Kominami Yasuha to provide theme song for ‘Asura’

It has just been revealed that singer-songwriter Kominami Yasuha will be providing the theme song to the upcoming animation movie ‘Asura‘!

Kominami has yet to make her official major debut, as her first release “Usotsukizumu” will not be released until May 23rd. The ‘Asura’ theme song is not a song from her major debut album, so her “next new song” will …


Ueto Aya stuns in a beautiful blue dress at “Tiffany & Co.” event

On May 16th, actress Ueto Aya attended Tiffany & Co.’s 175th anniversary party, LEGENDARY FOR 175 YEARS.

The actress wore a necklace and ring totaling over one hundred million yen as well as a beautiful blue dress to the event. “It’s such an honor. My heart is pounding. I’d love to be a woman who can put [jewelry like this] on …


aiko to appear on Space Shower TV’s “V.I.P.” for the first time in 6 years

It has been announced that singer-songwriter aiko will appear on Space Shower TV’s special program “V.I.P.” as their guest for June.

aiko, who will be releasing her tenth original album on June 20th, has not been on the show since August 2006, making it nearly six years since she last appeared on “V.I.P.” The last time she was on the show, …


Mano Erina to release new single, “Song for the DATE”!

Hello! Project soloist Mano Erina has just updated her official website with information about a new single titled “Song for the DATE“!

Although no jacket covers have been revealed yet, “Song for the DATE” is listed for a release on June 27th, and will come in three different editions: a Limited Edition A CD+DVD version, a Limited Edition B with an …


Koyuki and Shiina Kippei appear at event for ‘Snow White’

An open recording for the ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ film based on the Grimm fairy tale of the same name was held in the studio on May 16th, where actors Koyuki and Shiina Kippei (who provide the voices for the main characters of the film) had a talk about the film.

The action-adventure movie is said to have a new …


NERDHEAD unveils jacket covers for “CRUISE WITH YOU”

NERDHEAD has just revealed the jacket covers for their upcoming mini-album “CRUISE WITH YOU” on their official website.

The cover for “CRUISE WITH YOU” features fashion model Akimoto Kozue, who gives the album art impact with her multiple hats layered on top of one another. NERDHEAD’s latest release also features collaborations with Nakamura Maiko, mihimaru GT’s hiroko, So’Fly’s TOKO, and NERDHEAD’s …


ELEPHANT KASHIMASHI to provide theme song for “Nobou no Shiro”

It has been revealed that ELEPHANT KASHIMASHI will be providing the theme song for the upcoming movie “Nobou no Shiro“, which will be released later this year on November 2nd.

“Nobou no Shiro” is based on the best-selling history novel of the same name, and features a variety of amazing actors, such as Nomura Mansai, Eikura Nana, Sato Koichi, Narimiya Hiroki, …


Denpagumi.inc reveals short PV for “Tsuyoi Kimochi Tsuyoi Ai”

Earlier this week, idol group Denpagumi.inc revealed the short version of their upcoming music video for “Tsuyoi Kimochi Tsuyoi Ai” on YouTube!

The song will be released through their new single “Denparade JAPAN / Tsuyoi Kimochi Tsuyoi Ai“, and is a cover of the Ozawa Kenji song of the same name. The music video features the girls of Denpagumi.inc being projected …


Morning Musume’s Niigaki Risa to release cover album

Hello! Project has revealed through their official website that Morning Musume member Niigaki Risa will be releasing her own physical cover album, “Hello Cover”!

The album will be available on e-Line UP!, and will contain the songs Niigaki released as digital downloads from December 2010 until March 2011. All of the songs are solo covers of Hello! Project tunes such as “Chu! Natsu Party” and “Furusato”. Fans who would like to purchase the album can pre-order it from e-Line UP! until May 31st for 3,000 yen.

Check out the cover and track list for the album below the cut!


exist†trace talks about their US tour for “Kawaii Girl Japan”

Female visual kei band exist†trace is the focus of Kawaii Girl Japan’s latest interview. In the interview they talked about how they felt when performing in front of their American fans earlier this year.

The band toured the east coast of the United States in March, with performances in places such as New York and Philadelphia. In their interview, …


Amuro Namie to release special ‘PLAYBUTTON’ version of new album

It has just been revealed that in order to help promote her new album, popular singer Amuro Namie will also be releasing an additional “PLAYBUTTON” version!

The album, still untitled, will be released in the traditional CD+DVD and CD-only version in addition to a third ‘PLAYBUTTON’ version. The ‘PLAYBUTTON’ is a music playback device that looks similar to a tin …


Fudanjuku talks about their brand new single “Kaze Ikki” for Kawaii Girl Japan

Idol group Fudanjuku is the star of Kawaii Girl Japan’s latest interview, giving fans a deeper look at their upcoming single “Kaze Ikki“!

In the interview, the members introduce the latest additions to the group, Aiba Kensui (Hasegawa Ai) and Yukimura Ryouma (Fukumi Maki), as well as talk about their upcoming single, their goals for 2012, and more.

Check out …


moumoon reveals PV for “Tomodachi/Koibito”!

Music unit moumoon has just unveiled yet another PV from their upcoming album,”No Night Land”!

“Tomodachi/Koibito” is a sweet and gentle song, a theme that gets echoed in the PV through the beautiful forest scenery surrounding the duo’s vocalist, YUKA. The song will be available on February 8th, along with the rest of moumoon’s album.


livetune announces new mini-album, “Tell Your World EP”

livetune has just revealed that he will be releasing a new mini-album titled “Tell Your World EP” on March 14th!

“Tell Your World EP” will be livetune’s first release in about three years and seven months; his last was “Re:package“, which was sent out on August of 2008. During his period of hiatus, livetune continued his work as a …


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