AKB48 breaks the 1 million sold mark again topping the Oricon weekly singles charts with “GIVE ME FIVE!”. The single sold 1,287,217 making it their 6th consecutive single to sell over 1 million copies. With this single AKB48 tops the record books with most consecutive 1 million selling singles with 6 (Pink Lady 5) and #1 singles with 12 (Morning Musume 11).
On the album charts Tokyo Jihen and their final compilation album “Tokyo Collection” tops with 36,004 copies sold. Landing in the 2nd spot selling 33,290 copies is Chatmonchy with their compilation album “Chatmonchy BEST 2005-2011”.
The complete top 10 single and album charts follow,
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TV Asahi’s music show “MUSIC STATION” guest lineup for the Friday February 3rd airing has just been released – Avril Lavigne (!!), ayaka (second week in a row) , Chatmonchy, YUKI, and A.B.C-Z - are all set to perform. More details on the performances follow,
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Chatmonchy has gathered up 17 of their best songs and will release them in the album “Chatmonchy BEST ~ 2005-2011 ~”. The Limited edition version includes a bonus DVD with 17 live performances covering 20 songs. Look for both the final Chatmonchy album that features all 3 members (drummer Takahashi Kumiko retired from group back in September) to drop on February 15th. Release details follow,
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Chatmonchy has written a new song which will be the theme for anime “Thermae Romae.” The anime will air for just 3 episodes in Fuji TV’s “Noitamina” slot beginning Janurary 12th. Chatmonchy’s new single “Thermae Roman” is set for release February 8th. Details follow,
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