Some details on Yamamoto Sayaka's first album after graduating from NMB48 have been revealed. The new album is scheduled to be released on Christmas Day, December 25. It will include a total of eleven tracks, such as her singles "Ichirinsou," "Toge," and "Tsuioku no Hikari" as well as "TRUE BLUE" produced by Oki Nobuo (ACIDMAN) and "Homeward" produced by Mori Zentaro. All songs were written and composed by Yamamoto herself. The mastering was done

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Saito Kazuyoshi's new single "Itsumo no Fuukei" will be released on November 20.  The title track is the ending theme for TV anime 'Chibi Maruko-chan.' Besides this, the single will include "Auto-Reverse ~Saigo no Koi~", which is a collaboration song with Takasaki Takuma's novel 'Auto-Reverse,' and a Japanese cover of the ballad "YOU BELONG TO ME", which has been sung by many artists including Jo Stafford and Eri Chiemi. In addition, the Re

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NIGHTMARE, who had been on temporary hiatus since 2016, will hold a comeback and 20th anniversary live called 'NIGHTMARE 20th Anniversary SPECIAL LIVEGIANIZM ~Saiaku~' on February 11, 2020 at Yokohama Arena. On October 14, the members' solo projects TAKE NO BREAK, gremlins, JAKIGAN MEISTER, BULL FIELD, and LSN assembled at an event at Zepp Tokyo. After their respective performances, NIGHTMARE's history movie was shown, then the band gave a surpr

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Check out the box office charts and trailers of all the new Japanese films of the past weekend below! Japan Box Office Chart – October 12th/October 13th 01 (01) [US] Joker (Weeks: 02) 02 (00) [JP] Saiko no Jinsei no Mitsuke Kata (Weeks: 01) 03 (02) [JP] Kioku ni Gozaimasen (Weeks: 05) 04 (00) [JP] Sora no Aosa wo Shiru Hito yo (Weeks: 01) 05 (03) [JP] HiGH&LOW THE WORST (Weeks: 02) 06 (04) [JP] Listen to th

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On October 15, former AKB48's Morikawa Ayaka (23) updated her Twitter account announcing her marriage and pregnancy. She wrote, "At this time, I, Morikawa Ayaka, have registered my marriage with a non-celebrity man whom I have been dating for some time. I would also like to announce that we have been blessed with a baby." She continued, "To everyone who always supports me, I apologize for this sudden announcement. I will be taking a break from

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The details on Nishikido Ryo's first album "NOMAD" (December 11 release) have been revealed. To be released from his label 'NOMAD RECORDS,' "NOMAD" will consist of eleven songs all written, composed, and produced by Nishikido himself. Limited Edition A will come with a DVD containing PVs and making footage of songs such as "Nomad" and "Point of Departure." Meanwhile, Limited Edition B's DVD will include a documentary of his upcoming nationwide t

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EXILE and EXILE THE SECOND will release a split single titled "Ai no Tame ni ~for love, for a child~ / Shunkan Eternal" on January 1. This single kicks off LDH's upcoming project 'LDH PERFECT YEAR 2020.' Among the two title tracks, "Ai no Tame ni~for love, for a child~" was composed by SHOKICHI and written by ATSUSHI. It's described as a touching number about memories you cannot forget. Meanwhile, EXILE THE SECOND's "Shunkan Eternal" is

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Kanjani8 will release their new single "Tomo yo" on November 27. As previously reported, "Tomo yo" was picked up as the theme song for NTV's drama series 'Ore no Hanashi wa Nagai' starring Ikuta Toma. It's a support song for "friends" who live in the same generation, and it will be the group's first song since becoming a five-member group. The single will be released in three different versions: Limited Edition, Regular Edition, and a 47 Tour Of

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JUJU will release a best-of album in spring of 2020. She has also announced an arena tour for next fall. On October 10, 'JUJU day,' JUJU wrapped up her nationwide tour '-15th ANNIVERSARY- JUJU HALL TOUR 2019: YOUR REQUEST' at Tokyo International Forum. She entertained her fans with a set list selected by fans as well as some of her hit songs and covers.  During the encore, JUJU made the announcement regarding her best-of album and tour

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KinKi Kids will hold concerts at Tokyo Dome and Kyocera Dome Osaka in December. It's been about two years since the duo last held their dome concert 'KinKi Kids Concert 20.2.21~Everything happens for a reason~.' They are scheduled to perform at Tokyo Dome on December 14 and 15, then at Kyocera Dome Osaka on December 31 and January 1. The concert on December 31 will be a countdown live. [KinKi Kids Concert 2019-2020]Saturday, December 14

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