Kikkawa Koji Is Featured on Sakigake! Music for May 29

This week’s show featured talk segments: Kikkawa Koji, Rekishi x Anthony, and XOX.

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Performs with Kanjani8 on KanJam Kanzen Nen SHOW for May 29

This week’s guest was Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu x Kanjani8 –  Tsukema Tsukeru

Oricon Flashback: Week of 5/30

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.

Listen to some of NECRONOMIDOL’s new EP now

Metal and dark wave inspired idol group NECRONOMIDOL are releasing their first EP of new material since their debut full length, “Nemesis” in the middle of next month. The title of the EP is the totally metal-horn inducing “from chaos born” and will be available on the 15th of June. They have released via their website three track samples to listen to. Find the links, and release information below!

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Ken Hirai, and Porno Graffitti Perform on CDTV for May 28

This week’s guests were Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Porno Graffitti, and Ken Hirai.

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – 5iVE YEARS MONSTER

Porno Graffitti – THE DAY

Ken Hirai – Plus One

Flower, Yasuda Rei, and More Perform on Music Fair for May 28

This week’s guests were Hiromi Go, Flower, Yasuda Rei, and Porno Graffitti.

Hiromi Go x Flower – Ienai yo

Yasuda Rei – Message

Porno Graffitti – THE DAY

Flower – Yasashisa de Afureru You ni

Hiromi Go – IRREGULAR

THE BAWDIES and go!go!vanillas to Release Split Single in July

On July 20th, rock bands THE BAWDIES and go!go!vanillas will release a split single titled “Rockin’ Zombie.” The interesting venture came about due to both bands being on the same label.

Additionally as a limited bonus, go!go!vanillas will cover THE BAWDIES first major single “IT’S TOO LATE” in Japanese and THE BAWDIES will cover go!go!vanilla’s recent single “Counter Action” in English.

The single will be releases in two editions and both bands will also embark on a 7 stop tour this October.

Check out the covers and track lists below!

TV Drama Ratings (May 20 – May 26)

Check out the latest ratings chart below!