On top of the singles charts this week is SMAP with their 50th single “JOY!!” selling over 327,000 copies. In the #2 spot is very popular Korean singer Kim Hyun Joong with his 3rd Japanese single “TONIGHT” with over 115,000 copies sold. Sliding...

GACKT has revealed the full track list and jacket covers for his two best albums “BEST OF THE BEST vol.1 -MILD-“ and “BEST OF THE BEST vol.1 -WILD-“. Also revealed is the preview music video for new song “CLAYMORE”. The albums...

ALI PROJECT recently announced their 22nd single “Watashi no Bara wo Kaminasai” which will be featured as the opening theme for the remake of anime Rozen Maiden. The band provided the opening theme songs for the original two seasons and OVA. New single “Watashi no Bara...

AKB48 finished up their 5th General Election last night with the results determining the participants of their 32nd single. The single is announced for pre-order though not yet titled it will come on three Limited editions and three Regular editions all which will hit stores August 21st 2013. Read on...

Aoi Eir (藍井エイル) recently revealed the jacket covers, bonus details, and a preview music video for her new single “Cobalt Sky” (コバルト・スカイ). Its her first single since “INNOCENCE” (2012.11.21) that was featured as the OP theme #2 for popular anime Sword Art Online...

The Sketchbook is getting ready to release their new single “Crack / 21” and revealed a preview music video for song “Crack” which is the featured theme song for music show NTV Music Dragon. The single is the group’s 7th and the...

SHINee has updated the information for their new Japanese album “Boys Meet U” - jacket covers, full track list, and a video message from the group revealed. Its their 2nd Japanese album and includes their 4 singles “Sherlock”, “Dazzling Girl”, “...

Namie Amuro has revealed a preview music video for song “Contrail” that’s part of her 11th original album “FEEL”. Her new album’s track list includes single “Big Boys Cry”, unreleased single “Can You Feel This Love”, and...

T-ARA recently announced a new Japanese single “Target”. Its their 2nd single of 2013 and 7th Japanese single overall. Single “Target” comes on two editions that are scheduled to hit stores July 3rd 2013 - read on for more details... ~ release delayed, updated details ~Most recently...

The Sketchbook has added more details for 7th single “Crack / 21” - jacket covers and bonus details are official. Also revealed that second title track “21” will be featured as the ending theme for the second season of anime KINGDOM that starts in June. The Sketchbook...

Topping the singles charts is Arashi with their 41st single “Endless Game” that’s featured as theme for TV drama series “Kazoku Game” staring member Sho Sakurai. The single sold over 477,000 copies giving the vocal group their 37th #1 single. In the second spot is...

ORANGE RANGE has announced their 9th original album “spark” that includes singles “Oboro na Ageha”, “Moshimo”,  and “Sadistic Summer” plus new songs and more for 12 tracks (planned). The album comes on two editions that will hit...

SUPER JUNIOR has announced their first Japanese album “Hero” that includes their four Japanese singles, new original Japanese songs, and more for a total of 11 tracks. The album comes on three editions with special Limited edition bonus CD that includes 10 songs from various SUPER JUNIOR units. Album...

Minako Kotobuki is getting ready to release her 5th single “Prism” and simultaneously release her first live Blu-ray/DVD that captures her First Live Tour 2012 “Our stride”. The single is her first in over a year and comes on two editions. Single “Prism” and the live...

TOMMY february6 (Tomoko Kawase) recently updated the details for her new album “TOMMY CANDY SHOP ♥ SUGAR ♥ ME” - final jacket covers, full track list, and a pair of PV videos revealed. Its her 5th album as alter-ego TOMMY february6 and part of her...

Maaya Sakamoto recently announced her first single of 2013 “Hajimari no Umi” that will be featured as the opening theme song for upcoming anime Tamayura - More Aggressive. The title track is a collaboration with Taeko Onuki and Toshiyuki Mori. Single “Hajimari no Umi” comes on...