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Momoiro Clover Z – Seishunfu
Momoiro Clover Z will release their new single Seishunfu (青春賦) on March 11.
This is the second release of their 3 Singles Project, following Momoclo’s collaboration with Kiss on Yume no Ukiyo ni Saitemina (夢の浮世に咲いてみな).
The songs Seishunfu, Yuku Haru Kuru Haru and Link Link are used in the movie Maku ga Agaru (幕が上がる) starring the members of Momoiro Clover Z.
The MV has been unveiled.
Iwasaki Yuki to graduate from Lovely Doll
Iwasaki Yuki announced her graduation from Lovely★Doll.
Iwasaki Yuki explained that she had to graduate from the idol group due to poor physical condition. She has health problems since winter 2013, but she had decided to continue her activities as Lovely★Doll made their major debut in April 2014.
However, she wants to pursue her career in the entertainment industry.
Hime Kyun Fruit Can – Koi no BRKN
Hime Kyun Fruit Can‘s new single Koi no BRKN!! (恋のBRKN（バリキュン）!!) will be released on February 11.
BRKN (Barikyun) is a special collaboration unit consisting of Hime Kyun Fruit Can and Bary-san the mascot of Imabari city in Ehime prefecture.
In the music video, the members of the idol group play a 8-bit video game with their own characters and travel across different level in order to save the mascot.
Up Up Girls (Kari) – 3rd Album (Kari)
Up Up Girls (Kari) are going to release their 3rd album on March 17. The title is… Third Album (Kari) (サードアルバム（仮）).
The CD contains 15 songs including the latest singles of the idol group and 4 new songs.
The MVs for these new tunes have been released.
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Miu and Kanon new members of Dancing Dolls
Miu and Kanon are going to join Dancing Dolls as new members.
The new members will officially be introduced and make their debut during Dancing Dolls’ live performance scheduled on February 14 in Tokyo.
The staff of the idol group published a picture of the new members and a video in which their faces are hidden in order to keep the mystery until this day.
Muto Ayami – I-POP
The new album of Muto Ayami entitled I-POP will be on sale on February 25.
I-POP is the second original album of Muto Ayami since her graduation from Sakura Gakuin almost three years ago, succeeding the first album of the singer Eien to Shunkan.
In the music video for Parallel World, she plays the role of a kawaii little red riding hood wandered into the dark world. The PV features English subtitles.
Kobayashi Ami to graduate from SKE48
Kobayashi Ami announced her graduation from SKE48.
Kobayashi Ami told that she wanted to pursue her activities in the entertainment industry after her graduation. She thanked the fans and said that it was her second career start.
She will leave the idol group on March 31.
A member of 3B Junior in a coma
A member of 3B Junior fell into a coma after an accident during the recording of a variety show.
On January 28, 5 members of the idol group were participating in a program for TV Asahi. They were playing a voice changing game using Helium. A member of 3B Junior, whose name hasn’t been revealed yet, lost consciousness after inhaling the gas. The 12-year-old idol was rushed to hospital.