Today, EMI MARIA released her new album, “EUPHORIA.” To promote the album, she also released the music video for the album’s second track, “I AM WATER.” “I AM WATER” is a bass-heavy, sexy number. The music video has a night time jungle theme, complete with waterfalls, to complement the dark feel of the song. Check it out after the jump!
Electro-pop fairy queen Yun*chi recently released her anime theme song cover EP, Ani*Yun~anime song cover~, on April 15th. To promote the release, a contest was held to receive fan art submissions to be used in a short PV for her cover of “Kimi ni Todoke” from the anime of the same name. The PV has been completed and released, showcasing the talents of Yun*chi’s modest worldwide following. Watch it, along with the illustrated PV for her “Catch You Catch Me” cover, below!
The Oricon Physical Music Sales charts have been released for the week of 5/11-5/17. This week, two Johnny & Associates groups take the top of the singles and albums charts.
Arashi has released their 46th single Aozora no Shita, Kimi no Tonari selling 501,010 units in its first week and nearly outselling the entire reported sales of their previously released single Sakura released back in February.
A.B.C-Z’s long-awaited new release “A.B.Sea Market”, which includes production participation from the members themselves, tops off the album charts with 47,725 copies sold.
Check out the top 10 of each list below!
Ikimonogakari topped Recochoku this week with their new single “Anata.”
Nishino Kana topped iTunes for the third week in a row with “Moshimo Unmei no Hito ga Iru no Nara.” It sold 41,233 copies on iTunes this week.
This week’s guests were Nishiuchi Mariya, BREAKERZ, SHAKALABBITS, and King Cream Soda.
Nishiuchi Mariya – Arigatou Forever…
BREAKERZ – WE GO
SHAKALABBITS – Climax
King Cream Soda – Gerappo Dance Train
Nishino Kana’s long time digital hit “Darling” has achieved Triple Platinum status, meaning that it has sold 750,000 copies digitally.
Kumamushi’s “Attakaindakara” has achieved Platinum status, meaning it has sold 250,000 copies digitally. Another song from this year, whiteeeen’s “Ai Uta ~since 2007~”, now has Gold status, meaning it has sold 100,000 digitally.
See the rest of this month’s certifications after the jump!
As previously reported, DOUBLE is returning to the music scene after a 4 year hiatus. Her new song, “Circle of Life”, will be the theme song for the new horror movie “Juon -The Final-.” The Sweep-produced song incorporates nursery rhymes. It has now been decided that “Circle of Life” will be released on June 10. Today, the cover for the single was released along with a trailer for the movie which features a clip of the song. Check both of them out after the jump!
As previously reported, Namie Amuro is set to release her new album, “_genic” on June 10. Last week, she released the short music video for “Birthday.” Now, she’s released the short music video for the album’s 10th track, “Stranger.” “Stranger” is an uptempo EDM song. The music video for “Stranger” is very different from the one for “Birthday.” The cutesy, girly style is gone, replaced with a slicker, sexier image. There is also a lot more dancing in this video. Check it out after the jump!