Recochoku’s weekly download charts for 04/24~04/30

Recochoku have just updated their weekly charts for the week of April 24th to April 30th.

Check out the top ranking digital singles, chaku-uta, and music videos for this week after the cut!


miwa’s “Miracle” to be used in CM for Shiseido’s ‘Sea Breeze’

miwa’s new song, “Miracle“, will be used as the CM song for Shiseido’s ‘Sea Breeze‘ starting April 19th.

The CM will star actress Miyoshi Ayaka (ex. Sakura Gakuin), and it will portray scenes of high school club activities. The popular CM series has previously starred young actresses including Horikita Maki, Kitano Kii, and Kawashima Umika (9nine).

“Miracle” was written especially for the CM, …


Details on miwa’s new single revealed

The details on miwa’s new single has been revealed!

miwa’s 11th single will be titled “Miracle” and it will be released on April 24. Aside the title track, it will include 2 songs, “Smile” and “Colorful ~MY STYLE ver.~“. “Smile” is a collaboration song with the French picture book series, ‘Penelope‘. miwa wrote this song just for the series, and the …


Oricon Weekly Charts for 12/31 ~ 1/06

Oricon has revealed their weekly charts for December 31st to January 6th.

Check out the results below!

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<Single Weekly Ranking>

1. “Dance My Generation” – Golden Bomber : 1/1/2013 (124,827)

2. “Eien Pressure” – AKB48 : 12/5/2012 (10,156)

3. “Seifuku no Mannequin” – Nogizaka46 : 12/19/2012 (10,039)

4. “Memeshikute” – Golden Bomber : 10/21/2009 (8,490)

5. “REVERSI” – UVERworld : 12/26/2012 (7,555)

(Check out the full …


Oricon Weekly Charts for 12/24 ~ 12/30

Oricon has revealed their weekly charts for December 24th to the 30th.

Check out the results below!

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<Single Weekly Ranking>

1. “ROCK YOUR SOUL” – V6 : 12/26 (55,155)

2. “REVERSI” – UVERworld : 12/26 (40,608)

3. “Masaka” – Kasai Tomomi : 12/26 (32,582)

4. “Kitagawa Kenji” – NMB48 : 11/7 (30,683)

5. “‘Bokura no Century’ Momoiro Christmas 2012 ~Saitama Super …


Sandaime J Soul Brothers tops Oricon album chart for the first time

Sandaime J Soul Brothers topped Oricon’s weekly album chart for the week of January 7th with their 3rd album “MIRACLE.”

The album sold 138,000 copies during its first week. This is the highest first week sales for the group. Sandaime JSB’s previous album “TRIBAL SOUL” (released in December of 2011) was landed at second place on the chart, so this marked …


Sandaime J Soul Brothers to release a new album in January

Sandaime J Soul Brothers has announced that they will be releasing their new album, “MIRACLE“, on January 1st, 2013!

The group just wrapped up their 5-day concert at Nippon Budokan on October 31st, which was a part of their nationwide arena tour, ‘Sandaime J Soul Brothers LIVE TOUR 2012 ~ZERO~‘. Their upcoming 3rd album will contain their previously released singles “Go …


Check out EXILE’s new CM for “Otona no Kirin Lemon”!

EXILE members MAKIDAI, TAKAHIRO, and AKIRA have appeared in Kirin’s new CMs for “Otona no Kirin Lemon“!

In the commercials, the members reach for a refreshing drink after a rigorous bike ride through the hills and an exhausting day surfing at the beach. Their song “Miracle” (from the latest album “Negai no Tou“) can also be heard in the background.

Check …


DOPING PANDA announces new album “YELLOW FUNK”

Punk band DOPING PANDA has announced that they will be releasing their new album “YELLOW FUNK” on March 16th.

This is the first album they put out since “decadence” almost two years ago.  The album will contain previously released tracks such as “anthem” and “MIRACLE,” but they will be rearranged.  “YELLOW FUNK” will have nine tracks on it, …