On August 9, PARKGOLF will release his second album, “REO.” This album comes two year after his debut album, “PAR.” While instrumentals remain the focus of his work, this new album is different from PARKGOLF’s previous work in that it features singers and rappers as well. These guests include the likes of Hitomitoi, GOKU GREEN, and Okamoto Emi. Check out more information on PARKGOLF’s new album below!

In 2012 former SPEED member Takako Uehara married TENN, who was one of the lead MCs of hip-hop group ET-KING. In 2014, TENN committed suicide.

After nearly three years, reports are now starting to pop up that Takako actually had an affair during the marriage and TENN was well aware of it. Takako apparently hooked up with ikemen actor Tsuyoshi Abe, who is best known for appearing in the 2005-2008 “Hana Yori Dango” reboot as Akira Mimasaka. Tsuyoshi himself is also married, tying the knot with Chinese actress Shi Ke in 2009.

In TENN’s suicide note, he profusely apologizes to Takako and his family and acknowledges Takako’s affair with Tsuyoshi as a “betrayal“, further commenting that he tried to remedy the situation with alcohol. Despite not being able to get over the “betrayal,” he felt that the decision to take his own life was for the best, encouraging her to do her best and that the future will be okay. The note sadly ends by him telling Takako to not open the car door, just to call the police immediately. TENN hanged himself in the backseat of their car.

It’s that time of the year again, and anan’s annual summer “sex special edition” this time features Kanjani8’s Yokoyama Yu (36). From a usually bright character, Yokoyama shows off his sexy side in over 12 pages.

Several Johnnys idols have made covers of the sex issue in the past, but readers are probably used to these idols gracing the cover when they’re under 30 yrs old.

Click on for some NSFW pictures of the issue, including intimate shower shots, released last August 9.

On September 6, PAELLAS will release their new mini album, “D.R.E.A.M.” This is the band’s first release since their debut album, last December’s “Pressure.” Listeners can expect an increased sense of scale in regards to sound on “D.R.E.A.M.”

The artwork for the mini album consists of photos of nude women. Female fans make up most of these women, with nude model Isamaru Manami snagging the cover.

PAELLAS recently released the music video for their new mini album’s promo single, “Shooting Star.” The song is funky, yet laid back. It brings a chill summer night to mind, with the resulting music video having a similar vibe. Check it out below, along with more information on this release!

On August 16, Frederic will release their new single, “Kanashii Ureshii.” The song serves as the opening theme for the TOKYO MX anime series “Koi to Uso.” The song’s lyrics deal with the dueling emotions of sadness and happiness, in reference to the song’s title (kanashi = sad / ureshii = happy).

“Kanashii Ureshii” will be released in a CD+DVD limited edition and a CD only regular edition. In addition to the A-side and two B-sides, each version will feature live tracks from one of Frederic’s concerts at Tokyo’s Shinkiba STUDIO COAST. The DVD that comes with the single’s limited edition will also feature video footage from this show.

Check out the more information on Frederic’s new single below!

Hip-hop duo Yurufuwa Gang has released their latest MV for “Hunny Hunt”

The co-ed duo consists of Sophiee and Ryugo Ishida, and made a splash in the Japanese indie scene with their critically acclaimed debut album “Mars Ice House” released earlier this year on April 5th. The duo cites video games as their primary source of inspiration, also having big dreams of advancing into the overseas market. Their cool and flashy style has already caught the attention of the mainstream fashion world. Yurufuwa Gang collaborated with Nike to help promote the sleek “Nike Sock Racer” shoe.

“Hunny Hunt” is an “immersive video”, otherwise known as a 360-degree video. This allows the viewer to control the viewing direction like a panorama, it’s recommended that an MV of this nature is viewed on mobile as it gives a much more interactive experience since when you move the phone the viewing direction moves also. The video takes place in a city where Sophiee and Ryugo have been recreated using 3D models. The two are surrounded by various changing objects such as giant cats, deer, flying dolphins, scuba divers, giant goldfish… you know the usual.

The retro graphics give it that cool aesthetic, basically making the MV look like it was created on IMVU during an acid trip. Kyary is shook. “Hunny Hunt” is a song included on “Mars Ice House”, which can be found worldwide on iTunes and Apple Music.

Watch the MV below the jump! 

We’re back with this week’s edition of Oricon Flashback. This is where we look back on what topped Oricon this week 5, 10, 15, and 20 years ago. Think of it as a way to reminisce and learn about the past of Japanese music

This week, Mr.Children topped the Hot 100 chart with their new single “himawari.”

Hey! Say! JUMP topped the Hot Albums chart their new best album “Hey! Say! JUMP 2007-2017 I/O.”