Girl group Nogizaka46 has released the visuals for their upcoming 25th single “Shiawase no Hogosyoku“. The concept has been described as the “near-future”, showcasing the girls on a space ship.
All of the members are dressed in colorful 60s “mod” inspired outfits. In one of the covers ace member Mai Shiraishi is prominently shown, gazing off into the distance. Earlier in the year Mai announced her graduation from the group. While an exact date still has not been announced yet, this will very likely be her final single with the group.
This week’s episode featured Kimura Takuya. He recently released his debut solo album and is appearing on SONGS for the first time in five years. This episode follows his activities last month, including a concert. He is also interviewed by his friend, Inaba Koshi of B’z.
Kimura Takuya – Sunset Beach / Yozora no Mukou / One and Only
This week’s guests were JUJU, Hey! Say! JUMP, flumpool, and ONEUS.
JUJU – Yasashisa de Afureru You ni / STAYIN’ ALIVE
Hey! Say! JUMP – I am
flumpool – Subarashiki Uso
ONEUS – 808
This week’s guests were EXILE THE SECOND, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Sakana-kun, Okuda Tamio, NEWS, Hinatazaka46, aiko, chelmico, and Miyamoto Hiroji.
EXILE THE SECOND – Shunkan Eternal
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra – Paradise Has No Border feat. Sakana-kun / Utsukushiku Moeru Mori feat. Okuda Tamio
NEWS – SUPERSTAR
Hinatazaka46 – Sonna Koto Nai yo
aiko – Aozora
chelmico – Easy Breezy
Miyamoto Hiroji – Hallelujah
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Last year, the book “M Aisubeki Hito ga Ite” was released. It chronicled the life of Ayumi Hamasaki, from debut to stardom. It even confirmed the long time rumor that Ayu was dating Avex head Max Matsuura.
There was immediate talk of the book becoming a drama, with Erika Sawajiri being rumored to play Ayu. Her recent legal trouble has derailed that, but a new star is set to take her place. Kalen Anzai, Avex’s Reiwa diva will now play Avex’s Heisei diva!
Last week, ZORN released a song featuring AKLO, and now AKLO is releasing a song featuring ZORN! This new collaboration will be released on February 26 and is titled “Kamasu or Die.” The song was produced by JIGG. The accompanying music video features the rappers as competing karuta players. Check it out below!
This week, Official HIGE DANdism topped the Hot 100 single chart for the second consecutive week with their single “I LOVE…”, with 14,337 points.
Little Glee Monster topped the Hot Albums chart with their new album “BRIGHT NEW WORLD.”
Official HIGE DANdism also topped the Streaming Songs chart with “I LOVE…”
Yonezu Kenshi topped the Download Songs chart for the second consecutive week with his digital single “Paprika.”
King Gnu topped the Download Albums with their album “CEREMONY”, topping the chart for the fourth non-consecutive week.
