This week’s guests were Miroku Tadashi, Hajime Chitose, Kizuki Minami, Takahashi Shigeo, and Arai Elina.

Kizuki Minami x Hajime Chitose x Kanjani8 – Wadatsumi no Ki

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 Moriyama Ryoko, DA PUMP, and Chuning Candy.

Moriyama Ryoko x ISSA x Chuning Candy – Nada Sousou / Umi no Koe

Chuning Candy – Dynamic Ryukyu

DA PUMP – We can’t stop the music / Joyful / Rhapsody in Blue

Moriyama Ryoko – Sayonara no Natsu

Johnny’s group Kis-My-Ft2 is gearing up for the release of their brand new single called “ENDLESS SUMMER“. The MV for the track was uploaded today on avex’s official YouTube channel.

“ENDLESS SUMMER” is a dance tune with a refreshing beat, the group hopes that it’ll make you want to dance together with them! In the MV the boys switch between all white outfits and colorful print shirts, performing in a bright colorful garden. As the MV goes on the sun begins to set in the garden and fireworks go off, very fitting of Summer! Watch the MV below:

LDH group BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE are back with the release of their very first digital single titled “SUMMER HYPE“. Technically, this is the groups 9th digital single overall, but the previously released 8 digital singles have been referred to as “pre-release singles”.

“SUMMER HYPE” will be available for fans to stream worldwide beginning on August 10th. The song has been officially described as a “must-have summer tune” with a refreshing sound that’s somewhat new to the group. The groups officially YouTube channel has uploaded audio of the song in full. Check it out below:

On August 7, Yonezu Kenshi held an event on “Fortnite”, “Yonezu Kenshi 2020 Event / STRAY SHEEP in FORTNITE.” This event served as a way to connect with fans around the world during the coronavirus pandemic, in light of the release of his new album “STRAY SHEEP” this past Wednesday.

Kenshi performed five songs during the event, which last a little over 20 minutes. Check out “Yonezu Kenshi 2020 Event / STRAY SHEEP in FORTNITE” in full below!

On August 7, BAD HOP will release their third album, “BAD HOP WORLD.” This album comes nearly three years after their second one, “Mobb Life.”

“Hood Gospel”, one of the album’s 16 tracks, serves as the August ending theme for the TV Asahi show “Onegai! Ranking.” The video for the song can been seen below, along with more information about this release!

This week’s guests were sumika, Sexy Zone, and EMPiRE.

sumika – Zekkyou Serenade

Sexy Zone – RUN

EMPiRE – This is EMPiRE SOUNDS