All posts by Shitoshi Eka

Kanjani8’s new single “Gamushara Koushinkyoku” is scheduled to hit store shelves on December 3. The group’s 2nd single release from their label INFINITY RECORDS is being used as the theme song for member Maruyama Ryuhei’s starring drama ‘Jigoku Sensei Nube’. The limited edition DVD will contain the PV and making footage for the title track. Besides the DVD, the limited [more...]

On 20 November 2014, Hello Motion held a Press Conference to commemorate the tenth year of HelloFest.  The theme for this year’s HelloFest is ‘ Mandiri Hellofest Anima Expo’. The event targeted 40,000 visitors to Tennis Indoor Stadium on 22-23 November 2014 . This event is to witness the appearance of local creators for animation, [more...]

In May of this year, LiSA released her 5th single “Rising Hope” for her fans worldwide and it went on to capture #4 on the Oricon Music Charts in Japan.  Her 6th single, “BRiGHT FLiGHT/ L. Miranic”, which is a special release that overseas fans can enjoy before the CD release in Japan! This double A-side single showcases LiSA’s talents [more...]

On August 15, 2014, AFAID 2014 (Anime Festival Asia) for the umpteenth time was held in Indonesia and at this time AFAID brought more and more famous Japanese Anisong artists. This time, AFAID Anisong artists to perform was TM Revolution, Aoi Eir, Haruna Luna, Hachioji P and many more. The concert was titled Love Anisong. [more...]

AKB48‘s 37th single Kokoro no Placard  will be released on August 27. The short version of the MV and the covers have been unveiled. The center is Watanabe Mayu who won the AKB48 37th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo election. AKB48 Team 8′s first original song 47 no Suteki na Machi e will be on this single. [more...]

HKT48’s 4th single will be released on September 24. The title hasn’t been unveiled yet. This surprise announcement was made today during a handshake event held for HKT48′s single Sakura, Minna de Tabeta at Marine Messe Fukuoka convention center. Further details on the track listing, the Senbatsu members, the covers, etc. will be announced later. [more...]

Who loves idols here!? Behold guys!! We’re gonna bring you the up-to-date report regarding @JAM EXPO 2014 which presents total of 84 idols performing at Yokohama Arena in this summer~~ @JAM was first held in 2010. That time, Vocaloid and ani-song culture was still burgeoning in the mainstream and idol culture was still growing, but [more...]

Cheeky Parade Premium Live “The First” will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 6. Cheeky Parade concert took place in March 2014 at Shinagawa Stellar Ball, Tokyo. As its name suggests, this event was the 1st live performance of the idol group. Moreover, the 9 members are going to participate in a 2-shot photo [more...]