Kalafina has announced a compilation album “5th Anniversary LIVE SELECTION 2009-2012” consisting of their best songs recorded at concert events from 2009 thru 2012. The release comes on 2 CDs and includes songs from their debut “oblivious” to “to the beginning”...

Topping the singles charts is idol group NMB48 with their 6th single “Kitagawa Kenji” - the AKB48 sister group’s 5th #1 single - selling 317,000 copies. Second spot goes to new 5-member EXILE unit The SECOND and their debut single “THINK ...

Unit The MONSTERS are preparing to release their debut single “MONSTERS”. The new unit consists of popular male artists Yamashita Tomohisa (Yamapi) and Katori Shingo of SMAP. The single has tie-in as theme song for TBS drama ...

JOKER recently announced their first full album “OVER” and have now revealed the cover jackets plus preview music video and commercial message spot. The album includes their first two singles, “No. 1” and “Rolling Life”, several new songs including...

Minami Kuribayashi recently updated the release details on her 30th single “Doubt the World” and has just revealed a preview length music video for the title track. Her new single has a tie-in as the second opening theme for anime Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse....

Yui Horie has updated some release details of her “Secret Mission Tour ~ The Adventure Over YUI HORIE III” live DVD and Blu-ray release. The track list and two promotional videos have been revealed. The release captures Yui Horie’s performance April 27th at Tokyo International Forum Hall...

Voice actress/singer Haruka Tomatsu recently announced her 2nd solo album! The album, not yet titled, includes her 5 solo singles released since her first album “Rainbow Road” came out nearly 3 years ago. Its scheduled to come on two editions including a Limited with bonus DVD....

Unit EGOIST has announced the details on their new single “Namae no Nai Kabutsu” which is featured as the ending theme for anime PSYCHO-PASS. It’s the 3rd single from this unit originally formed around the anime Guilty Crown. Single “Namae no ...

Ikimonogakari recently updated the release details for their new album “Balladon” which is a collection of their best ballad songs. The new album includes their newest single “Kaze ga Fuite Iru” in its original version and a new version recorded in the UK plus more...

Voice actress/singer Kana Hanazawa has announced her 4th solo single “Silent Snow”. The title track is described as a work which breaks new ground for Hanazawa with sad feeling lyrics and a sound that invokes the serenity of winter. Her new single “Silent Snow...

FTISLAND recently updated the release details for their 9th Japanese single “Polar Star” and now have revealed a promotional music video. The title song “Polar Star” is described as a medium rock song and has a double tie-up as ending theme for Nippon TV shows...

Kim Hyun Joong recently updated the details for his first Japanese album “unlimited” - complete track list, cover jackets, and bonus details are revealed. The release includes his previously released Japanese singles plus new songs for a total of 14 tracks. Album “unlimited” comes on...

Koda Kumi previously announced her 2nd single of 2012 - “Koishikute” - and has revealed a preview music video. Her new single is described as a love ballad perfect for the winter months and Christmas in a song that depicts the heart-felt feelings between couples that appear only when...

Minori Chihara has updated her pair of live event releases - “Live 2012 ULTRA-Formation” & “Live 2012 PARTY-Formation” - cover jackets and full track list are revealed. Each release comes on two HD Blu-ray and captures her events at Messe Makuhara Event Hall held June...

AKB48 has announced the title and other release details for their 29th single “Eien Pressure” that features the 16 AKB48 idols who survived their annual Janken Taikai (Rock-Paper-Scissors) tournament. The winner Shimazaki Haruka and the rest of the 16 tournament survivors are listed below. “...