TOKYO GIRLS’ STYLE has announced that they will be performing in Taipei and Hong Kong.
Dates are currently set for May 14th in Taipei as well as May 15th for Hong Kong.
More details will be released soon, but for now it’s always great news when a group performs outside of Japan for fans to enjoy.
Make sure to check it out if you’re in the area!
Country Girls have released the MV for their single titled Ranrarun ~Anata ni Muchuu.
Releasing March 9th, this is the final of the triple a-side single previews with the Boogie Woogie LOVE and Koi wa Magnet MVs being released a few weeks ago.
While we have already explored the funky sounds of the 60’s and a more traditional idol ballad sound, we have now come to an interesting place where we go for a fun but lighthearted ballad with a 20’s feel to it.
How much more can we go back? Well if the French scenery doesn’t get you in a romantic mood, then the members dressed up in Charlie Chaplin-esque outfits is sure to do that.
The look of the MV is just amazing, with the cardboard French scenery being the main draw, alongside the members dressed up in cute outfits as well as male counterparts where they ask each other out.
Alongside that the sound of the song is light, a bit too light at times but the beat is soft and just enough to make you want to sing along.
Overall this song is an amazing addition and the perfect way to complete the single. Will you be getting a copy? Let us know and make sure to check out the MV after the break!
SKE48 have announced that Miyamae Ami will be graduating from the group. Alongside that, she will be transferring agencies to San Office.
Announced at their recent SKE48 performance, her move is a result of her wanting to pursue a career as an actress.
It’s a sad occasion when an idol graduates from the group, but it’s interesting when the move is shortly followed by an agency transfer. Of course, it’s a good sign that she is serious with her dreams and ambitions so that should come as a relief for many.
Best of luck Miyamae Ami!
SKE48 have released an MV preview for the main song from the single Chicken LINE.
Releasing March 30th, we have already seen the other MV previews for the other tracks from the singles released a while ago.
What kind of beat comes to mind when you see a dark dystopia full of idols and action?
Exactly, Flamenco-inspired music with trumpets and a catchy beat.
Full of catchy beats with a Latin touch, it makes for an amazing song that is so catchy when combined with the talented voices of SKE48. The voices are a nice match since they have a calm sound that seems to melt into the beat.
Unfortunately, the MV itself doesn’t seem to match much with the song, instead going for a look that would feel right at home at a Batman movie or even a dark industrial anime (the intro suggests that before going full trumpet).
Despite the visual throw off, I am loving the song since it has a nice beat that is sure to have you nodding your head to the beat.
Well worth a look, so make sure to check it out after the break!
Perfume have released the covers for their upcoming release titled COSMIC EXPLORER.
Releasing April 6th, this album will be their 6th and will feature remixes as well as new songs.
Unfortunately the quality of the covers is a bit lacking (thanks Facebook) but it’s nice to see that we at least have some kind of theme to find out what’s in store for us.
In terms of looks alone the covers are amazing. Each featuring a different motif, they seem to have a blue look alongside some interesting imagery.
From the covers alone I am definitely a fan of the Limited edition since it seems to have a symmetrical look to it. The regular edition is not that far away, with a folded origami look to it that’s just amazing.
Definitely recommended (and already reserved from my end), this album is shaping up to be an amazing one!
Perfume have announced the dates for the US COSMIC EXPLORER tour.
> Los Angeles
[Date] 2016/08/26
[Venue] The Wiltern
http://www.wiltern.com
[Doors Open / Concert Start] 19:00/20:00 (PST)
[TICKET] $39.50 / $49.50 / $59.50
> San Francisco
[Date] 2016/08/28
[Venue] The Warfield
http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com
[Doors Open / Concert Starts] 19:00/20:00 (PST)
[TICKET] $49.50 / $59.50
> Chicago
[Date] 2016/08/31
[Venue] The Vic Theatre
http://jamusa.com/the-vic/
[Doors Open / Concert Starts] 19:00/20:00 (CST)
[TICKET] $49.50
> New York
[Date] 2016/09/03
[Venue] HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
http://www.mcstudios.com
[Doors Open / Concert Starts] 19:00/20:00 (EST)
[TICKET] $39.50 / $49.50 / $59.50 / $64.50
> New York
[Date] 2016/09/04
[Venue] HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
http://www.mcstudios.com
[Doors Open / Concert Starts] 19:00/20:00 (EST)
[TICKET] $39.50 / $49.50 / $59.50 / $64.50
As expected it seems like they’re only going to have dates in the biggest cities, but it’s a nice touch that they will be going coast to coast so that everyone has at least one venue nearby them.
It’s also good to note that there are various ticket prices, so if you would like to be as close as possible then it’s highly recommended you get the higher priced ones.
Make sure to get those tickets as soon as possible since this is promising to be one of the highlights of the year for fans of Japanese music!
Country Girls have announced that Ozeki Mai will be releasing her 1st solo Blu-ray titled Greeting ~Ozeki Mai~.
Pre-orders will take place from now until March 23rd, with shipping starting in late April.
Country Girls are certainly a unique group, but with all of the members of the group it might be a bit hard to get to know them well. Thankfully it seems like solo blu-rays are starting to be released and with it comes a chance to get to know the members well.
Scenes of her running in a field in a cool Letterman jacket as well as the all too traditional seifuku are a good way to showcase her, and while the preview might only be around 2 minutes long it does give us a nice preview of what to expect.
Overall it’s a nice way to showcase Ozeki Mai, so make sure to check it out after the break!
Aizuki Hina, member of 3min., has announced her graduation at the group’s recent performance at Akihabara Cultures Theatre.
According to her it has been 5 years since she joined the company, and 3 as part of 3min, and she would like to take some time to look at herself again. Her graduation will take place on April 2nd.
While it might be sad to see members leave the group it’s nice to see that she does have goals in mind and that she will be doing her best until she leaves the group.
Best of luck Aizuki Hina!
SKE48 have released previews for their 19th single titled Chicken LINE.
There were three MV previews released today for this single that will be releasing March 30th. As for the single itself, there will 4 Regular versions, 4 Limited editions, PriPara version, and a mu-mo exclusive theater version.
The previews for the songs are all for for the different edition exclusives, but the main tracklist will feature the b-side titled Houenkyou no Nai Tenmondai. Type D will feature a separate track in honor of Miyazawa Sae’s graduation titled Tabi no Tochuu.
On to the previews!
The 1st preview featuring Team S and Type-A exclusive is titled Kanojo ga Iru and in it we see the girls at an amusement park where they dance in front of the rides with a nice filter on the shot to give it a sunset look.
It could be a commercial for an amusement park, but instead we get to see the members having fun and enjoying the day while singing a somewhat “too” calm song. It does have its ups but overall I wasn’t that impressed with this one.
Up next, we have Team KII and their Type-B exclusive song Kiss Position and here we see more of a traditional idol sound with the members smiling and dancing at the camera while doing classic cute poses.
The tone of the song is upbeat, catchy, and well suiting of the members and it goes well with the cafe setting that we get to see. Of course we don’t get to see much since it’s short but there is a small story in the MV with Obata Yuna and Ego Yuna as famous celebrities being recognized at a cafe (after they stare at a waiter).
Great song, and even better MV since it has a cute theme with a colorful dance shot as well as a simple, but fun story included.
Finally, we have Team E and their Type C song Is that your secret? and this one is the interesting one out of the bunch. Instead of a happy go lucky setting we see the members chase down a paparazzi after he takes pictures of the members.
The song itself is calm tone to it and it matches the motif of the video nicely since it has a somewhat unsettling tone. Sure, the song might not be good but I’ll definitely check out the MV since it has a unique theme with a Fight Club style ring of idols.
Solid releases from SKE48 today, so check out the MVs after the break and let us know which one you prefer the most!
SKE48 CDJapan
Regular A | Regular B | Regular C | Regular D
Limited A | Limited B | Limited C | Limited D
PriPara Edition
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