Friday, August 30, 2013

[GAIJIN UPDATE] HYDE's Halloween band to release single again this year


HYDE's special band HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA will be releasing their Halloween song "HALLOWEEN PARTY" as a limited quantity single on October 16th. 

"HALLOWEEN PARTY" was released last year to liven up VAMPS' Halloween event 'HALLOWEEN PARTY 2012'. Aside from HYDE, the band is comprised of Acid Black CherryDAIGO (BREAKERZ), kyo (D'ERLANGER), Tommy february6Tommy heavenly6, Tatsuro (Mucc),Tsuchiya AnnaAoki RyujiK.A.Z (VAMPS), Hitsugi (Nightmare), Aki (SID), RINA (SCANDAL), and Wakeshima Kanon.


The upcoming single will contain the title track, an instrumental number called "Penalty Waltz", and "HALLOWEEN PARTY -feat. HYDEs-" with just HYDE in charge of the vocals. The DVD will contain the PV and making for "HALLOWEEN PARTY" as well as the PV for "HALLOWEEN PARTY -feat. HYDEs-".

Furthermore, VAMPS will be holding their 'HALLOWEEN PARTY' event again this year. The date, venue, and participating artists will be revealed at a later date.

Source & Image: natalie
Credit & Reblog: TOKYOHIVE

[GAIJIN UPDATE] CAPSULE to release a new album in October


CAPSULE will be releasing a new album titled "CAPS LOCK" on October 23.

CAPSULE recently transferred to Warner Music Japan's label 'unBORDE' and changed the stylization of their name. Their first album after the transfer will be available in both limited and regular editions. The limited edition will be released as a special package with a bonus disc containing extended mixes of the tracks.


The track list and other details will be announced later, so stay tuned!

Source & Image: natalie
Credit & Reblog: TOKYOHIVE

Thursday, August 29, 2013

[GAIIN UPDATE] Check out the teaser for Perfume's new album 'LEVEL3'


The teaser for Perfume's new album "LEVEL3" has been revealed through their official YouTube channel.

In the one minute teaser, the members are seen dancing in front of a transparent acrylic wall. It also includes footage of the staff filming the scene. 

Perfume will release "LEVEL3" on October 2nd.

Source: natalie
Credit & Reblog: TOKYOHIVE

[GAIJIN PROMO] ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION write new songs for their 10th anniversary live


ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION will be holding their 10th anniversary live on September 14 and 15th at Yokohama Stadium. For this live event, they have written two new songs called "Rolling Stone" and "Slow Down". 


Not only will the new songs be performed during the live, but it will also be a present for the audience. At the venue, cards including a password to download the songs will be distributed. The card for "Rolling Stone" will be distributed on the 14th and the card for "Slow Down" on the 15th.

While tickets for the 14th have already sold out, tickets for the 15th are still available.

Source & Image: natalie
Credit & Reblog: TOKYOHIVE

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

[GAIJIN SHOP] PRE ORDER 2 - AGUSTUS 2013

T-Shirt ONE OK ROCK - DREAMER

 Keterangan:

Bahan : Combed 30s
 IDR : 75.000 (belum termasuk ongkir)
Kode: T-OOR-2
 Lengan : Panjang (tambah IDR 5000), Pendek, Buntung
Warna: Putih
Size: S, M, L, XL (lebih dari XL, tambah IDR 5000)
 Ukuran Size: Lihat Disini






T-Shirt REPLIKA SCANDAL

Keterangan:

Bahan : Combed 30s
 IDR : 80.000 (belum termasuk ongkir)
Kode: T-SCAN-2
 Lengan : Panjang (tambah IDR 5000), Pendek, Buntung
Warna: Hitam
Size: S, M, L, XL (lebih dari XL, tambah IDR 5000)
 Ukuran Size: Lihat Disini



Untuk melihat cara-cara pemesanan, lihat disini.

[GAIJIN SHOP] OPEN PRE-ORDER - MINGGU PERTAMA AGUSTUS 2013

REPLIKA JACKET ACID BLACK CHERRY


Keterangan:

Bahan : Fleece Cotton
 IDR : 160.000 (belum termasuk ongkir)
Kode: J-ABC
Warna: Hitam
 Ukuran Size: Lihat Disini
Note:
- Boleh Request tanpa lengan (vest)
- Lebih dari size XL dikenakan biaya tambahan sebesar IDR 5.000

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

[GAIJIN UPDATE] Utada Hikaru comments on her mother's death


On August 26, singer/songwriter Utada Hikaru released an official statement on her mother Fuji Keiko's death.

Utada started by saying, "It seems there have been much speculation going around, so please allow me to say a few things at this time." She revealed that her mother had been suffering from a mental illness for a long time, "I was always troubled about what would be the best for her.

She also reflected, "Since I was a child, I've watched my mother's illness progress. As her symptoms got worse, her distrust for people, including family, increased. She became unclear of the difference between reality and fantasy, and lost control over her feelings and actions. I was just tossed around, unable to do anything."



Regarding her mother's sudden death, Utada expressed, "While I hope that she has been released from her longtime suffering, I feel sadness and regret by her final actions."

On her mother before her death, she commented, "She was often misunderstood but... although she was very timid, she was strong spirited, filled with a sense of justice, loved to laugh, mentally quick, impulsive and dangerous like a child, scatterbrained that you couldn't leave her alone, and a very lovely person. Although there are many sad memories, when I think about my mother, I recall her laughing." She wrapped it up with, "I am proud to be my mother's daughter. I am filled with gratitude that I was able to meet her.

Finally, Utada thanked her fans saying, "I've received many heart-warming words. I realized that there are many people supporting me. Thank you very much."

Source: Oricon

Credit & Reblog: TOKYOHIVE

[GAIJIN UPDATE] Perfume reveal jacket covers & track list for 'LEVEL3'

The details on Perfume's new album "LEVEL3" has been revealed.

"LEVEL3" is scheduled for release on October 2 and it will feature a total of 14 songs. The track list will include album mixes of their singles "Spring of Life", "Spending all my time", and "Magic of Love", its coupling tracks "Point", "Daijobanai", and "Handy Man", and "Mirai no Museum" which was written as the theme song for 'Doraemon the Movie Nobita's Secret Gadget Museum'. It will also contain new songs such as "Chocola BB Sparkling", "Party Maker", and "1mm".


The limited edition will come with a color case that comes in 3 patterns; clear, fluorescent pink, or fluorescent yellow. It will enclose a DVD with the video clip for "1mm" and special footage.
Check out the jacket covers and track list below.

[Limited Edition]
[Regular Edition]

[Track List]

CD:01. Enter the Sphere
02. Spring of Life (Album-mix)
03. Magic of Love (Album-mix)
04. Clockwork
05. 1mm
06. Mirai no Museum
07. Party Maker
08. Furikaeru to Iruyo
09. Point
10. Daijobanai
11. Handy Man
12. Sleeping Beauty
13. Spending all my time (Album-mix)
14. Dream Land


DVD:
・1mm -Video Clip-
・"Zutto Sukidattanjake ~Sasurai no Men Kata Perfume FES!!" Memorial
・"Perfume no Tada Tada Radio ga Suki Dakara Radio!"


Source & Image(s): natalie
 Credit & Reblog: TOKYOHIVE

Monday, August 26, 2013

[GAIJIN UPDATE] SID Reveals Final Parts of Their 10th Anniversary Projects

SID Reveals Final Parts of Their 10th Anniversary Projects
This year Japanese band SID celebrates their 10th anniversary. They've already revealed 7 of the 10 announcements this year and now also the final 3 parts have been revealed!
Announcement No. 7 is a new single that is scheduled to be released on November 6th, 2013. Details such as title and track list aren't available yet.
One month later, on December 11th, SID will release a live DVD titled "SIDNAD Vol. 9 ~YOKOHAMA STADIUM~" that features their live held in April.
And the final announcement is a special live to celebrate their 10th anniversary! The live is titled "Visual BANG!~SID 10th Anniversary FINAL PARTY~" and will be held at Nippon Budokan on December 27th. But there's not only SID and their fans who will celebrate that day. Many other bands will perform that day! AYABIE, R-Shitei, Alice Juban x Steam Girls, Kameleo, ZORO, DIV, DaizyStripper, DOG in The Parallel World Orchestra, V[Neu] and Moran will be there to heat up the atmosphere!
What do you think about this line-up?
OHP, MH
Credut & Reblog: JpopAsia

[GAIJIN UPDATE] Guruguru Eigakan's Amano Tonbimaru Passed Away

Guruguru Eigakan's Amano Tonbimaru Passed Away
Shocking news reached us from Japanese band Guruguru Eigakan. The band's vocalist and guitarist Amano Tonbimaru has passed away.
On August 12th the leader was found unconscious and in very poor condition. Unfortunately he couldn't regain consciousness and passed away. We don't know the actual reason of his death but it came really sudden for everyone.
Guruguru Eigakan stopped all activities back in September last year but the members revealed that they were thinking about making music together again one day. Even thought it seems like this has become impossible now the members still try to look ahead. "Everyone, please keep up your strength and smile! I think this is what Amano-kun would have wanted", stated bassist Gokimi.
 
OHP, MH
credit & Reblog: JpopAsia

Sunday, August 25, 2013

[GAIJIN UPDATE] MONKEY MAJIK to release new album "DNA" + nationwide tour

It's been revealed that MONKEY MAJIK will be releasing their new album "DNA" on October 16.

"DNA" is MONKEY MAJIK's 8th original album. It will include 12 songs including their already released singles "if" and "Story", plus their collaboration song "A Christmas Song" with Oda Kazumasa as the bonus track. 

The album will come in 3 different types: CD+Blu-ray, CD+DVD, and CD-Only. The Blu-ray and DVD will contain live footage from their concert at Sendai Sun Plaza Hall in 2012 as well as a documentary movie of their tour in Asia and North America.



To coincide with the album's release, MONKEY MAJIK will be holding a nationwide tour called 'BLUE MOON presents MONKEY MAJIK JAPAN TOUR 2013-2014 ~DNA~'. The tour will kick off on December 23rd at Shibuya Kokaido for a total of 16 shows. The finale will be on April 17th of next year at Sendai Sun Plaza Hall.

Check out the jacket covers, track list, and tour dates below.

[CD+Blu-ray]

[CD+DVD]


[CD-Only]


[Track List]
CD:
01. Alive
02. Free to Fly
03. Gravity
04. Traveler
05. FOREVER YOUNG
06. Story
07. Don't wake me up
08. If
09. Suna no Shiro
10. The Apprentice
11. Save the last dance
12. Polygon
Bonus Track:
13. A Christmas Song

DVD&Bluray:
・MONKEY MAJIK JAPAN TOUR 2012 at SENDAI SUNPLAZA HALL (2012.7.22)
01. Black Hole
02. U.F.O
03. White Noise
04. Livin' in the sun
05. 5.30
06. Nijiiro no Sakana
07. Change
08. Mahou no Kotoba
09. Headlight
10. MONSTER
11. Ashiato
12. Aishiteru
・MONKEY MAJIK DOCUMENTARY of ASIA and NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2012 (HONG KONG / TAIWAN / NEW YORK / TORONTO / OTTAWA)

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[BLUE MOON presents MONKEY MAJIK JAPAN TOUR 2013-2014 ~DNA~]
Monday, December 23 - Shibuya Kokaido (Tokyo)
Saturday, January 25 - Akita Shimin Bunka Kaikan (Akita)
Sunday, January 26 - Tagajo Shimin Kaikan (Miyagi)
Saturday, February 1 - Yamagata Shimin Kaikan (Yamagata)
Sunday, February 2 - Morioka Shimin Bunka Hall (Iwate)
Tuesday, February 11 - Aichi Prefecture Geijutsu Gekijou Dai Hall (Aichi)
Friday, February 14 - Misato City Bunka Kaikan Dai Hall (Saitama)
Sunday, March 2 - Hatsukaichi Bunka Hall Sakurapia Dai Hall (Hiroshima)
Saturday, March 8 - Tokyo Electron Nirasaki Bunka Hall Dai Hall (Yamanashi)
Saturday, March 15 - Sapporo City Kyouiku Bunka Kaikan Dai Hall (Hokkaido)
Friday, March 21 - Ryutopia Gekijou (Niigata)
Friday, March 28 - Fukuoka International Convention Center (Fukuoka)
Sunday, March 30 - Isesaki City Bunka Kaikan (Gunma)
Saturday, April 5 - Orix Gekijou (Osaka)
Sunday, April 6 - Orix Gekijou (Osaka)
Thursday, April 17th - Sendai Sun Plaza Hall (Miyagi)

Source & Image(s) : natalie

Credit & Reblog: TOKYOHIVE

[GAIJIN UPDATE] MUSIC STATION artist line-up for August 30th


The artist line-up for the August 30th broadcast of TV Asahi's 'MUSIC STATION' has been revealed.

Next week's episode will feature performances by LUNA SEA, Ayaka, EXILE ATSUSHI, AKB48, and A.B.C-Z. This will be LUNA SEA's first time appearing on the program since November of 2000. RYUICHI (Vo) commented, "We are looking forward to our first live performance on MUSIC STATION in a long while."


Check out the full set list below!

===

  • "Thoughts" - LUNA SEA
  • "Sora to Kimi no Aida ni" - Ayaka
  • "Michishirube" - EXILE ATSUSHI
  • Special Medley - AKB48
  • Special Medley - A.B.C-Z
===
Source: natalie
CREDIT & REBLOG: TOKYOHIVE

[GAIJIN UPDATE] Kitagawa Keiko holds release event for her first photo book


On August 25th, actress Kitagawa Keiko held a release event for her first photo book '27' at Ebisu The Garden Room.

Kitagawa also held a release event in Osaka the day before. These marked her first handshake events in her 10 year career. Over the period of two days, she met with about 4,400 fans. On this day, she shook hands with 2,200 people in 5 hours. "It went by very fast. I was happy to directly see the faces of many fans," she said.


The photo book was shot in Paris back in April and Tokyo in June. It features both natural and sexy shots of the actress as well as a 10,000 word interview. She showed confidence in the book saying, "I was able to put in 120% of my gratitude for my fans."

Kitagawa just celebrated her 27th birthday on the 22nd. After the handshake event, 500 people who were chosen out of lottery represented the fans and presented Kitagawa with a birthday cake, song, and a letter. She expressed, "My 27th birthday became my greatest happiness. I was so moved that I teared up."

Source & Image: Sanspo
Credit & Reblog: TOKYOHIVE

Thursday, August 22, 2013

[GAIJIN UPDATE] Introducing New Japanese Electro-Gothic Rock Visual Kei Duo VANIRU

Introducing New Japanese Electro-Gothic Rock Visual Kei Duo VANIRU
VANIRU is a new Japanese Visual Kei band with a dramatical Electro/Goth Rock sound who is led by their front man, Leoneil and guitarist Yuto. Although just being formed in May 2013, VANIRU is the first rock band to be sponsored by MAC Cosmetics and has been highly sought after by leading and famous artists. Furthermore Vaniru is also managed by Baldre Company Limited, who has managed various legendary Jrock icons.
VANIRU's name comes from the north mythological gods called Vanir. Gods associated with fertility, also known as Freja, associated with fertility, love, masic....Incubus, being considered as one of the most beautiful among all gods.
LEONEIL: It is the provocative. From gods to demons, our vision a seamless world. It could be a place on the world, but it is no longer of this world…Those who can connect to this chaos, our world, let themselves seduced, which is also depicted in their logo.
VANIRU has already been touring and was in Europe recently beside Gothika and Adams and is gaining popularity rather rapidly. They already have over 18,000 fans on their official Facebook page, no doubt because their music is of great quality, fresh and new to the Goth/Visual Kei scene which has been recognized in several media entities worldwide to gain them much exposure.
VANIRU as new of a band as they are, have already had their first international digital releases starting in July of this year on iTunes, and Amazon titled "Cosmic Night" taken from "Masquerade of Cosmic" , followed by "High Fantasy" and "ZAKURO". Today the duo released a new full length video for song "ZAKURO" on their Youtube Channel.
Official Website
Check out their new video and comment below!
 
FB
Demotape Magazine
YT
 
Credit & Reblog: JpopAsia

[GAIJIN UPDATE] Solo Projects of NIGHTMARE Members Announce New Releases

Solo Projects of NIGHTMARE Members Announce New Releases
Members of Visual Kei band NIGHTMARE have started solo projects and announced that they will release CDs in October!
Guitarist Hitsugi's solo project "GREMLINS" will release their debut CD "The Carnival" in two types: Type A includes 3 songs and comes with a DVD. This version costs 2100 Yen. Type B includes 3 songs and costs 1575 Yen.
Drummer RUKA's solo project "The LEGENDARY SIX NINE" will release their first mini album titled "BELIAL". Type A including 5 songs and a DVD costs 2625 Yen, Type B including 6 songs costs 2100 Yen.
Both CDs will hit the stores on October 16th and three days later these bands will perform at Shibuya AX! These are the artists that will participate in the projects that day:
"GREMLINS":
Vocal and Guitar: Hits (NIGHTMARE as Hitsugi)
Drums: KNZ (ex-AYABIE)
support Guitar: Mizuki (Sadie)
support Bass: Chiyu (SuG, nana)
"The LEGENDARY SIX NINE" members:
Vocal: Yusa (THE KIDDIE)
Guitar: Kei (baroque)
Guitar: Shinobu (ex-guys family)
Bass: Sugiya (Moi dix Mois)
Drums: RUKA (NIGHTMARE)

MH, hitsuuu.me, sics-nine.jp
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[GAIJIN UPDATE] Enka singer Fuji Keiko passes away of apparent suicide


On August 22 around 7:00 am, enka singer Fuji Keiko (real name: Abe Junko / 62) was found on the ground facing upward in front of an apartment in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo. 

According to the Shinjuku police, passersby saw a woman falling from the apartment and reported it to 110. Fuji was found bleeding and in cardiopulmonary arrest. She was transported to the hospital, where she soon passed away. The identity of the body was confirmed by her ex-husband.

Fuji's acquaintance, a man in his thirties, lives on the 13th floor of the apartment. When the police visited his room, he was sleeping and allegedly did not notice that Fuji was gone. The police are currently investigating an apparent suicide after finding one side of her slippers on the balcony.


Fuji was born in Iwate and raised in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido. Her father was a rokyoku singer and her mother a blind shamisen player. She gained popularity with her husky voice during the 1960s and '70s.

After making her debut with "Shinjuku no Onna" at the age of 17, she released hit songs one after another and rose to stardom. She has won the "mass popularity award" at the Japan Record Award and has appeared on the 'Kohaku Uta Gassen'.

Fuji married enka singer Maekawa Kiyoshi in 1971, but divorced the following year. After announcing her retirement in 1979, she moved to the United States. Fuji then married record producer Utada Teruzane in 1982, and gave birth to their daughter Utada Hikaru the following year. 

Our condolences to go out to her loved ones. 

Sources: Sponichi, Sanspo
Thanks to JTM and sky for the tip!

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

[GAIJIN UPDATE] Oricon Weekly Charts for 8/12 ~ 8/18

Oricon has revealed its weekly chart for August 12th to the 18th. Check it out below.


[Single Weekly Ranking]
1. "Kimi to no Kiseki" - Kis-My-Ft2: 8/14 (261,159)
2. "SURVIVORS feat. DJ MAKIDAI from EXILE/Pride" - The SECOND from EXILE : 8/14 (82,993)
3. "Fight For Liberty / Wizard CLUB" - UVERworld : 8/14 (62,149)
4. "Peace to Highlight" - Southern All Stars : 8/7 (57,056)
5. "Kagen no Tsuki" - SCANDAL : 8/14 (28,344)

(Check out the full ranking here.)
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[Album Weekly Ranking]
1. "Yoshu Fukushu" - MAXIMUM THE HORMONE : 7/31 (23,571)
2. "Aishiteru" - CheNelle : 8/7 (14,749)
3. "I" - Ikimonogakari : 7/24 (13,213)
4. "Heart Song" - Chris Hart : 6/5 (10,679)
5. "Chou Hajibam." - Haji→ : 8/14 (10,160)

(Check out the full ranking here.)
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[Music DVD Weekly Ranking]
1. "JOHNNY'S World no Kanshasai in TOKYO DOME" - Various Artists : 8/14 2. "KinKi Kids Concert - Thank you for 15 years - 2012-2013" - KinKi Kids : 8/73. ""Ookami Daizenshu②" - MAN WITH A MISSION : 8/74. "The Best Ban Live ~2011.10.7" - Cocco : 8/15 5. "ARASHI LIVE TOUR Popcorn" - Arashi : 4/24

(Check out the full ranking here.)

Source: Oricon
Credit & Reblog: TOKYOHIVE

[GAIJIN UPDATE] SCANDAL announces new single + album



SCANDAL has announced that their new single, "OVER DRIVE", will be released on September 18th. 

The group's 17th single will be produced by Nakata Yasutaka (CAPSULE). This is Nakata's first time to produce band sounds, and it's described as a pop song that represents the girls.

The coupling track will be a dance number called "SCANDAL IN THE HOUSE", which features all members as the main vocals. This song is produced by Kosaka Daimaou, who commented, "Rave and dubstep and RAP and SCANDAL! A song that is filled with the things I like... is made! It's cool, new, and fun!"




"OVER DRIVE" will be released in both limited and regular editions. The limited edition DVD will contain the PV for "Kimi to Mirai to Kanzen Douki". Furthermore, the jacket covers for the single were illustrated by Lily Franky.

In addition, SCANDAL has announced that they will release their 5th full album, "STANDARD", on October 2nd. It will be available in 3 different types: Complete Production Edition, Limited Edition, and Regular Edition. The Complete Production Edition will come with a t-shirt, while the Limited Edition will come with a DVD including the PVs for "Awanai Tsumori no, Genki de ne", "Kagen no Tsuki", and "SCANDAL IN THE HOUSE".

[OVER DRIVE Limited Edition]


[OVER DRIVE Regular Edition]

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[STANDARD]

CD:
01. Brand new wave
02. OVER DRIVE
03. Uchiage Hanabi
04. Orange Juice
05. Metronome
06. Weather report
07. 8-gatsu
08. Awanai Tsumori no, Genki de ne
09. Kagen no Tsuki
10. Koi no Gestalt Houkai
11. Kimi to Mirai to Kanzen Douki
12. Namida yo Hikare
13. STANDARD


DVD: (Limited Edition Only)
"Awanai Tsumori no, Genki de ne" MUSIC VIDEO
"Kagen no Tsuki" MUSIC VIDEO
"SCANDAL IN THE HOUSE" MUSIC VIDEO


Source & Image(s): natalie
Credit & Reblog: TOKYOHIVE 

[GAIJIN SHOP] BUMP OF CHICKEN unveils PV for 'Niji wo Motsu Hito'


BUMP OF CHICKEN has unveiled the PV for their new song, "Niji wo Motsu Hito".

This PV was filmed during the band's stadium live on August 9th at QVC Marine Field. On this day, the field was lit up with colorful lights using 'Team Lab Ball', which was developed by "ultra technologist team" Team Lab, and xylobands. The PV also incorporates scenes of the band performing at a club.


"Niji wo Motsu Hito" is now available for download via iTunes Store, Recochoku, and other music distributing websites.

Source: natalie
Credit & Reblog: TOKYOHIVE

[GAIJIN UPDATE] DIV Reveals Teaser and Track List for First Full Album

DIV Reveals Teaser and Track List for First Full Album
About 1 1/2 years after their formation DIV will release their first full album! We've already reported on it but now we can give you more information!
"ZERO ONE" is the title of their album that will be released on October 23rd. There will be two different versions including the following songs:
Limited Edition (3675 Yen)
[CD]
01.VANISH
02.ZERO ONE
03.natsu no yukue
04.sekirara rara
05.ASTERIOS
06.Teddy
07.Chocolate Prayer
08.miseinen
09.SEASONS
10.ANSWER
[DVD]
「ZERO ONE」 MV + Making
Regular Edition (3150 Yen)
[CD]
01.VANISH
02.ZERO ONE
03.natsu no yukue
04.sekirara rara
05.ASTERIOS
06.Teddy
07.Chocolate Prayer
08.Place
09.miseinen
10.I swear
11.SEASONS
12.ANSWER
But before we show you the trailer for the new album there's one more information! In September "ZERO ONE" will be used as ending theme of the Japanese music program "HOT WAVE"!
But now... Here's the trailer for "ZERO ONE"! Let us know what you think about it!

 
 
OHP, DIV's youtube
Credit & Reblog: JpopAsia

[GAIJIN SHOP] LOKA to Hold Concerts in Europe and Indonesia

LOKA to Hold Concerts in Europe and Indonesia
Rock band LOKA announced that they will visit Europe and Indonesia this fall! Unfortunately they will perform in only two European countries and especially German fans will get their chance to see the band live! Here are the tour dates:
2013.10.05 [Sat] Jakarta (Indonesia) @Cikini Gold Center
2013.10.06 [Sun] Jakarta (Indonesia) @Cikini Gold Center
2013.10.30 [Wed] Munich (Germany) @ Garage Deluxe
2013.11.02 [Sat] Vienna (Austria) @REIGEN
2013.11.03 [Sun] Erfurt (Germany) @From Hell
2013.11.04 [Mon] Leipzig (Germany) @Hellraiser
2013.11.06 [Wed] Berlin (Germany) @Comet
2013.11.08 [Fri] Hamburg (Germany) @headCRASH
2013.11.10 [Sun] Cologne (Germany) @MTC
LOKA is a Japanese Rock Band consisting of four members:
Vocal: kihiro
Drums: KEN'ICHI
Bass: Katsumi
Guitar: SIN
This summer we had a chance to ask them some questions to find out more about the band's music and history. For more detailed information on the band make sure to check out JPA's interview with LOKA and their official website!

OHP, No Biru fb, vkh
Credit % Reblog: JpopAsia

[GAIJIN UPDATE] the GazettE Uploads Full PV for "FADELESS"

the GazettE Uploads Full PV for "FADELESS"
Three weeks ago Visual Kei band the GazettE revealed a preview for their new single "FADELESS" that hit the stores today. Now they've uploaded the whole PV to their official youtube channel!
Check it out below and tell us your opinion on it!




The band stated that due to youtube it's possible that you aren't able to watch it in some countries. They're very sorry for that.
Furthermore, the GazettE revealed details on the final of their tour "MAGNIFICENT MALFORMED BOX" that will be held at Yokohama Arena on January 11th, 2014. Tickets cost 7000 Yen and pre-sale starts on November 23rd.

OHP, yt
Credit & Reblog: JpopAsia

[GAIJIN UPDATE] Kyary Pamyu Pamyu gets a heat stroke during her live in Yamaguchi


On August 17th, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu belatedly revealed through her official Twitter that she had gotten a heat stroke during her live performance at the outdoors festival, 'WILD BUNCH FEST. 2013', at Yamaguchi Kirara Memorial Park.

After the live, Kyary tweeted, "The festival in Yamaguchi was so hot that I got a heatstroke during my live. I got scared..." Fans showed their concern with replies such as "Are you okay?", "That is horrible...", and "Drink water!"


About an hour later, Kyary showed her healthy self with a tweet saying "I love fruits."

On the same day, Kyary celebrated her 2nd anniversary since making her artist debut with the mini-album "Moshi Moshi Harajuku". Around noon, she tweeted, "It seems like today is the 2nd anniversary since my debut." She also expressed, "I will continue to do my best. Thank you."

Source & Image: Cinema Today, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's official Twitter
Credit & Blog: TOKYOHIVE

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

[GAIJIN UPDATE] AAA to release their 8th album 'Eighth Wonder'


AAA's new album, "Eighth Wonder", will be released on September 18th.

The group will be celebrating their 8th anniversary this year with their 8th album. It will come with 2 discs, and DISC 1 will contain 10 songs such as their singles "Koioto to Amazora", "Love Is In The Air", "PARTY IT UP", "Miss you", "Hohoemi no Saku Basho", and "Niji". Meanwhile, DISC 2 will include the members' duet songs, a remix of "Eighth Wonder", and an acoustic version of "Koioto to Amazora".


The album will be released in 4 different versions: limited edition 2CD+DVD (with lunch bag), 2CD+DVD, 2CD, and PLAYBUTTON. The DVD will contain PVs and making-of videos for "Niji", "Miss you", "PARTY IT UP", "Love Is In The Air", and "Koioto to Amazora".

<DISC 1>
01. Eighth Wonder (Album Version)
02. PARTY IT UP
03. I KNOW YOU KNOW
04. ALIVE
05. Love Is In The Air
06. Koioto to Amazora (with Intro)
07. Miss you
08. Hohoemi no Saku Basho
09. good day
10. Niji
<DISC 2>
01. Memory Lane by Naoya Urata & Shinjiro Atae02. TRAP by Misako Uno & Chiaki Ito03. Believe by Mitsuhiro Hidaka & Shuta Sueyoshi04. DRAMA by Takahiro Nishijima & Misako UnoBONUS TRACKS:05. Eighth Wonder (REMIX) (Tentative) Remixed by Daisuke Suzuki06. Koioto to Amazora (Acoustic Version)

<DVD>
01. Niji (Music Clip)
02. Miss you (Music Clip)
03. PARTY IT UP (Music Clip)
04. Love Is In The Air (Music Clip)
05. Koioto to Amazora (Music Clip)
06. Miss you (Music Clip Making)
07. PARTY IT UP (Music Clip Making)
08. Love Is In The Air (Music Clip Making)
09. Koioto to Amazora (Music Clip Making)
10. PARTY IT UP (Silhouette Version)

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[GAIJIN UPDATE] 'Chibi Maruko-chan' to get a live-action drama adaptation once again



Fuji TV's long running popular anime series "Chibi Maruko-chan" will get a live-action drama adaptation to begin airing this fall as a special drama.


The story depicts the daily life of protagonist "Maruko (aka Sakura Momoko)", a third grade elementary student, as she interacts with family and friends. It was first made into a live-action special drama back in April of 2006 that starred Morisako Ei. The drama received an average viewer rating of 22.8%, and its second drama which was aired in October 2006, recieved an average viewer rating of 17.7%.
There was also a live-action drama series adaptation which starred Ito Ayaka as the second generation "Maruko".



For this special drama, Shinta Maki has been chosen as the third generation "Maruko." She is a third grader in elementary school, same as "Maruko."
Shinta made a comment, "I am extremely happy to be able to play Maruko from my favorite 'Chibi Maruko-chan' that I watch every week. I will try my best to make everyone laugh, so please watch it!"

The special drama will contain 4 stories which are based on both the original manga and new stories.

Other cast members will be announced at a later date.

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[GAIJIN UPDATE] knotlamp reveal jacket cover for last album + PV for 'Ashe's Children'



knotlamp has revealed the jacket cover for their upcoming album, "Hello to Nostalgia", which will be released on September 18.

Back in July, knotlamp announced that they would go on hiatus at the end of the year. "Hello to Nostalgia" is their 4th album and it will also be their last album before their hiatus.


The band has also revealed the PV for the album's lead song, "Ashe's Children". It's a powerful footage that shows the members performing.



<Hello to Nostalgia>

01. Mr. Bro.
02. Ashe's Children
03.
04. Kowareta Tsubasa
05. Emblem
06. Pop of the Minority
07. Wreckage
08. Across the sea II
09. Stiff
10. July 21





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[GAIJIN UPDATE] Details on Porno Graffitti's new single 'Seishun Hanamichi' revealed

The jacket covers and details on Porno Graffitti's new single, "Seishun Hanamichi", have been revealed.

The group's 38th single is the first part of a two-month consecutive single project that's slated for release on September 11. The title track, a number with a nostalgic 80's feel, was written and composed by Shindo Haruichi (G).

For its coupling tracks, the single will include a new song called "Epicurean", which was written by Okano Akihito (Vo) and composed by Shindo, and an instrumental track titled "Oideyo Santa Monica".

 
The limited edition DVD will come with footage called "Porno Graffitti in Los Angeles", which was filmed when they made their appearance in 'Anime Expo 2013' in July.

Furthermore, the second single (currently untitled) of the band's two-month consecutive single project will be released on October 16.

<Seishun Hanamichi>
CD:
01. Seishun Hanamichi
02. Epicurean
03. Oideyo Santa Monica (instrumental)
04. Seishun Hanamichi (original karaoke)

DVD:
・Porno Graffitti in Los Angeles


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[GAIJIN UPDATE] MAN WITH A MISSION transfers to Sony Music Records + to release new single in October



It's been revealed that MAN WITH A MISSION has transferred to Sony Music Records and will be releasing a new single titled "database feat. TAKUMA (10-FEET)" on October 9th. 

The transfer was decided on as the band aims to start spreading their activities into overseas markets. This agreed with the direction of Sony Music Records, which holds a broad network in the world of music.


The first single following their transfer is a collaboration with 10-FEET's TAKUMA (Vo, G). It's already been picked up as the opening theme for NHK E-Tele's anime, 'LOG HORIZON', starting in October. More details on the single will be revealed later.

Additionally, MAN WITH A MISSION is scheduled to hold their biggest tour, 'Wake Myself Again TOUR 2013 Supported by Budweiser', this fall.

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Monday, August 19, 2013

[GAIJIN UPDATE] SuG's Vocalist Announces Solo Album

SuG's Vocalist Announces Solo Album
Takeru, vocalist of Visual Kei band SuG, announced to release his first solo album!
After going on hiatus at the end of 2012 SuG's members acted as support for several bands or reformed their old bands.
Vocalist Takeru announced today that he will start a solo project titled "uwakimono". And he has already revealed the release date for his first mini-album "I kyou U"! It will drop on November 20th and his first solo live will be held on December 29th at Yoyogi National Park!


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[GAIJIN UPDATE] REALies Reveals Details and PV Preview for "irohauta"

REALies Reveals Details and PV Preview for "irohauta"
On July 25th REALies announced the release of a brand new single that will drop in October. There was no more information available but now they've updated their website with details and even a PV preview is already available!
The title of this new single is "irohauta" and it will be their second single after sucessfully surviving the closure of UNDER CODE PRODUCTION. It is scheduled to be released on October 9th under Goemon Records. Check out the track lists of the three different versions below:
Type A (1890 Yen)
[CD]
01. irohauta
02. 21g
[DVD]
irohauta PV

Type B
(1890 Yen)
01. irohauta
02. 21g
[DVD]
3 songs recorded at their one man live "RELiNE" held at Ikebukuro BlackHole on August 18th
Type C (1500 Yen)
[CD]
01. irohauta
02. 21g
03. Mr.ERROR

Are you curious how the lead song sounds like? Here is the PV preview!



REALies彩花唄-いろはうた- SPOT
REALies彩花唄-いろはうた- SPOT





OHP, MH
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Sunday, August 18, 2013

[GAIJIN UPDATE] T.M.Revolution and Nana Mizuki Announce Second Collaboration Single

T.M.Revolution and Nana Mizuki Announce Second Collaboration Single
T.M.Revolution and Nana Mizuki already collaborated earlier this year. Now they announced that they'll collaborate again!
In May they've released their song "Preserved Roses" that was the opening theme for an anime titled "Kakumeiki Valvrave". Their second collaboration song will be the opening theme of the anime's second season entitled "Kakumeiki Dualism". It will be aired as of October and the single will drop on October 23rd.
It comes in three different versions. The Limited Edition for 1500 Yen includes two songs: The first one is the regular version and the second one is the anime version of the song "Kakumeiki Dualism". This edition comes with a DVD including the PV for this song and more. The Time-limited Edition costs 500 Yen and includes only the lead track. And the Regular Edition costs 888 Yen and includes three versions of the lead track: The first one is the regular version, the second one is Nana Mizuki-only and the third one is T.M.Revolution-only.

natalie.mu
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[GAIJIN UPDATE] Misaruka to Release Malice Mizer Cover Song

Misaruka to Release Malice Mizer Cover Song
Visual Kei band Misaruka hasn't even released their new single "-Rasen-" yet but already announced the release of a new CD!
The band will release a new single on November 20th. It is titled "au revoir" and the lead track is a cover of Malice Mizer's song released in 1997. The CD costs 1260 Yen and includes 2 tracks: "au revoir" and "-L'oiseau bleu- (new mix)"

member's blogs, MH
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[GAIJIN UPDATE] Aldious New Single "Dominator/I Don't Like Me"

Aldious New Single "Dominator/I Don't Like Me"
All female Japanese rock band formed in Osaka, Aldious, has announced the release of a brand new single titled, "Dominator/I Don't Like Me" set to release on 2013.10.09 in three editions:

CD+DVD [Limited]
CD [Regular]
CD+12inch【Limited】
CD:
1. Dominator   
2. I Don't Like Me   
3. Wish Song (Re:NO Version)
4. Dominator (Instrumental)
5. I Don't Like Me (Instrumental)
6. Wish Song (Re:NO Version) (Instrumental)

DVD:
Music Video 2
Behind the Scenes 1  
No prices or purchase locations have been listed as of yet. Keep an eye on their official hompage (here) for upcoming release information and new goods! If you are new to Aldious, check out the video below!
Aldious - "Misty Moon" (Music Video Sample)

 
 
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[GAIJIN UPDATE] Live-action "Patlabor" Reveals It's Grand Teaser Poster

Live-action "Patlabor" Reveals It's Grand Teaser Poster
Originally, a successful award-winning science fiction manga by Yuki Masami, "Patlabor" spawned 3 anime movies, anime series, two OVA series, three-part series of short films and two light-novels. Set in future Japan, police officers are now able to use highly advanced robots, "Patrol Labors", to go against criminals who have their own combat machinery. Now it will also be adapted into a live-action.
The first announcement about the upcoming project was made during Tokyo International Anime Fair back in March. So far little is known about it apart from Tohokushinsha Film Corporation being in charge, and it looks like legendary filmmaker Oshii Mamoru will take the director's helm. He previously directed all "Patlabor" movies/anime series, "The Sky Crawlers", "Ghost in the Shell" among his other notable works.
New promotional poster for the project was revealed at the Taiwan International Comic Exhibition in Taipei. And it's nothing short of spectacular. One can only imagine the scale of the future live-action. And while we all imagine, let us enjoy this fantastic teaser.
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/7693/gbuu.jpg

 pictures courtesy of patlabor-nextgeneration
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[GAIJIN UPDATE] MUCC Welcomes Two New Members

MUCC Welcomes Two New Members
Did you ever dream of becoming a member of a Jrock-band? For two MUCC-fans this dream came true!
DEAN and Hancho are the lucky ones that joined Japanese band MUCC today. Earlier this year the band revealed their plans to let two new members join the band becoming YUKKE’s junior fellows. To apply you had to buy all releases since “Arcadia feat. DAISHI DANCE.”. On July 26th viewers of MUCC’s nico program could vote and finally choose those two members.
You can already follow them on twitter: Hancho and DEAN. Maybe we’ll get some English tweets from Hancho who happens to be a foreign exchange student!

OHP, ST, natalie.mu
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