Yesterday, FAKY revealed the teaser video for their original member, Lil’ Fang. Today, they released another teaser video, this time for original member Mikako. In her teaser, which can be seen after the jump, Mikako dances while displaying her cool, dark image. Another group member teaser video will be released tomorrow.
On November 3, Ikimonogakari will release their new single, “Love to Peace! / Mudai ~Tooku e~.” “Love to Peace!” serves as the theme song for the new TV Asahi drama “Isan Souzoku”, which premieres on October 22. “Mudai ~Tooku e~” is a new version of the song of the same name, which first appeared on the band’s 2004 indie mini-album “Shichishoku Konnyaku.”
Ikimonogakari recently released the music video for “Love to Peace!” In the clip, Ikimonogakari surprises a wedding by being the band for the event. Chaos ensues during their set. Check it out after the jump along with more information on the single!
This week’s guests were Hey! Say! JUMP and KEYTALK.
Hey! Say! JUMP – Kimi Attraction
KEYTALK – Starring Star
This week’s episode of SONGS was dedicated to Naoto Inti Raymi. The show follows him on a trip he took to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He performed 2 songs.
Naoto Inti Raymi – Itsuka Kitto / Ima no Kimi wo Wasurenai
This week’s guests were Saito Kazuyoshi, Tajima Takao, Sera Masanori, and Okuda Tamio.
Saito Kazuyoshi x Tajima Takao – Aruite Kaerou
Sera Masanori – Jutsume (Hikigane) / Yadonashi
Saito Kazuyoshi – Semete Ikouze!
C-ute – Arashi wo Okosunda Exciting Fight!
Saito Kazuyoshi x Okuda Tamio – Zutto Suki Datta
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.
Check out the full PV for Arashi’s “Kokoro no Sora”, lead track off their newest album Japonism to be released on October 21. Hotei Tomoyasu, who wrote the lyrics and music for the song, also appears in the video with the group. Ohno Satoshi choreographed for the interlude part of the song. Sakurai Sho wrote the rap segment.
Hotei Tomoyasu wrote about the collaboration on his blog, mentioning how the meetings were held between him and the members via Skype while he was in London, which felt surreal. He was given the concept of “Japan as seen from the outside”, “Japanese instrumental dance number”, and “back to basics”, giving him a lot to think of. He returned home last summer and gave the demo, with Ohno commenting he wants to hear more of Hotei’s guitar.
Check out the group’s latest music video as well as previews off the album, with a snippet of new songs “Masquerade” and “Japonesque” below.
Kream Kulture is a YouTube channel that shows Koreans things from overseas and then records their reactions to them. Yesterday, they released a video where they showed a group of Koreans JPop. The videos they showed them were for LADYBABY’s “Nippon Manju” and BABYMETAL’s “Gimme chocolate!!” Besides reacting to these 2 videos, the Koreans talked about what JPop they previously knew. They also discussed the differences between JPop and KPop. Check out the video after the jump!