As previously reported, Snow Man is starring in the live action film version of the manga / anime series “Osomatsu-san”, which is set for release on March 25. The group’s sixth single, “Brother Beat”, will be out March 30 and will serve as the movie’s theme song.

“Brother Beat” sees Snow Man tackling a new sound for them, a party song with a rock sound. The song also captures each of the nine members’ individual personalities. More information on Snow Man’s new single can be seen after the jump!

In related news, two Snow Man members will be starring in two other movies in the coming months. Hikaru Iwamoto will have his first leading man role in the live action version of the Tamashima Non manga “Moekare wa Orange-iro.” In the film, out July 8, Hikaru plays the role of Kyosuke Ebihara, a firefighter who falls in love with high school student Moe Sasaki, played by Meru Nukumi.

Ren Meguro will star alongside Oizumi Yo, Kasumi Arimura, and Kou Shibasaki in “Tsuki no Michikake”, out next winter. The film is based on Sato Shogo‘s novel of the same name. Yo plays Kei Osanai, a man who lost his wife and daughter at the same time in an accident. Kasumi plays Ruri Masaki, a mysterious woman with the same name as Kei’s daughter. Kou plays Ken’s wife, Kozue. Ren plays Akihiko Misumi, a 20 year old university student who falls in love with Ruri. The role also sees Ren later play the 39 year old version of his character.

This week’s guests were AI, miwa, OCTPATH, and Tani Yuuki.

AI – Aldebaran

miwa – ORION (Mika Nakashima cover)

OCTPATH – IT’S A BOP

Tani Yuuki – W/X/Y

miwa – Sparkle

As everyone knows by now, it takes more than high CD sales to get a hit. In the mid 2010s, it was hard to figure what exactly was popular, a time some have dubbed “The Lost Decade of JPop.”

But as things have progressed to the current streaming era, it is now more clear what is a hit. It is now possible to have a huge hit song without ever releasing it on CD. This transition in terms of how music is consumed has even rendered Oricon less and less relevant in the face of the more digital-friendly Billboard.

Now not only is music listened to online, but the new stars come from the internet as well, as opposed to the usual talent agencies and TV shows. Nippon.com’s Shiba Tomonori recently looked at four of the biggest of these new stars, YOASOBI, Yuuri, Ado, and EVE, to see how they debuted online and used online tools to take over the charts. He says that “JPop is being redefined by this new dynamism, along with its fusion with anime, novels, and other youth cultures.”

This week’ performers were Gagaga SP, Takehara Pistol, and Akira Yuki. Matsui Daigo was the talk guest.

Gagaga SP – Kore de Ii no Da

Takehara Pistol – Seizei Mune wo Hatte Yasura

Akira Yuki – Ichi Go Ichi E

This week’s guests were Hanazawa Kana, SUPER BEAVER, OAU, and a flood of circle.

Hanazawa Kana – Don’t Know Why

SUPER BEAVER – Tokyo

OAU – Sekai wa Kawaru

a flood of circle – Hokkyokusei no Melody

This week’s guest was milet.

milet – Baby I Love You (Quruli cover) / One Reason

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On March 15, SPACE SHOWER will hold this year’s edition of its annual awards show, “SPACE SHOWER MUSIC AWARDS 2022.” The awards honor artists who have made a contribution to music in 2021 in the eyes of SPACE SHOWER TV. The show will be hosted by Ito Seiko, Hama Okamoto (OKAMOTO’S), and emma.

There are nine categories, plus PEOPLE’S CHOICE, that are now open to public voting. Voting for these awards ends on March 6.

Check out the nominees for the “SPACE SHOWER MUSIC AWARDS 2022” below!