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BUMP OF CHICKEN and their new single “GOOD LUCK” topped the singles charts with more than 135,000 sold. The single is featured as the theme song to film “Always Sanchome no Yuhi ‘64”. As predicated in our Chart Preview it was very close...

Group AAA has their first new single of 2012 - “Sailing” due for release February 22nd. It will be the long time group’s 31st single and given the time of year for its release “Sailing” is described as a ‘graduation’ song with lyrics describing a...

The great Eastern Earthquake Reconstruction Project “JAPAN UNITED with MUSIC” single cover of The Beatles - “All You Need is Love” - is available digitally from many locations to both mobile and PC starting January 25th. Also posted to the charity project’s Youtube channel is the...

*Updated - Cover Jacket (original Jan-13th) Its been over a year for a new single from Aqua Timez but the wait will soon be over with their 14th single “MASK” announced for release on February 22nd. Aqua Timez is well experienced with anime tie-ins and “...

Updated release details posted All female band Negoto has just announced the release details of the new single "sharp♯". The new single which is current featured as the opening theme to anime Mobile Suit Gundam AGE will be released on April 4 2012. “...

BUMP OF CHICKEN and their new single “GOOD LUCK” will easily top the singles charts based on the Oricon daily numbers with more than 135,000 sold. The single is featured as the theme song to film “Always Sanchome no Yuhi ‘64”.  On the album side...

Arashi has just announced their 37th single “Wild at Heart” which is featured as theme for TV drama series “Lucky Seven” staring member Matsumoto Jun. The release date for “Wild at Heart” is set for March 7th 2012!...

AKB48 revealed “GIVE ME FIVE!” during an encore of their “AKB48 Request Hour Set List Best 100 2012” performance on January 22nd. In savvy marketing typical of AKB48 they have formed a special idol group under the name “Baby ...

YUI is finishing up her “YUI 5th Tour 2011-2012 Cruising ~ HOW CRAZY YOUR LOVE ~” tour and recently performed over 2 days at Nippon Budokan, Tokyo (January 18th-19th). 20,000 fans gathered over the 2 days, enthusiastic and captivated by her powerful voice and charming MC sessions. More details...

Broadcaster NHK has announced a public live program, “One year from the Earthquake, ‘Ashita e’ Concert” as a milestone to the eastern Japan earthquake. The event will be on March 10th 2012 which marks the one year anniversary. NHK will broadcast 6 hours of live...

Pop-diva Koda Kumi who shocked the music world back on December 16th 2011 with the announcement that she was pregnant by BACK-ON member KENJI03, has just canceled her appearance at the “Ontama Carnival 2012” (Jan 29th). She had previously announced the cancelation of her area...

MUSIC STATION
TV Asahi’s music show “MUSIC STATION” guest lineup for the Friday January 27th airing has just been released - ayaka, SKE48, Kim Hyun Joong, and JUJU - are all set to perform. More details on the performances follow, Featured on...

Singer ayaka is back now after over a 2-year hiatus due to illness with her 4th album “The beginning”. The album marks the beginning of a new chapter for ayaka as she returns to the music scene. She has made numerous appearances to start this new chapter...

*Click for updated release details with CD jacket covers in follow-up post Korean idol group T-ARA will use their big Korean hit “Roly-Poly” with Japanese lyrics as their 3rd official Japanese release. Look for the release to drop February 29th. Also the Japanese version of music video...

*Updated release information and jacket covers posted! Duo Tohoshinki (TVXQ) next single “STILL” will hit stores March 14th is described as a poignant Spring ballad perfect for that high-season meeting and parting. The title track “STILL” was just debuted on January 18th during...

[Update: New post with jacket covers for “2012” exposed] Acid Black Cherry headed by visual kei artist yasu launches “2012”, their 3rd album on March 21st and it will be full of their 5 consecutive month single releases - “Pistol”,...