Kamis, 20 Maret 2014

AKB48 star in new adidas commercial for Japan's World Cup soccer team



TOKYO —Megapopular all-girl idol group AKB48 ramp up World Cup soccer fever in adidas Japan’s new TV commercial campaign that starts airing on Friday.
The new commercial features Yuko Oshima, Nana Okada, Mako Kojima and Miki Nishino, who have been appointed friendship ambassadors for the “Enjin (forming a circle) Project.” Their purpose is to support and cheer on the national soccer team by wearing the uniforms (Japan’s uniforms are supplied by adidas).
In the commercial, Oshima screams, “Let’s form a circle!” and all 150 supporters respond: “We’ll definitely win!”
Oshima, who will soon be “graduating” from AKB48, said, “I thought I would become hoarse,” while Nishino said, “It was the first time I have screamed this loud since the sports day in elementary school,” Sankei Shimbun reported.

- Source : Japantoday

Nishikawa Nanami to graduate from Nogizaka46


She will leave the idol group on March 22 after her participation in a last special event for their 7th single .
Barrette (バレッタ)

Nishikawa Nanami joined Nogizaka46 in 2013 after the 2nd Generation Audition. She is currently part of Kenkyuusei.
Nishikawa Nanami had held her coming-of-age ceremony along with Ito Karin, Akimoto Manatsu, Saito Yuri and Takayama Kazumi in January 2014.

Nishikawa Nanami (Nogizaka46)
Nishikawa Nanami (Nogizaka46)

Deguchi Aki to graduate from SKE48


Deguchi Aki announced her graduation from SKE48.
The announcement was made by herself on March 13 at the end of Team S 4th Stage “Reset” at SKE48 Theater.
Deguchi Aki celebrated her 26th birthday today. She thanked the fans for their support, and she explained that she wanted to pursue her career as a singer.

Her graduation ceremony will be held in April.
Deguchi Aki joined SKE48 as a 1st generation member in 2008. She is part of Team S. She is a former AKB48 Kenkyuusei.

NMB48 8 Live Collection

NMB48 8 Live Collection will be released on March 31.
As its title suggests, this DVD box set contient 8 concerts including the 3rd anniversary live performances of the idol group. It consists of 11 discs.
Some DVDs are also on sale separately.

Concerts :
  • NMB48 3rd Anniversary Special Live 2013.10.12 @ Osaka-jo Hall
  • NMB48 3rd Anniversary Special Live 2013.10.13 (afternoon) @ Osaka-jo Hall
  • NMB48 3rd Anniversary Special Live 2013.10.13 (evening) @ Osaka-jo Hall
  • NMB48 Western Japan Tour 2013 (西日本ツアー2013 12月31日~あと271日~2013.4.4) @ Orix Theater
  • NMB48 Eastern Japan Tour 2013 (東日本ツアー2013 12月31日~あと181日~2013.7.3) @ NHK Hall
  • NMB48 Request Hour Selist Best 30 (リクエストアワーセットリスト ベスト30) 2013.4.18 @ Orix Theater
  • NMB48 Juuban Shoubu (大阪十番勝負) 2012.5.3@大阪・オリックス劇場
  • NMB48 Kinki Concert Tour ~Minasan, Chapu Chapu Shimasho~ (近畿コンサートツアー~みなさん、ちゃぷちゃぷしましょ~) 2012.8.21 @ Orix Theater
Furthermore, the idol group will release its 9th single Takane no Ringo (高嶺の林檎) on March 26.
NMB48 Geinin The Movie Owarai Seishun Girls! (NMB48 げいにん! The Movie お笑い青春ガールズ!) will go on sale on April 23.

- Source : Jpop-idols

Kamis, 06 Maret 2014

SKE48 – Mirai to wa


SKE48′s 14th single Mirai to wa? (未来とは?) will be released on March 19.
The list of the 16 Senbatsu members selected on SKE48′s 14th single has been unveiled.
It includes Galaxy of Dreams used for the collaboration between SKE48 and Samsung.
The MVs have been released.
4 versions are available. They come with a DVD featuring music videos and bonus footage.
The limited editions include a ticket for a handshake event.

Senbatsu members

  • Team S : Ishida Anna, Oya Masana, Kizaki Yuria, Matsui Jurina
  • Team KII : Oba Mina, Shibata Aya, Suda Akari, Takayanagi Akane, Furukawa Airi, Yamada Mizuho
  • Team E : Azuma Rion, Umemoto Madoka, Kimoto Kanon, Furuhata Nao, Matsui Rena
  • Kenkyuusei : Kitagawa Ryoha

Galaxy of Dreams

  • Team S : Kizaki Yuria, Matsui Jurina
  • Team KII : Shibata Aya, Suda Akari, Takayanagi Akane, Furukawa Airi
  • Team E : Kimoto Kanon, Furuhata Nao, Matsui Rena
  • Kenkyuusei : Kitagawa Ryoha

Tracklist

  • SKE48 - Mirai to waType A
    • CD
      1. Mirai to wa? (未来とは?)
      2. Galaxy of Dreams
      3. Mayflower (Kyuuryuu-jou)
      4. Mirai to wa? (未来とは?) (Instrumental)
      5. Galaxy of Dreams (Instrumental)
      6. Mayflower (Instrumental)
    • DVD
      1. Mirai to wa? (未来とは?) (Music Video)
      2. Mirai to wa?  ~2014.02.02 SKE48 Tou Kekkai Shukai “Hako de Ose!” @Nagoya Dome~ (未来とは? ~2014.02.02 SKE党決起集会。「箱で推せ!」@ナゴヤドーム~)
      3. Galaxy of Dreams (Music Video)
      4. Kenkyuusei “Matsumura no Aikata wo Sagashi Kikaku” Kenkyuusei ni Nise Saiminjutsushi ga Hatsu Dokkiri!~ (研究生 「松村の相方探し企画」~研究生にニセ催眠術師が初ドッキリ!~)
  • SKE48 - Mirai to waType B
    • CD
      1. Mirai to wa? (未来とは?)
      2. Neko no Shippo ga Pin to Tatteru you ni… (猫の尻尾がピンと立ってるように…) feat. Bose (Team S)
      3. Mayflower (Kyuuryuu-jou)
      4. Mirai to wa? (未来とは?) (Instrumental)
      5. Neko no Shippo ga Pin to Tatteru you ni… (猫の尻尾がピンと立ってるように…) feat. Bose (Instrumental)
      6. Mayflower (Instrumental)
    • DVD
      1. Mirai to wa? (未来とは?) (Music Video)
      2. Mirai to wa? ~2014.02.02 SKE48 Tou Kekkai Shukai “Hako de Ose!” @Nagoya Dome~ (未来とは? ~2014.02.02 SKE党決起集会。「箱で推せ!」@ナゴヤドーム~)
      3. Neko no Shippo ga Pin to Tatteru you ni… (猫の尻尾がピンと立ってるように…) feat. Bose (Music Video)
      4. Team S “Hajimete no Joshi-kai” Member no Honne wo Profiling~ (Team S 「初めての女子会」~メンバーの本音をプロファイリング~)
  • SKE48 - Mirai to waType C
    • CD
      1. Mirai to wa? (未来とは?)
      2. S Ko to Usohakkenki (S子と嘘発見器) (Team KII)
      3. Mayflower (Kyuuryuu-jou)
      4. Mirai to wa? (未来とは?) (Instrumental)
      5. S Ko to Usohakkenki (S子と嘘発見器) (Instrumental)
      6. Mayflower (Instrumental)
    • DVD
      1. Mirai to wa? (未来とは?) (Music Video)
      2. Mirai to wa? ~2014.02.02 SKE48 Tou Kekkai Shukai “Hako de Ose!” @Nagoya Dome~ (未来とは? ~2014.02.02 SKE党決起集会。「箱で推せ!」@ナゴヤドーム~)
      3. S Ko to Usohakkenki (S子と嘘発見器) (Music Video)
      4. Team KII “Freestyle Rap Battle with Darthreider” KII Member ga Hatsu Rap ni Chousen (Team KⅡ 「フリースタイルRAPバトル with ダースレイダー」~KⅡメンバーが初ラップに挑戦~)
  • SKE48 - Mirai to waType D
    • CD
      1. Mirai to wa? (未来とは?)
      2. Machiawasetai (待ち合わせたい) (Team E)
      3. Mayflower (Kyuuryuu-jou)
      4. Mirai to wa? (未来とは?) (Instrumental)
      5. Machiawasetai (待ち合わせたい) (Instrumental)
      6. Mayflower (Instrumental)
    • DVD
      1. Mirai to wa? (未来とは?) (Music Video)
      2. Mirai to wa? ~2014.02.02 SKE48 Tou Kekkai Shukai “Hako de Ose!” @Nagoya Dome~ (未来とは? ~2014.02.02 SKE党決起集会。「箱で推せ!」@ナゴヤドーム~)
      3. Machiawasetai (待ち合わせたい) (Music Video)
      4. Team E “Member no Naka ni Iru Hetareeze wo Sagase” Hajimete no Uragiri (Team E「メンバーの中にいるヘタレーゼを探せ!」~初めての裏切り~)
  • SKE48 - Mirai to waTheater Version
    • CD
      1. Mirai to wa? (未来とは?)
      2. Bokura no Kizuna (僕らの絆)
      3. SKE48 14th Single Medley
      4. Mirai to wa? (未来とは?) (Instrumental)
      5. Bokura no Kizuna (僕らの絆) (Instrumental)
  • Regular Edition : Type A / B / C / D
  • Limited Edition : Type A / B / C / D

Music Video (PV)

SKE48
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Berryz Kobo 10th Debut Anniversary


Berryz Kobo celebrated their 10th Debut Anniversary on March 3.
To celebrate this event with their fans, the idol group from Hello! Project gave a concert at Tokyo Dome City Hall on that day.
A special website has been opened for Berryz Kobo’s 10th Debut Anniversary.
Captain Shimizu Saki told that she was proud and very happy.
In addition, Amazon Japan has discount prices on Berryz Kobo’s albums available on MP3. Their 1st best-of album is on sale for 10 yens. The price for the other ones is 1000 yens.
Berryz Kobo’s 1st single Anata Nashi de wa Ikite Yukenai (あなたなしでは生きてゆけない) was released on March 3, 2004.
Congratulations!
Berryz Kobo 10th Anniversary
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NMB48 Geinin! The Movie


NMB48 Geinin The Movie Owarai Seishun Girls! (NMB48 げいにん! The Movie お笑い青春ガールズ!) 
will be released on DVD on April 23.
NMB48 Geinin! The Movie Owarai Seishun Girls! is a school comedy drama. The film is a spin-off of the series broadcast between July and September 2012.
Check out the trailer.
Yokoyama Yui (AKB48), Watanabe Miyuki, Yamamoto Sayaka, Yamada Nana, Ogasawara Mayu, and Kotani Riho are starring as members of a comedy club at Namba Girls School (なんば女学院). Asian popular actor Murakami Jun has also participated in the drama.
The limited edition includes a bonus disc in addition to the movie.

Trailer

NMB48 Geinin! The Movie
NMB48 Geinin! The Movie
NMB48 Geinin! The Movie
NMB48 Geinin! The Movie

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Nogizaka46 members in 3 horror movies


Nojo Ami, Nakada Kana and Ito Nene from Nogizaka46 will be starring in 3 horror movies
that will be released consecutively in theaters between April and June.
Nojo Ami will make an appearance in Shi no Jikkyou Chuukei (死の実況中継 劇場版) directed by Jindo Masaaki.
Nakada Kana will play in Death Blog (デスブログ 劇場版) by the same director.
Ito Nene will be the heroine of Sugisawa Mura Densetsu (杉沢村伝説 劇場版) by Yasutake Torii.
Nojo Ami, Nakada Kana, and Ito Nene commented their first experience as actresses.
“I think that fans will discover various faces of myself that I had never shown until now, such as crying, screaming…”, said Nojo Ami.
“I’m interested in acting and I like watching horror movies. So I was really happy when I read the story”, commented Kana Nakata
“Before the start of the filming, the director recommended me some horror movies. I would be glad if you could watch me acting for the first time”, said Ito Nene.
Shi no Jikkyou Chuukei (死の実況中継 劇場版)
Shi no Jikkyou Chuukei (死の実況中継 劇場版)
Death Blog (デスブログ 劇場版)
Death Blog (デスブログ 劇場版)
Sugisawa Mura Densetsu (杉沢村伝説 劇場版)
Sugisawa Mura Densetsu (杉沢村伝説 劇場版)
- Source : Natalie

Idol Class History

Idol Class History 1
Idol Class History 1 (アイドル教室ヒストリー1) will be released on March 5.
This is the 1st greatest hits album from Idol Class, also known as Idol Kyoshitsu.
The CD contains 14 songs.
Only one edition is available.
Furthermore, Idol Class 4th single Setsunasa Rendez-Vous (切なさランデブー) is on sale since February 14.
Tracklist
  1. Makeruna Dreamer (負けるなドリーマー)
  2. Doki Doki Shichau (ドキドキしちゃう)
  3. Kokoro no Prism (心のプリズム)
  4. Kodou (鼓動)
  5. Happy Birthday no Uta (ハッピーバースデーの唄)
  6. Baby Love (ベイビーラブ)
  7. Arigatou wo Todoketai (ありがとうを届けたい)
  8. Ai no Potato Chips (愛のポテトチップス)
  9. Yabapyon (やばぴょん)
  10. We can lets go
  11. Kanashimi Kienaide (悲しみ消えないで)
  12. Namida no Potato Chips (涙のポテトチップス)
  13. Itsudemo Kimi ga Suki (いつでも君が好き)
  14. Parfait Tic na Koi Shitai (パフェチックな恋したい)
- Source : Jpop-idols

NMB48 – Takane no Ringo


NMB48′s 9th single Takane no Ringo (高嶺の林檎) will be released on March 26.
The MV, the tracklist, and the covers for Takane no Ringo have been revealed.
The list of the 16 Senbatsu members on NMB48′s 9th single has also been unveiled. The centers are Yamamoto Sayaka and Watanabe Miyuki.
Each version includes bonus such as a voting card for NMB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 50 2014 (NMB48リクエストアワー2014), a ticket for the National Handshake Event (全国握手会), and a trading card randomly selected among 16 models.
The Senbatsu members are :
  • Team N: Ogasawara Mayu, Kotani Riho, Jonishi Kei, Ichikawa Miori, Shiroma Miru, Yamamoto Sayaka, Yoshida Akari, Watanabe Miyuki
  • Team M: Murase Sae, Takano Yui, Tanigawa Airi, Yagura Fuuko, Yamada Nana
  • Team BII: Katou Yuuka, Yabushita Shu
  • Kenkyuusei: Shibuya Nagisa
The 3 coupling songs for NMB48′s 9th single are performed by Shirogumi, Akagumi, and Namba Teppoutai Sono Go. They are different on each edition.
Shirogumi (白組) (12 members)
  • Team N: Kadowaki Kanako, Kishino Rika, Kinoshita Haruna, Yamamoto Sayaka
  • Team M: Okita Ayaka, Murakami Ayaka, Yagura Fuuko, Yamagishi Natsumi
  • Team BII: Ishizuka Akari, Ijiri Anna, Kamieda Emika
  • Kenkyuusei: Odan Mai
Akagumi (紅組) (12 members)
  • Team N: Kondo Rina, Yamaguchi Yuuki, Watanabe Miyuki
  • Team M: Kawakami Rena, Kinoshita Momoka, Mita Mao, Yamada Nana, Yogi Keira
  • Team BII: Kusaka Konomi, Kushiro Rina
  • Kenkyuusei: Miura Arisa, Yamao Rina
Namba Teppoutai Sono Go (難波鉄砲隊其之伍) (8 members)
  • Team N: Shiroma Miru, Nishimura Aika, Hayashi Momoka
  • Team BII: Akazawa Hono, Ota Yuuri, Muro Kanako
  • Kenkyuusei: Kawakami Chihiro, Nakano Reina

Tracklist

  • NMB48 - Takane no RingoType A
    • CD
      1. Takane no Ringo (高嶺の林檎)
      2. Isshuukan, Zenbu ga Getsuyoubi nara ii no ni… (一週間、全部が月曜日ならいいに…)
      3. Prom no Koibito (プロムの恋人) (Shirogumi)
      4. Takane no Ringo (高嶺の林檎)
      5. Isshuukan, Zenbu ga Getsuyoubi Naraiinoni… (一週間、全部が月曜日ならいいに…) (Instrumental)
      6. Prom no Koibito (プロムの恋人) (Instrumental)
    • DVD
      1. Takane no Ringo (高嶺の林檎) (Music Video)
      2. Takane no Ringo (高嶺の林檎) (Dancing version)
      3. Prom no Koibito (プロムの恋人) (Music Video)
      4. Bonus footage “Oshaberi Gumi” Part 1 (特典映像 「おしゃべり組」)
  • NMB48 - Takane no RingoType B
    • CD
      1. Takane no Ringo (高嶺の林檎)
      2. Isshuukan, Zenbu ga Getsuyoubi nara ii no ni… (一週間、全部が月曜日ならいいに…)
      3. Mizukiri (水切り) (Akagumi)
      4. Takane no Ringo (高嶺の林檎)
      5. Isshuukan, Zenbu ga Getsuyoubi Naraiinoni… (一週間、全部が月曜日ならいいに…) (Instrumental)
      6. Mizukiri (水切り) (Instrumental)
    • DVD
      1. Takane no Ringo (高嶺の林檎) (Music Video)
      2. Takane no Ringo (高嶺の林檎) (Dancing version)
      3. Mizukiri (水切り) (Music Video)
      4. Bonus footage “Oshaberi Gumi” Part 2 (特典映像 「おしゃべり組」)
  • NMB48 - Takane no RingoType C
    • CD
      1. Takane no Ringo (高嶺の林檎)
      2. Isshuukan, Zenbu ga Getsuyoubi nara ii no ni… (一週間、全部が月曜日ならいいに…)
      3. Yama e Ikou (山へ行こう) (Namba Teppoutai Sono Go)
      4. Takane no Ringo (高嶺の林檎) (Instrumental)
      5. Isshuukan, Zenbu ga Getsuyoubi Naraiinoni… (一週間、全部が月曜日ならいいに…) (Instrumental)
      6. Yama e Ikou (山へ行こう) (Instrumental)
    • DVD
      1. Takane no Ringo (高嶺の林檎) (Music Video)
      2. Takane no Ringo (高嶺の林檎) (Dancing version)
      3. Yama e Ikou (山へ行こう) (Music Video)
      4. NMB48 feat. Yoshimoto Shinkigeki Vol.8 (NMB48 feat.吉本新喜劇 Vol.8)
  • NMB48 - Takane no RingoTheater Edition
    • CD
      1. Takane no Ringo (高嶺の林檎)
      2. Prom no Koibito (プロムの恋人) (Shirogumi)
      3. Mizukiri (水切り) (Akagumi)
      4. Kasa wa Iranai (傘はいらない)
      5. Takane no Ringo ( (高嶺の林檎))(Instrumental)
      6. Prom no Koibito (プロムの恋人) (Instrumental)
      7. Mizukiri (水切り) (Instrumental)
      8. Kasa wa Iranai (傘はいらない) (Instrumental)

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Dempagumi.inc – Sakura Apparition


Dempagumi.inc - Sakura ApparitionDempagumi.inc’s new single Sakura Apparition (サクラあっぱれーしょん) will be released on March 12.
The coupling song Fancy Hoppe U Fu Fu (ファンシーほっぺ♡ウ・フ・フ)and the CD cover artwork were made in collaboration between Dempagumi.inc and popular lollipop candy brand Chupa Chups (チュッパチャプス).
The MV has been released.
9 versions are available, including 6 special ones with solo songs by each member of Dempagumi.inc.
The lyrics and the music of the various songs were written by artists such as Tamaya2060% (Wieners), Kaji Hideki, Naoto (Orange Range), PandaBoy, Nobe, Ronzi (Brahman)…
Furthermore, Dempagumi.inc 2014 Nationwide Tour (でんぱ組.inc 2014 全国ツアー) will be held from February 15 to March 22.

Tracklist

  • Type A
    • CD
      1. Sakura Apparition (サクラあっぱれーしょん)
      2. Fancy Hoppe U Fu Fu (ファンシーほっぺ♡ウ・フ・フ)
      3. Sakura Apparition (サクラあっぱれーしょん) (Instrumental)
      4. Fancy Hoppe U Fu Fu (ファンシーほっぺ♡ウ・フ・フ) (Instrumental)
    • DVD
  • Type B
    • CD
      1. Sakura Apparition (サクラあっぱれーしょん)
      2. Fancy Hoppe U Fu Fu (ファンシーほっぺ□ウ・フ・フ)
      3. Sakura Apparition (サクラあっぱれーしょん) (Instrumental)
      4. Fancy Hoppe U Fu Fu (ファンシーほっぺウ・フ・フ) (Instrumental)
  • Aizawa Risa Ver.
    1. Sakura Apparition (サクラあっぱれーしょん)
    2. Aizawa Risa Solo Song (相沢梨紗ソロ曲)
    3. Sakura Apparition (サクラあっぱれーしょん) (Instrumental)
    4. Aizawa Risa Solo Song (相沢梨紗ソロ曲) (Instrumental)
  • Naruse Eimi Ver.
    1. Sakura Apparition (サクラあっぱれーしょん)
    2. Tokimeki Succharaka Texas (トキメキ☆すちゃらかテキサス)
    3. Sakura Apparition (サクラあっぱれーしょん) (Instrumental)
    4. Tokimeki Succharaka Texas (トキメキ☆すちゃらかテキサス) (Instrumental)
  • Fujisaki Ayane Ver.
    1. Sakura Apparition (サクラあっぱれーしょん)
    2. P and A
    3. Sakura Apparition (サクラあっぱれーしょん) (Instrumental)
    4. P and A (Instrumental)
  • Furukawa Mirin Ver.
    1. Sakura Apparition (サクラあっぱれーしょん)
    2. Sorry, Lonely (ソーリー、ロンリー。)
    3. Sakura Apparition (サクラあっぱれーしょん) (Instrumental)
    4. Sorry, Lonely (ソーリー、ロンリー。) (Instrumental)
  • Mogami Moga Ver.
    1. Sakura Apparition (サクラあっぱれーしょん)
    2. Mogami Moga Solo Song (最上もがソロ曲)
    3. Sakura Apparition (サクラあっぱれーしょん) (Instrumental)
    4. Mogami Moga Solo Song (最上もがソロ曲) (Instrumental)
  • Yumemi Nemu Ver.
    1. Sakura Apparition (サクラあっぱれーしょん)
    2. Anone… Jitsuwa Watashi, Yumemi Nemu Nanda… (あのね…実はわたし、夢眠ねむなんだ…♡)
    3. Sakura Apparition (サクラあっぱれーしょん) (Instrumental)
    4. Anone… Jitsuwa Watashi, Yumemi Nemu Nanda… (あのね…実はわたし、夢眠ねむなんだ…♡) (Instrumental)
  • Regular
    1. Sakura Apparition (サクラあっぱれーしょん)
    2. Fancy Hoppe U Fu Fu (ファンシーほっぺウ・フ・フ)
    3. Sakura Apparition (サクラあっぱれーしょん) (Instrumental)
    4. Fancy Hoppe U Fu Fu (ファンシーほっぺウ・フ・フ) (Instrumental)

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