This week’s guests were Sukima Switch, KANIKAPILA, and HaKU.
Sukima Switch – LINE
KANIKAPILA – Troublemaker
HaKU – Shoudou
On December 9, EXILE will release their new single, “Ki・mi・ni・mu・chu.” Ahead of its physical release, the song will have a digital release on November 11. “Ki・mi・ni・mu・chu”, which was written by ATSUSHI, is the CM song for Suntory’s beer The MALT’s. Various members of EXILE TRIBE star in the commercials. With this song, ATSUSHI hopes that listeners will be able to forget their daily stresses. “Ki・mi・ni・mu・chu” is the last release that will feature members USA, MAKIDAI, and MATSU. A few months ago, it was reported that the 3 would be leaving the group by the end of the year to focus on other projects.
As a farewell to USA, MAKIDAI, and MATSU, the covers for “Ki・mi・ni・mu・chu” feature the soon to be former members front and center. These covers are different for EXILE because the members are smiling instead of having their usual tough look. Check them out after the jump, along with more information on the single.
On November 11, Suiyoubi no Campanella will release their new album, “Zipang.” Today, they released the music video for the album’s 8th track, “Ono no Imoko.” In keeping with their use of historical references, “Ono no Imoko” is named after the famed politician and diplomat of the Asuka Period. He worked for Japan’s rulers during the late 6th and early 7th centuries. In the clip, Suiyoubi no Campanella’s frontwoman Koumai wanders around a field before coming across a man dressed as Ono no Imoko (played by Yamada Takayuki), along with his staff. Dancing ensues and Koumai soon has facial hair that mirrors that of Ono no Imoko’s. Check it out after the jump, along with the album’s tracklist!
This week’s guest was SPYAIR. There were talk segments with Suiyoubi no Campanella’s Koumai and Scenarioart.
SPYAIR – I’m A Believer
This week’s guests were Ohara Sakurako, Ikimonogakari, MONKEY MAJIK, ANGERME, Bentham, Tahara Toshihiko, and Perfume.
Ohara Sakurako – Kimi wo Wasurenai yo
Ikimonogakari – Love to Peace!
MONKEY MAJIK – Sora wa Maru de
Nana Mizuki – Never Let Go
ANGERME – Desugita Kui wa Utarenai
Bentham – Crazy Girl
Tahara Toshihiko – TRUE LOVE ~Yakusoku no Uta~
Perfume – STAR TRAIN
On January 13th, lyricst/composer/producer and singer SAWA will release her eighth EP, Odore Balcony. A dual production effort by her and Nawata Hisashi (who did her two recent digital singles as well as her song “Ai ni Iku yo”), the electro-pop mini-album will contain nine tracks including covers of two songs SAWA previously made for other artists: “Juliet no Paradox” by Yufu Terashima and “Gizagiza no Lonely Night” by KOTO. Additionally, the idol group Idolrenaissance will take part in one of the interludes. Check out cover art and the full tracklist below!
A few weeks ago, the nominees were announced for the MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2015. Today, the winners were announced for all the categories except for Best Video of the Year. That award’s nominees are the winners that were announced today. The Best Video of the Year award will be given away at MTV VMAJ -THE PARTY!!- on November 26. Some of today’s various winners will be making an appearance at that event, which is hosted by VERBAL. Crystal Kay will be making at appearance at the event as well. Dempagumi.inc will be awarded their Best Japan Act from the MTV Europe Music Awards at the event. DJ DARUMA & JOMMY and TJO will be the DJs for the night. More guests will be announced in due time. MTV VMAJ -THE PARTY!!- will premiere on MTV Japan on December 19 at 8 PM. Check out the winners after the jump!