This week the singles charts are topped by the idols of Nogizaka46 with their 5th single “Kimi no na wa kibo” (君の名は希望) selling over 242,000 copies. It’s the self-appointed rival to AKB48 4th #1 single. In the #2 spot is Yamashita Tomohisa (Yamapi...

Kis-My-Ft2 has revealed more details on their new album “Good Ikuze!” - cover jackets and full track list were recently revealed. The group’s 2nd album includes songs from their three singles released since their first album “Kis-My-1st”, new songs, plus more for 13 total tracks....

LiSA is getting ready to drop her third solo single “best day, best way” and has revealed the cover jackets, full track list, and preview music video made with the help of fans. The new single comes on three editions and hits stores April 3rd 2013. Read on for...

BOYFRIEND has updated the details for their 3rd Japanese single “Hitomi no Melody” -  cover jackets, previews, and special launch events are revealed. Their new single is featured as the current ending theme for TV anime series Detective Conan (Case Closed). Single “...

Topping the singles charts is powerful male vocal group Arashi with double-a side single “Calling X Breathless” selling a strong 756,000 copies. Both songs have tie-ins to productions that star group members (more details). In the #6 spot is unit EGOIST (...

Maaya Sakamoto has revealed more details on her 8th album “Singer Songwriter” - full track list, cover jackets, and preview music video. Her new album includes eight new songs and two re-arranged songs for 10 total tracks. All included songs are written and produced by Maaya ...

Kalafina has announced their 4th original album “Consolation” that’s part of the vocal group’s 5th anniversary. The album includes singles “to the beginning”, “moonfesta ~ムーンフェスタ~”, “Hikari Furu”, new song “Yume no Daichi” that’s...

Korean group FTISLAND has announced their first Japanese single for 2013 - “You Are My Life”. The group’s 10th Japanese single is described as a ballad with lyrics that express the ultimate yet simple feelings of lovers. Single “You Are My Life” is available on...

May’n has announced her first single of 2013 - “Run Real Run” which will be featured as the theme song for TV drama Real Onigokko THE ORIGIN. Its May’n’s 7th single and it comes on two editions. Single “Run Real ...

On top of the singles charts is long time male group SMAP with their 49th single “Mistake! / Battery” selling over 161,000 copies. The #2 spot goes to Perfume with single “Mirai no Museum” that’s featured as the theme song for long running...

Rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN is getting ready to release the Blu-ray or DVD of their “GOLD GLIDER TOUR 2012” and has revealed a long preview video. The live events were filmed under the direction of Shuichi Banba who’s produced many of the group’s music videos. The...

KARA has announced their first Japanese single of 2013 - “Bye Bye Happy Days!” (バイバイ ハッピーデイズ!). Plus also announced a simultaneous Blu-ray and DVD release of their KARASIA 2013 Happy New Year in TOKYO DOME held January 6th 2013. The concert marked the first...

T-ARA has revealed the cover jackets and a full length music video for their new Japanese single “Bunny Style!” or “Banisuta!” (バニスタ!). Its their first Japanese single for 2013 and 6th overall. Besides coming on three Limited editions the single is...

Korean band CNBLUE has announced new Japanese single “Blind Love” - their first of 2013. The single is CNBLUE’s 5th original Japanese single and comes on three editions including a Limited with DVD containing footage from their Christmas 2012 concert MUSIC FOR ALL, ALL FOR ONE...

Arashi is getting ready to release their double a-side single “Calling X Breathless” - cover jackets and full track list are revealed on the popular vocal group’s first single of 2013 (40th overall). Title track “Calling” has tie-in as the theme song for TV drama series...