Earlier this year, fusion-pop duo Sukima Switch released their latest album “Shinkuukan Algorithm“. One of the tracks on the record, “Revival”, was later picked up as the theme song for popular drama “Ossan’s Love”.
Now, as they gear up for the release of their Love Song Compilation album on September 19th, the group have chosen to publish the full music video for “Revival” to their label’s Youtube channel. This PV, which was overseen by Ossan’s Love director Yuki Saito, fulfills a promise made during the drama’s fourth episode, where lead character Soichi Haruta (played by Kei Tanaka) promises to go out and get drinks at “Bar Sukima Switch”.
You’ll find this music video, as well as the cover and track list for Sukima Switch’s “Sukima no Hanataba ~Love Song Selection~” below.
This week’s guests were Fujiwara Sakura, NEWS, and Nishino Kana.
Fujiwara Sakura – Mata Ashita
NEWS – Ikiro
Nishino Kana – Bedtime Story
Check the music video for Kanjani8’s “Koko ni” (Here), the group’s first single as a 6-member group. The group has experienced several setbacks this year, including the withdrawal of their lead vocalist Subaru Shibutani and injury and illness of member Yasuda Shota who is still in the recovering stage. The group however is quick to move forward. “Koko ni” is written considering the circumstances surrounding the group and imparts the message as they usher in a new beginning. Part of its lyrics says “Don’t let it start, start it”.
The song is written by WANIMA and is the first song the trio has ever written for another artist. The video was shot during sunrise to signify this new chapter. Check out the PV below!
This week’s guests were Sukima Switch, Takahashi Yu, Nishino Kana, and AKB48.
Sukima Switch x Takahashi Yu – Guarana
Nishino Kana – Bedtime Story
Takahashi Yu – Arigatou
AKB48 – Sentimental Train
Sukima Switch – Miraika for Anniversary
NEWS released their latest single titled “Ikiro” on September 12, as part of their 15th anniversary celebration. The song is currently used as the theme song of NTV drama “Zero: The Bravest Money Game” starring member Shigeaki Kato. The emotional song, a staple in NEWS discography, carries the theme of “living” in its message.
Check out their latest PV below!
This week’s guests were Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Golden Bomber, Nishino Kana, and BOYS AND MEN.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Kizunami
Golden Bomber – Tatsuo . . . Yome wo Ore ni Kure
Nishino Kana – Bedtime Story
BOYS AND MEN – En Tenka Dash
On September 17, MUSIC STATION ULTRA FES 2018 will air. The list of songs the various acts on the show will perform has now been released. It can be seen below!
In addition, there will be a special segment on the show for Utada Hikaru’s 20th anniversary. The segment will feature Utada speaking with Music Station’s host Tamori. It will also feature a clip of Utada’s first appearance on Music Station.
Arama! Japan will have a streaming event for the show. More details on that are to come.
This week, Kanjani8 topped the Oricon single chart with their new single “Koko ni”, selling 242,452 copies in its first week.
Bodan Shonen Dan topped the Oricon album chart with their album “LOVE YOURSELF ‘Gyeol’ ‘Answer’”, selling 140,818 copies in its second week.
Hoshino Gen topped the Oricon digital single chart for the third consecutive week with his single “Idea”, selling 30,503 copies in its third week.
Bodan Shonen Dan also topped the Oricon digital album chart for the second non-consecutive week with “LOVE YOURSELF ‘Gyeol’ ‘Answer’”, selling 1,277 copies in its third week of digital release.
