This week’s guests were GENERATIONS, AKB48, Shiina Ringo, NEWS, Momoiro Clover Z vs KISS, Kobukuro, and Arashi. There was also a countdown in which teens chose their favorite songs from the hits of 1998.

GENERATIONS – Sing it Loud

AKB48 – Green Flash

Shiina Ringo – Shijou no Jinsei

NEWS – MR.WHITE

Momoiro Clover Z vs KISS – Yume no Ukiyo ni Saite Mina / Rock And Roll All Nite

Kobukuro – Kiseki

Arashi – Sakura

On February 25, Daichi Miura released his new single “Unlock.” The single debuted at #4 on the Oricon singles chart on the first day of its release. One of the editions of the “Unlock” single has a choreography video. Today, Daichi released a short version of that video. The video features Daichi dancing with choreographer Koharu Sugawara. Check it out after the jump!

On March 18, Koda Kumi is set to release her 12th studio album, “WALK OF MY LIFE.” Today, she released the music video for the album’s title track. “WALK OF MY LIFE” is an emotional song that closes the album. The video for the song was shot in different locations in New York City. Check it out after the jump!

As previously reported, Hanae is set to release her new album “Jokyo Shouku” on March 4. Earlier this week, she released the music video for the album’s closing track, “S-T-A-R-S.” Today, she released a nearly 5 minute trailer for the album. Check it out after the jump!

Nearly an hour ago, EXILE revealed the music video for their dance number, DANCE INTO FANTASY. Though not a single, the song will be included in their latest album to be released on March 25th, “19 -Road to AMAZING WORLD-“. The album will be the first to be released in the group’s third chapter as 5 new members join them. It is similar to their previous video PERFORMERS’ PRIDE as it only features the dancers doing what they do best. We’re sorry fans of ATSUSHI, TAKAHIRO, NESMITH and SHOKICHI but the vocalists and vocal+performers don’t make an appearance in this music video.

Please check out the video below

On the single side, SMAP topped the chart with “Karei naru Gyakushu / Humor Shichau yo”, with its CD+DVD Limited Edition A selling 53,268 copies. The 3 editions of this single sold 115,089 copies, making it the best selling single this week.

On the album side, GENERATIONS took the top spot with “GENERATION EX”, with its CD+DVD edition selling 34,119. The 3 editions of this album sold 45,530 copies, making it the best selling album this week.

Recochoku:
1. Kumamushi – Attakaindakara
2. AKINO from bless4 – Miiro
3. chay – Anata ni Koi wo Shite Mimashita
4. Flower – Sayonara, Alice
5. Nishizawa Shiena – Fubuki
6. SEKAI NO OWARI – Dragon Night
7. AAA – Lil’ Infinity
8. Sandaime J Soul Brothers – R.Y.U.S.E.I.
9. Yasuda Rei – Koi Uta
10. Che’Nelle – Happiness

iTunes:
1. AKINO from bless4 – Miiro 36,187
2. Nishizawa Shiena – Fubuki 32,884
3. chay – Anata ni Koi wo Shite Mimashita 30,643
4. Kumamushi – Attakaindakara 24,082
5. SEKAI NO OWARI – Dragon Night 16,904
6. CINDERELLA PROJECT – Star!! 16,865
7. AAA – Lil’ Infinity 15,589
8. MAN WITH A MISSION – Seven Deadly Sins 15,456
9. Flower – Sayonara, Alice 13,948
10. back number – Heroine 13,563

In a surprise announcement on Hello! Project’s Youtube show Hello! Station, it has been decided that their new 8-member Kenshuusei unit will be called “Kobushi Factory“.

The new unit was announced at the New Year’s performance held on the January 2nd at Nakano Sunplaza in Tokyo and consists of Kenshuusei members Rio Fujii, Ayaka Hirose, Minami Nomura, Rena Ogawa, Ayano Hamaura, Natsumi Taguchi, Sakurako Wada and Rei Inoue.

The name is an homage to Berryz Kobo, who will go on indefinite hiatus March 3, in hopes the new group will inherit the spirit and soul of their seniors. “Kobushi” itself represents two ideas the group should embody. In one reading, it is in reference to the elegance of the magnolia kobushi, a flower native to Japan that blooms in early spring. Additionally, it is also shares the reading for the word “fist” to represent their strength as a group, symbolized by a clenched fist.