In a blog post on her fan club website, YU-A announced that she is now married and pregnant. She married a non-celebrity male this past October. She wants to cherish every day now, and wants to use her new roles as a wife and mother in her music.
Earlier this week, Daichi Miura revealed on his blog that his wife is currently pregnant with the couple’s first child. Daichi’s wife is in her last month of pregnancy and is expected to give birth soon. In his blog post, Daichi said that he originally just wanted to announce the birth once it happened. However, the couple recently took a picture, with his wife visibly pregnant. This picture was going to be published against the couple’s wishes, so Daichi took action and announced the pregnancy himself. He thanked his fans for their support in this matter. We here are at Arama! Japan congratulate the Miuras on this joyous occasion!
But this isn’t only new thing coming from Daichi! On January 18, Daichi will release his new single, “EXCITE.” The song serves as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Kamen Rider Ex-Aid.” “EXCITE” will come in four editions: 2 CD+Toy limited editions, a CD+DVD edition, and a CD only edition. Check out more information on Daichi’s new single below!
Hello, Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw Hoshino Gen top AKB48. Gen is 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!
This week’s episode featured GReeeeN. This episode actually marks GReeeeN’s television debut. The group is currently celebrating their 10th anniversary, and despite having many hits, the group has still not revealed their true identities. This continues into this episode of SONGS, which features the members of GReeeeN hiding their idenities via anime-like costumes with large heads. GReeeeN also performed four songs.
GReeeeN – Michi / Koi Uta / weeeek / Kiseki
On December 9 at 9 PM JST, Utada Hikaru will hold a live internet event titled “Sanjudai wa Hodohodo.” During the half hour show, Utada will answer fans’ questions which are received in real time. She’ll also perform. Two special guests will be joining Utada on “Sanjudai wa Hodohodo”, KOHH and PUNPEE.
Arama! Japan will be live streaming the show and hosting a chat as well so that readers can chat with each other during the show! Links to the show and the chat are after the jump!
Zin, a visual kei band formed in 2013, has announced their disbandment. After the release of nine singles and a debut mini album, vocalist Riku left the band due to struggling with depression. Guitarist Luy took over the role of lead vocalist and their tenth single “Honoo no Tomoshibi” was released. The band’s label NS Records Inc. suddenly posted an official message regarding the group’s disbandment but no reason was given. However vocalist Luy gave an insight to what caused the group to disband.
Rides in ReVellion has announced their cover of X-Japan’s song “Rusty Nail” along with two new songs on their fourth single “Reincarnation-F.A.T.E./Rusty Nail-“ The single will be available in two versions and will be officially released February 1.
Check out the lyric video for Rusty Nail and the single’s track list after the jump!