Browsing Koda Kumi

On top of the singles charts is long time male group SMAP with their 49th single “Mistake! / Battery” selling over 161,000 copies. The #2 spot goes to Perfume with single “Mirai no Museum” that’s featured as the theme song for long running anime franchise Doraemon new movie Doraemon Nobita no Himitsu Dogu Museum (Doraemon Nobita’s Secret Gadget Museum).

Last week’s #1 from mega idol group AKB48 – their 12th million+ selling single “So Long !” – slips into the #3 spot with 50,000 more copies sold.

Topping the album charts is NMB48 with their first album “Teppen Tottande!” selling a strong 328,000 copies. Solo album “D’scover” from BIGBANG member D-LITE lands in the #2 spot. Pop diva Koda Kumi hits the #3 spot with cover song album “Color the Cover” and T.M.Revolution with a self-cover album “UNDER:COVER 2” slides into the #4 spot.

The complete top 10 single and album charts follow…

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Koda Kumi has revealed several promotional videos for her upcoming new album “Color the Cover”. The album features Koda Kumi covering songs with updated arrangements such as “Pink Spider” from hide (1998, released after his death), “Lovely” from Ozawa Kenji (1994), and “Shake Hip!” from Kome Kome CLUB (1986). Album “Color the Cover” hits stores February 27th 2013 – read on for release details and promo videos…

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Koda Kumi is getting ready to release a new album “Color the Cover” which features her covering songs such as “Pink Spider” from hide (1998, released after his death), “Lovely” from Ozawa Kenji (1994), and “Koyoi no tsuki no youni” from Elephant Kashimashi (1997). The cover jackets and full track list have been revealed. Album “Color the Cover” is Koda Kumi’s second cover album and it comes in three editions including a Limited with DVD and photo booklet. The album hits stores February 27th 2013 – updated details follow..

~ new PV videos revealed ~

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Koda Kumi has announced a new album of cover songs – 11 tracks including “Pink Spider” from hide (1998, released after his death), “Lovely” from Ozawa Kenji (1994), and “Koyoi no tsuki no youni” from Elephant Kashimashi (1997). The album which isn’t yet titled will re-introduce the cute and sexy Koda Kumi with cover jackets and photo booklet. Koda Kumi’s cover album is scheduled to be in stores February 27th 2013 – read on for more details…

~ updated details ~

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(Oricon delayed charts until Jan 7th due to New Years)

Toping the single charts is longtime boy group V6 with their 41st single “ROCK YOUR SOUL” their 25th #1. The single has tie-ups with their TV variety program “Gacha Gacha V6” and game “Shin Hokutomuso”. Landing in the #2 spot is UVERworld with single “REVERSI” which is featured as the theme song for anime movie Blue Exorcist.

Idol group Momoiro Clover Z gets two singles on the charts – in the #5 spot is a venue only release at their Saitama Super Arena Christmas Dec. 24th & 25th events “Bokura no senchuri” and in #10 is previously released “Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimitachi yo” (Nov 21st).

On the album charts is the third album release from Sandaime J Soul Brothers – “MIRACLE” – the group’s first #1 selling album.

The complete top 10 single and album charts follow…

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Koda Kumi is getting ready to release single – “Koishikute” – and has revealed personal message discussing the upcoming release. The title song is described as a love ballad perfect for the winter months and Christmas in a song that depicts the heart-felt feelings between couples that appear only when they are far apart. Single “Koishikute” is scheduled to hit stores December 26th (previously announced as December 5th) – read on for release details and preview music video…

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Koda Kumi previously announced her 2nd single of 2012 – “Koishikute” – and has revealed a preview music video. Her new single is described as a love ballad perfect for the winter months and Christmas in a song that depicts the heart-felt feelings between couples that appear only when they are far apart. The coupling song “Alone” is a song Koda Kumi is said to have performed before her debut during auditions and released as a single by Mayo Okamoto in 2005. Single “Koishikute” comes in two editions and hits stores December 5th – read on for release details and preview music video…

~ updated release date Dec. 26th, video message from Koda Kumi ~

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On top this week is Koda Kumi with her first single of 2012 “Go to the top” – the single is featured as the first opening theme for anime Total Eclipse. Its Koda Kumi’s first single since giving birth to a healthy baby boy this past July – a #1 single is a great gift fans gave to the new family.

Landing in the 4th spot is Kalafina with new single “Hikari Furu” featured as the opening theme for the second compilation movie Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Eternal Story (Eien no Monogatari) that hit theaters October 13th. The ClariS duo’s new single “Luminous” featured as the opening theme for the first compilation movie Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Beginning Story (Hajimari no Monogatari) makes its third week in the top 10.

And just out of the top 10 in the 11th spot is Minori Chihara with single “SELF PRODUCER”.

The album charts are again topped by KANJANI8 and their best hits album “8EST”. The second spot is teenager singing sensation Leo Ieiri with her first album “LEO”. Landing in the 5th spot is Korean boy band B1A4 with their first Japanese album “1”.

The complete top 10 single and album charts follow…

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Koda Kumi has announced her 2nd single of 2012 – “Koishikute” – that is described as a love ballad perfect for fall-winter and Christmas. The song depicts the heart-felt feelings between couples that appear only when they are far apart. The coupling song “Alone” is a song Koda Kumi is said to have performed before her debut during auditions and released as a single by Mayo Okamoto in 2005. Single “Koishikute” (Some Kind of Wonderful) comes in two editions and is scheduled to be in stores December 5th – read on for more release details…

~ preview music video exposed ~

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Koda Kumi has updated the release details for her new single “Go to the top” – cover jackets are now revealed. The single is featured as the opening theme for Summer mech anime Total Eclipse which continues another 12 episode run this Fall. For the title song “Go to the top” – Koda Kumi wrote the lyrics and teamed with composer CLARABELL to compose and produce the song. The single is offered in three editions including a Limited “Total Eclipse” anime themed version. “Go to the top” hits stores October 24th – read on for updated details…

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Koda Kumi’s first single of 2012 “Go to the top” is now officially available for pre-order. The single is featured as the opening theme for summer mech anime Total Eclipse and set to hit stores October 24th. “Go to the top” is offered in three editions including a Limited “Total Eclipse” anime themed version. In addition to delivering a new single Koda Kumi also announced on July 17th she gave birth to a baby boy! More information on the single follows…

~ release details updated here! ~

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