On February 17, Seiko Oomori releases her new single “Aishiteru.com / Gekiteki JOY! Before After.” She’s previously released the music video for “Aishiteru.com”, and now she’s back with the one for “Gekiteki JOY! Before After.” The song serves as the theme song for the movie “Heavy Shabby Girl”, which opened last year. The video is composed of clips from the film. Check it out after the jump!
Ken Watanabe has been diagnosed with early stage stomach cancer and has undergone endoscopic surgery to remove it, according to his agent.
The 56-year-old actor released a statement Tuesday seeking understanding for the postponement of his return to the musical “The King and I” on Broadway in New York City. Watanabe had been scheduled to return to the musical in March after a successful run in the role last year. “I am preparing myself in earnest for the (Broadway) stage. I would like to ask for your understanding that the start of my performance in New York will be a little delayed,” he said in the statement.
After “TRAGEDY” single released on February 10, KAT-TUN will be releasing their 26th single “UNLOCK”. The single will be released on March 2. “UNLOCK” is the theme song for NTV’s Kaito Yamaneko drama starring member Kamenashi Kazuya. It’s a KAT-TUN style rock number, starting with a memorable guitar riff and running through to a powerful hook. Also included is “GREATEST JOURNEY,” the opening song for TBS variety show KAT-TUN no Sekaiichi Tame ni Naru Tabi!
The group has also announced activities for their 10th year anniversary “KAT-TUN 10th Anniversary ‘10Ks!’”, which includes Dome concerts and a best of album release. ’10Ks!’, besides from referring to their anniversary, is also a coined word which means “Thanks”, to express the group’s gratitude for the continued support of their fans. Taguchi Junnosuke will be leaving the group and company at the end of March. There are no events involving 4 members planned so far. Their last 4-member release will be KAT-TUN’s “UNLOCK” single. KAT-TUN with 3 members will be holding their first “3 Dome Tour”. For the best of album, fans can vote for 15 songs from 134 songs (original tracks) to be included.
Check out UNLOCK single covers, tracklist and preview and “KAT-TUN 10th Anniversary ‘10Ks!’” details below.
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In January, it was reported that X4 would be releasing a digital single that month and in February, a physical single in March, and an album later in year. February’s digital single will be released on the 24th and it is titled “IDKYN.” “IDKYN” stands for ” I don’t know your name.” X4 has now released the short music video for the song. Check it out after the jump!
This year marks 20 years since UNCHAIN was formed in Kyoto. As part of this anniversary, the band will release a new album, “with time”, on March 2. The album will be released in 1 CD+DVD edition. UNCHAIN recently released the music video for “a prayer”, the album’s third track. Check it out after the jump, along with more information on the album!
On March 9, JUJU will release a new cover album, “TIMELESS.” The album consists of covers of Western songs. JUJU will be covering the likes Whitney Houston, Coldplay, Christina Aguilera, Bette Midler, and Billy Joel on “TIMELESS.” The album also includes her cover of France Gall’s “Poupée de cire, poupée de son”, which was used in the “Jean Paul GAULTIER FOR SEPT PREMIERES” CM last year. Check out the cover and tracklist for the album after the jump!
On February 17, Shota Shimizu will release his new single, “Damage.” It is a described as a medium ballad that deals with pain. The single will also feature a piano version of his previous single, “Hanataba no Kawari ni Melody wo.”
Shota recently released the music video for “Damage.” The clip includes cameos by some friends of Shota’s: Kato Miliyah, Thelma Aoyama, AAA’s Atae Shinjiro, Dohzi-T, Mirei Toyama, BLADe, and VJ/DJ/MC Boo. Shota’s dog Emma also makes an appearance. Check out the video after the jump, along with more information on the single!