Popular singer/songwriter Kenshi Yonezu will be releasing his latest single, titled “Pale Blue”, later this month on June 16th. This marks his first release of new material since last year’s smash-hit album “STRAY SHEEP” and his first physical single since 2019’s “Uma to Shika”.

Ahead of the single’s release date, the music video for its lead track has been published to Kenshi’s YouTube channel. The clip, which was directed by frequent collaborator Tomokazu Yamada, stars both the singer and dancer Koharu Sugawara, who previously worked with Yonezu for his 2018 NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen performance.

You’ll find this cinematic music video, as well as the cover and track list for “Pale Blue” if you read on below.

This week’s guests were V6, Nogizaka46, FIVE OLD NEW, and BiS.

V6 – Believe Your Smile / over / Bokura wa Mada

Nogizaka46 – Gomen ne Fingers crossed

FIVE NEW OLD – Summertime

BiS – TOUCH ME

This week’s guest was Ryokuoushoku Shakai. They were joined by special guest Ai Otsuka.

Ryokuoushoku Shakai x Ai Otsuka – Daisuki da yo.

Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Zutto Zutto Zutto

Nikkei Entertainment has released its “Talent Power Ranking” list for 2021. We now have the rankings for idols, male and female.

TOKIO topped the male idol ranking, while Perfume topped the female idol ranking.

Check out the full idol ranking below!

Hey, Arama Japan! It’s Friday, so it’s Open Post time! Feel free to chat with your fellow readers about whatever you like! Enjoy!

Billboard Japan has released its 2021 mid-year charts! This chart covers the period from 11/23/20 to 5/23/21.

Yuuri‘s digital single “Dry Flower” topped the Hot 100 singles chart.

SixTONES‘ debut album “1ST” topped the Hot Albums chart.

YOASOBI topped Top Artists chart.

LiSA’s “Homura” topped the Download Songs chart.

YOASOBI’s debut mini album “THE BOOK” topped the Download Albums chart.

YOASOBI’s Ayase topped the Top Lyricists and Top Composers charts for his work with his duo.

This week’s episode featured Ken Hirai. In this episode, Ken talks about his 25 year career, from when he was a struggling artist to his signature song “Hitomi wo Tojite” to now. Aimyon also makes an appearance via video.

Ken Hirai – Nonfiction / 1995

On June 4, CAPSULE will release a new digital single, “Hikari no Disco.” This is the duo’s first release since their February 2015 album “WAVE RUNNER.” “Hikari no Disco” serves as the theme song for the anime film “Sidonia no Kishi: Ai Tsumugu Hoshi.” The song can be described as “city music”, possessing a sense of speed and the sharp synthesizers that harken back to Yasutaka Nakata‘s roots.

CAPSULE has now released the music video for “Hikari no Disco.” The video features vocalist Toshiko Koshijima racing throught the night in a vintage sports car. Check it out below!