Maho Yamaguchi to graduate from NGT48

NGT48 Team G vice captain Maho Yamaguchi and Team G members
Rena Hasegawa and Riko Sugahara have announced their graduation from the group.

The announcement was made during the team’s final performance at NGT48 Theater on April 21. Announced last week, NGT48 management revealed that the group would be restructured and the the current team system would be dissolved.

Leo Ieiri, THE YELLOW MONKEY, and Suga Shikao Perform on CDTV for April 20

This week’s guests were THE YELLOW MONKEY, Leo Ieiri, and Suga Shikao.

THE YELLOW MONKEY – ALRIGHT

Leo Ieiri – Prime Numbers

Suga Shikao – Rodonanka Shinaide Kogosei dake de Ikitai

AKB48, Jaejoong, and More Perform on Music Fair for April 20

This week’s guests were Junretsu, AKB48, Jaejoong, and Eir Aoi.

Junretsu – Hoshi Furu Machikado (Toshi Ito to Happy & Blue cover)

AKB48 – Koi no Vacances (The Peanuts cover)

Jaejoong – Second Love (Akira Nakamori cover) / Sweetest Love

Junretsu – Propose

Eir Aoi – Ryuusei

AKB48 – Jiwaru DAYS

The Recording Industry Association of Japan Releases Its Digital Certifications for March

Three songs from 2019 were certified Gold this month for selling 100,000 copies: King Gnu‘s “Hakujitsu”, back number‘s “HAPPY BIRTHDAY”, and milet‘s “inside you.”

#1 Song Review: Week of 4/1 – 4/7 (King & Prince v. back number v. Aimyon)

Hello, Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw back number defeat Hinatazaka46 and Aimyon. back number and Aimyon are back this week, facing off against a newcomer. Find out what Ronald thought of the songs that topped the singles charts this week and share your thoughts on them too!

Mr.Children to release their latest Live DVD/Blu-ray in June

Popular rock band Mr.Children have announced that they will be releasing a new Live DVD/Blu-ray on June 26th. The release will feature footage from the final performance of their “Juuryoku to Kokyuu” tour at Osaka-Jo Hall.

Intended to be issued in only two versions, the live record will also come packaged with a 64-page photobook. Of note, the release’s cover has a special lenticular finish which will produce visual effects when viewed from different angles.

Read on below to find both the cover and track list for this live release.

AAA’s Urata Naoya arrested for assault on a woman

It was reported that AAA’s Urata Naoya was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of assaulting a woman.

Leo Ieiri, Ame no Parade, and More Perform on Buzz Rhythm 02 for April 19

This week’s guests were Kizuna Ai, Kaminari Ai, Ame no Parade, Matsuri nine., Leo Ieiri, and Eir Aoi.

Kizuna Ai – AIAIAI feat. Yasutaka Nakata

Kaminari Ai – Onegai Darling (Kaminari Ai ver.)

Ame no Parade – Ahead Ahead

Matsuri nine. – Uchouten Shooter

Leo Ieiri – Prime Numbers

Eir Aoi – Ryuusei