Topping the singles charts this week is popular vocal group KANJANI8 with their 22nd single “Namida no Kotae” selling over 248,000 copies. Their 19th #1 single has tie-in as the theme song for movie “100 Kai Naku Koto” (To Cry a 100 Times) that stars member Tadayoshi Okura. In the #2 spot is popular Korean group Tohoshinki (TVXQ) with new Japanese single “OCEAN” selling over 140,000 copies.
Over on the album charts its a pair of best albums from group B’z “The Best XXV 1988-1998” and “The Best XXV 1999-2012” on top with both selling over 377,000 copies. In the #3 spot is Korean band FTISLAND with their 3rd Japanese album “RATED-FT”.
Ikimonogakari has revealed more details for their new album “I” – jacket covers and full track list revealed. The album includes previously released singles “Haruuta” (2012.04), “Kaze ga Fuite iru” (2012.07), and “1 2 3 ~ Koi ga Hajimaru ~” (2013.06.05), upcoming single “Egao” (2013.07.10), new songs including “My Sunshine Story” with tie-in as CM theme song for car Nissan ‘Serena’, and more for 14 total tracks. Album “I” comes on two editions which hit stores July 24th 2013 – read on for more details…
CNBLUE has announced their 2nd Japanese single of 2013 “Lady”. The single comes on three editions with both Limited DVD’s including live performance footage. Single “Lady” is scheduled to be in stores July 31st 2013 – read on for more details…
Hi-Fi CAMP is getting ready for their final release with best hits album “Ndene BEST” (んでねBEST). The main track list includes their 10 singles beginning with debut single “Kizuna” (2008), current album’s featured new song “1.2.3STEP”, and more for 14 total tracks. The Limited edition’s second CD includes 14 more with b-side songs plus 3 previously unreleased tracks. The band’s best hits album “Ndene BEST” hits stores July 3rd 2013 – read on for more details…
Ayahi Takagaki has announced her 6th single (title updated – “Next Destination”) with tie-in as the ending theme for the second season of anime TV series Symphogear. She will also continue to voice character Kris Setsuin for the anime’s second season, full title Senki Zessho Symphogear G. Takagaki’s 6th single “Next Destination” comes on three editions that will hit stores August 14th 2013 – read on for more details…
