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This week’s guests were Morning Musume. ’16, Kis-My-Ft2, Daichi Miura, Ken Hirai, ELEVENPLAY, Rhizomatiks Research, AKB48, and RADWIMPS.
As if the BABYMETAL phenomena couldn’t get more insane, it was recently announced that they will now be the supporting band for iconic Californian rock veterans, Red Hot Chili Peppers on their tour of the UK. After releasing their second album, METAL RESISTANCE, BABYMETAL have shot to the enviable heights of becoming the one of the most- if not, the most popular current Japanese idol act on the world scale. This bizarre pairing really marks a new big step for the group- and also a strange one.
How will the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ fans react to this? Will BABYMETAL fans pay top money for a Red Hot Chili Peppers’ ticket? Arama would love to hear your thoughts. Keep reading for the BABYMETAL/Red Hot Chili Peppers UK tour dates and tour poster!
Actor Yuta Takahata (22) was arrested on the 23rd of August in Maebashi, Gunma after allegations were made that he raped a hotel employee earlier that day. Later on, Takahata admitted to the crime, stating “I saw the woman and couldn’t contain my desire.”
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EXILE is currently celebrating their 15th anniversary, and in conjunction with that comes the group’s new best album! “EXTREME BEST” is set for release on September 27, EXILE’s debut date.
The album comes in 3 versions: 3CD+4DVD, 3CD+4Blu-ray, and 3CD. The first 2 editions come in a 3 part box with an 84 page photobook which documents EXILE’s history. The last edition comes in a 3 part case. “EXTREME BEST” includes 45 songs and 53 music videos, with the music video section coming in at about 6 hours. Another video disc that comes with “EXTREME BEST” showcases the dancing that the group is so well known for.
Former members HIRO, MATSU, USA, and MAKIDAI have rejoined EXILE for the photoshoot related to this album to show the group’s enduring bond during this important year.
Check out more information on the album below!
This week, SKE48 topped the Oricon single chart with their new single “Kin no Ai, Gin no Ai”, selling 251,639 copies in its first week.
Nishino Kana returned to the top of the Oricon album chart with “Just LOVE”, selling 9,829 copies in its sixth week.
The new “Death Note” movie, “Death Note Light Up the NEW World” hits Japanese theaters on October 29. It is now being reported that Namie Amuro will be in charge of the movie’s theme song. It is titled “Dear Diary” and is described as a ballad that is inspired by the movie’s title, dealing with believing in love and soldiering on through life’s challenges. Another song of hers, “Fighter”, will also be used as an insert song in the movie. This song is described as an aggressive dance song written from the view point of the movie’s heroine, Aname Misa, played by Toda Erika. “Dear Diary” and “Fighter” will be released together as a double A-side single at a to be determined date.
Namie said that she was honored to be selected to sing the songs for the new “Death Note” movie, noting that they are 2 totally different songs, but both deal with having strength. Sato Takahiro, the movie’s producer, noted that previous “Death Note” movies have used songs by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Lenny Kravitz, in an effort to give them more international appeal. However, since “Death Note” is now known worldwide, this isn’t needed. He wanted someone to sing the songs in the new movie that represented Japan, resulting in the selection of “Queen of POP” Namie Amuro. He made note of Namie’s evolution, voice, dancing ability, and sense of presence.
Check out more promo pictures of Namie in collaboration with “Death Note” below!