This week’s guest was GENERATIONS.

GENERATIONS – Unchained World / SORA ~Kono Koe ga Todoku made~ (DEEP cover)

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LDH group THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE is prepping for the release of their 15th single titled “LIVING IN THE DREAM“. Originally the song was released digitally in August, while the physical release will happen on October 27th, 2021.

The title track was used as the tie-in for the recruiting service Baitoru PRO, while the b-side “OFF THE WALL” was used as the theme song for the drama series “Tokyo Seimenjo”. The single will also feature the additional b-sides “Moon and Back” and “Stampede”.

We’re back with another episode of the Arama! Japan podcast! This episode covers August 2021! This month we covered a variety of topics, including Seiko Oomori‘s abuse scandal, “Talent Power Ranking 2021”, Japanese hip hop’s horrible summer, and more.

I am joined this episode by my co-host Hannah. Check it out below!

Masaki Aiba and Sho Sakurai of Arashi announced their marriages today. The two made their announcements through the official Johnny & Associates site.

When announcing his marriage, Masaki said he will continue to work hard in the future and that he looks forward to the continued guidance and support of the public.

This week, Kis-My-Ft2 topped the Combined Single chart with their single “Fear / SO BLUE”, with 142,016 points in its third week.

Kuwata Keisuke topped the Combined Album chart with his new EP “Gohan Misoshiru Nori Otsukemono Tamagoyaki feat. Umeboshi”, with 103,055 points in its first week.

Kis-My-Ft2 also topped the Single chart with “Fear / SO BLUE”, selling 130,479 copies in its first week of physical release.

Keisuke also topped the Album chart with “Gohan Misoshiru Nori Otsukemono Tamagoyaki feat. Umeboshi”, selling 97,190 copies in its first week.

YOASOBI topped the Digital Single chart with their new digital single “Taisho Roman”, selling 32,022 copies its first week.

Keisuke also topped the Digital Album chart with “Gohan Misoshiru Nori Otsukemono Tamagoyaki feat. Umeboshi”, selling 5,245 copies in its first week.

back number topped the Streaming chart for the second consecutive week with their digital single “Suiheisen”, with 7,245,701 streams in its sixth week.

This week’s episode was the second day of “LOVE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2021.” This week’s guests were SUPER BEAVER, MAN WITH A MISSION, and Ling Tosite Sigure.

SUPER BEAVER – Utsukushii Hi / Namae wo Yobu yo / I Love You

MAN WITH A MISSION – INTO THE DEEP / Remember Me / FLY AGAIN -Hero’s Anthem-

Ling Tosite Sigure – abnormalize / laser beamer / Boukan

This past June, “PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SEASON2” ended and eleven contestants were selected to debut in the winning group, INI. They will make their debut on October 3 with the single “A.” The title stands for both “best in quality” and “the beginning.”

“A” will feature two lead songs, “Rocketeer” and “Brighter.” The former is described as a powerful, performance-driven song with heavy use of bass and beat. The song’s title reflects INI’s desire to go high like a rocket. The latter song is piano-driven and tells the story of loved one lighting the way for someone when they can’t continue on their own.

INI gave fans to the chance to vote for which of the two songs would be their focus song in terms of promotion of “A.” With over 70% of the vote, “Rocketeer” was the winner.

The music video for “Rocketeer” has also been released. Check it out below, along with more information on INI’s debut single!