Up and coming pop-rock band back number will be releasing their latest single “Christmas Song” on November 18th.  The lead song is currently being used as the theme for the popular Getsu9 drama “5→9  ～Watashi ni Koi Shita Obosan～”, a story about the love which blossoms between an English lecturer (Ishihara Satomi) and a Buddhist monk (Yamashita Tomohisa).

Ahead of the single’s release, the band have chosen to make the music video for “Christmas Song” available for public viewing on their label’s Youtube channel.  The PV combines several shots of couples enjoying the titular season together with the band’s performance of the song amidst a snowy Chiba cityscape.

Read on below for a look at both the suitably seasonal MV and the single’s cover and track list.

Hello Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw Nishino Kana take the top spot over SEKAI NO OWARI. Kana is back again this week, along with a newcomer. Find out what various staff members thought of the songs that topped the physical and digital charts this week and share your thoughts on them too!

On November 25, DANCE EARTH PARTY will release their new single “DREAMERS’ PARADISE.” This single finds the group collaborating with Mummy-D of RHYMESTER. The song was created for those who dream of paradise.

The music video for “DREAMERS’ PARADISE” has now been released. It features the members of DANCE EARTH PARTY singing and dancing in the Southern California desert. Local landmark Salvation Mountain is prominently featured in the clip. Check it out after the jump, along with the single’s covers.

On November 25, BENI will release her new album, “Undress.” She’s now released more information about the album. It will include a song titled “BFF” that is the sequel to her single “Forever”, which will also be on the album. There will be a song dedicated to her father titled “PAPA.” BENI’s 2014 digital single “Fun Fun Christmas” will be a bonus track on “Undress.” The DVD that comes with the limited edition of the album will feature 4 music videos.

Along with this information, BENI also release 2 short music videos, one for “BABY” and another for “TATTOO.” Both songs were previously B-sides on “Forever” and they will be on “Undress.” She also released an audio teaser for “PAPA.” Check out all 3 videos after the jump!

This week’s guests were Mika Nakashima, Perfume, Nishiuchi Mariya, and Yuji Ohno & Lupintic Five with Fujikochan’s.

Mika Nakashima – Hanataba

Perfume – STAR TRAIN

Nishiuchi Mariya – Save me

Yuji Ohno & Lupintic Five with Fujikochan’s – Lupin III Theme ~Buzz Rhythm Special Edition~

The performers on this week’s show were Ikimonogakari, ORIGINAL LOVE, and chay. Nakamura Shido was the talk guest.

Ikimonogakari – Love to Peace!

ORIGINAL LOVE – Asahi no Ataru Michi AS TIME GOSE BY

chay – Suki de Suki de Suki Sugite

ORIGINAL LOVE – Lover Man

Hey Arama! Japan! It’s Friday, so it’s Open Post time! Feel free to chat with your fellow readers about whatever you like! Enjoy!

This week’s episode was a special Halloween episode. This week’s guests were Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, AKB48, Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, Dempagumi.inc, Mika Nakashima, TOKIO, and Golden Bomber.

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Crazy Party Night ~Pumpkin no Gyakushuu~

AKB48 – Halloween Night

Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku – Super Hero

Dempagumi.inc – Eikyuu Zombiena

Mika Nakashima – Hanataba

TOKIO – Tokyo Drive

Golden Bomber – The V-kei Ppoi Kyoku