We previously reported that rock act the dresscodes, better known as the solo project of Ryohei Shima, is planning to release a new album titled “Audition” on October 21st.  Ahead of this date the project has now revealed the PV for the album’s lead track “Slogan”, publishing the video to their official Youtube channel.

This special music video involved the work of seven different directors, each of whom contributed one segment that helped to make up the overall product.  The styles on display differ greatly, involving various styles of animation, several skits, and continued cuts to Shima as he introduces each director.

You’ll find the full PV for “Slogan”, as well as links to all of the other track previews the band has uploaded just below the cut.

Perfume is currently celebrating the 10th anniversary of their major label debut. Today, Music Japan, NHK’s music show which Perfume hosts, presented the girls with a special episode of the show in celebration of this momentous occasion. The show featured talks with Perfume and their producer, Yasutaka Nakata. It also featured clips from Perfume’s Music Japan and Kohaku performances.

This week’s guests were NMB48, Fujii Takashi, Kalafina, Da-iCE, BREAKERZ, Golden Bomber, μ’s, CROSS GENE, and WEAVER.

NMB48 – Must be now

Fujii Takashi – Nanda Kanda / YOU OWE ME

Kalafina – One Light

Da-iCE – Everybody

BREAKERZ – WE GO

Golden Bomber – Shinda Tsuma ni Niteiru / Memeshikute

μ’s – Sore wa Bokutachi no Kiseki / KiRa-KiRa Sensation! / Bokutachi wa Hitotsu no Hikari

CROSS GENE – sHi-tai!

WEAVER – Boys & Girls

This week’s guests were Elephant Kashimashi and chay.

Elephant Kashimashi x Kanjani8 – Oretachi no Asu

chay x Kanjani8 – Anata ni Koi wo Shite Mimashita

Elephant Kashimashi – Aisubeki Kyo

Last month, BONNIE PINK released her new digital single, “Spin Big.” It is her first new song since her 2012 album “Chasing Hope.” Today, she released the music video for the track. The clip features BONNIE performing the song on a guitar, while BMX bike riders and roller skaters circle her. Check it out after the jump!

As reported by Soompi, it was revealed on October 11th by Japanese news outlets that the Japanese Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) will no longer be airing Korean dramas.

According to the report, the network first started airing Korean dramas in April 2003 with Winter Sonata. However, after the drama Empress Ki finishes airing, NHK has decided to cease airing any further Korean dramas. One industry professional said of the limits of Korean dramas, “Japanese people are starting to feel that more recent dramas [coming to Japan] lack the passionate love that they remember from Winter Sonata.”

Hello Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw Leo Ieiri beat out AKB48 to take the top spot for the third week in a row. This week sees 2 newcomers battling it out. 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!

Hello Arama readers! Welcome to our seasonal list of of Jdramas. Again, you can check out the list of the fall/ autumn drama line up below.

TBS opened up a new drama slot on Wednesday midnights, with Odagiri Joe’s “Taro’s Candy House” as the first drama for the said timeframe. FUJI TV also introduced a new Saturday late night slot with comedy series “Teddy Go!” This season also signals the start of the new NHK Asadora drama “Asa ga Kita” starring Haru and the end of Inoue Mao’s taiga drama “Hana Moyu” by year end.

A chart of Fall Drama Specials is also included. A lot of drama SPs are lined up, including two huge drama specials from TBS and FUJI TV starring Ninomiya Kazunari.

You can check out the rest of the drama line up below. Arama, what are you planning to watch?