It was announced that AKB48’s Itano Tomomi will hold a dance contest “Itano Tomomi ‘1%’ Dance Trial 2013” for her 4th solo single “1%“ that is set for release on June 12th.

Participants post their dance video on YouTube, using the 90 seconds sample video, “1% (Dance Trial Edit)”, as reference. It can be the exact copy of the sample, or you can add your own arrangement. Anyone can participate in the dance contest regardless of age, sex, or dancing experience, and it can also be both solo or a group effort.

Whoever passes the primary selection, will go on to the final selection which will be held in Tokyo, and they will choose winners for “A prize” (opportunity to appear on the MV for Itano’s next solo work + prize money 500,000 yen), “B prize” (appearances on the media, such as dance magazines), and “C prize” (autographed goods). The winner of each prize will also be able to co-star with Itano in “CLUV Tomo. ~DANCE TRIAL 2013 Edition~“, an event to be held for people who purchase the single.

Itano commented, “Since it’s a cool tune, there will be many ways to arrange it. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s dance. Please apply for it.”

More details on the “Itano Tomomi ‘1%’ Dance Trial 2013″ can be checked on a special site (here).

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It was revealed that Itano Tomomi will be releasing her 4th solo single titled “1%” on June 12. This will mark her first single in a year and two months since her previous single “10-nen go no Kimi e.”

Her new song is said to be a dance number just like her solo debut single “Dear J” (released in January 2011), and it depicts a feeling of love that you go for with only having 1% of success.

The dance scene for the music video was filmed against the night backdrop of the skyscrapers in New York, with male dancers. Itano left a comment, “I was able to film in New York where I always adored. I had meetings for the costume and PV one after another, so I’m sure it became a great one. Please look forward to it!”

During her stay in New York, she also attended the shooting for a new “Samantha Vega” CM which she co-starred with Taylor Momsen. The new CM will begin airing in the end of May.

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Oricon has released their latest weekly chart! Below are the results of Oricon’s weekly charts for the week of April 30th.

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<Single Weekly Ranking>

1. “Inori 〜Namida no Kidou/ End of the day/ peices” – Mr. Children : 4/18 (174,409)

2. “Be Mine” – INFINITE : 4/18 (50,473)

3. “Kimi ha Jitensya Watashi ha Densya de Kitaku” – ℃-ute : 4/18 (40,060)

4. “THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA MASTER 002 (Anzu no Uta)” – Futaba Anzu(CV Igarashi Hiromi) : 4/18 (37,326)

5. “1,000,000☆Smile” – SUPER☆GiRLS : 4/18 (36,725)

(Check out the full ranking here.)

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<Album Weekly Ranking>

1. ”Kazauta Caravan-” – Naoto Inti Raymi: 4/18 (40,895)

2. “GREATEST HITS” – Def Tech : 4/18 (32,625)

3. “DJ KAORI’S PARTY MIX3” – V/A : 4/18 (16,485)

4. “FANTASISTA” – Miyano Mamoru : 4/18 (12,690)

5. “BITTHDAY” – ClariS : 4/11 (10,274)

(Check out the full ranking here.)

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<Music DVD Weekly Ranking>

1. “Mr. Children STUDIUM TOUR 2011 SENSE -in the field-” – Mr. Children : 4/18

2. “Za ABC 〜5stars〜” – A. B. C -Z : 2/1

3. “EXILE LIVE TOUR 2011 TOWER OF WISH ~Negai no Tou~” – EXILE : 3/14

4. “WORLD TOUR *SHOW UR SOUL. I* Sekai Show Your Soul Matsuri at Makuhari 2011” – YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz : 4/18

5. “act IV” – 9mm Parabellum Bullet : 4/18

(Check out the full ranking here.)

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Source: Oricon