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Idol College – idolcollege

Idol College (アイドルカレッジ)Idol College will release their new album idolcollege on April 20th.

This self-titled album contains 14 tracks including the singles of the idol group released under Stand-Up Records, and a new song.

The MV for Gamushara Fighter (がむしゃらFighter) was filmed in one long, continuous shot.

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X21 – 5 graduations and 6 new members

X21Wakayama Ayano, Sera Misaki, Sagawa Miyu, Hosoi Yurika and Takahashi Runa graduated from X21 on March 31st.

As a result, Inuzuka Shiori, Iijima Mika, Kadogaki Hikaru, Takamura Yuka, Kawaguchi Yurina and Nakazato Megumu have just joined the idol group as 2nd generation members. The girls were introduced on April 1st on the TV variety show Go! Oscar! X21 (Go!オスカル!X21).

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BiSH – Deadman

BiSHBiSH will release their new single Deadman on May 4th.

This single marks the major debut of BiSH. The idol group joined avex trax in January.

The girls look angry, and are ready to fight in the MV.

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Iwasa Misaki at Japan Expo 2016

Iwasa Misaki (岩佐美咲) / AKB48Iwasa Misaki is going to participate in Japan Expo 2016 in France in July.

The enka singer, and former AKB48 member, will make foreign fans discover this popular music style from the Land of the Rising Sun on stage at Japan Expo.

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Wa-Suta – The World Standard

The World Standard / Wa-Suta (わーすた)Wa-Suta‘s 1st album The World Standard will be released on May 4th.

This self-titled album marks the major debut of Wa-Suta a.k.a. The World Standard.

The MVs for Ultra Mirakurukuru Final Ultimate Choco Beam (うるとらみらくるくるふぁいなるアルティメットチョコびーむ) and Inu Neko Seishu Massakari (いぬねこ。青春真っ盛り) have been revealed.

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Ishida Haruka to graduate from AKB48

Ishida Haruka (石田晴香) - AKB48Ishida Haruka announced her graduation from AKB48.

Harukyan told that she had decided to leave the idol group in order to realize her dream of becoming a voice actress (seiyu).

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HKT48 – 74 Okubun no 1 no Kimi e

HKT48 - 74 Okubun no 1 no Kimi e (74億分の1の君へ)HKT48‘s 7th single 74 Okubun no 1 no Kimi e (74億分の1の君へ) will be released on April 13th.

The list of the Senbatsu members has been announced. The center is Kodama Haruka.

The MV, the tracklist and the covers have been revealed.

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Idol Renaissance – Our Songs

Idol Renaissance - Our SongsThe new album of Idol Renaissance was released on March 22.

It is entitled Our Songs (アワー・ソングス).

The songs are covers of various artists such as Base Ball Bear, Senri Oe, The Pillows, HoneyWorks, UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, androp, etc. This is some how  a cover album.

The tracklist and the music video were unveiled.

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callme – Can not change nothing

callme - Can not change nothingcallme‘s 2nd single Can not change nothing will be on sale on April 6th.

This is the ending theme song for the drama Kanagawa-ken Atsugi-shi Laundry  (神奈川県厚木市 ランドリー茅ヶ崎) starring Matsui Rena (ex SKE48).

Check out the MV.

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°C-ute – Naze Hito wa Arasoundaro? / Summer Wind / Jinsei wa Step!

°C-ute - Naze Hito wa Arasoundaro? / Summer Wind / Jinsei wa Step!°C-ute‘s 29th single Naze Hito wa Arasoundaro? / Summer Wind / Jinsei wa Step! (何故 人は争うんだろう? / Summer Wind / 人生はStep!) will be released on April 20th.

In the MV for Naze Hito wa Arasoundaro?, the members of °C-ute are wondering why people fight. They want happy days, love and peace. The girls are wearing elegant dresses.

In a vintage atmosphere, hey perform tap dance in a cabaret in the music video for Jinsei wa Step!.

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