We’re back with this week’s edition of Oricon Flashback. This is where we look back on what topped the charts this week 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years ago. Think of it as a way to reminisce and learn about the past of Japanese music.
A brand new trailer has been released for the upcoming film “The Fable: Korosanai Koroshiya”, starring Junichi Okada and Yurina Hirate. The trailer was backed by the official theme song for the film, the 2020 #1 hit “Rain On Me” by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.
This film is a sequel to the 2019 hit “The Fable”, with Junichi reprising his role as the Akira, a legendary killer who acquired the nickname “The Fable”. Due to stress and being overworked Akira is told by his boss to take a big of a break. He currently lives with his partner Yoko (Fumino Kimura) under the guise of just being ordinary siblings.
This week’s guests were Co shu Nie, Yuuri, Nogizaka46, Rinne, and Kubota Kai.
Cö shu Nie – give it back
Yuuri – Dry Flower
Nogizaka46 – Out of blue
Rinne – Haru ni Furarete feat. Kubota Kai
This week’s guests were DA PUMP, Moriyama Naotaro, Novelbright, and sumika.
ISSA x Moriyama Naotaro – Change The World
Novelbright – Tsukimisou
sumika – Negai
DA PUMP – Dream on the street
Moriyama Naotaro – Saiaku na Haru
This week’s guests were Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai, Sky Peace, Gospellers, and TREASURE.
Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai – Mirai Eigo
Sky Peace – Kokoro Odoru
Gospellers – I Want You
TREASURE – BOY
Koki recently appeared in an ad campaign for the Italian fashion house Valentino. Some netizens in Japan did not approve of the campaign because Koki sits on and walks on a strip of fabric that resembles an obi, the belt that is worn with kimono. They felt that Valentino was disrespecting Japan and its culture by treating its national costume poorly.
Realizing the perception of its actions, Valentino apologized and removed the ad campaign from its site and social media accounts. Read Valentino’s apology and see Koki’s now erased ad campaign below!
Today, “MUSIC BLOOD” premiered on Nippon TV. It is a new 30 minute music show that airs on Fridays at 11 PM. It is hosted by Tanaka Kei and Chiba Yudai. The show is produced by SHOWROOM’s vertical screen app smash. “MUSIC BLOOD” comes out of NTV’s desire to create a new music show for a new era using new methods.
Each episode of “MUSIC BLOOD” will see the hosts talking to the guests about the “BLOOD” of their music, as in what influences their sound. The guests will then perform a song relating to this “BLOOD.”
After each episode, smash. will show an “UNCUT” video of the night’s “MUSIC BLOOD” performances, which will be shot using one camera.
The guest for the debut episode of “MUSIC BLOOD” was sumika.
sumika – Lamp / Hello, my friend (Yumi Matsutoya cover)
