Month: April 2016

HKT48 “74 Okubun no 1 no Kimi he” Single MVs Released

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HKT48 74 Okubun No 1 Kimi He

HKT48 have released the MVs for their upcoming single titled 74 Okubun no 1 no Kimi he.

Releasing April 13, the single will be available in 3 CD/DVD versions alongside a Theater version. The coupling songs for all versions is titled Chain of Love.

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  • Type A – Taboo no Iro, as well as a an MV for that song and the title track and Volume 1 of a Mystery Bus Tour
  • Type B – HKT-jo, Ima, Ugoku with an MV for that song and the title track, and Volume 2 of the Mystery Bus Tour
  • Type C – Einstein Yori Dianna Agron an MV for that song and the title track, as well as a Survival Game video

The assortment of videos provides a chance to showcase the talents of each member well. From the passionate ballad style of Taboo no Iro,, to the more playful, rock sound of HKT-jo, Ima, Ugoku that is sure to have fans happy due to the variety of songs there are.

Likewise, Einstein Yori Dianna Agron has a similar ballad style to it but in a more ballad style that fits the idol style that we have come to expect of the group.

Of course the main track is the one that sets the tone of the single and thankfully 74 Okubun no 1 no Kimi he is as solid as possible with a light Spring feel that is sure to have you singing along. The visuals are impressive, with a festival tone and look with hundreds of people to celebrate the happiness of love.

MAke sure to check out all of the MVs since they are all impressive!

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AKB48’s Fujimura Natsuki, Yamamamoto Ai, Iwasaki Moeka To Graduate

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AKB48 Fujimura Natsuki Yamamoto Ai Iwasaki Oeka

AKB48 Team 8 has announced that Fujimura Natsuki, Yamamoto Ai, and Iwasaki Moeka will be graduating.

This was announced on the group’s Team 8 Kessei 2 Shunen Kinen Tokubetsu Kouen in Okinawa Mensore! Haru no Eight Matsuri concert. Fujimura and Iwasaki have graduated as of April 3rd, with Yamamoto graduating in the coming days.

The announcement was sudden and the fact that the members graduated immediately might be concerning to some but it seems like each member has their goals.

Fujimura mentioned she would like to go to school for hair and make-up, with being part of the group being one of the reasons why she had to leave. Yamamoto recently had her “coming of age” ceremony and thought hard about becoming an actress, and decided to leave in order to become one.

Iwasaki, on the other hand, wants to drop out of the entertainment world and become a doctor, since it’s her childhood dream. Being in both the group and her first-choice school would be too hard so she decided to leave.

While the situation might be sad, it’s good to see that the members all have dreams that they hope to establish, so the best of luck Fujimura, Yamamoto, and Iwasaki!

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NMB48 “Ferry” MV Released

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NMB48 have released the MV for their song Ferry.

Releasing April 27th as part of their 14th single titled Amagami Hime (which we already got to see a few days ago), this single is gearing up to be a solid one.

In this video we get to see a guy get beat up by the members in a school setting, which might or might not be a good thing depending on your tastes.

Alongside that the song itself has a happy tone and features a catchy sound that is sure to have you swaying along as the poor guy gets rejected over and over again.

It might bring back bitter memories of getting rejected, but the ways they reject him are creative and well worth a look, so make sure to check it out after the break!

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BiSH “DEADMAN” MV Released

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BiSH have released the MV for their song DEADMAN.

Releasing May 4th as part of their major debut in Avex, the single will be released in 3 editions: Regular, Music Video Edition, and a Live Edition.

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BiSH have done it again! This time instead of seeing them endure trials in a boot camp we in turn see their punk side, and it’s a treat for fans of the genre.

Walking around the streets of Japan at night bashing their bats against video game styled digital walls is one of the main highlights of the video.

Alongside that, the music itself is fast paced and styled in an early fast punk style with Aina’s voice fitting in perfectly.

It’s a must watch for BiSH fans indeed!

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[Updated] BABYMETAL To Appear on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”

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BABYMETAL KARATE MV

Updated: The performance has been posted after the break

Idol metal trio BABYMETAL will be making their musical debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

The appearance is scheduled for April 5th and will be the 1st time a female Japanese artist has performed on the show.

Stephen Colbert is among the most popular TV anchors of late night show so seeing BABYMETAL appear on there to promote their newest album METAL RESISTANCE as well as their US Tour dates on their BABYMETAL World Tour 2016 is nothing short of perfect promotion for them.

For those in the US make sure to tune in to the show since it seems like a must see for fans of this talented trio!

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C-ute “Jinsei wa STEP!” MV Released

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C-ute have released the MV for their upcoming single titled Jinsei wa STEP!

The single is part of a triple a-side which will be releasing April 20th, and of which we have already seen the MV for the song Naze Hito wa Arasoundaro?

With a swing style, it seems like C-ute are showcasing a more mature side that fans are sure to appreciate. Of course, the genre has their own touch, with a catchy beat in the background playing as they slowly dance around the stage.

It’s a somewhat calm song, but one that is sure to put a smile on the face of everyone who watches it for how classy it looks and how well it shows off the dancing skills of this quintet.

It’s a must see for C-ute fans!

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Up Up Girls “Seishun no Namida” MV Released

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Up Up Girls have released the MV for their track Seishun no Namida.

The song will be released on April 5th as part of the B edition of their upcoming single titled Party People Alien / Seven ☆ Peace.

The song itself has a ballad feel that isn’t as party heavy as their previous song Party People Alien, and yet, it’s still catchy and showcases the vocals of the members well.

The MV has the members singing from a variety of places around a busy city, with a black and white filter that shows off their passionate singing to fit the lyrics even better.

Songwise, the song has a nice EDM feel to it, with 8-bit coin sounds and a slight Perfume feel that is sure to have fans of the electronic idol genre happy.

Make sure to check it out since it’s certainly a nice MV for fans of Up Up Girls!

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NMB48 “Amagami Hime” MV Released

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NMB48 Amigami Hime MV

NMB48 have released the MV for their 14th single titled Amagami Hime.

Releasing April 27th, this single will be available in 5 editions:

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The MV itself starts off with an interesting tunnel scene, but it soon starts it seems like they went for a unique look that we haven’t seen from them.

Shoplifting, biting, stealing food, and scenes of pill bottles and broken glass fill the MV. In a way it makes me think of Deep Girl, since the imagery is a bit too unlike the traditional idol look with a harsher look at the negative parts of life.

Despite that, it’s an amazing MV that showcases hard subjects that not many groups tackle so it’s well worth a look alone just for that. As for the song itself it’s not the catchiest, but it’s still pretty solid since it has a hopeful ballad sound.

Make sure to check out this interesting MV from NMB48 alongside the tracklists after the break!

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HKT48 Debuts Team TII

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HKT48 Soliel Team TII

HKT48 announced that they will be forming a new team titled Team TII.

This was announced at their HKT48 Haru no Live Tour ~Sashiko do Soliel 2016~ performance. Members for the group were also announced, with the announcement being a surprise for them:

  • Yamashita Emiri (Captain)
  • Hokazono Hazuki (Vice-Captain)
  • Aramaki Misaki
  • Imamura Maria
  • Kurihara Sae
  • Sakamoto Erena
  • Tsutsui Riko
  • Matsuoka Hana
  • Murakawa Vivian
  • Yamauchi Yuna

While the announcement was a surprise for the members, I am excited for this news since it means that we will be getting even more songs and the members who were selected will finally get a chance to stand in the spotlight.

More details such as their debut single haven’t been released, but we should find out in the coming months. Congrats to everyone in Team TII!

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