Just over a week after revealing his music video for “Haru no Niji“, Shin Rizumu is back with yet another MV.  This time it’s for “FUN!”, the lead track off of his upcoming second studio album “Have Fun“, which is due out on May 10th.

The video for “FUN!” features actresses Itsuki Sagara and Momoka Ayukawa practicing and performing a comedy routine based around the idea of driving.  Which happens to fit perfectly with the song’s tie-in with Recruit’s ‘Car Sensor’ product.

You’ll find the PV for “FUN!”, as well the complete comedy scene, right after the jump.

On May 10, Kaela Kimura will release her new single, “HOLIDAYS.” The song is being used to promo the Reebok CLASSIC “Freestyle” shoe, which is currently celebrating its 35th anniversary. Kaela has been wearing these shoes since she was in middle school and continues to wear them today. This song is just the first of Kaela and Reebok’s collaborations this year. One of those collaborations is a new shoe that Kaela is working on with Reebok, which will be released this fall.

Kaela recently released the two similar music videos for “HOLIDAYS.” In these videos, she’s decked out in Reebok and exercising with a giant furry creatures. Check out the videos below, along with more information on Kaela’s new single!

This week’s guests were Flower and Inoue Sonoko.

Flower – MOON JELLYFISH

Inoue Sonoko – Message

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.

From April 20 – 23, this year’s World Team Trophy took place in Tokyo. Japan won the event, the second time out of the five times the event has been held, with a score of 109 to Russia’s 105. The Japanese team was composed of Yuzuru Hanyu, Shoma Uno, Wakaba Higuchi, Mai Mihara, Sumire Suto & Francis Boudreau-Audet, and Kana Muramoto & Chris Reed.

In the men’s short program, Japan came in second place with a score of 18, a point behind the United States’ score. Shoma Uno had the best short program of the men’s event, scoring 103.53 and winning 12 points for Team Japan. His score was 4.25 points higher than the second place finisher, American Nathan Chen. Shoma landed a quad flip, a quad toe loop / double toe loop combination, and a triple axel. “I was supposed to do a quad / triple on the combination, but my second jump was not good this morning at practice,” Shoma said. “Because this is a team event, I did not want to make a huge mistake that might cause trouble for us, so I just did the quad / double.” Shoma’s dealt with his short program issues by repetition, saying, “My short program has gotten better this year because I can compete at a certain level even if I’m not fully focused. Through all of my practice, I have been able to overcome my fear of doing the short program.”

The trailer for the live action film adaptation Gintama along with a new promotional poster has been released.  ARAMA! JAPAN has been keeping up with the announcements regarding the Gintama live action film, including the cast announcements and the release of character visuals.

This movie appears to primarily be following the Benizakura arc that appears in volumes 11-12 of the manga and episodes 58-61 of the anime series.  The trailer features the first encounter between Gintoki and Shinpachi, as well as a few action scenes with Kiheitai.

Popular voice actor Yoshimasa Hosoya announced through his official website that he will be going on hiatus for throat treatment due to doctor’s diagnosis.  He is scheduled to return before the end of this year.

You may not know his name or face, but you may be able to recognize his voice.  A few of his well-known roles includes Otabek Altin of YURI!!! on Ice, Asahi Azumane of Haikyuu!!, Nezumi of NO.6, Daryun of Arslan Senki, etc.  He can also be heard in the second Free! compilation film, Free! -Timeless Medley- Yakusoku (Promise), where he has returned for the role of Sousuke Yamazaki.  Hosoya has been especially busy in this spring 2017 season.  His current roles includes Reiner Braun of Attack on Titan season 2, Fumikage Tokoyami of Boku no Hero Academia season 2, Kakeru Tengenji of Starmyu season 2, and Rintarō Kira on Kenka Banchō Otome: Girl Beats Boys.

This week’s episode of Love music is dedicated to Ozawa Kenji. This special episode is titled “Ozawa Kenji Liner Notes.” On the show, Kenji watched videos in which cero, Nikaido Fumi, Bose (Scha Dara Parr), Mitani Koki, and Yamauchi Soichiro (Fujifabric) asked him questions. He then replied to each of them. He also performed two songs.

Ozawa Kenji x GAMO (Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra) x Okazaki Kyoko – Door wo Knock suru no wa Dare da?

Ozawa Kenji – Ryudoutai ni Tsuite