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Yumemiru Adolescence “Oshiete Schrödinger” MV Released

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Yumemiru Adolescence have released the MV for their upcoming single titled Oshiete Schrödinger.

Releasing April 27th, the song is one half of their double a-sided single alongside Fantastic Parade which will be available in 7 editions: Regular, Limited, as  well as solo covers for each member.

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As the title suggests, the single has a theme relating to the infamous Schrodinger experiment. How can idols and a boxed cats mix? Quite well actually, if the idols are dressed as cats and appear in a nightclub where people come back from the dead to bust some moves.

Is the concept weird? Yes, but the song is cute and has a quirky theme that fans will remember for a long time because of how unique it is. Not many idol MVs exist where you get to see the members dance alongside zombie nightclub patrons.

As for the song itself, it’s somewhat average in terms of idol sounds but it has a solid beat that is sure to please fans and is a must see because of the weird but fun theme.

Make sure to check out the MV!

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lyrical school “RUN and RUN” Smartphone MV Released

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lyrical school have released a smartphone MV for their upcoming single titled RUN and RUN.

Releasing April 27th,  the single will be available in a Regular and Limited edition.

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  1. RUN and RUN
  2. Lyrical School no Uta
  3. brand new day 2016 (Only available in Limited Editions)
  4. S.T.A.G.E. 2016 (Only Available in Limited Editions)
  5. RUN and RUN (Instrumental)
  6. リリスクのうた (Instrumental)

I love creative MVs and that’s a big part of why idol music is my favorite. We get to enjoy colorful MVs with upbeat songs, and while some might be a bit too repeated I love it when a group such as lyrical school show us something unique.

 

The scenes of the members Facetiming, sending messages, and taking over your phone while tweeting out random photos is something that gets you into the MV (I clicked on a message thinking it was real … not ashamed).

Of course, those without iPhones might be a bit confused by the change in OS, but it’s nonetheless a cute MV with a nice rap beat that could work perfectly as an ad for Apple.

It’s a must see MV, so make sure to check it out on your smartphone (iPhone preferably)!

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Hiiragi Rio “BANZAI! BANZAI!” MV Released

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Hiiragi Rio has released the MV for her upcoming single titled BANZAI! BANZAI!

Releasing April 6th, this single will be released in 4 regular versions, with 2 limited Editions:

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  • Type A (Limited) – DVD with her 17-song live at Zepp Diver City
  • Type B (Limited) – DVD – MV and Making Of
  • Type C (Regular) – C/w titled Aizou Distopia
  • Type D (Regular) – C/w titled Please be mine
  • Type E (Regular) – C/w titled Sakura Conflict
  • Type F (Regular) – C/w titled AWAKE

Most idols nowadays have a laid back pop sound that has become common among many groups, but thankfully Hiiragi Rio is here to show off that there are still catchy, upbeat idol songs for everyone to enjoy.

Sure, the song might be a bit too upbeat, but the energy of the song is just perfect to start the day off with.

Full of color, cuteness, and random scenes that will make your wota heart spin. It’s an MV well worth for fans of fun idols!

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Kawashima Umika To Graduate From 9nine

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Kawashima Umika has announced her graduation from 9nine.

This was announced at the group’s LIVE 2016 Sakura Cloud9 performance. Her graduation date is set for July 23rd in Nakano Sun Plaza.

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According to her, she decided to graduate in order to pursue her dreams as an actress.

While it is a sad occasion, it’s nice to see that she has big plans in mind and plans to showcase her talents in another form apart from singing.

Best of luck Kawashima Umika!

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

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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 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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