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Music Dragon for February 20

This week’s guests were Oikawa Mitsuhiro, Katahira Rina, AOA, chay, and Gacharic Spin.

Oikawa Mitsuhiro – Dandy Dandy

Katahira Rina – Daremoga

AOA – Like a Cat

chay – Anata ni Koi wo Shite Mimashita

Gacharic Spin – Sekira Liar

Ongaku no Jikan ~MUSIC HOUR~ for February 20

This week’s episode featured performances by SMAP. They were also the talk guests this week.

SMAP – Humor Shichau yo / Karei naru Gyakushu

Arashi’s new “Puzzle & Dragons” CM hijacks TV stations

To commemorate the third anniversary of puzzle RPG “Puzzle & Dragons”, a new commercial has been released featuring Arashi. The new 60 seconds commercial was scheduled to air on TV stations in sync and transmitted once, on February 20, 8:59 pm.

The CM has a theme of “BE MORE ORIGINAL”. Unlike the rather usual bright and cheerful advertisement of Puzzle & Dragons, the new CM features a dynamic action and serious atmosphere with an unexpected development revealed in the end.

Check out the released new “Puzzle & Dragons” CM below.

Music Station for February 20

This week’s guests were miwa, SKE48, Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, morioni, Busaiku, LOVE PSYCHEDELICO, and Arashi. There was also a countdown in which teens chose their favorite songs from the hits of 1992.

miwa – 360°

SKE48 – Coquettish Juutaichuu

Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku – Houkago Getabako Rock ‘n’ Roll MX ~Music Station Special Version~

morioni – Sayonara wa Aruki dasu

Busaiku – Yacchatta!!

LOVE PSYCHEDELICO – Last Smile

Arashi – Sakura

Ayame Gouriki to release self-titled album in April

Having released 3 singles over the past 2 years, actress and Seventeen magazine model Ayame Gouriki has finally revealed her plans release her first full length album.

Available in three versions, it will include 11 tracks including her previously released song series of “Daiji na hito“, “Tomodachi yori Daiji na Hito“, “Kuyashii kedo Daiji na Hito”, and “Waga Mama wa Daiji na Hito“.

Explaining the reasoning for her album title, she has dissected the Kanji to create a message that represents her debut. “Aya” uses the same kanji as “saturation” wishing her music and life to be colorful every day, “Me” means “bud” and represents her budding career”, “Gou” is like the English “GO” and “Riki” uses the same kanji as “power”.

Additionally, Gouriki commented that for the first time she has contributed lyrics to the songs.

Ayame Gouriki’s eponymous album will be released on April 8.

(via Natalie)

Will Shibutani Subaru Become the Next Sawajiri Erika?

Having just released a successful number one single, Kanjani 8‘s Shibutani Subaru has been hitting several television programs to also promote his new movie  “Misono Universe” with co-star Nikaido Fumi. However, his appearance on one particular show has gathered a storm of criticism due to his unprofessional behavior and bad attitude. Shibutani’s behavior on the program can certainly put Sawajiri Erika‘s infamous “Betsu ni” comment to shame.

tofubeats Releases Details on New EP

On April 1, electronic producer tofubeats is set to release his 3rd EP, “STAKEHOLDER.” This release comes about 6 months after the release of his major label debut album “First Album.” “STAKEHOLDER” will have 9 tracks. The title track will feature tofubeats himself on vocals. Frequent collaborator okadada will be featured on the EP’s 7th track. The visuals for this album are a parody of 90s American sitcoms, something tofubeats is a fan of. He’s even made a special section of his site like the website for this fictional sitcom. tofubeats has been releasing several demos of the songs on “STAKEHOLDER” on SoundCloud over the past few weeks. One of these demos is even titled “Sitcom.” Check out the demos as well as the EP’s cover and tracklist after the jump!