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Graduation of Iwasa Misaki from AKB48

Iwasa Misaki (岩佐美咲) / AKB48Iwasa Misaki announced her graduation from AKB48.

She wants to pursue her career as a enka singer.

Iwasa Misaki made this announcement during her 1st solo concert on January 30th at Asakusa Public Hall, Tokyo. This event was also celebrating her 21st birthday.

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sora tob sakana – Mahou no Kotoba

sora tob sakana - Mahou no Kotobasora tob sakana‘s 2nd single Mahou no Kotoba (魔法の言葉) will be on sale on February 16th.

The idol group is produced by Terui Yoshimasa (hasuinonasa, Annabel).

In addition, you can listen to all their songs, including the new tracks Mahou no Kotoba (魔法の言葉)Atarashii Asa (新しい朝) and Koukoku no Machi (広告の街), on their official SoundCloud page.

The MV has been unveiled.

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Hashimoto Kanna – Sailor Fuku to Kikanjuu

Hashimoto Kanna - Sailor Fuku to KikanjuuHashimoto Kanna (Rev. from DVL) is going to make her solo debut with the single Sailor Fuku to Kikanjuu (セーラー服と機関銃) on sale on February 23rd.

It is a cover of the 1983 hit song byYakushimaru Hiroko.

It is also theme song for the movie Sailor Suit and Machine Gun – Graduation in which Hashimoto Kanna is starring. The film will be released in theaters on March 5th in Japan.

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Vanilla Beans V

Vanilla Beans VVanilla Beans will release its new album Vanilla Beans V on February 3.

This is the 5th album of the shibuya-kei idol group. It is also the 1st one of the group to be released under a major label.

The covers were unveiled.

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Ayumikurikamaki ga Yattekuru! Kuma! Kuma! Kuma!

Ayumikurikamaki ga Yattekuru! Kuma! Kuma! Kuma!Ayumikurikamaki‘s new album Ayumikurikamaki ga Yattekuru! Kuma! Kuma! Kuma! (あゆみくりかまきがやって来る!クマァ!クマァ!クマァ!) will be released on April 13th.

This is the 1st full album by the idol group. It includes the latest singles and 3 new songs by the “bear girls”.

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Passpo☆ – Mr. Wednesday

Passpo☆ - Mr. WednesdayThe new single of PASSPO☆ Mr. Wednesday will be released on February 24.

This is the 12th major single of Passpo☆ and their first one for 1 year. It marks the re-debut of the idol group under their new label Nippon Crown.

It’s also the first single without members Okunaka Makoto and Makita Sako who left the group last year.

Check out the music video.

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