KAT-TUN has recently titled their first single of 2013 “EXPOSE” and revealed the full track list and cover jackets. The single is the popular group’s 20th, and depending on edition, features coupling tracks with tie-ins with Suzuki Solio compact wagon as commercial message theme songs and/or a...

BOYFRIEND has recently announced their 3rd Japanese single “Hitomi no Melody” which will be featured as the next ending theme for TV anime series Detective Conan (Case Closed). It marks the first time in 78 theme songs for the TV series that its...

Mai Kuraki recently announced her first single of 2013 “TRY AGAIN” that is featured as the 35th opening theme for popular TV anime series Detective Conan (Case Closed). Its Kuraki’s 39th single and 14th that’s featured in the ...

Idol unit Negicco has new single “Ai no Tower of Love” announced for release on February 13th 2013. The title song is produced by Gota Nishidera (NONA REEVES) and the as yet untitled coupling track is produce by the group’s primary collaborator ...

NMB48 recently titled their first album “Teppen Tottande!” and revealed part of the track list. The album is planned include their 6 singles, 7 newly recorded songs, and more for 15 total tracks. It comes on three Limited editions with different DVD contents and bonuses. Album “Teppen ...

Singer/voice actress unit Sweety has quietly announced new single “Candy Teleportation” (キャンディーテレポーテーション). The single is the unit’s 3rd and is planned for two editions which are scheduled to be in stores February 27th 2013. Read on for more early details... ~ updated details, music ...

Koda Kumi has announced a new album of cover songs - 11 tracks including “Pink Spider” from hide (1998, released after his death), “Lovely” from Ozawa Kenji (1994), and “Koyoi no tsuki no youni...

Three-girl group Perfume has announced their first single of 2013 “Mirai no Museum” which will be featured as the theme song for anime movie Doraemon Nobita no Himitsu Dogu Museum (Doraemon Nobita’s Secret Gadget Museum). The single is the popular group’s 22nd and...

9nine has updated the release details for their new single “Colorful” - cover jackets, full track list, and preview music video are revealed. The idol unit’s 9th(!) single will be featured as the main theme song for anime movie Star Driver THE MOVIE. Single “...

Arashi has announced their first single of 2013, a double a-side “Calling | Breathless”. Title track “Calling” as tie-in as the theme song for TV drama series “Last Hope” that stars group member Masaki Aiba. It’s the popular vocal group’s 40th single...

Acid Black Cherry (yasu) has announced his third cover album “Recreation 3”. The album includes 13 tracks sung with heart and passion by yasu and featuring popular songs from 1990’s rock bands SIAM SHADE and WANDS, singer/song writer...

The Sketchbook has updated the release details for their new double a-side single “Spilt Milk | REFLECT” - cover jackets and preview music video are revealed! Both title songs have tie-ups: “Spilt Milt” featured as theme song for two TV shows, NTV Happy Music ...

eyelis has updated the release details for their 3rd single “OUTLAWS” - full track list, cover jacket, and bonus details are official. The song is featured as ending theme for new anime TV series THE UNLIMITED - Hyobu Kyosuke (THE LIMITED). Single “...

FLOW previously announced that their upcoming song “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA” will be featured as the theme song for the upcoming anime movie Dragon Ball Z Battle of Gods (Kami to Kami). They have now announced their 25th single and 2nd single of their 10th anniversary celebrations -...

The first chart of the New Year is usually a bit odd as there aren’t many releases the previous week. One new release tops the singles charts - Golden Bomber’s 13th single “Dance My Generation” with a good any week 124,000 copies sold. It’s the first #1 charting single...

Faylan has updated the release details for her new single “God FATE” - cover jacket and full track list are revealed. The single is featured as the opening theme for new anime Hakkenden: Toho Hakken Ibun. As with many of her songs Faylan is...