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EMPiRE – EMPiRE originals

EMPiRE - EMPiRE originals

The EMPIRE‘s mini album will be released on September 5th.

It’s called EMPIRE originals and is the 1st EP of the idol group of Wack Records and Avex Trax.

The members MAHO EMPIRE and MiKiNA EMPIRE make their first appearance. YUiNA EMPiRE left the group to join the idol group BiS.

Check out below the music videos for songs EMPiRE originals and S.O.S.

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Beboga! – Bimabe! / Natsu no Eien Girl

Beboga! - Bimabe! / Natsu no Eien Girl

Beboga! will release their new single Bimabe! / Natsu no Eien Girl (ビマベ!/夏の永遠ガール) on August 29th.

This is the 2nd major single by the idol group but also the last one.

It is a double A-side.

All members of Niji no Conquistador, the girls have recently announced the next dissolution of the sub-unit Beboga! (yellow NijiCon team).

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Graduation of Iikubo Haruna from Morning Musume ’18

Iikubo Haruna (飯窪春菜) - Morning Musume 18 (モーニング娘。'18)

Iikubo Haruna announced that she will be graduating from Morning Musume ’18 and Hello! Project at the end of the year.

This announcement made on the Hello! Project, Iikubo Haruna mentioned that, during the idol group’s 20th anniversary celebration, she began to think more about her future. In order to achieve her goals and surpass herself, she decided to leave Morning Musume ’18 and Hello! Project but expressed interest in staying in the entertainment industry while performing solo arts-related activities.

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Sunmyu – Manatsu no Fantasy

Sunmyu - Manatsu no Fantasy

Sunmyu released this summer their new single Manatsu no Fantasy (真夏のFantasy).

It is the 11th single by the idol group Sunmyu and it is on sale since August 8th.

The MV for the title song was unveiled.

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SUPER☆GiRLS – Bubblin Squash!

SUPER☆GiRLS - Bubblin Squash!

SUPER☆GiRLS celebrate summer by wearing tropical bikinis on their new single Bubblin Squash! (ばぶりんスカッシュ!).

It is the 19th single by the idol group SUPER☆GiRLS, and it will be released on August 15th.

Check out the short version of the MV below.

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Vanilla Beans will disband in October

Vanilla Beans (バニラビーンズ)

A sad news for the fans.

Vanilla Beans announced their disbandment in a few months.

No formal reason was given, but after celebrating the idol group’s 11th anniversary this year, it seems that the girls want to move on and continue their activities in other domains. There were several discussions between the girls and their staff about the future of Vanilla Beans.

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Up Up Girls (2) – Zenbu Seishun / Angel Enjite 20-nen

Up Up Girls (2) - Zenbu Seishun / Angel Enjite 20-nen

Up Up Girls (2) released their new single Zenbu Seishun / Angel Enjite 20-nen (全部青春!/エンジェル演じて20年) on August 7th.

This is the 4th single by the idol group ; it was released under the label T-Palette Records

New members Nakagawa Chihiro and Honoka Sasaki make their first appearance with Up Up Girls (2).

Check out the MVs for both songs.

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Nogizaka46 – Jikochu de Ikou!

Nogizaka46 - Jikochu de Ikou!

Nogizaka46 celebrate the summer with their new single Jikochu de Ikou! (ジコチューで行こう!).

It is the 21st single by the idol group, and it will be released on August 8th.

The selected Nogizaka46 members (senbatsu) of for the title track are: Akimoto Manatsu, Ikuta Erika, Inoue Sayuri, Eto Misa, Saito Asuka, Saito Yuuri, Sakurai Reika, Shiraishi Mai, Takayama Kazumi, Nishino Nanase, Hoshino Minami, Matsumura Sayuri, Wakatsuki Yumi, Shinuchi Mai, Suzuki Ayane, Hori Miona, Iwamoto Renka, Umezawa Minami, Ozono Momoko, Yamashita Mizuki and Yoda Yuuki.

The member holding the center position is Saito Asuka.

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Beboga! will disband in September

Beboga! (ベボガ!)

All members of Niji no Conquistador, the girls have recently announced the next disbandment of the sub-unit Beboga! (yellow NijiCon team).

This announcement was made on July 29.

They talked with their staff many times and decided to end the group’s parallel activities. However, they apologized to fans for this announcement.

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