News
Rev. from DVL announced its break-up
Rev. from DVL announced its disbandment in March.
A rather unexpected news.
The main reason is that the members decided to continue their own way in other areas. They also said they want to think of their future, like job researching, focusing on school exams, going to university, etc.
Death of Matsuno Rina from Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku
Japanese idol group Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku is in mourning.
It’s with delay but also with sadness that we announce to you the recent death of Matsuno Rina occurred of February 8. The news broke shortly after 11:30am (JST) on FNN Spark.
Matsuno, fallen ill a few days ago, was resting at her home in Tokyo while the rest of Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku members was performing a concert in Osaka on February 7th. At around 5:00am, on February 8th, her family contacted emergency medical services (119) as her condition had worsened. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Matsuno passed away at the age of 18.
Lyrical Renaissance – The Cut
The group Lyrical Renaissance will release their new single The CUT on February 14.
This is a special unit of Lyrical School and Idol Renaissance ; it is a temporary group
The videos were unveiled.
Especia announced its disbandment
To the surprise of the fans, Especia announced that it will disband.
A news announcement at the end of last January via a message from the group on the official website.
The members discussed with their agency about their separation. The reasons remain rather blurred but it’s said that structural problems with their agency would have led the group to dissolve. This information remains to be confirmed.
Country Girls – Good Boy Bad Girl / Peanut Butter Jelly Love
Country Girls will release their new single Good Boy Bad Girl / Peanut Butter Jelly Love (Good Boy Bad Girl / ピーナッツバタージェリーラブ) on February 8.
This is 5th major single of Country Girls.
Check out the MVs.
NECRONOMIDOL to release EP “from chaos born” on cassette tape with new label Moe Death
Japan’s darkest idol unit, NECRONOMIDOL, has joined forces with the new label Moe Death to release their EP from chaos born in a very limited cassette tape run.
The tapes will drop on February 5th at Moe Death’s webshop and will be limited to only 100 copies worldwide. NECRONOMIDOL will also have copies available for fans in Japan.
Happy 25th Birthday Muto Mika
Muto Mika‘s birthday is today and may all of her birthday wishes come true.
Muto Mika is a former member of Hello! Project as part of Gatas Brillhantes H.P (2004-2008) and Ongaku Gatas (2007-2008). She is also former member of Hello Pro Egg as a 1st generation (left 2008) and is known as Mucchi.
Houkago Princess – Lychee Red no Unmei
Houkago Princess will release their new single Lychee Red no Unmei (ライチレッドの運命) on February 15.
This is the 5th major single of the idol group.
Check out the short version of the MV. In the video clip, the members go back in time of ancient China, under the reign of Yang Guifei, the famous beauty of ancient China and beloved consort of the last Tang Dynasty emperor.
Morning Musume ’17 – Morning Miso Soup
Morning Musume ’17 released the MV for Morning Miso Soup (モーニングみそ汁).
This song is a remake of the idol group’s 1st hit Morning Coffee (モーニングコーヒー) with new lyrics.
It was produced to commemorate the collaboration between Morning Musume ’17 and Japanese miso soup paste company Marukome.