A couple of weeks ago we reported that alternative rock band Quruli would be releasing their new album “Song Line” on September 19th.  Now that this date has finally arrived, the group have chosen to upload the music video for the album’s title track to their Youtube channel.

This PV, which was directed by Kaoru Endo, stars actor Atsushi Shinohara as a baseball player working on his batting ability.  As the song builds to its climax, Shinohara’s swings come closer and closer until he finally knocks the ball out of the park.

You’ll find the full music video for “Song Line” right after the jump.

Former AKB48 member Atsuko Maeda recently made her very first public appearance since announcing that she was pregnant!

Either this was planned from ahead or it just so happens to be a very convenient coincidence, Maeda has been appointed the new spokeswoman of Studio Mario.

We’re back with this week’s edition of Oricon Flashback. This is where we look back on what topped Oricon this week 5, 10, 15, and 20 years ago. Think of it as a way to reminisce and learn about the past of Japanese music.

Singer and actor Dean Fujioka has announced his very first Asian tour titled “Born To Make History“.

The tour will begin on February 16th, 2019 in Miyagi at the Tokyo Electron Hall. 10 dates are scheduled for Japan, and then the Asian leg of the tour will begin. For those expecting a wide range of countries, there will probably be some disappointment!

In a blog and Instagram post actress Erina Mano revealed that she is now living in Spain!

Her husband is footballer Gaku Shibasaki, who currently plays midfield for the Spanish football club Getafe CF and Japanese national team.  The couple got married earlier in the year.

This week’s guests were The Gospellers, Rihwa, and UNCHAIN.

The Gospellers – Sweetest Angel

Rihwa – MY LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL ~1 Pint no Yuki~

UNCHAIN – Libyan Glass

Earlier today, MUSIC STATION ULTRA FES 2018 aired. The show featured performances by the likes of Utada Hikaru, Arashi, Hoshino Gen, Daichi Miura, Keyakizaka46, Mai Kuraki, Perfume, Suiyoubi no Campanella, and more. Check out the full show below!

This week’s guests were MAN WITH A MISSION, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Komoto Hiroto, NEWS, and ROTTENGRAFFTY. There was also a talk segment with Miyake Hiroki and Minagawa Sarutoki.

MAN WITH A MISSION – Emotions

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra feat. Komoto Hiroto – Hoshi Furu Yoru ni

NEWS – Ikiro

ROTTENGRAFFTY – 70 cm Shiho no Madobe