This week’s episode is the final episode of this show (more details on that after the jump). This week’s episode featured performances by Kis-My-Ft2, SKE48, and NMB48. This week’s talk guests were SHELLY and Tsuchida Teruyuki.
Kis-My-Ft2 – Kiss Damashii
SKE48 – Coquettish Juutaichuu
NMB48 – Don’t look back!
KAT-TUN’s “KAT-TUN LIVE TOUR 2014 come Here” DVD will be released on April 22. This is from the group’s tour from July- December last year. It will be released in Limited 1 and 2 and Regular Edition. Included in all editions is the recorded performance at the Yoyogi National Stadium. Additionally included in LE2 is the final performance at Osaka, Kyocera Dome on December 31.
In addition, the group has announced they will be holding “KAT-TUN LIVE 2015 “quarter” in TOKYO DOME” on May 9 and 10. This will be the first time the group will be holding a performance at the venue as four members.
The theme “quarter” and logo for the upcoming live was released on March 22, KAT-TUN’s 9th anniversary. No further details are confirmed, but it is regarded as the kick-off for the preparations for their 10th year anniversary next year. The members have indicated they will be taking a different approach and that fans will be surprised. More details on the group’s activities are expected to be announced.
Check out the DVD tracklist and details below.
GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE will be releasing a new single, titled “Evergreen” on May 13.
The title song is described as an exhilarating dance number which will remind you of spring. It will include a coupling song (title TBA), as well as an English version of “Sing it Loud” as a bonus track.
The single will be released in a CD + DVD Edition and a CD Edition. The mu-mo and EXILE TRIBE official fan club “EX FAMILY”, will also have a one-coin edition with just the title track and music cards with different designs for each members.
Their new CM for Bourbon “Fettuccine Gummi” featuring the song has also been released. You can check out the CM and song preview below.
Check out the full trailer and poster released for the movie “Strayer’s Chronicle” starring Okada Masaki. This is based on Honda Takayoshi’s three part novel of the same name. He is joined by Sometani Shota, Narumi Riko, Ihara Tsuyoshi, Ishibashi Renji and Toyohara Kosuke.
The story tells of a group of young people who were born with special powers. Okada plays Subaru, whose special powers involve having a great eyesight and the ability to read an opponent’s movements 3 seconds prior their actual actions. Movie opens June 27, 2015.
Kanjani8’s “Kanjanism Live Tour 2014-2015” will be released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on April 29.
The release will include the final performance at Osaka, Kyocera Dome on January 12, from the the group’s 5 Dome Tour (November – January) which mobilized 600,000 people. It centers around the music of their latest album “Kanjanism”, also showcasing some older songs, as well as unit songs and solo songs from the album.
The Limited Edition DVD will include MC Digest of each venue and Kanjani8 House. The Blu-ray Disc will include a multi angle video of Misoji Shounen/ Masterpiece/ Zou/ Doya-gao Jinsei/ Omoidama).
Check out below for the details and tracklist of “Kanjanism Live Tour 2014-2015”.
Hello AramaJapan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw AKINO from bless4 come out on top against SMAP and Kumamushi. This week we have 2 fresh entries facing off. 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!
Model/actress/It Girl Kiko Mizuhara has had a collaboration clothing line with taste-making clothing store Opening Ceremony since 2013. Kiko and Opening Ceremony have now released a short video to showcase the line’s spring/summer 2015 collection. This season’s flirtatious, girly collection takes cues from the country club, the gym, and the 90s. The Kiko Mizuhara x Opening Ceremony collaboration line can be found at Opening Ceremony’s New York, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo stores, as well as its online store. Check out the video after the jump!
AKB48 has announced that they have formed a new unit with young members from AKB48 and HKT48 called Dendenmu Chu!.
The announcement was made on March 25th in Saitama during their “AKB48 Young Members Zenkoku Tour ~Mirai wa Ima kara Tsukurareru~” Concert.