SHINee reveals teaser for Japanese “Lucifer”

A few weeks ago, we reported that SHINee’s third single will be the Japanese version of “LUCIFER“. It will be released on October 12th and be released in three different types.
Now, a video teaser for the upcoming PV was released and was shared on EMI Music Japan’s official YouTube channel.

tat-chan have a new drama.. the tittle was "Runaway ~Aisuru Kimi no Tame ni"

will air in october

flumpool releases PV for “Akashi” + single info

Pop-rock band flumpool is gearing up to release their second single of 2011 entitled, “Akashi“. Scheduled for September 7th, “Akashi” is the band’s seventh major single under Sony.
“Akashi” is the theme song to NHK’s ‘Minna no Uta‘ for the months of August and September, and is also being used for the 78th NHK Nation-wide Junior High School Musical Competition.
The single will come with two other tracks, including a choir version of “Akashi”, as well as  instrumentals of the title track and the coupling song, “Kakusei Identity“. “Kakusei Identity” is the image song for ‘Nihon TV & J SPORTS Rugby World Cup‘.
The limited edition is a ‘Premium White Package’ will come with a DVD that contains the “Akashi” music video, the choir version music video, documentry music video of “Akashi”, member interviews, and Yamamura Ryuta’s tour stage movie from the band’s “Fantasia of Life Stripe ~Bokutachi wa Koko ni iru~” 2011 tour.
Also, depending on what online store you purchase the CD from, fans will get a different B3 size original poster with the first press.

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Regular Edition

< CD >
1. Akashi
2. Kakusei Identity
3. for no one
4. Akashi ~flumpool x Choir~ chorus ver.
5. Akashi (Instrumental)
6. Kakusei Identity (Instrumental)
Premium White Package

< DVD >
1. Akashi ~flumpool x Choir~ chorus ver. -Music Video
2. Member Interviews
3. Akashi -Music Video Documentary
4. Akashi -Tour Stage Movie (Yamamura Ryuta solo ver)

AKB48 sells over 1 million copies of “Flying Get” on its first day!

Oricon has reported on its daily single ranking chart for August 23rd that AKB48’s latest single, “Flying Get“, has sold an astonishing 1,025,952 copies – all on its first day!
For reference, their last hit single “Everyday, Kachuusha” took two days to reach the million mark, which was already a feat within itself. The group sold 942,475 copies of “Everyday, Kachuusha” on the first day alone, but went on to break an Oricon record by selling over 1.52 million copies.
How many more will “Flying Get” sell in its first week? Stay tuned for the next Weekly Ranking Chart to find out!

Miura Daichi holds “Turn Off The Light” release event with 4000 fans

Miura Daichi just released his new single “Turn Off The Light“ earlier today on August 24th. One day before the release, Miura held a release special event for the single at Lazona Kawasaki.
The song “Turn Off The Light” is being used as the ending theme song for TV Tokyo’s “Ryuha-R” as well as “SHOWBIZ COWNTDOWN”, and it is a thrilling track that shows Miura’s great singing & dancing skills.  The choreography for the song was designed by Miura himself, and in order to see the live performance, total 4,000 fans (for 2 stages) visited the event.

There was a little surprise prepared for Miura from the fans at the event. Since the day of the event was a day before Miura’s 24th birthday, the fans altogether sang the happy birthday song for him.  Miura said about this heart-warming present from the fans, “I will return the strength you guys gave me through my music.”

Currently, Miura is holding nation-wide tour “DAICHI MIURA LIVE TOUR 2011 ‘Synesthesia’” which he will make 8 locations (8 stages total).  Also, starting on the 24th, Miura is being featured on avex’s official YouTube channel, so make sure to check it out!

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra releases PV for “All Good Ska is One”

Japanese ska band Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra recently released a mini-album this month titled, “Sunny Side of the Street“.
The mini-album contains five tracks including three songs that have major tie-ins. “Twinkle Star – Tayori no Hoshi” is the theme song for Tokyo City Keiba, while “World Ska Beach (Dennis Bovell Mix)” is the theme song to NHK’s “Studio Park kara Konnichi wa“. Finally, “Break into the Light” became the theme song to anime film, “ONE PIECE 3D“.
One of their new tracks, “All Good Ska is One“, features vocals from Angelo Moore of American rock band Fishbone. The PV for this track has just been revealed

Maid cafe idol group Afilia Saga East releases “My White Ribbon” PV

Maid café idol group Afilia Saga East has released the PV for “My White Ribbon“, which was used as an insert song in episode 9 of the anime series, “STEINS;GATE“.
The PV features the girls dressed in matching maid outfits, dancing in what looks like a small chapel.

Recochoku reveals their top summer drama theme song ranking for 2011!

After 1,710 votes, Recochoku has revealed the top summer drama theme songs for 2011.
It’s no surprise that number one went to a drama that revolves around music, “Ikemen Desu Ne”. But there were some other interesting results as well.
Check out recochoku’s ranking below!
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1. Kis-My-Ft2 “Everybody Go” – TBS Drama “Ikemen Desu Ne” Theme Song
2. AKB48 “Flying Get” – Fuji TV Drama “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e ~Ikemen Paradise 2011” Theme Song
3. Every Little Thing “Ai ga Aru” – Fuji TV Drama “Zenkai Girl” Theme Song
4. Kanjani8 “Tsubasa ni Koi” – Fuji TV Drama “Zenkai Girl” Ending Theme Song
5. EXILE’s ATSUSHI “Itsuka Kitto…” – TV Asahi Drama “Hi wa Mata Noboru” Theme Song

Who are your favorite ‘lolita voice’ artists?

On a recent poll done by goo, goo users were asked, “Who are your favorite ‘lolita voice’ artists?”
In Japan, ‘lolita voice’ refers to any voice that sounds a lot like a child’s, usually high-pitched and girly.
Check out which artists came in the top 10!
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1. Perfume
2. Others
3. Harada Tomoyo
4. Kahimi Karie
5. Yakushimaru Etsuko
6. MEG
7. capsule
8. Predawn
9. Hanayo
10. Furukawa Miki

IF YOU Want to voted
check this link
http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/08/who-are-your-favorite-lolita-voice-artists/

JUJU’s cover of GLAY’s “BELOVED” unveiled!

Earlier this month, singer-songwriter JUJU announced that she will be releasing a new album set for release on August 31st.
Now, the second A-single titled, “YOU/BELOVED” has been revealed. “BELOVED” is a cover song based on the same titled song by GLAY and will also be used as a CM song for Sony’s “NEX-C3“.