ALI PROJECT's newest single "Kyomu Densen” is getting ready for its released on January 25th. The title track is currently featured as the opening them for horror anime “Another”. The release comes in regular CD only and a Limited edition has a different track list...

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...

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”,...

Ai first album in over two years, “INDEPENDENT” and her first since transferring to the EMI record label. The album should be popular, besides the title track “INDEPENDENT WOMEN”, it includes 4 tie-up songs. The release will come in Regular CD only though if you...

Japanese-American singer Ai has released a music video for “Utsukushikimono”, featured as the ending theme for the upcoming Berserk film, “Berserk Ōgon Jidai-Hen I: Haō no Tamago” (Berserk Golden Age Arc I: Egg of the Supreme Ruler). The music video...

T.M.Revolution (Nishikawa Takanori) has been chosen as the “ambassador” for the Agency of Cultural Affairs’ “Anime Mirai” project. The appointment was received at a press conference in Tokyo on January 18th 2012. More details follow, “Anime Mirai” is an program within the Agency...

Topping the weekly singles charts is the 32nd single from Kinki Kids, “Kawatta Katachi no Ishi” with over 123,000 sold. Its also the 32nd consecutive #1 on the weekly charts from this prolific and successful duo of Domoto Koichi and Domoto Tsyuoshi. Congradulations! Second spot goes to one...

the pillows are kicking off the release of “TRIAL” by exposing a short version Wintery music video for the title track “TRIAL” via the avex official Youtube channel. In addition to the title track the new album includes singles "Energia" and...

The Sketchbook's newest single “Message” due out February 1st just had its music video posted on the avex official Youtube site. “Message” also just started as the new opening theme to anime SKET DANCE while this single’s coupling song “HERO” just...