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Sakuraba Nanami (bump.y) in Miss Pilot

Sakuraba Nanami (bump.y)Sakura Nanami (bump.y) will make an appearance in the drama Miss Pilot (ミス・パイロット).

Sakura Nanami will play the role of Abeno Suzu, a girl in love with Kishi Taiji (Mamiya Shotaro).

The story is about a girl, Tezuka Haru, who is a student trying to become a pilot. The leading role is played by Horikita Maki.

The drama will start airing in October on Fuji TV.

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Dorothy Little Happy – Asian Stone

Dorothy Little Happy - Asian StoneDorothy Little Happy’s new single Asian Stone will be released on October 16.

The A and B editions come with a DVD featuring either the music video or some live performance footage.

The C edition includes a bonus track.

Check out the music video.

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Prizmmy – Crazy Gonna Crazy

Prizmmy☆ - Crazy Gonna CrazyPrizmmy☆ will release their new single Crazy Gonna Crazy on October 30.

It is the 9th single from Prizmmy☆ and their 3rd cover of a song from TRF.

The CD contains 3 versions of the title song. It comes with a DVD featuring the music video and bonus footage. It also includes a 4-page booklet detailing the choreography.

The track is the 3rd opening theme song for the anime series Pretty Rhythm Rainbow Live (プリティーリズム・レインボーライブ).

Check out the music video.

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Negicco – Tokimeki no Headliner

Negicco - Tokimeki no HeadlinerNegicco‘s new single Tokimeki no Headliner (ときめきのヘッドライナー) will be released on November 6.

The single is produced by Nishidera Gota from Nona Reeves. The 3 members of Nona Reeves performed the music of the title song.

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Tokyo Cheer2 Party – Iijan

Tokyo Cheer2 Party - IijanTokyo Cheer2 Party’s new single Iijan! (いいじゃん !) will be released on October 23.

It is the 2nd major label single from Tokyo Cheer2 Party.

10 members out of 17 have been selected to perform on the CD.

5 editions are available. The coupling track is different for each one of them.

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Iwasa Misaki – Request Covers

Iwasa Misaki - Request CoversIwasa Misaki (AKB48) will release her 1st solo album Request Covers (リクエスト・カバーズ) on November 6.

As its title suggests, this cover album contains enka songs performed by Iwasa Misaki.

The list of the 12 songs has been selected by the fans after a vote.

The limited edition includes a DVD with bonus footage.

Iwasa Misaki is a member of AKB48 Team B.

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Morning Musume 15th Anniversary Photobook Zero

Morning Musume 15th Anniversary Photobook ZeroMorning Musume 15th Anniversary Photobook Zero will be released on September 30.

The photobook features photos of the 10 current members of Morning Musume shot in their hometowns, school uniforms, and more. It also includes a long interview with Tsunku♂.

It comes with bonus DVD featuring 55-minute footage.

The book has 104 pages.

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Momoiro Clover Z – Momoclo no Kodomo Matsuri 2013

Momoiro Clover Z - Momoclo no Kodomo Matsuri 2013Momoiro Clover Z will release Momoclo no Kodomo Matsuri 2013 ~Mamore! Minna no Tobu Doubutsu Kouen Tatakae! Momoiro Animal Z!~ (ももクロの子供祭り2013~守れ!みんなの東武動物公園 戦え!ももいろアニマルZ!~) on DVD and Blu-ray on November 27.

Momoclo no Kodomo Matsuri 2013 was reserved for children. The event included songs and various other activities performed by Momoiro Clover Z.

The concert was held on May 5 at Tobu Zoo Park Happy in Saitama. 5000 people attended the event.

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Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku – Ebichu Land!

Ebichu Land!Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku’s variety program Ebichu Land! (エビ中らんどっ!) is going to be released on DVD and Blu-ray.

In this show, the 9 members of Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku participate in various activities and scenes.

4 volumes of Ebichu Land! will be released between September 27, 2013 and March 28, 2014.

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AKB48 Janken Tournament 2013 Results

Matsui Jurina AKB48 Janken Tournament 2013Matsui Jurina won the AKB48 Janken Tournament 2013 (AKB48 34thシングル選抜じゃんけん大会). She defeated Kamieda Erika in final.

Matsui Jurina will be the center on AKB48’s 34th single which will be released on December 11. The other senbatsu members on this single are the girls qualified for the Round of 16.

The event was held on September 18 at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. 83 members from AKB48, SKE48, NMB48, HKT48, and Kenkyuusei participated in the final round of the competition.

Check out the full results of AKB48 Janken Tournament 2013.

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