This week’s guests were GENERATIONS, Yumemiru Adolescence, Akai Koen, BLUE ENCOUNT, Yu Takahashi, Kiyoshi Ryujin 25, Oki Chizuru, HOWL BE QUIET, and A.B.C-Z.
GENERATIONS – AGEHA
Yumemiru Adolescence – Mai Gene!
Akai Koen – Canvas
BLUE ENCOUNT – Survivor
Yu Takahashi – Sakura no Uta
Kiyoshi Ryujin 25 – LOVE&WIFE&PEACE♡
Oki Chizuru – Nijuu sai no Anata e
HOWL BE QUIET – MONSTER WORLD
A.B.C-Z – Hanakotoba
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.
On April 6, Perfume will release their new album, “COSMIC EXPLORER.” The covers for the album have now been released. They were designed by Yoshida Yuni and displays her take on Perfume’s image.
Also giving her take on Perfume’s image is Suetsugu Yuki. She drew Perfume for the group’s new digital single, “FLASH.” The song, out March 16, serves as the theme song for the movie adaption of Yuki’s manga “Chihayafuru.” An album mix of “FLASH” will appear on “COSMIC EXPLORER.”
Perfume has also announced the dates of their US tour. The tour stars on August 26 in Los Angeles and ends on September 4 in New York City. Check out the tour dates after the jump, along with the covers!
This week’s guests were KAT-TUN, Yu Takahashi, and BLUE ENCOUNT.
KAT-TUN – UNLOCK ~ GREATEST JOURNEY
Yu Takahashi – Sakura no Uta
BLUE ENCOUNT – Survivor
This week’s show was a special episode celebrating Music Fair’s 2600th episode. This week’s guests were Moriyama Ryoko, Tanimura Shinji, Sada Masashi, Gospellers, Nana Mizuki, JUJU, AI, Happiness, Flower, Hata Motohiro, Yuzu, Suzuki Masayuki, Imaichi Ryuji, Tosaka Hiroomi, and Chris Hart.
All Artists – Music Fair Theme Song
Moriyama Ryoko x Tanimura Shinji x Sada Masashi x Gospellers x Nana Mizuki x JUJU – Kono Hiroi Nohara Ippai
AI x Happiness – Happiness
JUJU x Flower – Yasashisa de Afureru You ni
Hata Motohiro x Yuzu – Himawari no Yakusoku
Tanimura Shinji x Sada Masashi x Gospellers x Hata Motohiro, Yuzu x Suzuki Masayuki x Imaichi Ryuji x Tosaka Hiroomi x Chris Hart – Subaru
Starting April, Inoo Kei of Hey! Say! Jump will become a regular on the morning TV program, Mezamashi. This will be Inoo’s first time as a regular on a news show and another opportunity to utilize his degree in Architecture from Meji University.
Read more after the jump!
The performer of EXILE and Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, Takanori Iwata, celebrates his birthday in the special event for the promotion of his movie, “Shokubutsu Zukan”. Along with the co-star, Mitsuki Takahata, Iwata mentions about the heart-pounding scenes they had in the movie.
Japan Post Insurance (Kanpo Seimei) launched a new edition of its promotional campaign ‘Jinsei wa, yume darake’ (“Life is made of dreams”) on 1st March. Actress Mitsuki Takahata, chosen for the main character, sings about the wonders of life, dances and soars over an impressing Broadway-like stage. Music for the commercial is written by Ringo Shiina. Yuichi Kodama, one of the most recognizable video and ad creators, whose works include many of Ringo’s and Tokyo Jihen’s music videos as well as the acclaimed UNIQLOCK campaign for clothing brand UNIQLO, is directing.