Johnny’s group Hey! Say! JUMP is gearing up for the release of their 8th studio album titled “Fab! -Music speaks-“. One of the main promotional songs for the album is a new track titled “Fab-ism“, and luckily for fans a short version has been uploaded to YouTube!

The newly opened J Storm YouTube channel has spend the past two weeks uploading MVs for various Hey! Say! JUMP songs including Last Mermaid…, Puppet, and Muah Muah. While short versions may be disappointing for some, it’s better than nothing! In the MV for Fab-ism the boys are in a fantasy world consisting of gingerbread houses, an ominous looking forest, and a giant castle. Check it out below:

NiziU have had a very successful year so far, setting streaming records and securing a Kohaku spot, and they haven’t even officially debuted! The group will make their official debut on December 2 with the single “Step and a step.” The song’s message is about going through life at your own pace, step by step. Like NiziU’s pre-debut single “Make you happy, “Step and a step” was written and produced by Jin Young Park. “The single features two B-sides, the energetic “Joyful” and the aggressive “Sweet Bomb!”

“Step and a step” is going to be released in multiple versions. Limited Edition A is a CD+DVD edition, while Limited Edition B contains the CD along with a 28 page photobook. The Regular Edition contains only a CD. The CD that comes with these three versions contains “Step and a step”, “Joyful”, “Sweet Bomb!”, and “Make you happy.” Through Sony Music Shop, if all three of these versions are purchased together, the buyer will receive a “NiziU Limited Package.”

In addition, each of the nine members of NiziU has her own fanclub edition, which will feature only a CD with just “Step and a step” and “Joyful.” If all nine of these versions are purchased together, the buyer will receive a “NiziU Multi BOX.”

The music video for “Step and a step” was released earlier today and has already cracked five million views. MIIHI, a NiziU member who is currently on hiatus for health reasons, makes an appearance in the video. Check it out below!

Talent Akemi Darenogare recently appeared on the YouTube Channel for comedian Shingo Fujimori, known for his work as an MC and being one half of the comedy duo Oriental Radio. For the video Fujimori drove Darenogare around the streets of Tokyo as the two chatted about various topics. Fujimori returned the favor on Darenogare’s YouTube channel, where she drove him around and the two had a chat.

When Darenogare’s personal life came up, she touched upon the allegations from tabloids that she had a sugar daddy, or a patron which greatly helps fund her luxurious celebrity lifestyle. Never afraid to directly respond to the tabloids, Darenogare decided to share one of her monthly paychecks with Fujimori.

LDH group EXILE has released the highly anticipated MV for their song “RED PHOENIX“, included in the LDH group project single titled “RISING SUN TO THE WORLD” under the name “EXILE TRIBE”.

Scheduled for release on January 1st, 2021 RISING SUN TO THE WORLD will feature original songs by EXILE, Sandaime J Soul Brothers, GENERATIONS, THE RAMPAGE, FANTASTICS, and BALLISTIK BOYS. A deluxe CD+DVD and CD+bluray version of the single will be available, housed in a oversized digipak packaging and a 60 page photobook.

At 7 PM JST on November 25, “Best Artist 2020” will air. The show will feature performances by Arashi, LiSA, Perfume, Mr.Children, Hey! Say! JUMP, Nogizaka46, NiziU, DISH//, Daichi Miura, [Alexandros], EXILE, Sakurazaka46, and more.

There is a live stream of the show and Arama! Japan will be hosting a chat on Discord so that readers can chat with each other during the show! Links to the show and the chat are after the jump!

Mai Shiraishi is the latest cover girl for the popular weekly magazine anan. Shiraishi recently graduated from her group Nogizaka46, shooting for the cover of this magazine was the first official activity she did upon leaving the group. Shiraishi was slightly nervous for the photoshoot as it was her first “solo” activity, telling the staff that she’s thrilled and really looking forward to working with them

Masaki Suda has dropped the MV for his latest release “Niji“, which is the theme song for the highly anticipated film “Stand by Me Doraemon 2“, which was released on November 20th, 2020.

The MV depicts the life of a young couple after marriage and childbirth, showing how their ties strengthen as a family. Suda’s wife is played by actress Kotone Furukawa. The MV was directed by acclaimed director Mipo O, she praised the performance of both Suda and Furukawa and hops that the MV will resonate with many people. Check it out below:

This week, SixTONES topped the Hot 100 single chart with their single “NEW ERA”, with 45,793 points.

Sutopuri topped the Hot Albums chart with their new album “Strawberry Prince.”

LiSA topped the Streaming Songs chart for the fourth consecutive week with her single “Homura.”

LiSA also topped the Download Songs chart for the fifth consecutive week with “Homura.”

TAEMIN topped the Download Albums chart with his new album “Never Gonna Dance Again : Act 2.”