The Sketchbook unveiled the jacket covers for new single Soko ni Kimi ga Iru (そこに君がいる). It’s the band’s 9th single and comes on two editions that hit stores January 29th 2014. More updated details for single Soko ni Kimi ga Iru follow... ~ PV ...

Ogura Yui has revealed more details for her 3rd solo single Charming Do! - jacket covers, full track list, and more unveiled. The single gets tie-up as the ending theme for anime Recently, My Sister is Unusual (ImoCho) plus she is voicing key character Hiyori...

KANJANI8 is getting ready to release single Hibiki (ひびき) with tie-up as then theme song for TBS TV drama series Dr. DMAT staring member Tadayoshi Okura. It’s the group’s 24th single and 2nd of their 3-month consecutive release plan. Single Hibiki comes on two...

Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu! Looking forward to a excellent 2014 of jpop, kpop, anime, and more from all the best Japanese and Korean artists. 2013 was a great good year too, catch the year-end Oricon charts for singles and albums for the top 20 releases for last year. To start...

AKB48 is getting ready to release their 5th album Tsugi no Ashiato and recently unveiled the full track list and jacket covers. Album Tsugi no Ashiato comes on four editions set to hit stores January 22nd 2014. Also just announced during the December 31st 2013 64th Kouhaku uta ...

Sword Art Online II Phantom Bullet anime adaption has been announced for sometime this year. As fans are busy watching the Sword Art Online EXTRA EDITION 2-hour special free episode the key visual and teaser video featuring Shingo Adachi’s character design were unveiled. The official website has also been updated (link...

FTISLAND is getting ready to release new single “beautiful” and has unveiled the jacket covers a preview music video, and additional bonuses. It’s the Korean group’s 12th Japanese single and comes on three editions. Single “beautiful” releases on January 22nd 2014 - read on for...

Yurika Endo has updated the release details for her debut solo single Monochrome Overdrive - jacket covers, full track list, and bonuses unveiled. Her first single gets tie-up as ending theme for anime Z/X IGNITION plus the rookie voice actress is voicing supporting character Aina Mikage in the anime....

Leo Ieiri (家入レオ) is getting ready to release her new single CHOCOLATE and recently revealed the jacket covers and preview music video. Her 6th single comes on three editions that hit stores January 29th 2014. Updated details and preview music video for Chocolate follows.Singer and songwriter Leo Ieiri...

Yuuka Nanri is providing the opening theme for anime Magical Warfare (Maho Senso) with her 5th solo single Senko no PRISONER. Full track list, single release events, and trailer for anime Magical Warfare featuring the opening theme revealed. Single Senko no PRISONER...

Aoi Yuki (悠木碧) has revealed a preview music video and jacket covers for single VisuMania (ビジュメニア) with tie-up as the ending theme for upcoming anime World Conquest Zvezda Plot. Its Aoi Yuki’s first single and it also includes coupling track Kuchihige Awa Balloon (くちひげ泡バルーン)...

ALTIMA has revealed more details for their new single Fight 4 Real - full track list, jacket covers, and preview music video revealed. It’s the unit’s 4th single and gets tie-up as the next opening theme for anime Strike the Blood. Single Fight 4 Real comes...

Topping Oricon singles for 2013* is AKB48 taking the top 4 spots with their 31st single Sayonara Crawl taking #1 with close to 2 million sold. Single Sayonara Crawl was tied to the group’s annual general election with voting tickets included with the single. The next spots...

Haruka Tomatsu added more details for her new single, titled Hikari Gift, revealing the jacket covers and most of the track list. Its her 12th solo single and comes on two editions. Single Hikari Gift is scheduled for release on January 15th 2014 - more details follow... ~...

9nine recently announced their first single of 2014, With You / With Me featured as the next ending theme for ongoing anime Magi - The Kingdom of Magic. The anime’s new theme songs begin airing with the January 12th 2014 episode. 9nine’s 12th single With ...

Topping Oricon album charts for 2013* is Arashi with their 12th album LOVE that topped the charts for two consecutive weeks with over 780,000+ sold. In the #2 & #3 spots are long time duo B’z with their best compilation albums B’z The Best XXV 1988 ...