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Ono Erena in Shirayuki Hime Satsujin Jigen

Ono ErenaOno Erena (ex AKB48) will be playing in the movie Shirayuki Hime Satsujin Jigen (白ゆき姫殺人事件). The title can be translated to The Snow White Murder Case.

The film is based on a novel of the same name by the best-seller writer Minato Kanae.

The story is about an office lady being murdered at a beauty company.

Ono Erena is going to play the character of Mitsushima Emi (満島栄美), an employee nicknamed Micchan (みっちゃん). It is the first time for 4 years, and the movie Sankaku (さんかく), that Erepyon performs the role of an office lady.

Shirayuki Hime Satsujin Jigen will be released in theaters on March 29, 2014 in Japan.

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Ito Yuna – With Yuna

Ito Yuna - With YunaIto Yuna’s solo DVD With Yuna!!! was released on October 24.

The filming was done in Guam in July. This DVD shows Ito Yuna in various scenes in which she is wearing swimsuit or cosplay.

It includes making-of footage. It has a total length of 70 minutes.

Ito Yuna is a 4th generation member and #23 of Idoling!!!.

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°C-ute Budokan Concert 2013 Queen of J-Pop

°C-ute°C-ute Budokan Concert 2013 Queen of J-Pop ~Tadoritsuita Onna Senshi~ (℃-ute武道館コンサート2013『Queen of J-POP〜たどり着いた女戦士〜』) will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on December 18.

It includes the 1st concert of °C-ute at Nippon Budokan held on September 10, 2013. This date is also known as °C-ute no Hi (°C-uteの日).

Juice=Juice, Hello Pro Kenshuusei, and Moritaka Chisato participated in the live performance.

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Team Syachihoko Summer Festival 2013

Team Syachihoko Summer Festival 2013Team Syachihoko Summer Festival 2013 ~Ryakushite Syachi-sama (チームしゃちほこサマーフェスティバル2013 ～略して”しゃちサマ♪”) will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on December 4.

The concert was held on August 18 at Nagoya Century Hall.

The DVD and the Blu-ray editions include 2 discs featuring the live performance and bonus footage. They come with a booklet and Christmas cards.

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Dempagumi.inc – Ai no Passion

Dempagumi.inc - Ai no PassionDempagumi.inc’s live CD Ai no Passion! ~Minna ga Arushi Chuugen ya de in Osaka Castle Hall~ (「夏のパッション！ ～みんながおるし仲間やで in 大阪城野外音楽堂) was released on October 13.

However this mini-album is only on sale at the live performances of Dempagumi.inc.

The CD contains 6 tracks, including their singles Kira Kira Tune (キラキラチューン), Demparade Japan (でんぱれーどJapan), Sabotage, and Future Diver.

The songs were recorded at the concert of the idol group held in August in Osaka.

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Umeda Erika (ex °C-ute) to make her solo debut

Umeda ErikaThe former °C-ute member Umeda Erika is going to make her solo debut.

Umeda Erika was an original member of °C-ute. She graduated from the idol group and Hello! Project in October 2009 in order to become a model.

4 years later, she announced on her blog that she had decided to resume her musical activities. Check out her video message.

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Fruity – Sotsugyou

Fruity - SotsugyouFruity’s new single Sotsugyou (卒業) is released on October 25.

Only one edition is available. The CD contains 2 songs and their instrumental versions.

It is the 11th single from Fruity.

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Michishige Sayumi – Blue Rose (Photobook)

Michishige Sayumi - Blue RoseMichishige Sayumi will release her new photobook Blue Rose on October 27.

It is the sequel of her previous photobook Mille-Feuille (美ルフィーユ). Michishige Sayumi shows her adult side through photos highlighting her beauty.

The pictures were taken by Nishida Kouki.

Blue Rose will also go on sale on DVD on December 15. It includes making-of footage.

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