supercell has updated their 8th single “Hakushu kassai uta awase” – full track list and audio previews are revealed. The new single is featured as the opening theme for the re-broadcast of popular anime Katanagatari (2010) on the Fuji TV’s Noitamina timeslot this Spring. New single “Hakushu kassai utaawase” comes on three editions and hits stores June 12th 2013 – updated details and new audio previews follow…
The Sketchbook has added more details for 7th single “Crack / 21” – jacket covers and bonus details are official. Also revealed that second title track “21” will be featured as the ending theme for the second season of anime KINGDOM that starts in June. The Sketchbook has also announced their 3rd album (not titled) that’s due out in July. Single “Crack / 21” comes on two editions and hits stores June 19th 2013 – read on for more details…
Leo Ieiri is about to release her 4th single “Message” and has revealed a web PV for coupling track “Wake you up” and more bonus details tied to the single. She previously revealed a PV preview for the title track “Message” which is featured as the theme song for TBS TV drama “Kakusho ~ Keishico Sousa 3”. The single hits stores May 22nd 2013 – read on for more details and preview music videos…
Perfume is getting ready to release their 18th single “Magic of Love” and have revealed a preview music video and more bonus details. The single is their 2nd of 2013 and renews their CM tie-in with KANRO “Pure Gummy” candy. Single “Magic of Love” comes on two editions and hits stores May 22nd 2013 – read on for more details and PV videos…
KANJANI8 has announced their 2nd single of 2013 “Namida no Kotae” with the title track featured as theme song for movie “100 Kai Naku Koto” (To Cry a 100 Times). The movie which hits theaters June 22nd 2013, stars member Tadayoshi Okura and actress Mirei Kiritani. Single “Namida no Kotae” comes on three editions and hits stores June 12th 2013 – read on for more details and newest trailer for the movie featuring the theme song…
Minami Kuribayashi has updated the details for her 7th original album “TIGHT KNOT” – jacket cover, full track list, and a PV video for new song “TIGHT KNOT” all revealed. The album marks her 10th anniversary celebration (though not a greatest hits album as previously reported). Album “TIGHT KNOT” includes 5 singles, previously limited release songs, and new songs all on one CD-only edition. Minami Kuribayashi’s new album hits stores May 29th 2013 – updated details and PV video follow…
Topping the weekly singles charts is fripSide with opening theme for anime A Certain Scientific Railgun S, “sister’s noise”. It’s the group’s first #1 single and 5th single tied to the anime and game franchise. In the 9th spot is singer and voice actress Yoko Hikasa with her debut solo single “Utsukushiki zankoku na sekai” featured as the ending theme for anime Attack on Titan.
The album charts are topped by Kinki Kids member Domoto Tsuyoshi with cover album “Kaba” selling over 77,000 copies.
The complete top 10 single and album charts follow…
Kana Nishino has announced her 20th single “Believe”. The title track is described as a colorful pop song of a positive girl working to repel a broken heart. Its her first single of 2013 and includes coupling track “Rainbow” with tie-in as theme song for NHK E-Tele animated educational show “Little Charo 4 ~ Eigo de Aruku New York”. Single “Believe” comes on two editions and hits stores June 5th 2013 – more details follow…
Girls Generation (SNSD) has announced the delay of their new Japanese single “LOVE & GIRLS” – originally scheduled for May 29th its been delayed until June 19th 2013. The single is their first of 2013 and 7th Japanese single overall. The delay may have to do with a revised Limited edition that will now include a music video for the title track. Single “LOVE & GIRLS” now hits stores June 19th 2013 – more details follow…
ELISA returns from hiatus with new single “Soba ni Iruyo”. Its her 10th single and featured as the 2nd ending theme for anime Valvrave the Liberator. The single comes on three editions and is scheduled to hit stores June 19th 2013 – read on for more details…
Shoko Nakagawa has updated the details on her new single “Zoku Konton” – jacket cover, full track list, and audio preview revealed. The single is her first since “Horoscope” (2012.01.11) and it has tie-up as theme for new web browser game from Square Enix “千年勇者～時渡りのトモシビト～”(Chitose yusha ~-ji watari no tomoshibito ~). Single “Zoku Konton” features some revealing cover art and hits stores June 5th 2013 – read on for more information…
