LDH group GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE & E-girls has released brand new MVs in promotion for the “ENERGY PROJECT”.

GENERATIONS’ track is called “G-ENERGY“, while E-girls’ version is titled “EG-ENERGY“.

2018 has been a very dull year fashion-wise.

From the reign of nepo girls to the everlasting rehash of trends barely compensating the blatant lack of creative & aesthetic rejuvenation of the last few years, its pretty hard to remain remotely excited by what fashion has to propound nowadays.

When I come to think what got me started to enjoy fashion (and subsequently driven me into deciding to pursue studies on that field), I think it’s actually through reading (shojo) mangas & watching anime that I nurtured my interest in clothing & style.
My very first manga was “CardCaptor Sakura”, and I fondly remember those marvelous outfits crafted by Tomoyo for Sakura’s adventure gear.

Another anime that has liven up my childhood big time is “Sailor Moon”. When I look back to this show, I can’t help but appreciate the attention provided to Usagi & the other sailors’ (and even the vilains) wardrobe (although this phenomenon is not unusual in shojo manga).

In these days of generalized innovative creation waning, the coming back of grace of several fashion trends of the last few  decades has never been more palpable, the fashion provided in “Sailor Moon” is more than ever prevailing and inspirational. And I guess I’m not the only one to think that way since a whole tumblr http://sailormoonoutfits.tumblr.com is dedicated to the whole Sailor Moon fashion appreciation.

Let’s check out some of “Sailor Moon” best looks under the cut !

This year’s FNS Kayousai will take place on December 5 and 12. The first set of performers was recently revealed, and now the second set has been released.

The first night will now feature acts such as Ayumi Hamasaki, Daichi Miura, JUJU, IZ*ONE, Kishidan, and Ken Hirai. Ayu will perform her cover of Utada Hikaru’s “Movin’ on without you”, while Kishidan will join DA PUMP for a performance of “U.S.A.” IZ*ONE’s performance will be their first on a Japanese music show.

The second night will also now feature Daichi Miura, along with the likes of E-girls, Shirota Yu, Genie High, GENERATIONS, and Nishino Kana. On this night, Kana will perform a 10th anniversary medley. There will also be various performances from different stage musicals, as well as Christmas song medleys.

See who else is performing below!

On November 28, Mukai Taichi will release his new album, “PURE.” On this album, Taichi will work with an array of artists, including KREVA, ☆Taku Takahashi, grooveman Spot, and Shingo.S.

“PURE” includes the song “Reset”, which serves as the ending theme for the NTV anime series “Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru.” The video for that song can be seen below. Taichi also has released a music video for the album’s title track, which is a co-production with Takahashi Kai of LUCKY TAPES. This video can also be found below, along with more information on Taichi’s new album!

Earlier today, Best Artist 2018 aired. The show featured performances by the likes of Arashi, Hoshino Gen, Keyakizaka46, King & Prince, Perfume, DA PUMP, and Hey! Say! JUMP. Check out the full show below!

On November 28, Ken Hirai will release his new single, “half of me.” The song serves as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Tasogare Ryuseigun ~Jinsei Orikaeshi, Koi wo Shita~.” This is the 17th time that one of Ken’s songs has been used as a theme song for drama. It’s been about a decade though since one of his songs was used as the theme for a Fuji TV drama, the last being “Canvas” for the drama “Hachimitsu to Clover.”

This is the first time that “half of me” is being released, even though Ken has been performing it live since July 2009. The song is a continuation of his 2000 single “even if.”

Ken recently released the music video for “half of me”, which can be seen below, along with more information on his new single!

On November 28, BENI will release her new album “CINEMATIC.” This is BENI’s first studio album in three years. The album’s title stems from BENI comparing life to a movie, where she is both the lead character and the director.

“CINEMATIC” will include the previously-released digital singles “Chasin'”, “PULLBACK”, “No one else like you”, “Last Love Letter”, and “READY25.” It will also feature two songs that BENI has been performing at recent concerts, “Got A Feeling” and “CANDY”, as well as “Arigato”, a song only previously heard on FamilyMart’s in-store radio.

Check out more information on BENI’s new album below!

On November 28, Akiko Yano will release a new collaboration album, “Futari Bocchi de Ikou.” This will be her first collaboration album since 2006’s “Hajimete no Yano Akiko.” The album will feature 11 songs, including the two that Akiko released earlier this year as digital singles: “Yokogao” with Onuki Taeko and “Banana ga Suki” with YUKI. It will also feature Akiko singing a cover of THE YELLOW MONKEY’s hit “Pearl”, with the band’s frontman Yoshii Kazuya. U-zhaan, Tamaki ROY, and Chinza DOPENESS are featured on a remake of “Tadaima no Uta”, a song Akiko made with Moriyama Ryoko as part of the duo Yamori. Agatsuma Hiromitsu is featured on a remake of “Rose Garden”, one of Akiko’s signature songs.

“Futari Bocchi de Ikou” will come in a limited edition and a regular edition. The limited edition will contain a CD, a DVD, and a booklet. The booklet will feature commentary on each collaboration, detailing Akiko’s relationship with each artist and the song’s background.

Check out more information on this release below!