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EVIL LINE RECORDS, home to Momoiro Clover Z and Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-, and Dazed, which manages Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-, among others, has formed a new boy band, ODDLORE.
The group is debuting with two songs, “Hazed Reality”, released February 18, and “Lucid Dream”, out February 25. The two songs contrast the worlds of reality and dreams. Check out the videos for both below!
On February 14, “Fishbowl Wives”, starring Ryoko Shinohara, debuted on Netflix. She is also the singer of the show’s theme song, “Crazy for you.” Ryoko is performing the song under the name “sino R fine“, which comes from the musical term “sino al fine, meaning “until the end”, reflecting her desire to only sing within the drama.
“Crazy for you” was digitally released in tandem with the drama. This song marks Ryoko’s first musical release since her 2003 collaboration with Shiina Junpei, “Time of GOLD.”
“Crazy for you” was provided to sino R fine by Kato Miliyah, Che’Nelle, and SUNNY BOY. Check out the music video for it below!
This week’s episode featured AI. She was joined by special guests Moriyama Naotaro and RIEHATA. AI and Naotaro spoke about the song he recently provided to her, “Aldebaran.”
AI x Moriyama Naotaro – Aldebaran
AI – Story
Moriyama Naotaro – Hana
AI – First Time feat. RIEHATA
Today, former KAT-TUN member Koki Tanaka was arrested a second time for suspected drug possession. According to a statement by Aichi Prefectural Police, he was arrested for possessing 0.164 grams of a stimulant. It was found on him in Nagoya on January 30.
On February 23, AI will release her new album, “DREAM.” This is her first album since June 2017’s “Wa to Yo.”
Of the title, AI says “by crying, laughing, and singing together, I want everyone to imagine the scenery that shines in the sun.” The album will contain the song “Aldebaran”, the theme for the NHK asadora “Come Come Everybody.” It will also contain her collaboration with Daichi Miura, “IN THE MIDDLE.”
“DREAM” will come in three editions: CD+DVD limited edition, CD+Blu-ray limited edition, and CD only regular edition. The video disc that comes with the limited editions features footage from AI’s 20th anniversary birthday concert and music videos.
Check out more information on AI’s new album below!
Earlier today, TV Tokyo aired its spring music special, “TV Tokyo Music Festival 2022 Haru.” The show was hosted by TOKIO’s Kokubun Taichi for the ninth consecutive year. He was joined by Dan Rei.
Performers on the shows included the likes of Snow Man, Nogizaka46, Koda Kumi, Naniwa Danshi, AI, Cocco, ORANGE RANGE, AKB48, Awesome City Club, and Leo Ieiri. Check out the show below!
“ARASHI Anniversary Tour 5×20 FILM ‘Record of Memories’” is coming to the US! On March 22, for one night only, select AMC theaters across the country will screen the film.
The film showcases Arashi‘s 20th anniversary tour “5×20,” which was their last concert in front of a live audience prior to their current hiatus. It was directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi who also made the group’s debut film “PIKA☆NCHI” in 2002. Using over 100 cameras, Tsutsumi brings to the screen one concert of the tour set up specifically for this purpose. The tour itself, attended by 2.37 million people, broke records for concert admission in Japan.