LinQ's 奥村ゆい(Yui Okuma) to withdraw from group activities

First generation member 奥村ゆい(Yui Okuma) from the Idol group "LinQ" has announced she will be withdrawn from group activities due to health issue.Yui has been in and out of hospitalbattling a heart condition prior to joining the group.Despite her adversity, she was able to overcome her condition andsuccessfully passed the audition for the group with herhard workand dedication to being an idol. She wasrecentlytold by doctors to abort her hectic schedule...

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Masaharu Fukuyama(福山雅治)'s 29th single to be delayed, will add song to compensate

Masaharu Fukuyama(福山雅治) -Beautiful life / GAMEThe release ofMasaharu Fukuyama(福山雅治)'s 29th single "Beautiful life / GAME" which had been scheduled for September 26th release has been postponed to October 10th due to unforeseen circumstance.The reason for the postponement is because of thetime consumption for theproduction of the DVD that comes with the single. The piano version of"Beautiful life" which has been broadcasting on TV will be included...

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Sid(シド) to provide theme song for anime Magi(マギ), single "VIP" to release this November

J-rock bandSid(シド) has revealed they will release a new single titled "VIP" this November in connection to an anime called Magi(マギ).In May, Sid released two singles in two consecutive weeks with "Nokoriga(残り香)" and "S". And an album titled "M&W" in August. The new single will be their 3rd single this year. The band has also revealed they will be singing the opening theme song for an anime "Magi(マギ)", which will begin broadcasting on MBS on October...

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EXILE forming new unit, to debut with a movie theme song

THE SECOND from EXILE(Starting from left: KEIJI、SHOKICHI、KENCHI、NESMITH、TETSUYA)Derivingfrom the unit EXILE, the group "THE SECOND from EXILE" will release their debut single"THINK 'BOUT IT!"on November 7, 2012.The new unit THE SECOND from EXILE was formed with members from J Soul Brother. The members are KEIJI, SHOKICHI, KENCHI, NESMITH, and TETSUYA. The unit will debut with the single "THINK 'BOUT IT!"and will provide a theme song for an evil suspence...

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D=OUT(ダウト) to release new single "Chukyori Renai(中距離恋愛)" across Japan with multiple versions

D=OUT(ダウト) has announced they will release a new single "Chukyori Renai(中距離恋愛)"on November 14th.The title of the song is translated as Mid-Distance Romance.The single will be released in two regular and two limited editions. Totalling four different versions to be released for thissingle. The title song "Chukyori Renai(中距離恋愛)" will have six different versions, each represents a city in Japan. The two limited editions will represent Tokyo(東京) and...

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WISE collaborates with Maiko Nakamura(中村舞子) for a mobile phone novel drama theme song

HIP HOP musician WISE is going to release a new single titled "そして世界は全て変わる feat.中村舞子( Soshite Sekai wa Subete Kawaru feat.MaikoNakamuara)" on September 12th.Title songis being used as the theme song for a mobile phone novel drama which started distributionon PC and mobile phone in Japan startingfrom August 29. The novel is acclaimed for its lyrical prose in telling the story and has a readership of over 750,000 people.AILI is in charge of the music...

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Ling Tosite Sigure(凛として時雨) proudly announces new single "abnormalize", to be released this November

Ling Tosite Sigure(凛として時雨) proudly made the announcement that they will release a single titled "abnormalize" on November 14th, 2012. This will be their new work in over two long years since the album "still a Sigure virgin?".Earlier today, on September 7th, the band streamed a live eventfor their new song "abnormalize" on Ustream and Youtube live. In addition, the single will include a b-side called "make up syndrome" and the PV of the title track...

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NIKIIE reveals details about her upcoming mini album "CHROMATOGRAPHY"

The details of NIKIIE's upcoming mini-album "CHROMATOGRAPHY" has been revealed and it is due for release on September 19th, 2012.The mini-album will feature an outro theme of the anime series "LUPIN the Third - Mine Fujiko toiu Onna" and more for 5 tracks total. And for the limited edition, it will come with a bonus DVD featuring the live performance of "NIKIIE LIVE TOUR 2012 "hachimitsu"" at duo MUSIC EXCHANGE on June 29th, 2012.The TV-spot for...

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Jealkb releases details about their unique collaboration album "V?"

Visual kei band Jealkb has revealed they will release a special collaboration album titled "V?" on October 10th, 2012.Jealkb was on tour with various big name bands such as Kishidan(氣志團), OKAMOTO’S, TOTALFAT, MUCC(ムック), The Kanmuri(THE 冠), and MERRY this year. Jealkb drew inspiration from the tour and brought these new ideas to light with this new album. It isunprecedented in the history of visual kei for a band to produce songs mixed in with so...

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MUCC(ムック)'s single release for 2 consecutive months plus details for their 15th Anniversary year Live DVD

Starting September 8th, rock band MUCC(ムック) will go on their Live House National Tour titled "MUCC 15th Anniversary year Live". The band also reveals details for their upcoming single, a new album and new tour.The single "Monther" is the band's 2nd release of year and also their 2nd release for2 consecutive months. The title track has been announced to be the new ending theme for TV tokyo anime "NARUTO -ナルト- 疾風伝(NARUTO - Naruto Shippuude)". An untitled...

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MERRY's best album "MERRY VERY BEST〜Shiroi Hitsuji/Kuroi Hitsuji〜(MERRY VERY BEST〜白い羊/黒い羊〜" to be delayed

Victor Entertainment, the label for the visual kei band, MERRY, made an announcement and sent out an apology notice about the delay of the release of MERRY'stenth anniversary greatest hits album "MERRY VERY BEST〜Shiroi Hitsuji/Kuroi Hitsuji〜(MERRY VERY BEST〜白い羊/黒い羊〜)".The album is supposed to be released on September 19th but the label changed the release date to September 26th due to the progress of theproductionmanufacturer of the album. The labelsincerelyasks...

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11 Visual-kei bands participating in a VOCALOID cover album

The compilation album "VOCALOID × V-ROCK collection" is set to release on September 19th, 2012. The album featureseleven Visual-kei bands covering popular vocaloid hits.Participating visual-kei artists are Shojo Lolita 23q, LOST ASH, MEJIBRAY, Dolly, ZORO, ADAPTER., Hana Shonen Baddies, Dynamite Marilyn, DIAURA, ZUCK, and Wizard. Cover artwork is illustrated by Miso Nagi.On September 23rd, there will be a release party for the compilation album in...

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Leo Ieiri(家入レオ) to be store manager for a music store for the launch of her 3rd single "Bless You"

LeoIeiri(家入レオ),17-year-oldsinger-songwriterand an active high school student is set to release her third major single "Bless You" on September 12th.Last Sunday, her new song "Bless You" was unveiled before a crowd of 40,000 people at theNagoya Girls Collection in Tokyo. Also, starting Sepember 1st, the title song of her new single will be used as the opening theme for TBS's CDTV.In addition, the b-side "イジワルな神様(IJIWARU NA KAMISAMA)" will be the theme...

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flumpool to provide theme song for Naka Riisa(仲里依紗)'s new drama

It has beenrevealedthat flumpool will release a new single titled "Answer" on November 7th. The title track is determinted to be the theme song for TBS's new drama series called "Resident 〜 5-nin no kenshui(レジデント〜5人の研修医)" starringNaka Riisa(仲里依紗).The last time flumpool provided a theme song for TV drama was for ""Bloody Monday - Season 2" back in January 2010. The single isavailablein regular and two limited editions. It will have total of 5 tracks.The...

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Urbangarde(アーバンギャルド) to make a statement against sub-culture with their new single "Sayonara Sub-Culture(さよならサブカルチャー)"

Pop band Urbangarde(アーバンギャルド) is set to release a new single titled "さよならサブカルチャー(Sayonara Sub-Culture)" on September 19th, 2012. The single will be the 3rd single for the band this year and it will be used as a lead in to their 2nd album, which will be announced at a later date .In this single, the band is questioning the meaning behind the word "Sub-Culture. As anime, manga, vocaloid idol, and doujin music have swept across Japan and become ingrained...

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Yukari Tamura(田村ゆかり) to release her 2nd best album "Everlasting Gift"

Popular singer-songwriter and seiyuuYukari Tamura(田村ゆかり) has revealed she will release her 2nd best album "Everlasting Gift" on October 17th, 2012.The best album will come in regular and limited edition. It has a total of 13 songs including hits such as "Endless Story",Hoshizora no Supica(星空のSpica), "You & me" and many more. The limited editioncomes with PVs, making of, and etc. on DVD and a 36 pages photobook in a special package.Along with...

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