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SCANDAL updated details – Taiyo Scandalous – new single

toyNN — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:23:03 +0000

SCANDAL has exposed updated release details for their new single, “Taiyo Scandalous” (Scandalous Sun). We previously posted early information on their new single and now the jacket covers and full track list for the three editions offered are now official. The single is produced by NAOTO of ORANGE RANGE and its due out July 11th. [...]

KAT-TUN – TO THE LIMIT – updated details for first single of 2012

toyNN — Thu, 31 May 2012 06:30:07 +0000

KAT-TUN has exposed the complete release details for new single – “TO THE LIMIT” – jacket covers and full track list are announced. The group’s 18th single is set to hit stores on June 27th and they are looking to continue their streak of #1 singles on Oricon as all previous have charted #1 for [...]

Oricon single and album charts May 21st-27th, AKB48 and Mr. Children top

davidtg — Thu, 31 May 2012 01:45:26 +0000

Another monster chart topping single from mega-idol group AKB48 – “Manatsu no Sounds good!” – selling over 1.6 million copies – making it their biggest first week selling single and likely it will be their biggest all-time! The group has seven 1 million+ selling singles in a row (eight overall) to go along with a [...]

B1A4 updated details – Beautiful Target – jacket covers revealed

toyNN — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:38:56 +0000

B1A4 is set to release their Japanese debut single “Beautiful Target” on June 27th and they have revealed the jacket covers. The five boy idol group debuted in Korean a year ago and have updated their hit song “Beautiful Target” with Japanese lyrics. In an early article details on the group and the single with [...]

Girls Generation – PAPARAZZI – new Japanese single, teaser preview video exposed

toyNN — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:41:07 +0000

Girls’ Generation (SNSD) has announced a new original Japanese single “PAPARAZZI” and exposed a teaser preview music video. Its their first single of 2012 and its been over a year since “Mr. Taxi” was released as a Japanese single. The group has been busy touring and promoting their international release of album “THE BOYS”. The [...]

9nine updated details – Ryuusei no Kuchiduke – new single, jacket covers and full track list

toyNN — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:31:09 +0000

9nine has updated the release details for their new single “Ryuusei no Kuchiduke” – complete track list and jacket covers are revealed. The idol unit’s new single is featured a theme song for TBS drama NEO “Houkago wa Mystery to Tomoni” and set to hit stores on June 20th. In a previous article early release [...]

Namie Amuro – Uncontrolled – new album updated release details and TV spot video

toyNN — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:11:40 +0000

Namie Amuro’s recently titled new album “Uncontrolled” now has its jacket covers revealed and TV spot video exposed. Previously we posted an article on her new album before it was titled but with details on the track list which include nine previously released singles plus four new songs for 13 total tracks. Namie Amuro’s 15th [...]

Eri Kitamura first album – RE; STORY – announced for release July 25th

toyNN — Sun, 27 May 2012 18:42:21 +0000

Voice actress Eri Kitamura has announced her first album “RE; STORY” which includes three previously released singles including one coupling track and nine new songs for a total of 13 tracks. The album is offered in two editions and set for release on July 25th. More release details follow. Eri Kitamura is a popular seiyuu [...]

Yamashita Tomohisa (Yamapi) – LOVE CHASE – new single, ending theme for Toriko

toyNN — Sun, 27 May 2012 17:11:05 +0000

Yamashita Tomohisa (Yamapi) has announced his new single “LOVE CHASE” which will be released July 4th. The song “LOVE CHASE” is currently featured as the 4th ending theme for ongoing anime Toriko and was produced by MONKEY MAJIK. The single is offered in three editions, two Limited and a Regular CD-only that includes a bonus [...]

Kou Shibasaki – ANOTHER:WORLD – new single, video preview exposed

toyNN — Sat, 26 May 2012 18:51:31 +0000

Kou Shibasaki has her 25th single “ANOTHER:WORLD” announced for release on June 13th. The single is featured as theme song for TV drama “Mirai Nikki ~ ANOTHER:WORLD ~” which stars Okada Masaki. Nawata Hisahi who collaborated on her previous single “Strength” (release details) is also composer for this single and lyrics are by Shibasaki herself. [...]

Tohoshinki Japan live tour – Tohoshinki ~TONE~ LIVE TOUR 2012 – announced for release on DVD and Blu-ray July 25th

toyNN — Sat, 26 May 2012 17:22:02 +0000

Tohoshinki (Dong Bang Shin Ki) Winter/Spring live tour in Japan will get a DVD and Blu-ray release of live performances and behind the scenes footage. The tour “Tohoshinki ~TONE~ LIVE TOUR 2012” saw 550,000 fans at 26 performances beginning January 18th & 19th at Yokohama Arena and ending April 21st-23rd Kyocera Dome (Osaka). The DVD [...]

Faylan – Realization – new single announced, featured as opening theme for Summer anime Hagure Yusha no Estetica

davidtg — Sat, 26 May 2012 01:04:20 +0000

Faylan has announced her new single “Realization” and its going to be featured as opening theme for Summer anime Hagure Yusha no Estetica (Estetica). The new single, Faylan’s 12th with record label Lantis and 13th overall, is composed by Tatsh with lyrics by Hiran. Its offered in two editions and set for release on August [...]

The Sketchbook first album – The Sketchbook AL – announced for release July 25th

toyNN — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:21:26 +0000

Band The Sketchbook born from anime SKET DANCE has announced they will release their first album “The Sketchbook AL”. The track list isn’t official yet but the album will include their previously released singles including the upcoming single “Colors / Birthday” due out May 30th (release details). All of the group’s previous releases have been [...]

Nana Mizuki new single announced, includes theme for anime movie Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The MOVIE 2nd A’s and theme for anime DOG DAYS

toyNN — Fri, 25 May 2012 03:49:14 +0000

Singer and seiyuu Nana Mizuki has announced her 28th single, an all A-side single that will include three tracks with anime tie-ins. The single isn’t yet titled, nor are any of the three planned tracks, but it will hit stores on August 1st. Currently Nana Mizuki is busy preparing to release “METRO BAROQUE” on June [...]

Kana Hanazawa – Hatsukoi no-Oto – second solo single announced

davidtg — Fri, 25 May 2012 02:11:15 +0000

Popular voice actress Kana Hanazawa has announced her second solo single “Hatsukoi no-Oto” which is set for release on July 18th. The single is written and composed by Nakatsuka Takeshi, who provided the music for the anime adaption of Idolm@ster, and is known to combine a unique sound of jazz, Latin, and electronic. Hanazawa released [...]

Tohoshinki – ANDROID – new Japanese single announced for release July 11th

toyNN — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:39:37 +0000

Tohoshinki has announced a new single “ANDROID” and set the release for July 11th. This will be their 3rd Japanese single release as the duo with Changmin and Yunho (original 5 members) and second of 2012. Single “STILL” was released on March 14th and charted #1 on Oricon for its opening week. The group has [...]

ELISA – rainbow pulsation The BEST OF ELISA – updated release information

davidtg — Thu, 24 May 2012 03:17:38 +0000

ELISA has updated the release information on her previously announced best-of album “rainbow pulsation ~THE BEST OF ELISA~”. Track list and cover jacket is official – and the album is packed. The track list was tentatively at 11 or 12 tracks but will be 16! The bonus DVD with the Limited edition will include 8 [...]

GRANRODEO – RIMFIRE – new single announced, second opening theme for anime Kuroko no Basuke (Kuroko’s Basketball)

davidtg — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:37:22 +0000

GRANRODEO has announced their 17th single “ RIMFIRE” which will be featured as the second opening theme song for anime “Kuroko no Basuke” (Kuroko’s Basketball). GRANRODEO consists of singer/voice actor KISHOW (Taniyama Kisho) and guitarist e-ZUKA (Iizuka Masaaki). The duo also provided the first opening theme for this anime with their 16th single “Can Do”. [...]

Oricon single and album charts May 14th-20th, SKE48 and Mr. Children top

davidtg — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:51:09 +0000

Topping the singles charts this past week is SKE48 and their 9th single “Aishite Love Ru!” selling over 472,000 copies. It’s the AKB48 sister group’s 5th #1 single and second highest selling opening week, only surpassed by their first single of 2012 “Kataomoi Finally”. The second spot, in a very close battle, its SHINee with [...]

Ayahi Takagaki – Tsuki no Namida -updated release details, song featured as theme song in PSP game Jyuzaengi Engetsu Sangokuden

toyNN — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:07:24 +0000

Ayahi Takagaki has updated the release details for her new single “Tsuki no Namida” (Tears of the Moon) which is featured as the opening theme for PSP game “Jyuzaengi Engetsu Sangokuden”. The single is her 5th single and is offered in two editions a Limited with bonus DVD and a Regular CD-only edition. Previously we [...]