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This week’s guests were Mr.KING, HiHi B Shonen, AKB48, V6, Kiritani Kenta, Mizutani Chieko, Haru Mio, Suda Masaki, and Kuwata Keisuke.

After spending the last two years without a new release, TAKAHIRO is returning to his solo music career with his new single”Eternal Love” to be released October 4th, 2017.

This is his first time working with music producer Seiji Kameda, who is known for his past work with artists such as Ringo Sheena and Ken Hirai. “Eternal Love” is described as a “love ballad born out of a mutual understanding between the two”; with a beautiful melody and a rich, pure feeling. The coupling song “SUNSET KISS” is TAKAHIRO’s first own original song – a sexy pop song to match the end of the summer season. You can hear previews of both songs on the EXILE site here.

Hello, Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw Utada Hikaru defeat HKT48 and Mr.Children. Mr.Children is back again this week, facing off against two newcomers. 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!

androp and Creepy Nuts have been friends for a long time, so it makes sense that they should collaborate. This collaboration resulted in androp’s new single, “SOS!”, out August 23. The song has a summer theme, with a music video to match. Check out the two groups’ summer antics below, along with more information on this release!

On August 23, Mukai Taichi will release his new EP, “PLAY.” This is a digital-only release. Taichi has now released the music video for the EP’s opening track, “FLY.” The song was originally released digitally last month. “FLY” was co-produced with Takahashi Kai of LUCKY TAPES. The music video was directed by Mitch Nakano, who has worked with the likes of Ame no Parade and DYGL. Check it out below, along with more information on Taichi’s new EP!

On August 23, Awesome City Club will release “Awesome City Club BEST”, the band’s first best album. The album contains songs that the band has released throughout its career, as well as a new song, the opener “ASAYAKE.” Awesome City Club feels as if “ASAYAKE” is a new beginning for the band. The music video for “AYASAKE” was recently released. Check it out after the jump, along with more information on Awesome City Club’s first best album!

On August 23, Ling Tosite Sigure will release their new single, “DIE meets HARD.” The song serves as the ending theme for the TV Tokyo drama “Shimokitazawa Die Hard.” “DIE meets HARD” is the first Ling Tosite Sigure song to be attached to a drama.

The music video for “DIE meets HARD” was released recently. The video is based off of the drama, which tells different stories of the worst days in the lives of residents of Tokyo’s Shimokitazawa district. The video was directed by Seki Kazuaki, who also serves as the drama’s director. The video is set in an apartment building, with three different apartments sharing three different horrible stories. Ling Tosite Sigure plays while the drama unfolds. There is also Puchi Bruce running around on the building’s balcony, looking like his inspiration, Bruce Willis’ character in the “Die Hard” movies. Check it out below, along with more information on Ling Tosite Sigure’s new single!