J-pop

NGT48 “Max Toki 315 Gou” MV Released

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NGT48 Max Toki 315 Gou MV

The MV for NGT48’s Max Toki 315 Gou has been released.

Forming part of the Type D version of AKB48’s Kimi wa Melody, this single is somewhat of a relief for those who love the Winter season.

While we don’t advocate running in icy roads in seifukus, we do love the fact that the mix of electronic with folk instruments results in an amazing backdrop for the song.

It seems like the song is their debut and it seems like a solid one, with a soft Winter beat to accompany the members as they show off the beauty of the town.

They might be known for their McDonalds tie in (Nugget48), but this song is solid evidence that they are a nice entry in the 48 family.

Well worth a look for the Winter lovers!

AKB48 Kimi wa Melody
Regular Type D | Limited Type D

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Country Girls “Boogie Woogie LOVE” Covers Released

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Country Girls Boogie Woogie Love Cover Regular A
Regular A

The covers for the next Country Girls single titled Boogie Woogie LOVE / Koi wa Magnet / Ranrarun ~Anata ni Muchuu~ have been released.

Apart from featuring a mouthful of a title, the single will be released in 6 editions on March 9th, 3 limited and 3 regular versions. This will also be the 1st single for the new generation featuring Funaki Musubu and Yanagawa Nanami.

Regular C
Regular B
Limited C
Limited B
Limited A

Like always, Hello! Project is great at providing us a variety of covers with different themes for each of the songs and for the most part most of them are pretty solid.

The main track Boogie Woogie LOVE seems to have a nice 60’s sound to it with the roller disco outfits and setting that we get to see. In contrast, Koi wa Magnet seems to have more of a ballad feel with the title and blue dresses in a somber place.

Ranrarun is the interesting one since it’s apparently a cover of a song by Linda Scott titled I’ve Told Every Little Star, which is a bit out of the ordinary since covers aren’t that common. Still, it gives them a nice chance to showcase the song in a new way.

Overall, the covers are solid and well worth a look!

Hello! Project OHP | Country Girls CDJapan

Dempagumi.inc “GO GO DEMPA” Album Announced

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Dempagumi.inc Go Go Dempa

Dempagumi.inc have announced the release of their 3rd album titled GO GO DEMPA.

Releasing April 27th, the title was inspired by the title of their upcoming tour titled GO GO DEMPA TOUR 2016 ~Mada mada Yume de Owaranyo!~.

New singles that have been released each month will most likely be included in the album have been released during the past few months on their YouTube channel so we have a good idea of what to expect from this exciting new release.

Of course, we don’t have covers or a track list so far but we should be getting them sometime early March to prepare us for more Dempa goodness.

Usually we get 2 versions of the single, but it seems like we’re also getting a special limited edition being sold only for their FC containing MVs and live performances of most of their appearances in 2015.

It’s shaping up to be an amazing release for everyone!

Dempagumi.Inc OHP

notall “Thanks a million ~Arigatou~” Single Announced

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notall Thanks A Million Arigatou Cover

notall have announced the release of a new single titled Thanks a million ~Arigatou~.

The single will be released on March 8th, with the single featuring a surprise for many. The song was created by a fan, with the lyrics being gathered from Twitter.

There is an MV for the song up on their Facebook page so it’s well worth watching. Sure, the actual video is more of a slideshow with pictures with fans holding the lyrics as the members sing along, but in a way this makes it even more special since we get to see them show off the people who support them.

The song itself is a ballad with a nice beat to it coupled with some heartfelt lyrics, well worth a listen as you start your day.

Overall, this is a solid release from notall that showcases their appreciation for everyone!

notall Facebook

Nemoto Nagi “Purity” Solo Song Released

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Niji no Conquistador Nemoto Nagi

Niji no Conquistador‘s Nemoto Nagi has released a solo song titled Purity.

This song is a collaboration between her and Mikeneko Homeless as well as Maltine Records who collaborated with her to release Purity as well as another solo song titled Soba ga Tabetai (Nagi Remix) which was released at the start of the year.

Sure, it might not be a full solo single, but the fact that we have Nagi’s talented voice featured alongside such catchy beats is a nice addition for fans of the electronic side of the idol spectrum.

Mikeneko Homeless – Purity feat. Nagi Nemoto (Nijicon)

The song is cool and features a nice calm electronic beat that features a somewhat laid back sound. It won’t be winning any song of the year awards, but it certainly is a good showcase of her talented voice.

I’m completely biased since Nagi is my favorite member from Niji no Conquistador, but these two songs are definitely among my daily rotation to start the morning.

Well worth a look for fans of Niji no Conquistador!

Here is the other song in case you missed it, think of it as a special bonus for Nagi fans:

Soba ga Tabetai (Nagi Remix)

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KOBerrieS♪ “Konna ni Hito Suki ni Narun da ne” MV Released

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KOBerrieS Konna Hito Suki Narun MV

The MV for KOBerrieS♪ upcoming single titled Konna ni Hito Suki ni Narun da ne has been released.

Out February 10, this single has had some time out in the wild but some fans might have missed it with all of the Valentines Day events and releases that were going on. Thankfully, they have released an MV that is sure to make you notice them!

It is a ballad, but in a way it’s a catchy one with a calm sound to it that is sure to make you start your morning off with a smile. The scenes of the members having fun and singing towards the camera is quite nice, and while it might be a bit sentimental it is a solid song from them.

Definitely worth checking out for those who love the slower paced idol songs!

KoBerrieS♪ CDJapan

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FES☆TIVE “Susume Jipangu” MV Released

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Festive Susume Jipangu

FES☆TIVE have released the MV for their song titled Susume Jipangu.

Out March 16, the single will be available in 3 types with each version having a separate coupling song. Type A will have Koi Kouyo, Type B will have Shidareyanagi (Remix), while Type C will have Don Doko Matsu- rhythm – Moriagare Taiko-chan –.

To sum it up artfully, FES☆TIVE have released an upbeat song set in a colorful, quirky world full of shapes that will make your Wota mind implode from sheer excitement and awesomeness.

As the title suggests, the song uses the old name for Japan “Jipangu” and proceeds to tie in many references for those in the Nihon such as Sumo moves here and there with some Street Fighter thrown in for good measure.

As for the song itself, the vocals are laid back and relaxing with an extremely catchy instrumental. The setting complements the beat well, and the fact that they throw Suzuki Mitsuki into space for 10 billion years before she comes back is just amazing.

It must be seen to be believed, this quirky and fun idol MV is well worth watching!

FES☆TIVE CDJapan
Type A | Type B | Type C

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Yamato Rina Announces Solo Debut Album Titled “sakura”

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Yamato Rina Solo Cover sakura

Former Nogizaka46 member Yamato Rina has announced her solo debut album titled sakura.

Releasing March 16, this album will be the first since she graduated back in 2014. There will be 6 tracks total, the title track as well as 5 covers from artists such as FUNKY MONKEY BABYS as well as Moriyama Naotaro.

For fans this album seems like a long time coming since it was about a year after her graduation that she made her comeback to the music scene. Of course, many idols tend to take some time to plan out their future but it’s nice that Rina decided to pursue her career further with an album.

No previews have been released, but the promise of a new track and covers is a good start for her. Fans of Nogizaka46 should definitely check the album out!

Yamato Rina OHP

Natsumi Abe Announces She Is Pregnant

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Abe Natsumi Yamazaki Ikusaburo

Former Morning Musume member Natsumi Abe and her husband Ikusaburo Yamazak have announced that they are expecting their 1st baby.

She had announced her marriage quite recently back in December, so it’s nice to see that the couple have been working on building up a family. Of course, they have been dating since 2011 so it seems like perfect timing to have another member of the family on the way.

When it rains it pours it seems, with many Hello! Project members getting married or having babies, most recently Satoda Mai who gave birth just a few days ago. It’s always happy news though since they are sharing their joy of being together with the fans that supported them for years.

No other details have been released other than them mentioning that the pregnancy was stable (around 12 weeks in), so we look forward to finding out more when the time comes.

Congrats Abe!