This week’s performers were Suiyoubi no Campanella and SUPER BEAVER. There was also a talk segment featuring Ken Yokoyama x  Nanba Akihiro (NAMBA69).

Suiyoubi no Campanella – Kaguyahime

SUPER BEAVER – Love Song

Hello, Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw Utada Hikaru defeat Sexy Zone and Bodan Shonen Dan. This week, we have three newcomers facing off against each other. Find out what Ronald thought of the songs that topped the singles charts this week and share your thoughts on them too!

Hey! Say! JUMP is dropping a new album “SENSE or LOVE”, out on August 22! Hey! Say! JUMP were born out of and grew along with their era, and they truly were a “”turning point in the times” in keeping with their name. Their new album shows the group in a new form, embodying the major changes as a new era starts! “SENSE or LOVE” straddles a number of genres in its varied songs, with powerful “dancing” that is by turns showy and charming as its theme. The group is carving a path into the new era with their most aggressive song and dance number yet!

First run LE will include album lead song “BANGER NIGHT” music video and 8 member solo songs! The album will also contain the released singles “Precious Girl,” “White Love,” and “Maeomuke”. New single “COSMIC☆HUMAN” to be released on Aug 1 will not be included.

First announced via video message by the 6 members of Kanjani8 to fanclub members, Shota Yasuda revealed that he underwent surgery to remove a benign brain tumor called meningioma in February 2017. The tumor was detected early and the operation was successful. In April 9th, 2018 he suffered a fall due to dizzines and suffered broken bones in his hips and back requiring 3 months of recovery. This injury is also the reason he was unable to attend Subaru Shibutani’s press conference.

In the video message, Yasuda mentioned that he wanted to tell fans directly to dismiss rumors and that he’s been missing show recordings so that he can be at his best for the upcoming tour of the group. There’s been plenty of discussions on whether it’s still possible for him to join the tour but they didn’t really want to disappoint fans supporting the new Kanjani8.

A statement is released by Johnny & Associates “We refrained from making this information public due to the feelings all of the fans and related individuals had recently experienced in response to the number of KANJANI EIGHT members decreasing from 7 to 6, but we have decided to make an announcement at this time to avoid burdening all of you with any additional worries about the situation. Although there was a reason, we are terribly sorry for our inability to share the truth.”

The members of the group also gave their collective message.

This week’s guests were Hikoda Keiko, Chikatani Naoyuki, Yoshida Isao, SHISHAMO, Hyadain, Okubo Kayoko, and Kazureza.

SHISAMO x Kanjani8 – Mizuiro no Hibi

The 2018 FIFA World Cup is currently taking place in Russia. To make viewers more acquainted with Russia, NHK sent Shiina Ringo, MIKIKO, and Nishi Kanako to Saint Petersburg. The resulting program is “Neko ni Matatabi ~Shiina Ringo・MIKIKO・Nishi Kanako Russia wo Iku~”, which aired on June 30. In the program, the trio discovers the city’s sites (and its cats), as well as experiencing parts of Russia’s culture, such as cuisine, music, and ballet. Check it out below!

This week, Morning Musume. ’18 topped the Hot 100 single chart with their new single “Are you Happy?”

THE ORAL CIGARETTES topped the Hot Albums chart with their new album “Kisses and Kills.”

DA PUMP topped the Streaming Songs chart with their single “U.S.A.”

Southern All Stars topped the Download Songs chart their new single “Tatakau Monotachi e Ai wo Komete.”

SHINee topped the Download Albums chart with their new EP “The Story of Light EP.2.”

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.