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Koshoji Megumi joins BiS

Koshoji Megumi (コショージメグミ)Koshoji Megumi (コショージメグミ) joined BiS on November 10. The idol group is now consisting of 6 members.

The announcement was made at the live event 100% Japanese Music DJ & Live Tokyo Bootleg Vol.40 -7th Anniversary Party- held by BiS on November 10 at Shinkiba Coast.

A few days ago, the fashion designer Junko Koshino had joined the idol group as a life-long honorary member.

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Chimo – Bakushin Hapinest / Zigzag

Chimo - Bakushin Hapinest / ZigzagChimo’s new single Bakushin Hapinest / Zigzag (爆進ハピネスト / Zigzag) was released on November 13.

This is a double A-side single. Only one edition is available.

It comes with a DVD featuring bonus footage.

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Rizumu – Ame Nochi Rainbow

Rizumu - Ame Nochi RainbowRizumu’s new single Ame Nochi Rainbow (雨のちレインボー) will be released on November 17.

This is the 19th single from Rizumu. 3 editions are available.

The CD will be on sale at Rizumu 6th one-man Live Marshmallow Hatake wa Ichijitsusenshuu (マシュマロ畑は一日千秋!) which will be held on this day at Kichijoji Club Seata.

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Sakuraba Nanami (bump.y) – Limit

Limit (リミット)The drama Limit (リミット) starring Sakuraba Nanami (bump.y) will be released on DVD on November 22.

The drama is an adaptation of the manga of the same name by Suenobu Keiko.

Sakuraba Nanami plays the role of the main character Konno Mizuki. The story is about 5 students trying to survive in the woods after a bus accident during a school trip.

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Watarirouka Hashiritai 7 to disband

Watarirouka Hashiritai 7 (わたりろうかはしりたいセブン)Watarirouka Hashiritai 7 is going to disband on December 25.

The idol group will release a best-of album on Christmas. It is currently untitled.

Watarirouka Hashiritai 7 is a sub-unit of AKB48 formed in 2008. It consists of 6 members including Watanabe Mayu.

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SNH48 Team SII and Team NII formed

SNH48SNH48 Team SII and Team NII were formed on November 11.

SNH48 Team SII consists of members of the 1st and the 2nd generations of the Chinese idol group, while Team NII has only members of the 2nd generation. The captain is Mo Han.

Former AKB48 members Suzuki Mariya and Miyazawa Sae are considered as foreign students and aren’t part of any unit.

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Kashiwa Yukina and Miyazawa Seira to graduate from Nogizaka46

Kashiwa Yukina & Miyazawa Seira (Nogizaka46)Kashiwa Yukina and Miyazawa Seira announced their graduation from Nogizaka46.

Kashiwa Yukina leaves the idol group in order to focus on her studies.

Miyazawa Seira decided to start new activities to realize her dreams.

Both girls will make their last appearance on November 17 at the special event which is going to be held for Nogizaka46’s 6th single Girl’s Rule (ガールズルール).

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AKB48 – Suzukake no Ki no Michi de “Kimi no Hohoemi wo Yume ni Miru” to Itteshimattara Bokutachi no Kankei wa Dou Kawatteshimau no ka, Bokunari ni Nannichi ka Kangaeta Ue de no Yaya Kihazukashii Ketsuron no You na Mono

AKB48AKB48’s 34th single Suzukake no Ki no Michi de “Kimi no Hohoemi wo Yume ni Miru” to Itteshimattara Bokutachi no Kankei wa Dou Kawatteshimau no ka, Bokunari ni Nannichi ka Kangaeta Ue de no Yaya Kihazukashii Ketsuron no You na Mono (鈴懸の木の道で「君の微笑みを夢に見る」と言ってしまったら僕たちの関係はどう変わってしまうのか、僕なりに何日か考えた上でのやや気恥ずかしい結論のようなもの) will be released on December 11.

The 16 senbatsu members were selected at the AKB48 Janken Tournament 2013 (AKB48 34thシングル選抜じゃんけん大会) held on September 18 at Nippon Budokan. The center is SKE48’s Matsui Jurina.

The list of the members selected for the coupling track Mosh & Dive has also been revealed.

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Juice=Juice – Ijiwaru Shinaide Dakishimete yo / Hajimete wo Keiken Chuu

Juice=Juice - Ijiwaru Shinaide Dakishimete yo / Hajimete wo Keiken ChuuJuice=Juice’s new single Ijiwaru Shinaide Dakishimete yo / Hajimete wo Keiken Chuu (イジワルしないで 抱きしめてよ / 初めてを経験中) will be released on December 4.

It is a double A-side single. 6 editions are available. They come with an lottery ticket for a handshake event.

The limited editions include a bonus DVD with various versions of the music videos and making-of footage.

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Nakagawa Shoko – Sakasama Sekai / Once Upon a Time -Kibou no Uta-

Nakagawa Shoko - Sakasama Sekai / Once Upon a Time -Kibou no Uta-Nakagawa Shoko, also known as Shokotan, will release her new single Sakasama Sekai / Once Upon a Time -Kibou no Uta- (さかさま世界 / Once Upon a Time -キボウノウタ-) on December 11.

This is a double A-side single. 3 editions are available.

Sakasama Sekai is the theme song for the video game Puzzle & Dragons Z (パズドラZ) on Nintendo 3DS.

Once Upon a Time – Kibou no Uta- is the Japanese version of the ending theme song for the TV series of the same name performed by Nakagawa Shoko.

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