In an Instagram post earlier today, Utada Hikaru took on gendered titles. She expressed annoyance at being asked if she should be referred to as “Miss”, “Mrs.”, or “Ms.”, saying that she feels “uncomfortable to be identified so markedly by … marital status or sex.” She added that she doesn’t identify with any of these labels and that she feels “forced to misrepresent” herself when asked to pick one.
On April 8, Ayumi Hamasaki released a new digital single, “23rd Monster.” Now, over two months later, she has released the music video for the song. The music video for the rock song has very gothic feel, with the main color for the video being black. Check it out below!
This week’s guests were Hentai Shinshi Club, FAKY, and This is LAST.
Hentai Shinshi Club – YOKAZE
FAKY – Take my hand
This is LAST – Ponytail ni Yurasarete
This week, “MUSIC STATION” revealed the tenth part of its next generation artists project “Spotlight”, and it featured Hump Back.
In their “Spotlight” feature, Hump Back performed their song “Hoshigaoka Koen.” In another video, the band also gave an interview in which they talked about their music. Check out the videos below!
This week’s guests were Yuzu, Sandaime J Soul Brothers, Kanjani8, Ryokuoushoku Shakai, Tokyo Jihen, and L’Arc~en~Ciel.
Yuzu – NATSUMONOGATARI
Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS – TONIGHT
Kanjani8 – Hitori ni Shinai yo
Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Zutto Zutto Zutto
Tokyo Jihen – Gingamin
L’Arc~en~Ciel – Mirai
This week’s episode was a half year special. This week’s guests were Ado, Yuuri, and Awesome City Club, with the latter two also performing.
Yuuri – Dry Flower
Awesome City Club – Wasurena
This week’s guests were tricot, MONO NO AWARE, I Be Caller, and BURNOUT SYNDROMES.
tricot – Inai
MONO NO AWARE – LOVE LOVE
I Be Caller – Orgel
BURNOUT SYNDROMES – BLIZZARD
This week’s guests were Nogizaka46, HKT48, NMB48, EXILE, Sadaime J Soul Brothers, and BTS.
Nogizaka46 – Girls’ Rule / Hadashi de Summer
HKT48 – Melon Juice / Sakura, Minna de Tabeta
NMB48 – Nagiichi / Shidare Yanagi
EXILE – One Nation
Nogizaka46 – Zenbu Yume no Mama
Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS – TONIGHT
BTS – Film out