On November 8, MIYAVI will release his new album, “SAMURAI SESSIONS vol.2.” This is the second in his “fighting collaboration album” series, following November 2012’s “SAMURAI SESSIONS vol.1.” The new album features a long list of collaborators, including SKY-HI, EXILE SHOKICHI, Che’Nelle, HYDE, and VERBAL.
The collaboration with KenKen, “Flashback”, will be the theme song for the TOKYO MX anime series “Kokkoku” when it debuts in January.
Today, MIYAVI released the music video for his collaboration with Daichi Miura, “Dancing With My Fingers.” The video was directed by Takashi Miike. In the clip, MIYAVI and Daichi show off their respective talents, guitar playing and dancing. Check out the video below, along with more information on the album!
On October 18, Frederic will release their new mini album, “TOGENKYO.” The mini album will have seven songs, including their single from this past August, “Kanashii Ureshii.” The limited edition of “TOGENKYO” comes with a DVD which features an acoustic performance by Frederic, giving the band a chance to show a different side of themselves.
In the music video for the mini album’s title track, the usual colorful visuals Frederic is known for are present, but an 80s twist. Check out the the clip below, along with more information on this new release!
As Hey! Say! JUMP brings their 10-year anniversary celebrations to an end, the popular idol group is back with the release of their 21st single White Love on December 20. The single will be released in three editions: Limited Edition 1, Limited Edition 2, and Regular Edition. The Limited Edition 2 will include a bonus DVD featuring a Hey! Say! JUMP I/Oth Anniversary Special Individual Interview.
The love song White Love will serve as the main theme song of 未成年だけどコドモじゃない (Miseinen Dakedo Kodomo Janai)/”That Is Not a Child But a Minor”. The film will be released on December 23 and stars Hey! Say! JUMP member Yuri Chinen as well as Sexy Zone member Kento Nakajima and actress Yuna Taira.
This week’s guests were Sayuri Ishikawa, Austin Mahone, Korokke, JUJU, Fuji Ayako, Blouson Chiemi with B, Hosokawa Takashi, Matsuzaka Yuki, Miyama Hiroshi, Morning Musume. ’17, Flash Kaneko, and MUSIC CONCERTO.
Shortly after the release of their 16th album 「untitled」on October 16, popular idol group will return with the new single Doors～勇気の軌跡～ (Doors～Yuuki no Kiseki～) on November 8. This will mark the group’s 53rd single and the titular track will serve as the theme song of Sho Sakurai‘s NTV drama「先に生まれただけの僕」 (Saki ni Umareta dake no Boku). This new drama has begun airing on October 14 as a part of the fall Jdrama season.
Described as a powerful medium ballad, Arashi hopes to fill listeners with courage when facing the challenges of life with Doors～勇気の軌跡～ (Doors～Yuuki no Kiseki～). Arashi will also present the coupling song NOW or NEVER in a music video featuring catchy and synchronized dancing.
The single will be sold in three versions, including five new songs and two new music videos. More details on the single after the jump!!
As previously reported, Nishino Kana has two new releases coming up over the next few weeks. The first is her new single, “Te wo Tsunagu Riyuu”, out October 18. This will be followed by her new album, “LOVE it”, out November 15.
“Te wo Tsunagu Riyuu” is the October theme song for the Nippon TV variety show “Sukkiri!!”, while the B-side “One More Time” serves as the new Lenor Happiness CM song.
Kana has now released the music video for “Te wo Tsunagu Riyuu.” The clip for the soothing love song has a snowy, wintry theme, akin to the cover album for the single. Check it out below, along with more information on the single!
Over the past few years, many have seen pictures floating around on the internet of AKB48 fans bulk buying CDs and later dumping the now-unwanted CDs in the trash or selling them to resale shops. Another new case of this has now come to light.
A 32 year old man in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture has been charged with violating waste disposal laws after he dumped 585 AKB48 CDs on the side of a mountain. This wasteful act occurred in June, when the group was holding voting for their annual election, using the single “Negaigoto no Mochigusare” as the means of selling the voting ballots. The police say the man used the voting ballots inside the CDs and then illegally dumped them.
This week’s guests were SCANDAL and Hitoto Yo.
SCANDAL – Koisuru Universe
Hitoto Yo – Morai Naki / Hanamizuki
