In idol group AKB48’s project ‘Baito AKB’ (part time AKB)  it is understood that former member Mika Saeki is participating.

Mika Saeki joined AKB48 as a 4th generation member. Although she was treated as the ace of the 4th generation at the time, in 2009 she withdrew from her activities due to an injury to her leg.

The unit song she sang with Yuki Kashiwagi ‘temodemo no namida’ is still thought of as a ‘legendary song’ by fans, so many hope that with Mika’s possible revival the song will be revived as well.

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Sakanaction – Aruku Around / Hasu no Hana / Music

Anyone that follows the Japanese entertainment industry know that Johnny & Associates wields a disproportionate amount of power in the industry. It has long been rumored that Johnny & Associates cockblocks acts who infringe upon their “turf”, this “turf” being boybands. Many boybands’ less than stellar careers have been blamed on Johnny & Associates meddling in their affairs. An example of such meddling would be telling a show that a Johnny’s act won’t appear on the show if a non-Johnny’s boyband is on. See who the netizens think has fallen victim to Johnny & Associates’ cockblocking after the jump.

As previously reported, Sakanaction is set to release their 10th single “Sayonara wa Emotion / Hasu no Hana” on October 29. In advance of this, they’ve released a video featuring clips of the content on the limited edition CD+DVD version of the single. This content includes Ustream sessions and a talk between frontman Ichiro Yamaguchi and rapper Tamaki ROY. This video was posted on Sakanaction’s brand new YouTube page, which opened today. The band also opened a special site for the single which can be seen here. Check out the DVD trailer after the jump!

As previously reported,  Japanese entertainment magazine Only★Star have released their yearly Favorite Artist feature to the public. Arashi came out on top for the fifth year in a row. This is the first time this has ever happened. While their fans are surely reveling in this success, others have quite a different opinion on the group and other acts of their ilk. Check out what some netizens had to say about this list after the jump!

Hello AramaJapan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week, Nogizaka46 came out on top, besting JUJU and SPICY CHOCOLATE. This week we have 4 new songs! 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!

It was announced that hide’s (Hideto Matsumoto) unreleased song “Ko gyaru”, will be included in the memorial album for his 50th Birthday, to be released on December 10th.

“Ko Gyaru” was supposed to be included in hide’s 3rd album “Ja,Zoo”, released in November 1998, but the guitarist passed away while in the middle of the song production. But, technology can do wonders, and now, thanks to the voice synthesizer technology (VOCALOID) developed by Yamaha and produced by I.N.A., who has always been making music with hide, the song was recreated.

In addition to the new song, the album will also include a great “Extra Track”: “子 ギャル / Ko gyaru”‘s demo recorded by hide for the album “Ja,Zoo”. The Limited Edition will also contain 15 music videos  and a performance video. Check out the tracklist below.

As previously reported, GLAY has released a new Double A-side single “Hyakka Ryouran/ HASHIRE! Mirai” last October 15. HASHIRE! Mirai is currently used as the OP of on-going anime “Ace of Diamond”.

The PV for GLAY’s HASHIRE! Mirai features several AMUSE artists: Mifune Kaito, Tanaka Taketo, Ueno Gai, Mimura Kazunori and Horiuchi Marina.

The music video  showcased the growth of a group of students who started out to run after their dreams. Kaito who picked up an old guitar, Taketo who stuck to Kaito, Gai who was saved by new found friends from bullying and Kazunori who wanted to enjoy his youth. Together, these four young men challenged the world of music and started to build a name for themselves!

Check out the new music video for HASHIRE! Mirai, as well as for Hyakka Ryouran below.