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 January. There’s something here for everyone, including Arashi, Chara+YUKI, E-girls, REOL, Katori Shingo, King Gnu, Official HIGE DANdism, Tokyo Jihen, CY8ER, and MAD TRIGGER CREW. Check it out below!
We’re back with the next episode of the Arama! Japan podcast! This episode covers January 2020, the first month of the new decade! Actually, this episode starts off where the last episode left off, covering a range of topics from Kohaku Uta Gassen, Arashi‘s new Netflix series, Tokyo Jihen‘s reunion, the JPop baby boom, the new Johnny’s groups, and more!
Featured on the podcast alongside myself this time is Arama! Japan staff member Ryusenkai.
Check it out below!
This week, Official HIGE DANdism topped the Hot 100 single chart with their digital single “I LOVE…”, with 9,387 points.
Sexy Zone topped the Hot Albums chart with their new album “POP x STEP!?”
Official HIGE DANdism also retook the top spot on the Streaming Songs chart with their single “Pretender”, topping the chart for the 37th non-consecutive week.
Yonezu Kenshi topped the Download Songs chart with his new digital single “Paprika.”
King Gnu retook the top spot on the Download Albums with their album “CEREMONY”, topping the chart for the third non-consecutive week.
This week’s guests were Kyuso Nekokami, tricot, and Wasureranneyo.
Kyuso Nekokami – Welcome to Nishinomiya / Samenai Yume
tricot – Makkuro
Wasureranneyo – Natsumi
The trailer for the upcoming live action manga adaptation “Kyuso wa Cheese no Yume wo Miru!” (The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese) is out! Kanjani8’s Ohkura Tadayoshi plays the protagonist Otomo Kyoichi who has been repeatedly involved in passive romance with women and Narita Ryo plays Imagase Wataru, his junior from college.
The trailer starts with a scene depicting the encounter between Otomo and Imagase during university and from the looks of it, viewers can expect a lot of kissing scenes and intimate scenes between the two main characters.
Depicting sexuality issues and passionate love between men, the movie is directed by Yukisada Isao (Narratage, River’s Edge). The movie is slated for an R15+ release on June 5, 2020.
This week’s guests were Honma Akimitsu, Matsuo Kiyoshi, Yamazaki Hironari, and Arai Elina.
Honma Akimitsu x Kanjani8 – Manhattan Kiss (Mariya Takeuchi cover)
On March 4, JO1 will release their debut single, “PROTOSTAR.” The single will come in three editions: limited editions A & B and a regular edition. Limited edition A will include a DVD featuring interviews with the members of JO1 and making videos. Limited edition B will include a photobook.
Earlier today, JO1 release the music video for “Mugendai”, the main song on “PROTOSTAR.” It’s an upbeat song featuring an array of sounds. The accompanying music video is equally as colorful! Check it out below, along with more information on JO1’s debut release!
This week’s guests were King Gnu, Official HIGE DANdism, and FANTASTICS.
King Gnu – Hikoutei
Official HIGE DANdism – I LOVE…
FANTASTICS – Flying Fish