (藍井エイル) is getting ready to release single Tsunagaru Omoi (ツナガルオモイ) and unveiled the full track list and song credits. She writes and composes her 8th single with tie-up as the theme song for TBS TV show Rank Oukoku (Rank Kingdom). Single Tsunagaru Omoi comes on...