Electronic band Suiyoubi no Campanella has just uploaded to their YouTube channel the music video for “Aladdin”, leading track of their previously announced new single SUPERKID. However, this time they have done something new: the music video features the instrumental version of the song, with no vocals. The MV is also creative in the way of its filming: it was recorded in the soon to be demolished Kabukicho Promotion Association Building in the Kabuchiko district of Shinjuku, Tokyo, where an art exhibition by artist collective Chim↑Pom was (and still is) taking place. That’s right: strategically situated and hidden cameras recorded frontwoman KOM_I dancing and twirling from the first floor to the rooftop amongst completely unaware visitants of the exhibition, leaving some priceless reactions. Watch the artistic MV and a second promotional image for this MV just after the jump!

This week, Kanjani8 topped the Oricon single chart with their new single “Panorama”, selling 162,762 copies in its first week.

Utada Hikaru topped the Oricon album chart for the third week in a row with her album “Fantôme”, selling 63,207 copies in its third week.

Hello, Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw iKON defeat RADWIMPS. RADWIMPS is back again this week, facing off against 2 newcomers. Find out what various staff members thought of the songs that topped the physical and digital charts this week and share your thoughts on them too!

It was announced last weekend that A-1 Pictures, the animation studio behind some of the most loved and frowned upon TV Anime of the last decade (Anohana, The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls, Sword Art Online), has produced an animation short called “Shelter the Animation” for American electronic music producer, Porter Robinson. The short was uploaded to Porter Robinson’s official youtube channel 3 days ago as the music video for his—and fellow wunderkind Madeon—latest single, “Shelter”. It is simply sublime.

The 6-minute animation is loaded with breathtaking scenery and incredible animation, loosely set to a feel-inducing narrative and chill music. Watch the music video and its behind the scenes after the break!

For a while gaming giant Nintendo had been tight lipped about their plans for a new console. Skipping major events for the gaming community this past year, like E3, and hosting their own, Nintendo was able to keep some of the secrets of the new product guarded until they were ready to unleash it on the world. Well today seems to be that unleashing day they’ve marked on the calendar. Arama!Japan, say hello to Nintendo Switch.

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New photos of game system added

One song from 2016 was certified Platinum this month for selling 250,000 copies: the movie version of RADWIMPS’ “Zen Zen Zense.”

Two songs from 2016 were certified Gold this month for selling 100,000 copies: Ketsumeishi’s “Saraba Namida” and Dream Ami’s “Try Everything.”

In a rare occurrence, an album has been certified digitally this month. DREAMS COME TRUE’s “DREAMS COME TRUE THE BEST! Watashi no Dorikamu” was certified Gold for selling 100,000 copies.

On October 19, UNCHAIN will release their new collaboration album “20th Sessions.” This album sees the band working with the likes of Onitsuka Chihiro, Saiki from BAND-MAID, and Aoyama Sachiko from Negoto. UNCHAIN recently released the music video for their song with Onitsuka Chihiro, “Kinchou.” This song marks the first time that Chihiro has performed a duet and wrote the lyrics for it. Check out the video below, along with more information on the album!

Alternative rock act Nothing’s Carved In Stone recently announced that they will be releasing their second single of the year, titled “Adventures” on November 2nd.  Furthermore, the group will be releasing “Existence”, their eighth full length studio album, the next month on December 14th.

“Adventures” sees the band teaming up with jazz pianist Masayuki Hiizumi, known for his previous work with Shiina Ringo and Tokyo Jihen, to produce a beautifully stripped down, sentimental ballad.  Masayuki features in the song’s PV as well, the video contrasting the band’s intense studio performance with a series of hopeful and emotional images.

Read on below for a look at the short version of this music video, plus the cover and track list for “Adventures”.