Power Spot – Sweet Darling
Power Spot’s new single Sweet Darling! (Sweet☆ダーリン！) will be released on July 30.
The single contains only 2 songs.
3 editions are available. Each one of them has a different cover jacket, but the tracklist is the same.
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Ikoma Rina and Shiraishi Mai (Nogizaka46) in the movie Bad Boys J
Ikoma Rina and Shiraishi Mai (Nogizaka46) will be starring in the movie Bad Boys J.
The film is a sequel of the drama of the same title which was aired between April and June on NTV (日本テレビ). Nogizaka46 members Hashimoto Nanami, Matsumura Sayuri, Akimoto Manatsu, Ito Marika, Ito Nene, and AKB48’s Itano Tomomi appeared in the drama.
Shiraishi Mai is going to play the role of the girlfriend of Shigeoka Daiki (Johnny’s Jr).
Ikoma Rina, who made a surprise appearance in the last episode of the series, will play a part-time employee falling in love with Iwamoto Hikaru (Snow Man).
Bad Boys J will be released in theaters on November 9 in Japan.
Takokusekigun – Ai no Kankyou Kenkyuu Center / Manatsu no Sora no Iro
Takokusekigun’s 7th single Ai no Kankyou Kenkyuu Center / Manatsu no Sora no Iro (愛の環境研究センター / 真夏の空の色) will be released on July 30.
It is a double A-side single.
The limited edition includes a bonus DVD featuring the music videos.
Electric Ribbon – Hoshikuzu Highland
Electric Ribbon’s new single Hoshikuzu Highland (星屑ハイランド) will be released on July 24.
The CD contains 3 songs and their instrumental versions.
Hoshikuzu Highland is the 5th single from Electric Ribbon.
Aso Natsuko – Never Ending Voyage
Aso Natsuko’s new single Never Ending Voyage will be released on July 24.
It is the 12th single for Aso Natsuko, the presenter of the TV show Japan in Motion, who came in France at Japan Expo in early July.
The CD contains 2 songs and their instrumental versions.
Check out the music video.
AKB48 – Koisuru Fortune Cookie
AKB48’s new single Koisuru Fortune Cookie (恋するフォーチュンクッキー) will be released on August 21.
The line-ups for this 32nd single were determined at the 5th AKB48 Senbatsu General Election 2013 won by Sashihara Rino.
3 editions are available. The coupling tracks are different for each one of them.
The Type K edition contains the graduation songs of Itano Tomomi and Shinoda Mariko.
They come with a DVD featuring the music videos and bonus footage.
The limited editions include a ticket for a handshake event.
Morning Musume – Wagamama Ki no Mama Ai no Joke / Ai no Gundan
Morning Musume’s 54th single Wagamama Ki no Mama Ai no Joke / Ai no Gundan (わがまま 気のまま 愛のジョーク / 愛の軍団) will be released on August 28.
It is the first release from Morning Musume since the graduation of Tanaka Reina. 7 editions are available.
It is a double A-side single. The coupling song is different depending on the type of the CD.
The limited editions include a bonus DVD featuring 2 versions of the music video and a ticket for a handshake event with the members of Momusu.
PPP! PiXiON – Geki Splash / Big Love ~Kibou no Tanjou~
PPP! PiXiON’s 2nd single Geki Splash / Big Love ~Kibou no Tanjou~ (激スプラッシュ / ビッグラブ ～希望の誕生～) will be released on July 21.
This is a double A-side single. The CD includes 2 songs and their instrumental versions.
The music video has been released.
Trick8f – Arigatou no Kioku
Trick8f’s new single Arigatou no Kioku (ありがとうの記憶) will be released on July 28.
The single contains 2 songs and their instrumental versions.
Moreover, Trick8f will hold a live performance at Voodoo Lounge in Fukuoka on the same day.
SKE48 Haru Con 2013
SKE48 Haru Con 2013 ~Kawaranai Koto. Zutto Nakama na Koto~ (SKE48春坤 ～変わらないこと。ずっと仲間なこと～) will be released on DVD on July 27.
SKE48 held 3 live performances during this 2-day event. Each one of them is available separately on 2 discs.
A special box includes all the live performances and a bonus disc featuring making-of footage and a documentary on the graduation ceremony of 9 members. It also comes with a 120-page photobook and 5 pictures.
The spring concert SKE48 Haru Con 2013 was held on April 13-14, 2013 at Nippon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya.