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This week’s guests were Kis-My-Ft2, Aimyon, Suga Shikao, Hinatazaka46, THE YELLOW MONKEY, Leo Ieiri, and AI.

Kis-My-Ft2 – Rurarurara

Aimyon – Haru no Hi

Suga Shikao – Tooi Yoake

Hinatazaka46 – Kyun

THE YELLOW MONKEY – Suna no Tou

Leo Ieiri – Prime Numbers

AI – Story

Last month we reported that singer/songwriter Yuji Nakada will be releasing a new full-length album titled “Sanctuary” on May 15th. Now he has chosen to make all of the details regarding this release available to the public.

“Sanctuary” will include new versions of the singer’s previously released tracks “Runner” and “Maboroshi wo Tsukitomete”, as well as eight new songs for a total of ten. A music video for the latter song, directed by Pennacky, has been uploaded to Nakada’s YouTube channel.

You’ll find this PV, as well as the cover and track list for “Sanctuary” right after the jump.

Earlier this week old-school rockers Ulfuls announced that they will be releasing a new album on June 26th. The record, titled “U!!!”, will be their first such release since 2017’s “Jinsei”, as well as their first in the group’s current three-piece configuration.

“U!!!” will include the band’s previously released tracks “Kawaru Kawarutoki Kawareba Kaware”, “Rhythm wo Tomeru na“, and new digital single “Sentimental Fever ~Anata ga Suki Dakara~”, plus seven new songs for a total of ten. A music video for the latter track, which features a number of couples falling in love, has been uploaded to their label’s YouTube channel.

You’ll find this romantic PV right after the cut, and look forward to further information about “U!!!” as its release date draws closer.

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.

Techno-pop trio Perfume has been chosen as one of Rolling Stone’s top 16 acts from the first week of Coachella Music Festival.

The band makes an appearance on the list alongside other acclaimed acts such as Billie Eilish, Rosalía, SOPHIE, Kacey Musgraves, Tierra Wack, and more.

Utada Hikaru has announced “Laughter in the Dark 2018” Tour will be available on DVD and Blu-Ray, as well as digitally via iTunes, on pay-per-view BS Sky Perfect TV,and on subscription streaming service Netflix.

The 13-date sold-out tour began in Yokohama and ended in Chiba in late 2018. It was her first concert in Japan in 8 years, and first concert tour in the country in 12 years. The concert was filmed on its final day at Makuhari Messe.

The tour was broadcast in January on BS Sky Perfect! and in March on Music ON! TV along with a documentary showing the behind the scenes of the tour and production process.

This week, King & Prince topped the Hot 100 single chart with their new single “Kimi wo Matteru.”

back number topped the Hot Albums chart for the second consecutive week with their album “MAGIC.”

Aimyon topped the Streaming Songs chart for the 14th consecutive week with her single “Marigold.”

back number also topped the Download Songs chart for the fifth non-consecutive week with their single “HAPPY BIRTHDAY.”

back number also topped the Download Albums chart for the second consecutive week with “MAGIC.”