Over the next few days, we’ll be looking back on the year end charts for the years that were covered in the 2021 editions of Oricon Flashback. First up is 1991.
Seiko Matsuda is currently mourning the unexpected death of her daughter, Sayaka Kanda. It is the Christmas season, and one of the highlights of the year for her fans are her annual Christmas dinner shows, which in light of her daughter’s death, were canceled.
That being said, it should come as no surprise that Seiko has also chosen not to appear at this year’s “NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.”
This week’s guests were Nogizaka46, UVERworld, DEAN FUJIOKA, and kaiju by me.
Nogizaka46 – Sing Out! / Saigo no Tight Hug
UVERworld – EN
DEAN FUJIOKA – Runaway
kaiju by me – Mujintou Quartet
This week’s guest was Morning Musume. ’21.
Morning Musume. ’21 – Renai Revolution 21 (updated) / What is LOVE? / Teenage Solution
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On December 30, Johnny & Associates will hold the concert “Johnny’s Festival ~Thank you 2021 Hello 2022~” at Tokyo Dome. It will feature performances by KinKi Kids, NEWS, Kanjani8, KAT-TUN, Hey! Say! JUMP, Kis-My-Ft2, Sexy Zone, A.B.C-Z, Johnny’s WEST, King & Prince, SixTONES, Snow Man, and Naniwa Danshi.
As a special Christmas gift to international fans, Johnny & Associates is allowing them to buy tickets for the concert’s stream! The stream is a special 48-hour on-demand exclusive that is available from January 2 at 6 PM JST to January 4th at 6 PM JST.
Tickets to access the “Johnny’s Festival” stream are ¥5800 and are now available for purchase at the link below!
Earlier today, “MUSIC STATION ULTRA SUPER LIVE 2021” aired. The show featured performances by the likes of Snow Man, Tokyo Jihen, YOASOBI, NiziU, Aimyon, LiSA, King Gnu, Daichi Miura, King & Prince, AI, Nogizaka46, DISH//, Hoshino Gen, and Naniwa Danshi. Check out the full show below!
On December 31, the “72nd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen” will air. One of the acts that was heavily rumored to be making his debut on the show this year is now officially confirmed!
It was announced today that Fujii Kaze will be joining the White Team on this year’s show! Often regarded as one of the most promising new acts in recent years, this will be Kaze’s first performance on a music show.
Kaze made the announcement on Twitter, saying that he is grateful for the opportunity and hopes to make viewers happy with his performance. Check out his tweet below!