Akiko Yano is currently celebrating her the 40th anniversary of her debut! As part of this celebration, she release will a 40th anniversary best album, “Yano Sanmyaku”, on November 30. This remastered collection spans Akiko’s career over the decades, through various labels and management companies.
“Yano Sanmyaku” will be released in a 4CD+DVD+Photobook Limited Edition and a 3CD Regular Edition. The first 3 CDs of the Limited Edition (and by the default, the Regular Edition) will contain representative songs spanning Akiko’s career. This portion of the album will conclude with a new version of her 1981 song “Harusaki Kobeni”, which is arranged by Seiho.
The fourth CD of the Limited Edition contains songs used in commercials, TV shows, and movies, as well as collaborations with both domestic and international artists. This CD ends with the song “Jazube Totomo ni”, which is a previously unreleased pre-debut song.
The DVD that comes with the Limited Edition includes a selection of Akiko’s music videos. The photobook that comes with this edition, titled “BEST PHOTOS 1976-2016”, documents Akiko’s career through the decades. All of the contents of the Limited Edition will be housed in an A4-sized box.
Check out more information on “Yano Sanmyaku” after the jump!
On September 14, Crystal Kay will release her new single, “Lovin’ You.” The song serves as the theme song for the new Fuji TV drama “Non Mama Hakusho”, which premieres on August 13. The day before the drama’s debut, “Lovin’ You” will be released digitally. A preview of the song was recently released on YouTube. The midtempo song expresses joy that comes with being in love. Check it out below, along with the single’s cover!
It was recently reported that Eri Nobuchika will be releasing her first new material in 7 years! The release is scheduled for October 5 and is currently untitled. One of the new songs on it, “Kimi no Koe wo” is currently being used as an insert song in the NHK Premium drama “Furenaba Ochin.” Avex recently uploaded a preview of the song to their YouTube page. Check it out below!
We’re back with this week’s edition of Oricon Flashback. This is where we look back on what topped Oricon this week 5, 10, 15, and 20 years ago. Think of it as a way to reminisce and learn about the past of Japanese music.
This week’s guest was NMB48.
NMB48 – Boku wa Iranai
This week’s guests were Sugiyama Kiyotaka, Miyamoto Hiroji, E-girls, Nishino Kana, and Elephant Kashimashi.
Sugiyama Kiyotaka x Miyamoto Hiroji – Sayonara no Ocean
E-girls – Pink Champagne
Nishino Kana – Have a nice day
Elephant Kashimashi – Yume wo Ou Tabibito
Sugiyama Kiyotaka – Ano Natsu no Kimi to
Back in 2014, Oguri Shun was appointed as the new face of PEPSI NEX ZERO / PEPSI STRONG, playing the famous Japanese folk tale character Momotaro, a boy born from a peach who becomes a mighty hero. His companions are a monkey, a dog, and a pheasant. The tale is told through a series of epic Pepsi commercials with the theme “Forever Challenge”. So far, 5 commercials has been aired.
In Episode 4 of the Momotaro series, Jude Law joins Oguri in the CM as a demon. In this episode, we are told the sad backstory of the demon. The demon was once loved by humans as he defeated monsters to protect the people. However, the humans became frightened by his power, and locked him into a cave. Because of sorrow and anger for this betrayal, he was transformed into a frightening demon, against which Momotaro will have to fight.
Earlier on, PEPSI aired another CM featuring both actors. In the video, Oguri was beckoned by Jude Law amidst a throng of reporters, before announcing his participation in the Momotaro series.
Take a look at the string of impressive Momotaro CM series below as well as the making and interview of both actors for the most recent episode below.
This post came a bit late so the chart is updated with numbers for several days’ drama episodes. Check out how your fave dramas are doing below!
