This week’s guests were Hashimoto Kanna, Choutokkyuu, Silent Siren, Charisma.com, Ikimonogakari, SCANDAL, Sakai Yu, Fujiwara Sakura, and Big Bang.
Hashimoto Kanna – Sailor Fuku to Kikanjuu
Choutokkyuu – Yell
Silent Siren – Cherry Bomb
Charisma.com – Subliminal Diet
Ikimonogakari – SAKURA
SCANDAL – LOVE ME DO
Sakai Yu – Jasmine
Fujiwara Sakura – “Kawaii”
Big Bang – BANG BANG BANG
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.
Earlier today, the SPACE SHOWER MUSIC AWARDS took place. The big prize of the night, ARTIST OF THE YEAR, went to DREAMS COME TRUE. PEOPLE’S CHOICE went to BUMP OF CHICKEN. Yuzu’s “Owaranai Uta” won VIDEO OF THE YEAR. Shiina Ringo won BEST FEMALE ARTIST, while Hoshino Gen won BEST MALE ARTIST. BEST GROUP ARTIST went to SEKAI NO OWARI. WANIMA won BEST BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST, and Adele was named BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST.
Check out the rest of the winners after the jump!
Today, Wakadanna and MINMI revealed that they have divorced after nearly a decade of marriage. Wakadanna announced the divorce on his official site, while MINMI announced it on her blog. Wakadanna said that their love gradually changed into more of a friendship. He also said that they will continue to help each other, even collaborating musically. MINMI said that she is very grateful for their time together as a couple from the bottom of her heart.
This week’s guests were TOKIO and Yamazaki Masayoshi.
TOKIO – fragile
Yamazaki Masayoshi – Sora e
It has been reported that Haruka Nakagawa from Jakarta, Indonesia-based idol group JKT48 will be graduating, as well departing from AKB48 Group. She made the announcement on February 27 during the event “JKT48 Request Hour 2016” held in Jakarta. She does not plan on returning to Japan after graduating, and will remain in Indonesia.
At 6 PM JST on February 28, the SPACE SHOWER MUSIC AWARDS will air live from Tokyo International Forum Hall A. Nominees include Sakanaction, Namie Amuro, Nishino Kana, ONE OK ROCK, Suiyoubi no Campanella, Taylor Swift, and Adele. The show will feature performances by the likes of Hoshino Gen, [Alexandros], and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. There will be guest appearances on the show, including Shiina Ringo, cero, tofubeats, Yuzu, and SEKAI NO OWARI. Perfume will not be attending the show, but a special movie of theirs will be part of the show.
Arama! Japan will be live streaming the SPACE SHOWER MUSIC AWARDS and hosting a chat as well so that readers can chat with each other during the show! Links to the show and the chat are after the jump!