Top 10 Most Favorite and Hated Actors and Actresses

Shukan Bushun has released its ranking of Top 10 Favorite & Hated Actors and Actresses for the year, polled among its 5, 200 readers.

We apologize for the incorrect information posted previously. Presenting below is the most recent annual ranking from the weekly magazine. Read on for the list and see how your faves did.

Do you agree with the ranking?

YAMP KOLT Set to Release New Album

On March 18, producer Mai Fujinoya will be releasing his new album under his moniker YAMP KOLT. The album is titled “chewing” and it is his first album since 2011’s “yes.” The album will feature various vocalists, including frequent collaborators UA, Hitomitoi, and Etsuko Yakushimaru. Ahead of the album’s release, YAMP KOLT has release the music video for the album’s opening track, “Nahimi.” “Nahimi” features vocals by Tonchii. The music video features very vivid drawings of flowers in neon colors. Check it out after the jump along with the album’s cover and tracklist.

EXILE Releases Full PV for “Believe In Yourself”

On March 25, EXILE is set to release their 10th studio album, “19 -Road to AMAZING WORLD-.” Ahead of the album’s release, they’ve released the music video for the album’s second to last track, “Believe In Yourself.” It again sees the group making a bit of a departure from their EDM sound of late. “Believe In Yourself” has more of a funky throwback sound. The music video is composed of various clips of the group’s members working behind the scenes and also enjoying their leisure time. Check it out after the jump!

Live Monster for March 15

This week’s guest was Tohoshinki. They performed 2 songs. They were also interviewed.

Tohoshinki – Why? (Keep Your Head Down) / Sakuramichi

CDTV for March 14

This week’s guests were Sensations and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.

Sensations – Koro Sensations

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Mondai Girl

Music Fair for March 14

This week’s guests were Tohoshinki, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, and Flower.

Tohoshinki – Spinning

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra – Lupin Sansei ’78

Flower – Sayonara, Alice

Tohoshinki – Sakuramichi

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra – The Last / Ginga to Meiro

Oricon Flashback: Week of 3/16

We’re back with this week’s edition of Oricon Flashback. This is where we look back on what topped Oricon this week 5, 10, 15, and 20 years ago. Think of it as a way to reminisce and learn about the past of Japanese music.

Music Dragon for March 13

This week’s guests were Yoshii Kazuya, Tokyo Girls’ Style, Shinee, EDGE of LIFE, and Lead.

Yoshii Kazuya – Clear

Tokyo Girls’ Style – Stay with me

Shinee – Your Number

EDGE of LIFE – Just Fly Away

Lead – My One