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TV Asahi’s music show “MUSIC STATION” guest lineup for the Friday January 20th airing has just been released – Ikimonogakari, Sexy Zone, Tokyo Jihen, BIGBANG, JUN SKY WALKER(S) - are all set to perform. More details on the performances follow,

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Group Tokyo Jihen formed around singer Shiina Ringo will be releasing their final set of new songs in album “color bars” which features a song made by each member for a total of 5 tracks. Tokyo Jihen announced on January 11th that they would be dissolving on leap day February 29th after their final live tour. “color bars” will be released next week on January 18th, more information follows,

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Arashi dominated the singles charts with week with “Meikyu Love Song” selling over 530,000 copies. It was the mega-boy group’s 32nd single to hit #1. The girls of Perfume made a good showing in the second spot with their latest single “SPICE.” With her first single in over 2 years, Shiina Ringo and “Carnation” hit the charts in the #5 spot.

On the album charts favorite YUI easily took care of the #1 spot with her release “HOW CRAZY YOUR LOVE.” YUI has been very busy lately but not too busy to have her 5th consecutive #1 selling album. Girls Generation (Shoujo Jidai) album “The Boys” stayed strong for the second week, slipping from #2 to #3. 

Maki Goto making what could be her final album release as a single artist with “Ai Kotoba (VOICE)” charted #8. It’s the first top ten for Goto in quite a while (2004). The former Morning Musume member previously announced an indefinite hiatus starting next year though after joining a recent performance with the other former Morning Musume members that form Dream Morning Musume, Goto indicated she would be very interested in doing more performances with Dream Morning Musume.

Complete charts follow after jump.

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TV Asahi’s long running music show "Music Station" has announced the performers for their upcoming Friday the 11th of November show: Arashi – #1 most popular group, Kana Nishino – talented young singer, YUI – popular and favorite female singer, Shiina Ringo – with her first single release in 2 years, and Sexy Zone – new Johnny’s Entertainment male idol group. Performances should make for an excellent show.

Music Station – TV Asahi on November 11, 2011 (Friday) 20:00 to 20:54
Scheduled to perform

  – Arashi  – “Meikyu Love Song” 
  – Shiina Ringo – “Carnation” 
  – Sexy Zone – “Sexy Zone” 
  – Kana Nishino – “Tatoe Donna ni…” 
  – YUI – “HELLO”

Source: MUSIC STATION (TV Asahi)