Perfume To Provide Theme Song For “Chihayafuru” Movie

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Perfume will be providing the theme song titled FLASH for the movie Chihayafuru.

Following a similar trend to current movies, there will be several parts of the movie. The 1st is titled Chihayafuru ~Kami no Ku~ which will be out March 19. The 2nd part will be titled Chihayafuru ~Shimo no Ku~ and it will be out shortly after on April 29.

For those unfamiliar with the manga, it’s about a story of lost friends hoping to find each other with a card game as the basis. The trailer does a good job of showing off the mood. A somewhat serious mood, with the happy song bein performed by Perfume that breaks the tension at times.

The most interesting thing is that the song FLASH hasn’t been announced as a single or as part of an album. We’re due for either so it seems like it’s a waiting game to find out just how we will be enjoying this song.

For now, it’s a great time to be a Perfume fan due to all of the promotion the group is receiving so those who are in the area are recommended to check out the movie this Spring.

The trailer is after the break!

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Ange☆Reve Announce 2nd Single, New Member

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Ange☆Reve announced the release of their 2nd DVD single titled Stare.

According to the members, the single will be a cute mainstream song that fits the mood of Winter well. Tis the season after all, although it will be released late February so it might be stretching the Winter part somewhat.

Alongside that, they have also announced the addition of a new member. Sawada Akina had announced her graduation recent, so adding someone else was a natural progression. Of course, it’s necessary to point out that the number of members for the next generation hasn’t been revealed so we might be getting more than one.

It seems like we’re in for some nice changes from this up and coming group, so it will be fun to see just how they evolve. The new member will be added on December 19, and their new single will be out February 24 so keep those dates in mind!

Source: Ange☆Reve OHP

Morning Musume ’16 Will Be Going To Houston

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Morning Musume ’16 have announced that they will be performing in Houston.

They will be performing in the Anime Matsuri as main guests.

Japanese artists have been finding more and more success with performances in the US lately. Sure, almost all of the performances are part of a convention or for FC members, but those are the best ways for them to show the world their music.

Being a big Momusu fan, I have always wanted to attend a concert and it seems like I’ll be able to live out that dream soon since Houston is right around my area.

The convention will take place in February 26 – 28, so make sure to get those tickets when the info is revealed since I will certainly be going!

Source: Up-Link Facebook | Anime Matsuri

E-girls “Merry x Merry Xmas★” MV Released

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E-girls Merry x Merry Xmas

E-girls has released the MV for their song titled Merry x Merry Xmas ★.

Most Christmas songs are a bit relaxed and this song isn’t an exception with a tone that is sure to get you in the mood for some shopping. Vocals, as expected, are top notch with the E-girls raising the bar for Christmas themed idol releases for Holiday.

Not surprisingly we get to see red, white, and green abounding in the video for the song. Despite that, it’s a cute video with a nice setting featuring a multitude of dancing and decorations.

Release is set for December 23, so it’s a perfect Christmas gift!

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C-ute “Cmaj9” Album Covers Released

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The covers for C-ute’s upcoming album titled Cmaj9 have been released.

There will be three editions: 1 regular alongside a Limited A and a Limited B. There will be a bonus DVD with footage from C-ute’s concert on April 29 in Ebisu for Limited A, as well as a Blu-ray with MVs for the Limited B.

So far the covers are looking solid with a nice fashion theme for all of them. It’s somewhat interesting that the covers have a more trendy look that is sure to catch the eye of anyone passing by. Limited B is my favorite by far, but the simple look of the regular cover as well as the rectangle look of the Limited A, are amazing.

Release is set for December 23, so it’s just in time for Christmas!

Source: Hello! Project

3min “BAD GAME” MV Released

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3min Bad Game

3min have released the MV for their song titled BAD GAME.

The group itself has an interesting concept, with their songs and MCs taking place in under 3 minutes. Alongside that they are part of the newly developing EDM Idol era so it’s a group to look out for.

As for the song itself, it has a nice beat to it with vocals that are catchy and with the beat thumping and the lights flashing make it one of those songs you will be humming for hours.

Check it out after the break and keep an eye on this cute EDM idol group!

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Flower “Hitomi no Oku no Milky Way” MV Released

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Flower Hitomi no Oku no Milky Way

Flower has released the MV for their song Hitomi no Oku no Milky Way.

No, it’s not a song about the candy that almost everyone loves, but it’s equally sweet with a soft and catchy beat that is sure to have you looking up to the stars as you hear the members sing and pose in various grungy parts of the city.

As expected of Flower, the vocals are amazing with a nice rhythm alongside some nice dancing in the middle of the MV. It’s a nice song to enjoy on a calm night, so fans of a more mature idol sound will be happy.

Release is set for December 16, so it’s just a few weeks away!

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Petit PASSPO☆ “1.2. Sunrise” Preview Released

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Petit Passpo 1.2. Sunrise

Petit PASSPO☆ have released a preview for their song titled 1.2. Sunrise.

The second video is the original and it features some scenes from a charity event so if you see a random sweaty man in the shots then you’ll know why. It’s an interesting contrast having a cute and hyper song mixed with the scenes of the running.

Despite that, the 1st video is the dance shot and it’s quite the nice song with a catchy beat that is sure to have you singing along. The dancing, alongside the vocals combine to form a perfect idol song for those who are fans of the happier side of the idol spectrum.

There is no mention if this will be a single but from what I can gather it seems like we might be enjoying it soon.

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Nagahama Neru Has Joined Keyakizaka46

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Nagahama Neru Keyakizaka46

Keyakizaka46 have announced the addition of a new member: Nagahama Neru.

She’s 17, and from the Nagasaki prefecture. Her addition to the group was interesting, mainly due to the fact that she wasn’t added as the result of an audition.

She did attend a few auditions, but on the day of the final audition she was brought back home. Her family ended up being invited to a concert in Fukuoka at her father’s request after seeing her cry and with the approval from the staff she started as an underling of the group Hiragana Keyaki.

It’s a nice story that had a happy ending and while we will have to see how she does it does seem like she has what is needed to be part of the group.

Welcome, Nagahama Neru!