Rocker HYDE is gearing up for the release of his 10th single titled “FAKE DIVINE“.
The official Universal Japan YouTube uploaded a 30 second spot of the MV to tide fans over until the release date of the single. In the MV HYDE does his own take on the popular book “Alice In Wonderland”.
Talent RYUCHELL will be releasing a brand new digital single on October 17th titled “Diversity Guys“.
He premiered the song to his legion of fans through a YouTube video showing off his latest collaboration. RYUCHELL teamed up with NYX Professional Makeup to show off a bold Halloween look.
Japan’s up-and-coming it girl Kiko has been booked to star in her very first CM.
The daughter of superstars Takuya Kimura and Shizuka Kudo will be promoting the brand new drink BODYMAINTÉ. The drink actually got it’s start as a jelly released last year.
It contains a potent lactic acid bacteria called B240, meant to support physical condition. The product has gained quite a following with athletes.
This week, AKB48 topped the Oricon single chart with their new single “Sentimental Train”, selling 1,448,900 copies in its first week.
Tohoshinki topped the Oricon album chart with their new album “TOMORROW”, selling 125,319 copies in its first week.
Namie Amuro retook the top spot on the Oricon digital single chart, topping it for the second non-consecutive week, with her single “Hero”, selling 25,874 copies in the chart’s 42nd week.
Tohoshinki also topped the Oricon digital album chart with “TOMORROW”, selling 3,754 copies in its first week.
Hello, Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw Aimer defeat Kanjani8, Hoshino Gen, and DA PUMP. DA PUMP is back this week, facing off against a newcomer and a blast from the past. Find out what Ronald thought of the songs that topped the singles charts this week and share your thoughts on them too!
When Namie Amuro finally retired on September 16th, 2018 another set of upsetting news was waiting for the public. Amuro’s team informed fans that her official website, fan club (fan space), Facebook, and even YouTube would all be removed today on September 30th.
No specific reason was given for this, they only thanked fans for their immense support throughout the years.
This week’s guests were Sukima Switch, Kis-My-Ft2, and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.
Sukima Switch – Miraika for Anniversary
Kis-My-Ft2 – Kimi, Boku.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Kizunami
This week’s episode featured Domoto Tsuyoshi. This episode marks his second solo appearance on SONGS. In this episode, he displays the creative effort that goes into his funk-influenced music.
Domoto Tsuyoshi – one more purple funk… -Komei katana- / Crystal light / HYBRID FUNK / FUNK for “Yo”