It’s Arashi’s debut anniversary today, November 3 and they are bringing on the Arashi festival! Today, the group is dropping a LOT ahead of the online streaming of their concert ARAFES 2020 at the National Stadium!
This week, LiSA topped the Combined Single chart for the second consecutive week with her single “Homura”, with 155,916 points in its second week.
IZ*ONE topped the Combined Album chart with her debut Japanese album “Twelve”, with 137,625 points in its first week.
LiSA also topped the Single chart for the second consecutive week with “Homura”, selling 42,123 copies in its second week.
IZ*ONE also topped the Album chart with “Twelve”, selling 135,113 copies in its first week.
LiSA also topped the Digital Single chart for the second consecutive week with “Homura”, selling 133,087 copies its second week.
JUJU topped the Digital Album chart with her new cover album “Ore no Request”, selling 4,376 copies in its first week.
LiSA also topped the Streaming chart for the second consecutive week with “Homura”, with 16,741,278 streams in its second week.
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.
This week’s guests were KYONO, Yaida Hitomi, and THE BACK HORN.
KYONO – THE WAY feat.Kj (Dragon Ash)
Yaida Hitomi – My Sweet Darlin’ / Anata no STORY (Yaiko Band ver.)
THE BACK HORN – Hanare Banare
It has been announced that EXILE ATSUSHI will graduate from EXILE on November 2, to focus on his solo career.
This decision came about in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The global health crisis made ATSUSHI think more about his future, and his dream of developing his solo career further. The fact that he recently turned 40 also made him re-evaluate his life.
ATSUSHI is releasing a book, “Sign”, on November 12. In the book, he discusses his thought process in leaving EXILE right before the group’s 20th anniversary next year.
Johnny & Associates continues its progression into the 21st century! Today, the company opened a new YouTube channel, J Storm.
In addition to videos for acts under J Storm, the channel also includes videos for acts under Johnny’s Entertainment Record and INFINITY RECORDS. These videos include music videos, as well as videos related to new releases.
The channel launched with videos from KinKi Kids, Kanjani8, Hey! Say! JUMP, Johnny’s WEST, Arashi, and KAT-TUN. Check out the channel below!
NHK has announced the hosts for the “71st Kohaku Uta Gassen”. Uchimura Teruyoshi and anchor Kuwako Maho will serve as general moderators. Actor Oizumi Yo will lead the white team while actress Nikaido Fumi has been chosen for the red team.
We’re back with a new edition of Arama! Japan Playlist! This playlist is a mixture of staff selections and new releases, all from this past September. There’s something here for everyone, including Aimyon, Perfume, Tamaki ROY, YOASOBI, RADWIMPS, JUJU, Seiko Matsuda, Seiko Oomori, Kalen Anzai, Koda Kumi, MISIA, and Arashi. Check it out below!