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...

FLOW is preparing to release their 25th single “HERO ~Kibou no Uta~ / CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA” with both songs featured in the upcoming anime movie Dragon Ball Z Battle of Gods (Kami to Kami). The single is their 2nd tied to the band’s 10th anniversary celebrations and...

Aimer (エメ) is getting ready to drop her first single of 2013 “RE: I AM EP” - an extended play with title song featured as theme song for the anime movie/OVA Mobile Suit Gundam UC Unicorn episode 6. Her new single “...

Faylan is preparing her 3rd album “PRISM” for release and has recently revealed the cover jackets, full track list, and preview video for new song “prism flower”. The album includes several singles, new songs in collaboration with Elements Garden, and more for 13 total tracks....

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...

Sphere has announced their first single of 2013 - “GENESIS ARIA” that’s set to be the opening theme song for anime TV series Arata Kangatari (Arata: The Legend). Sphere member Ayahi Takagaki joins the voice cast for the anime, voicing key...

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...

The K-ON! (Keion) anime franchise is getting ready to release the “K-ON! MUSIC HISTORY’S BOX” contains all the opening and ending theme songs, insert songs, all the character songs plus more on 258 tracks across 12 CD disks. The “K-ON! MUSIC HISTORY’S BOX...

KARA THE ANIMATION made its debut on NOTTV with all of the episodes available for premium viewers. All 5 episodes that each feature member of KARA - aired on March 1st, 2nd, and 3rd on the NOTTV streaming service for ¥500 for all episodes. More details on the episodes with screen...

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...

Kana Hanazawa as character Mei Mei is getting ready to release single “Bamboo Rendez-Vous” which is featured as an ending theme for anime Polar Bear Café (Shirokuma Café). Kana Hanazawa voices the character Mei Mei (Panda’s sister) in the ongoing comedy...