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“Death Note” movie series to get a sequel in 2016

Yesterday, it has been revealed that the popular manga series “Death Note” will get another live action adaption, a movie called “Death Note 2016”.

As the title implies, it will be released in 2016 – ten years after the first live action movie hit the silver screen.

The story of the so-called “forbidden sequel” to “Death Note” and “Death Note: The Last Name” will revolve around the “6 notes rule” which so far only existed in the manga. It says that there may only be six Death Notes in the human world at a time.

Check out more info and the first teaser trailer after the jump!

Moriyama Naotaro and The Cro-Magnons Perform on Sakigae! Ongaku no Jikan for September 13

This week’s guests were Moriyama Naotaro and The Cro-Magnons.

The Cro-Magnons – Elvis (Kari)

Moriyama Naotaro – Ikiru (tte Iikiru)

GENERATIONS, Moriyama Naotaro, Natsume Mito, and More Perform on Music Japan for September 13

This week’s guests were Chotokkyu, GENERATIONS, SUPER☆GiRLS, Ikadaiou, Natsume Mito, Moriyama Naotaro, and Mashimaro.

Chotokkyu – Beautiful Chaser feat. Marty Friedman

GENERATIONS – ALL FOR YOU

SUPER☆GiRLS – Itchatte♪ Yatchatte♪

Ikadaiou – Ikadaio Taiso Dai 2

Natsume Mito – 8-Bit Boy

Moriyama Naotaro – Ikiru (tte Iikiru)

Mashimaro – Garan to Shiteru

Moriyama Naotaro and PUFFY Perform with Kanjani8 on KanJAM Kanzen Moeru SHOW for September 13

This week’s guests were Moriyama Naotaro and PUFFY.

Moriyama Naotaro x Kanjani8 – Natsu no Owari

PUFFY x Kanjani8 x Chris Hart – Kore ga Watashi no Ikiru Michi

Moriyama Naotaro – Ikiru (tte Iikiru)

Arashi and Wagakki Band top the weekly Oricon charts! 08/31-09/06

The Oricon physical music sales charts for the week of 08/31-09/06 have been released!

Arashi’s 47th single “Ai wo Sakebe” tops the singles ranking with 462,550 copies sold in its first week. The group now has 36 consecutive number one singles.

Traditional Japanese instrument rock band Wagakki Band dominates the album chart with their first original album “Yasou Emaki” (36,248 copies sold).

Natsume Mito Releases Short PV for “8-Bit Boy”

On September 16, Natsume Mito is set to release her second single, “8-Bit Boy.” The song serves as the theme song for the Japanese release of the movie “Pixels.”

Natsume recently released the short music video for the song. The clip has an 80s feel. It features 8-bit imagery, neon colors, and Natsume playing a keytar. These scenes are mixed in with footage from “Pixels.” Check it out after the jump!

Akiko Yano Releases Short PV for Her Collaboration with Seiho

On September 16, Akiko Yano will release her new album, “Welcome to Jupiter.” This album sees her working with a number of collaborators, including Seiho, AZUMA HITOMI, Tomita Keiichi (also known as Tomita Lab), and tofubeats.

Akiko recently released the short music video for the album’s opening track, “Tong Poo.” It is a cover of her song of the same name which is based on her ex-husband Ryuichi Sakamoto’s band Yellow Magic Orchestra’s song of the same name. Yellow Magic Orchestra’s song was originally an instrumental and Akiko later wrote lyrics for it. This new version of “Tong Poo” was arranged by Seiho.

The clip features animation that resembles the album art of “Welcome to Jupiter.” Check it out after the jump!

Buzzfeed and the Fine Brothers Release Videos of People Reacting to Japanese Music

A few days ago, Buzzfeed and the Fine Brothers released videos where they gave unsuspecting people the chance to listen to Japanese music.

The Buzzfeed video, titled “Americans Listen To Japanese Pop Music For The First Time”, featured songs by Da-iCE, back number, and SKE48. The Fine Brothers video was titled “ELDERS REACT TO LADYBABY.” It that video, senior citizens reacted to the viral video for the group’s debut single, “Nippon Manju.”

Check them out after the jump and share your thoughts on these people sharing their thoughts on Japanese music!