Aimer’s “Black Bird/Tiny Dancers/Omoide wa Kireide” released digitally worldwide!

Singer Aimer’s latest single has been released digitally worldwide!

Her triple a-side release “Black Bird/Tiny Dancers/Omoide wa Kireide” was originally released domestically on September 7th. It instantly debuted at #1 on the Oricon digital charts, and hit the top 5 on the standard Oricon charts.

Mr.Children unveil two Full PVs for “Your Song” & the Short PV for “SINGLES”

Last month we reported that popular rock band Mr.Children would be releasing their latest studio album “Juuryoku to Kokyuu” on October 3rd.  Now that this date has arrived, the group has chosen to release not only one, but two full-size music videos for lead track “Your Song,” as well as the Short PV for album song “SINGLES.”

The normal PV for “Your Song” features the members’ first appearance in a music video in nearly four years, while the “Original Story” variant stars young actors Kento Hayashi and Honoka Murakami.  SINGLES’ music video, meanwhile, features an appearance by another pair of young actors, Kai Inowaki and Junko Abe.

You’ll find all three of these MVs, as well as an additional teaser for the album right after the jump.

THE YELLOW MONKEY join Warner Music Japan + New Song “Tentoumushi” to be used as the Theme Song for Drama “Ten”

Yesterday well-known alternative rock band THE YELLOW MONKEY announced that they would be transferring labels to Warner Music Japan’s ATLANTIC JAPAN imprint.  This move comes with a worldwide distribution deal, and the group have confirmed that all of their previously released singles and albums will become available internationally in November.

Additionally, it has also been revealed that the band’s new song “Tentoumushi” has been picked up as the theme song for upcoming FujiTV drama “Ten: Tenhou-doori no Kaidanji.”  “Tentoumushi” is described as an edgy rock tune that will be a perfect match for this high-stakes adaptation of author Nobuyuki Fukumoto’s mahjong-centric manga.

While no details regarding the track’s release have been announced, you can find a radio-rip of “Tentoumushi” below.

Shiina Ringo and Miyamoto Hiroji Join Forces for “Kemono Yuku Hosomichi”

It was recently announced that Shiina Ringo’s new song “Kemono Yuku Hosomichi” would be the new theme song for Nippon TV’s news program “news zero” as of October 1. Ringo said that the song was a collaboration, but she didn’t reveal who with. When “Kemono Yuku Hosomichi” debuted on today’s episode, it was revealed that the song is a duet with Elephant Kashimashi’s Miyamoto Hiroji.

While writing “Kemono Yuku Hosomichi”, Ringo realized that it lent itself well to Hiroji, leading her work with him for the first time. She also thought it would just be fun for the two of them to collaborate.

“Kemono Yuku Hosomichi” is set for digital release on October 2. Ringo has now released the video for the song, which can be seen below, along with the digital single’s cover!

Shirota Yu and Fujiwara Sakura Perform on Premium MelodiX! for October 1

This week’s guests were Shirota Yu and Fujiwara Sakura.

Shirota Yu – A Million Dreams

Fujiwara Sakura – Mata Ashita

Gesu no Kiwami Otome., DA PUMP, Morning Musume. ’18, and More Perform on HEY! HEY! NEO! for October 1

This episode’s guests were DA PUMP, Morning Musume. ’18, Fischer’s, Gesu no Kiwami Otome., Takahashi Yu, and Omedetai Atama de Naniyori.

DA PUMP – U.S.A. / Gokigendazee! ~Nothing But Something

Morning Musume. ’18 – Jiyuu na Kuni Dakara

Fischer’s – Mikan Seijin

Gesu no Kiwami Otome. – Hashagi Sugita Machi no Naka de Boku wa Hitori Tomawari Shita

Takahashi Yu – Arigatou

Omedetai Atama de Naniyori – Omedetai Atama de Naniyori

SKY-HI, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, and More Perform on Love music for September 30

This week’s performers were Kaneko Nobuaki, SKY-HI, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, and The Birthday. The talk guest was Morisaki Win.

Kaneko Nobuaki – illusions feat. SKY-HI

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra – Memory Band / This Challenger

The Birthday – Aozora

Fujimaki Ryota Performs with Kanjani8 on KanJam Kanzennen SHOW for September 30

Thsi week’s guests were Tomita Lab, Fujibayashi Shoko, zopp, Fujimaki Ryota, Takahashi Maasa, and Takahashi Shigeo.

Fujimaki Ryota x Kanjani8 – 3gatsu 9ka