Indie rockers Halo at Yojohan will be releasing a brand new mini-album titled “Animaplot” next week on September 20th.  In support of this release, the group have uploaded the music video for its lead track “Euphoria” to their label’s Youtube channel.

This clip, which was directed by Yuuki Wakisaka, features a split between the band performing the uplifting rock tune and shots of a group of young people attempting to regain their happiness.  A second MV for “Euphoria”, this one a story-based video directed by Masakazu Fukatsu, will be released at a later date.

You’ll find Euphoria’s original PV, as well as the cover and track list for “Animaplot” just after the cut.

Back in May we reported on the release of MARTER‘s latest album “This Journey.”  Now, as the jazz and soul singer gears up for his upcoming Autumn tour, he has published the PV for the record’s lead track “Won’t You Come Back” to his label’s Youtube channel.

This music video centers around an intimate studio performance of the song, allowing MARTER to better sell the emotions which undergird the lyrics.  As the PV progresses, scenes of cities and highways start to overlap the performers, a perfect companion to the track’s smooth, relaxing melody.

You’ll find the full version of this simple, yet striking MV right after the jump.

This week, Kanjani8 topped the Oricon single chart with their new single “Kiseki no Hito”, selling 252,409 copies in its first week.

Shogo Hamada & The J.S.Inspiration topped the Oricon album chart their new album “THE Moonlight Cats Radio Show Vol.1”, selling 22,549 copies in its first week.

Mr.Children remained in the top spot on the Oricon digital album chart for the second week in a row with their best album “Mr.Children 1992-2002 Thanksgiving 25”, selling 4,485 copies in its 18th week.

This week’s episode features Shizuka Kudo. She is currently celebrating the 30th anniversary of her solo debut. In keeping with the theme, Shizuka performed a number of her hits in front of an audience of fans. The episode also includes an interview conducted by Yoshida Go.

Shizuka Kudo – Arashi no Sugao / Koi Hitoyo / Kuchibiru Kara Biyaku / Senryuu no Shizukuu / Doukoku / Toki no Kawa wo Koete / Mugo n Iroppoi / Daitekuretara Ii no ni / FU-JI-TSU / Kousa ni Fukarete / Hagane no Mori

Hello, Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw Flower defeat DAOKO x Yonezu Kenshi. DAOKO x Yonezu Kenshi are back again this week, facing off against a newcomer. Find out what various staff members thought of the songs that topped the physical and digital charts this week and share your thoughts on them too!

It seems that there’s been some recent incidents of unruly fan behaviors that has drawn the attention of Johnnys. On September 13, Johnnys Jimusho posted an ‘Important Request’ notice on its official site calling attention on excessive fan behavior, Oricon reports.

The message posted “While we appreciate those of you who kindly express your support while maintaining your dignity as fans, we have an important request for those engaging in excessive behavior that violates standards of decorum.”

The lengthy message gave a specific list of these kind of behavior, such as following artists, taking photos and videos of the artists, shooting airguns at staff and more, affecting not only the artists but also the general public. More on their statement can be seen below.

Catch the emotional full trailer of the movie “8nen Goshi no Hanayome” starring Sato Takeru and Tsuchiya Tao. Based on a autobiographical novel “8 Nen Goshi no Hanayome Kimi no Me ga Sametanara” by the couple Nakahara Hisashi and Nakahara Mai, the film tells of a heartbreaking and a miraculous love story of a man who waited 8 years for his true love.

In the trailer, a short preview of back number’s theme song “Matataki” can be heard. The film will be released on December 16.

On September 13, THE NOVEMBERS will release “Before Today”, the band’s first best album. This album will contain two CDs featuring songs from the duration of THE NOVEMBERS’ career. While all of the songs have been remastered, two of the songs have been re-recorded and rearranged. While the regular edition will feature just the two CDS, the limited edition will come in a box that contains a T shirt, a mini tote bag, a postcard, a clear file, and a paperback book, along with the two CDs. The book is 172 pages and features commentary by the members of THE NOVEMBERS. Check out more information on the album below!