KANJANI8 has announced their first greatest hits album “8EST” which continues their releases commemorating their 8th anniversary. The album comes on two CDs and includes their 19 singles through “ER” plus additional tracks including new song “Crouton” for 23 total (7 bonus tracks added on the Regular ed.). “8EST” is scheduled for release on October 17th – read on for more release details…
~ updated release details reported – here ~
KANJANI8 released on September 5th their 20th single “Aoppana” featured as main theme song for TV drama “Boys On the Run”. This is the only single of theirs not part of the “8EST” compilation album.
The group is just starting their “KANJANI8 LIVE TOUR!! 8EST” stadium and arena live events tour. They kicked it off with three performances at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo on September 14th, 15th, and 16th. More details and tour dates are available at their Johnnys Net Official website (link at bottom).
Album “8EST” comes in three editions with loads of bonuses,
– Limited with two bonus DVDs that includes live performance and documentary of the event “8Sai (Hassai)”, “Gachinko Matsuri! Center wa Ore da!!”, and “Matsubara Shinichi presents Sugohachi” held at Kyocera Dome in Osaka on August 8, 2012. Sheet of 20 postcards featuring poster designs from past singles, 8th Anniversary Photo Book 52-pgs. Special case.
– Limited B with bonus DVD that includes music video for new song “Crouton” and documentary footage from “Hohoemi Date” with members Nishikido and Maruyama. 8th Anniversary Photo Book 44-pgs. Tall 3-way case.
– Regular 2CD-only with 7 bonus tracks including three works of “GIFT” series (White, Red, Green). 52-pg lyrics booklet. First Press adds stickers
Cover jackets will be announced so come back to Comtrya Sugoi for updates
KANJANI8 – “8EST” – release date October 17th 2012
