Rock band ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION is about to release their first single of 2012 “Kakato de Ai wo Uchinarase” on April 11th. This is the group’s 17th single and follows their album “BEST HIT AKG” released in January. Early release details were posted here and cover jacket for the new single and other updated details follow,
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION will release a new single “Kakato de Ai wo Uchinarase” on April 11th. This will be their 17th single and so far has been announced in one CD edition with a First Press bonus label. Additional details follow,
The month of January sees another AKB48 family group in the top spot, this time its SKE48 and their single “Kataomoi Finally” that sold over one-half million for the month. The next 3 spots find singles from BUMP OF CHICKEN, KinKi Kids, and Korean singer Kim Hyun Joong respectively and all surpassed the 100,000 sold mark.
Finishing the top 5 singles for the month is super seiyuu/singer Nana Mizuki and her single “Synchrogazer” which is featured in Winter anime Symphogear with over 69,000 sold.
On the monthly album charts EXILE and their album “EXILE JAPAN/Solo” spent 2 weeks in the number #1 spot In January and easily takes the top spot for the month with over 336,000 sold. In the #2 spot is ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION and their album “BEST HIT AKG” with over 133,000 sold. Rounding out the top 3 is Koda Kumi and her album “JAPONESQUE” with over 118,000 sold.
The complete top 10 single and album charts follow,
The top spot on the Oricon weekly singles charts is SKE48 and their 8th single “Kataomoi Finally” that nearly topped the one-half million sold mark for the week at 495,809. The second spot finds Korean singer Kim Hyun Joong and his well received Japanese debut single “KISS KISS/LUCKY GUY” just surpassing 100,000 sold. Sliding in at the number 3 spot is long running and full of new members Morning Musume and their newest single – “Pyoko Pyoko Ultra”.
Anime related titles broke into the top 10 this week – at #6 is part 1 of 3 planned character song releases from anime Symphogear. This single has two insert songs from fictional band “Zwei Wing” that features favorite Nana Mizuki and fellow voice actor (seiyuu) Takayama Minami.
Idol group 9nine lands in the #9 spot (coincidence?) with the current ending theme to anime Beelzelbub – “Shoujo Traveller”.
The complete top 10 single and album charts follow,
SKE48 and their new single “Kataomoi Finally” will top the singles charts by a wide victory based on the Oricon daily numbers with more than 482,000 sold. The single is SKE48’s 8th and should eventually top the 1/2 million sold mark if it hasn’t already. On the album charts #1 is as hoped with Koda Kumi’s “JAPONESQUE” selling a strong 92,000+.
Read on for the rest of the projected top singles and albums,
BUMP OF CHICKEN and their new single “GOOD LUCK” topped the singles charts with more than 135,000 sold. The single is featured as the theme song to film “Always Sanchome no Yuhi ‘64”.
As predicated in our Chart Preview it was very close for the 2nd and 3rd spots but IDOLING!!!’s new single, “MAMORE!!!” with 56,232 sold just edged out Acid Black Cherry’s 5th consecutive release single “YES” with 54,434. Fourth spot went to easy listening pop group Ikimonogakari and their 22nd single “Itsudatte Bokura wa”.
The complete top 10 single and album charts follow,
BUMP OF CHICKEN and their new single “GOOD LUCK” will easily top the singles charts based on the Oricon daily numbers with more than 135,000 sold. The single is featured as the theme song to film “Always Sanchome no Yuhi ‘64”. On the album side #1 is too close to call, read on for the rest of the projected top singles and who’s close in the albums preview,
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION will celebrate their best hits album, “BEST HIT AKG” release with a special program on NicoNico Live. The best hits album, previously reported on here, is set to drop on January 18th and the NicoNico Live program begins airing the day before, January 17th at 10:00pm and runs 24 hours. More details and link to register for the live stream follow,
For the second week ten new singles have hit the Oricon weekly charts and the boys from KAT-TUN are on top with their 17th consecutive #1 single “BIRTH.” Korean mega-duet Tohoshinki (TVXQ) in a strong second spot with their winter ballad “Winter Rose.” No weekly chart these days can exist without an AKB48 or spinoff group – this week its subunit Watarirouka Hashiritai 7 and their 9th single “Kibou Sanmyaku”
Sliding in at the #10 spot is GACKT with “Graffiti” which is featured as the current opening theme song for anime SKET DANCE.
On the album charts Perfume made their mark with their third consecutive #1 album “JPN,” easily topping the chart over last week’s number one KARA’s “Super Girl.” Complete top 10 single and album charts follow,
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION has announced details of their new best song album and set a release date of January 18th 2012. Titled “BEST HIT AKG” has 17 tracks including their single “Marching Band” that releases on November 30th. Jacket cover and track details follow,
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION has titled their new single – "Marching Band" – and its set to be released on November 30th.
The single’s title track will be used in CM for "High School Courses – Shinkenzemi" campaign being carried out in support of “Project Oath Attack” to encourage high school students. The campaign is in its 4th year and has been previously supported by YUI, Galileo Galilei, and Ayaka.
In addition, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION announced they will release their first “Best” album (untitled) in January 2012.
The band also released concert dates:
– February 22nd & 23rd Nippon Budokan (Tokyo)
– February 26th Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka)
Source: natalie
