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FES☆TIVE – Ora Tokyo Sa Iguda

Aoba Hinari (青葉ひなり) - FES☆TIVEFES☆TIVE released the cover of Ikuzo Yoshi’s hit song Ora Tokyo Sa Iguda (俺ら東京さ行ぐだ) on November 25 on Recochoku and iTunes. The original track was released on the same date, November 25, in 1984.

It is also worth noting that each of the FES☆TIVE members (excluding Yokoi Honami) poses for a parody jacket photo on Recochoku.

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Ongaku Gatas – Yattarouze! (Day in History)

Ongaku Gatas - Yattarouze!Yattarouze! (やったろうぜ!) is the 2nd single released by Ongaku Gatas on December 5th, 2007.

Ongakau Gatas is a japanese pop girl group and the single reached #21 on the Oricon Chart. In 3 weeks, 9,042 copies were sold.

It was the last single of Ongaku Gatas featuring Muto Miki and Mano Erina.

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Negicco – Ai, Kamashitai no

Negicco - Ai, Kamashitai noThe new single of Negicco entited Ai, Kama Shitai no (愛、かましたいの) will be released on December 20.

This is the 21st single of Negicco.

The MV was unveiled. The members take a liking to Chinese life, and wear qipaos in the clip.

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Say-La – Kojirase Kataomoi

Say-La - Kojirase KataomoiSay-La‘s 1st single in 2 years, Kojirase Kataomoi (こじらせ片想い), reached #2 on the Oricon chart on November 21.

Say-La is a 6-girl idol unit comprised of Hikari Agarie, Nonno Mori, Aoi Nishino, Rika Shiraishi, Izumi Fujisawa, and Ruri Amahara. Their tagline, “the first traditional idols in 3000 years”, made waves as perhaps being overstated.

 

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Especia – Danger

EspeciaThe new single of Especia Danger will be released on December 7.

A short version of the video clip was uploaded.

The CD will contain only two tracks.

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Minimoni – Mini Hams no Kekkon Song (Day in History)

Minimoni - Mini Hams no Kekkon SongMini Hams no Kekkon Song (ミニハムずの結婚ソング) is the 7th single released by Minimoni on December 4th, 2002.

This is the 2nd single of the idol group under the name of Mini Hams. Minimoni was a sub-unit under Hello! Project group Morning Musume.

Yaguchi Mari made her last appearance with Minimoni on this single.

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Happy 18th Birthday Miyamoto Karin

Miyamoto Karin (宮本佳林) - Juice=JuiceMiyamoto Karin (宮本佳林) birthday is today and may all of her birthday wishes come true.

She is a Japanese pop singer, idol, actress and model who is signed to Hello! Project. Miyamoto Karin is a member of Juice=Juice since February 3, 2013 and her member colour is grape. She is a former member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei (November 24, 2008 – November 18, 2013) as part of the 5th generation. She was also a member of Shin Minimoni  (2009 – 2011) and Satoyama Movement unit Jurin (2013 – 2016).

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Owada Nana announced her graduation from AKB48

Owada Nana (大和田南那) - AKB48Owada Nana recently announced her graduation from AKB48.

This announcement was made by herself at the end of the Boku no Taiyou stage performance at their theater on November 29th.

The date of her graduation ceremony and her last concert with the idol group hasn’t been determined yet.

The reasons why she wants to leave the group wasn’t revealed. However, Nana apologized via a tweet for this sudden announcement and asked for fans to support her until her departure and her withdrawal as an idol.

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Moso Calibration – Bang Bang No.1

Moso Calibration - Bang Bang No.1Moso Calibration will release their new single Bang Bang No.1 on December 14.

This is the 3rd single major of the idol group from Akihabara.

The MV was unveiled.

The song was written by the members of Moso Calibration and Kato Yuko, and composed by Juvenile.

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Happy 23rd Birthday Kitahara Sayaka

Kitahara Sayaka (北原沙弥香)Kitahara Sayaka (北原沙弥香) birthday is today and may all of her birthday wishes come true.

Kitahara Sayaka is a Japanese pop singer / soloist and idol signed to Avex. She joined Hello! Project in 2004 as a member of Hello Pro Egg (2004-2011) and was the tallest member of the unit.

Kitahara Sayaka was a member of Hello! Project trio Milky Way (2008-2009) along with Kusumi Koharu and Kikkawa You. It was created for the anime Kirarin Revolution. They sold 7,000 copies in Japan, the best selling single was Natsuga Yattekuru (2,191 copies) and the least sold was Kanari Junjou (1,130 copies).

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