Yajima Maimi – Smiling Sky
Yajima Maimi’s solo DVD Smiling Sky will be released on December 15.
This item includes various scenes and some interiews with °C-ute’s leader Yajima Maimi.
A preview video has been released.
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Flower – Shirayuki Hime
Flower’s new single Shirayuki Hime (白雪姫) will be released on December 25.
This is the 6th single from Flower. 3 versions are available. The PV has been revealed.
The limited edition comes with a bonus DVD including 2 music videos.
Shirayuki Hime is the theme song for the drama Bokura wa Minna Shindeiru (僕らはみんな死んでいる♪) airing on nottv.
Starmarie at SXSW 2014 in USA
Starmarie will participate in SXSW 2014 in USA. The music festival will be held on March 11-16 in Austin, Texas.
In 2013, Starmarie performed twice overseas at Anime Expo in USA and at Best of Anime in the Philippines.
NMB48 Studio Recording
NMB48 Studio Recording (NMB48スタジオレコーディング) will be released on January 1. It includes 5 stage albums recorded at NMB48 Theater in Osaka :
- Team N 1st Stage “Dareka no Tame ni” (誰かのために)
- Team N 2nd Stage “Seishun Girls” (青春ガールズ)
- Team M 1st Stage “Idol no Yoake” (アイドルの夜明け)
- Team BII 1st Stage “Aitakatta” (青春ガールズ)
- Team BII 2nd Stage “Tadaima Renaichuu” (ただいま恋愛中)
These albums are also available separately.
Niidoi Sayaka and Kitahara Yuna to graduate from SKE48
Niidoi Sayaka and Kitahara Yuna announced their graduation from SKE48.
Both girls decided to leave the idol group in order to focus on their studies.
Niidoi Sayaka is a member of Team S. She will graduate after a final live performance at SKE48 Theater on November 30.
Kitahara Yuna was part of Kenkyuusei. She stopped her activities on November 22.
AKB48, SKE48, NMB48, Momoiro Clover Z and E-Girls at Kouhaku Uta Gassen 2013
AKB48, SKE48, NMB48, Momoiro Clover Z and E-Girls will participate in the 64th Kouhaku Uta Gassen 2013 (第６4回ＮＨＫ紅白歌合戦) on December 31.
NHK announced the full line up for the 2013 edition of the event. There will be a total of 51 artists. AKB48, SKE48, NMB48, Momoiro Clover Z and E-Girls will be part of the red team.
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Odagiri Nana – Princess Nana
Houkago Princess’ Odagiri Nana’s solo DVD Princess Nana will be released on November 27.
This is the 1st solo DVD from Odagiri Nana. It includes footage of herself wearing various costumes (swimsuit, school uniform…). It enhances the innocent charm and the cuteness of the idol.
Odagiri Nana is the leader of Houkago Princess. She joined the idol group as a 1st generation member.
Dianna Sweet – Hatsukoi Revolution
Dianna Sweet‘s new single Hatsukoi Revolution (初恋Revolution) will be released on November 27.
This is the 1st single from Dianna☆Sweet.
The idol group did a 10-month training period before this long-awaited release.
Momoiro Clover Z & Nakagawa Shoko – Sailor Moon Tribute Album
Momoiro Clover Z, Nakagawa Shoko, Horie Mitsuko, and other artists will participate in Sailor Moon Tribute Album (「セーラームーン」トリビュート・アルバム) which will be released on January 29.
As its title suggests, this album celebrates the 20th anniversary of the anime Sailor Moon (美少女戦士セーラームーン) based on the manga written by Naoko Takeuchi.
More details will be announced later.