Johnny’s WEST, a new unit from Johnny’s Entertainment, debuts at #1 with their first single Ei ja nai ka selling over 262,000 copies. In #2 is NEVER LET YOU GO the 5th single from GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE selling 86,000 copies. A...

9nine has announced new album MAGI9 PLAYLAND planned to include singles Evolution No.9, Re:, and With You / With Me plus more. Their 3rd album comes on three editions. Album MAGI9 PLAYLAND is scheduled for release on June 18th 2014 -...

Kim Hyun Joong has announced new Japanese single HOT SUN produced in collaboration with SKY-HI (AAA) and Stephen Lee. His 4th Japanese single comes on six different editions scheduled for release on June 18th 2014 - read on for more details... ~ jacket covers revealed...

2NE1 recently announced their 2nd Japanese album (CRUSH) scheduled for release on June 25th 2014. The album is their first release in Japan in over a year and a half. Its planned for four editions including the Limited type A bundled with their new Korean album ...

KAT-TUN has announced new single In Fact with tie-up as the theme song for Fuji TV drama FIRST CLASS featuring member Yuichi Nakamaru. Their 22nd single also includes coupling track Believe In Myself featured as theme song for NTV Going! Sports & News...

Ikimonogakari (いきものがかり) has announced new single Love Song ha Tomaranaiyo (ラブソングはとまらないよ) with title track featured as theme song for Calpis Water TV CM campaign staring Notoshi Reina. Their 27th single’s coupling track Niji (虹) has tie-up as theme song for Yamazaki Lunch Pack CM campaign....

Namie Amuro recently announced a ballad best album Ballada and revealed the jacket covers, track list, and teaser preview video. The album includes the top 15 ballads as voted on by fans with Love Story (2011.12.07), CAN YOU CELEBRATE? (1997.02.19), and TSUKI (2014.01.29) the top...

Tohoshinki (TVXQ) has announced their 2nd Japanese single of 2014, Sweat / Answer. The double a-side single comes on three editions. Single Sweat / Answer is scheduled to hit stores June 11th 2014 - read on for more details... ~ jacket covers and ...

AKB48 has revealed more details for summer-themed single Labrador Retriever - jacket covers, full track list, and preview music video unveiled. Its their 36th single that includes voting card for the 6th General Election that determines the 37th single senbatsu. Single Labrador Retriever...

Morning Musume ‘14 tops the singles charts with their 56th single Toki wo Koe Sora wo Koe / Password is 0 selling over 119,000 copies. ClariS lands in #3 with single STEP featured as the second opening theme for anime Nisekoi. ...

MUCC has is getting ready to release new single ENDER ENDER. Its their first single of 2014 and it comes on two editions. Single ENDER ENDER hits stores May 28th 2014 - read on for more details and teaser video.Visual Kei band MUCC most recently released 30th single World’s ...

FTISLAND recently announced new Japanese album NEW PAGE that includes singles Shiawase Theory, beautiful, and newest Mitaiken Future plus new lead song BE FREE and more for 13 total tracks. Album NEW PAGE comes on four editions scheduled for...

SMAP tops the singles charts with their 52nd single Yes we are / Koko Kara selling over 138,000 copies. Performance group SEKAI NO OWARI lands in #2 with Hono to mori no Carnival with over 66,000 copies sold. Last week’s #1 from ...

Kana Nishino (西野カナ) has announced new single We Don’t Stop with tie-up as the theme song for NTV comedy/drama Hanasaki Mai ga Damatteinai (花咲舞が黙ってない). The single is her first of 2014 and composed by Giorgio Cancemi. Single We Don’t Stop comes on two editions...

Arashi (嵐) recently announced new single Daremo Shiranai (誰も知らない) featured as the theme song for drama Shinigami-kun (死神くん) staring member Ohno Satoshi (大野智). Their 44th single and 3rd in 2014 comes on two editions scheduled for release on May 28th 2014. Read on for more details and...

T-ARA added more details for new Japanese album Gossip Girls - jacket covers revealed. The album contains five new songs, two singles, and more for 12 total tracks. Album Gossip Girls comes on three special editions dropping May 14th 2014 - updated release details follow... ~ PVs revealed...