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On November 2, SixTONES will release their new single, “Good Luck! / Futari.”

The first A-side serves as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Saisho wa Paa”, starring group member Jesse. In the drama, he plays the role of Tonegawa Gota, the son of a politician who enters a comedy training school with the aim of being a comedian. “Good Luck!” has the message of continuing to be yourself and do your best even if you’re failing or not cool. Jesse describes the song the most energetic work in SixTONES’ discography.

The second B-side serves as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Tsuka no Ma no Ichika”, starring group member Kyomoto Taiga. The drama is based on the Tadano Natsu manga of the same name. Taiga plays the role of Yurugi Akifumi, a philosophy professor who has a limited time left to live. The drama is a love story between him and a student, played by Fujiwara Sakura, who is in a similar situation. “Futari” is a pure love song that is both sad and warm. Taiga said that the song expresses the feelings that are at the root of the drama.

SixTONES has now released the music video for “Good Luck!” True to how the song was described, the music video is a colorful and cheerful one. Check it out below!

This week’s guests were Harada Tomoyo, THE RAMPAGE, Nakayama Yuma, adieu, milet, Kiyozuka Shinya, yama, aiko, AiNA THE END, and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra Rhythm Section.

Harada Tomoyo – Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo

THE RAMPAGE – Tsunage Kizuna

Nakayama Yuma – Squall

adieu – Wine

milet – Final Call

Kiyozuka Shinya – Haru yo, Koi / Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta nara / Sotsugyou Shashin

yama – Shikisai

aiko – Hateshinai Futari

AiNA THE END x Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra Rhythm Section – Marunouchi Sadistic

On October 4th, legendary singer and songwriter Yumi Matsutoya released a 3-disc 50th anniversary album “Yuming Banzai ! ~Yumi Matsutoya 50th Anniversary Best Album~.” In total, the album features 50 songs that were requested by the fans themselves, as well as one new song. The selection process of the songs occurred during the 2 week long radio campaign called “WE LOVE RADIO, Matsutoya Yumi’s 50th Anniversary.” Fans from all over the country would tune in and submit their stories about their favorite songs by Matsutoya. After about 20,000 requests the songs were then carefully selected for the album. 

This week’s guest was Yumi Matsutoya. She is currently celebrating the 50th anniversary of her debut. This episode looks back on her career. She also performs with a younger AI version of herself.

Yumi Matsutoya – Ano Hi ni Kaeritai / Call me back

This week, Ado retook the top spot on the Hot 100 single chart with her digital single “Shin Jidai (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)”, with 10,392 points in its 16th week, topping the chart for the fifth non-consecutive week.

Snow Man topped the Hot Albums chart with their new album “Snow Labo. S2.”

Snow Man Also topped the Artist 100 chart.

Earlier today, during the MC segment of the first day of the Yokohama Arena leg of their “Snow Man LIVE TOUR 2022 Labo.”, Snow Man announced the opening of their long-awaited Instagram account!

Of the account’s opening, group leader Hikaru Iwamoto said, “We are so excited to be opening yet another channel that gives us the ability to connect with our fans around the world in new and exciting ways. We hope you enjoy what we have planned!”

To celebrate the opening of the Instagram account, Snow Man will have their first Instagram Live on October 5 at around 9 PM JST!

This week, NMB48 topped the Combined Single chart with their new single “Suki da Mushi”, with 161,781 points in its first week.

Snow Man topped the Combined Album chart with their new album “Snow Labo. S2”, with 890,537 points in its first week.