Band Sakanaction is gearing up for the release of their very first best album Sakana Zukan, due out on March 28th, 2018.

One of the promotional tracks from the album, Shin Treasure Island, has been selected to appear in a new Spotify CM. The CM stars rookie actor Hiroya Shimizu and idol Ayaka Miyoshi.

The CM begins in a library where almost all the books are various shades of blue, Shimizu is watching Miyoshi from a distance. Using telekinesis he “summons” a horde of books towards him to create armor, almost making him look like a robot. He gallantly walks towards Miyoshi, where they then cutely exchange smirks.

In celebration of the new CM airing nationwide Spotify has created a playlist with the concept of “Youth’s Library”. It hopes to give listeners a fresh start, when “new life” begins in Spring. The playlist is currently only available in Japan.

Watch the full CM below!

Pop-rock singer Superfly is gearing up for her very first release of 2018, a brand new single tilted BLOOM. It will be released on June 3rd, 2018.

In visuals for the upcoming single the singer showed off a fresh pixie cut, which left some fans stunned. Since her debut in 2007 Superfly has had long flowing locks of hair, with the style becoming a signature look for her.

Superfly’s new look was first unveiled in December 2017 while promoting LOVE, PEACE & FIRE -Special Edition-, a compilation album celebrating her 10th anniversary in the industry.

BLOOM serves as a continuation of her 10th anniversary celebrations, she debuted the song for the very first time last year in November during one of her Superfly 10th Anniversary Premium Live concerts.

Visual Kei artist Kaya is back with a new single very befitting of his persona. FABULOUS is Kaya’s 17th single overall, and will be released on April 1st, 2018.

Besides his solo career, Kaya is also the vocalist for the duo Schwarz Stein, who restarted activities in 2014.

FABULOUS is described as an upbeat dance tune with a strong EDM sound. Kaya has recently been making the rounds as a special guest at various clubs around Los Angeles, giving him the desire to go the route of a “club diva”.

No audio previews are currently available, but FABULOUS will be available for both purchase and streaming worldwide on April 1st. The single’s b-side NUOVO will be sung completely in English.

FABULOUS will be released in three versions, a CD only and CD+DVD version. Additionally, a deluxe “premium set” is available which comes in box packaging, a 16 page photobook, and a case to hold polaroid photos.

Check out the covers for FABULOUS below!

Idol Emi Arisaka just might be one of the biggest sweethearts in the entertainment industry.

Arisaka is an indie idol who has been doing her thing for a decade now. She’s known for her high energy pop-rock songs and lolita inspired outfits. Over the years she’s been able to create a tight-knit dedicated fan base, mostly thanks to her treatment of them.

For a decade now one of Arisaka’s fans, a 55 year old man who went by the nickname Okkyan, has religiously attended almost all of her concerts and live events. Last year he mysteriously stopped showing up to her lives which made her a little worried.

As previously reported, MONDO GROSSO will release his new album, “Attune / Detune”, on March 21. He recently released the music for “Itsuwari no Sympathy”, his collaboration with BiSH’s Aina The End. MONDO GROSSO has now released all the details on “Attune / Detune.” The album will come in CD+Blu-ray and CD-only editions. In addition to Aina The End, the album will also feature vocals by ACO, Ohashi Trio, and Big-O. Check out more information on the album below!

This week, Keyakizaka46 topped the Hot 100 single chart with their single “Glass wo Ware!”

Daichi Miura topped the Hot Albums chart with his first best album “BEST.”

Hoshino Gen topped the Streaming Songs chart with his single “Doraemon.”

Yonezu Kenshi topped the Download Songs chart for the fourth consecutive week with his single “Lemon.”

The “Greatest Showman” soundtrack topped the Download Albums chart for the fourth consecutive week.

One song from 2018 was certified Platinum this month for selling 250,000 copies: Yonezu Kenshi’s “Lemon.”

One song from 2018 was certified Gold this month for selling 100,000 copies: Suda Masaki’s “Sayonara Elegy.”

One song was certified Million this month for selling 1,000,000 copies: Miyuki Nakajima’s “Ito.”

Two albums were certified Gold this month for selling 100,000 copies: back number’s “Encore” and Hoshino Gen’s “YELLOW DANCER.”

This year girl group AKB48 revealed that they will hold a “world senbatsu election” this year, officially being dubbed “The 10th AKB48 World Senbatsu Sousenkyo“. It will take place on June 16th, 2018.

Last year ABK48 already partnered with NHK to do a “world senbatsu” performance for their Songs of Tokyo festival.

As usual, fans who purchase AKB48’s upcoming 52nd single will be able to vote for girls from AKB and all it’s sister groups, SKE48, NMB48, HKT48, NGT48, and STU48. AKB48’s oversea sister groups will also be included in the votes this year. Indonesia’s JKT48, Thailand’s BNK48, and Taiwan’s TPE48.

One group that will not be participating in the world senbatsu is China’s very own SHN48, along with their sister groups. Back in 2016 AKB48 officially cut ties with SHN48 after the latter apparently violated their contract by creating Beijing’s BEJ48 and Guangzhou’s GNZ48.

Due to the large amount of girls that fans can vote for this year, 20 spots have been added to the ranking. They go as follows: