Hello, Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw NEWS defeat Nishino Kana. This week, we have 2 newcomers facing off! 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!

Czecho No Republic released their new album, “DREAMS”, on July 20. The band has now released the music video for the album’s opening track! The video sees the band making the most of the summer by venturing out of the city and heading to the beach. The clip also sees incorporation of the album art’s flamingo theme, including the use of puppets. Check it out below!

This week’s guests were Nogizaka46 and Every Little Thing.

Nogizaka46 – Hadashi de Summer

Every Little Thing – Mainichi.

Legendary new wave artists HALMENS recently revealed that they intend to return for their 35th anniversary as a new unit, known as HALMENS X.  The group under this new moniker will be bringing a brand new album of 20 tracks, called “35 Seiki“.

As well as the HALMENS X album, the group will be bringing an anniversary release of the HALMENS compilation album “Halmens Deluxe” with 11 bonus live and demo tracks. This marks the first time the compilation has ever been put on CD.

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Last night, Suiyoubi no Campanella continued their push into the mainstream by performing with SMAP on SMAP x SMAP. The 2 groups performed 2 songs from Suiyoubi no Campanella’s new album “UMA”: “Yuki Otoko Yeti”and “Chupacabra.” Check out the performance below, along with an English interview with frontman Koumai from their recent US show!

This week’s guests were SCANDAL, UNLIMITS, and GLIM SPANKY.

SCANDAL – Take Me Out

UNLIMITS – Last Dance

GLIM SPANKY – Ikari wo Kure yo

After  YEAH!! YEAH!! YEAH!! which had a party and summer vibe, EXILE THE SECOND releases another video for their upcoming single, SHUT UP!! SHUT UP!! SHUT UP!!

A new trailer for Gamefreak’s Pokemon Sun/Moon dropped yesterday, and with it a lot of new information for the game’s mechanic and new pokemons. Surprisingly, some new pokemons revealed in the trailer aren’t exactly new. Instead, they are a region-variant of some Gen 1 pokemon! Aside from revealing new pokemons, the video also introduces Z-moves, Island Challenges, and many more. Read on for the details!