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KEN☆Tackey, Southern All Stars, [ALEXANDROS], and More Perform on Music Station for July 20

This week’s guests were Little Glee Monster, KEN☆Tackey, miwa, Tohoshinki, DAIGO, [ALEXANDROS], and Southern All Stars.

Little Glee Monster – Sekai wa Anata ni Waraikakete Iru

KEN☆Tackey – Gyakuten Lovers

miwa – Hikari e

Tohoshinki – Road

DAIGO – Manatsu no Zankyou

[ALEXANDROS] – Mosquito Bite

Southern All Stars – Tatakau Monotachi e Ai wo Komete / Sonen JUMP

King & Prince new song “High on Love” is theme song for “Ui, Rabu” film

After their successful debut with “Cinderella Girl”, King & Prince is set to provide fans with a new song! It was announced that the group’s latest song “High on Love” will be used as theme song for the live action film “Ui, Rabu” (You, I Love). The teaser trailer featuring the theme song has been released. “Ui, Love” is slated to open on November 9, 2018.

The film stars member Hirano Sho with Sakurai Hinako, Tamashiro Tina, Isomura Hayato and Kentaro. It is based on Hoshimori Yukimo’s manga “Uirabu.: Story of Innocent Love”.

“High on Love” is an upbeat number with a catchy melody that makes use of repeated “WE LOVE” during the chorus. Hirano Sho is delighted that the group is able to do the theme song for his lead movie for the first time. No further announcements made if the new song will be released as the second single of King & Prince.

Hikaru Utada tries to understand transgender actor casting on social media

Singer Hikaru Utada has taken to social media to try and learn more about a very hot topic, transgender actors and whether or not they should always play transgender roles.

This is in response to the fiery debate that started when it was announced that actress Scarlett Johansson would be playing a transgender man in the upcoming film “Rub and Tug”. The star was instantly met with harsh criticism on social media. 

Check out Sen Mitsuji acting debut in “Origin” trailer

Last April, half Japanese half Australian model Sen Mitsuji has announced on Instagram he was going to star in the upcoming Youtube Originals serie “Origin“. Today has finally been revealed the first trailer of the show. Check it out after the jump!

butaji to Release New Album “Kokuhaku”

On July 18, butaji will release his second album, “Kokuhaku.” The album is a soulful affair. One of the songs on the album, “Hitoku”, was inspired by the 2015 suicide of a student at Hitotsubashi University after he was outed on LINE.

butaji recently released music video for the album’s opener, “I LOVE YOU.” The song displays his soulful style, while still providing plenty of energy. Check it out below, along with more information on butaji’s new album!

[Alexandros] to Release New Single “Mosquito Bite”

On July 18, [Alexandros] will release their new single, “Mosquito Bite.” The song serves as the theme song for the film version of “BLEACH”, in theaters July 20. Also included on the single will be the “BLEACH version” of the song “MILK”, which serves as an insert song in “BLEACH.” Rounding out the single are three live tracks recorded during a concert last year at Nagoya’s Nippon Gaishi Hall.

The limited edition of “Mosquito Bite” includes a “Mosquito Aroma Band.” It’s a citronella-scented rubber bracelet that wards off insects, making it the perfect item for the outdoor concert season.

The music video for “Mosquito Bite” was recently released. It was shot in the United States under the direction of Ryan Valdez, who has worked with the likes of Korn and Stone Sour. The video was shot using an 8K camera. Of the song, frontman Kawakami Yoohei said that the best rock song has been completed, and that he feels like he just debuted. Check out the video for “Mosquito Bite” below, along with more information on [Alexandros] new single!

eill Collaborates with LUCKY TAPES’ Takahashi Kai on New Single “HUSH”

eill is a new singer-songwriter on the scene. The 19 year old debuted last month with the single “MAKUAKE.” She began singing at jazz clubs at the age of 15. Under the name ENNE, she worked on PAELLAS’ 2016 album “Pressure.” She also worked with Seiho on his PEACH JOHN CM song. She is now working with LUCKY TAPES’ Takahashi Kai. He produced her new single “HUSH”, out July 18. The song is about a eill’s love for a man older than her. Check out the song below!