Atsuko Maeda Reveals Covers and Tracklist for "Kimi Wa Boku Da"

Prior to Atsuko Maeda's graduation from AKB48, the "Ace" has released tracklist and covers for her second single, "Kimi wa Boku Da".
The said single, which will be released on June 20th, will be available in three versions. Each versions will have a CD+DVD. "Kimi was Boku da" will be used as the theme song for the movie "Love Masao-kun ga Iku!", while "Migikata" is being used for the TV drama "Shiritsu Bakaleya Koukou".
The covers are the first three pictures above, Act 1,2, and 3 respectively. Moreover, here are the tracklist:
[Act 1] CD+DVD
[CD]
01. Kimi wa Boku da
02. Mikigata
03. Toomawari
04. Kimi wa Boku da [Original Karaoke]
05. Migikata [Original Karaoke]
06. Toomawari [Original Karaoke]
[DVD]
01. Kimi wa Boku da [Music Video]
02. Kimi wa Boku da [Drama Version]
03. Kimi wa Boku da [PV Making]
[Act 2] CD+DVD
[CD]
01. Kimi wa Boku da
02. Mikigata
03. Aishi sugiru to...
04. Kimi wa Boku da [Original Karaoke]
05. Migikata [Original Karaoke]
06. Aishi sugiru to... [Original Karaoke]
[DVD]
01. Kimi wa Boku da [Music Video]
02. Kimi wa Boku da [Drama Version]
03. Graduation Interview [Korekara, Watashi]
[Act 3] CD+DVD
[CD]
01. Kimi wa Boku da
02. Mikigata
03. Sunday drive
04. Kimi wa Boku da [Original Karaoke]
05. Migikata [Original Karaoke]
06. Sunday drive [Original Karaoke]
[DVD]
01. Kimi wa Boku da [Music Video]
02. Kimi wa Boku da [Drama Version]
03. Bokutachi no Goshujinsama ~Aikentachi to Maeda Atsuko no Nichijou~

AKB48's Atsuko Maeda To Graduate After Tokyo Dome Concert

AKB48 member Atsuko Maeda shocked fans when she announced she had decided to graduate from the group. For months, the date of her graduation had not been decided on.
Today, the man behind the group, Akimoto Yasushi, revealed through his Google + account that he and Atsuko have discussed when she will be leaving.
"Though she is not good with words, she shared her sincere thoughts with me. I was touched to see that the shy 14 year old girl that always hid in a shell had matured into a 20 year old woman who cared for others and shared those feelings with me...Anyway, Atsuko Maeda will be graduating after the Tokyo Dome concert and the AKB theater performance on the following day," he wrote.
The dates for the group's Tokyo Dome concerts have not been set yet. However, it is clear that whenever this occurs, it will mark the singer's last day with the group.

AKB48 Members Make Personal Appeal for Senbatsu Election 2012

Just like in every elections, even idols have the chance to make an appeal to charm their voters. AKB48's members, from Team A to Team 4, have now started their campaign for the general election. Each "elections appeal" have been posted on AKB48's official Youtube channel.
The 4th Senbatsu Election will not only determined the new "center" but will also determined the chosen-one's for AKB48's 27th single. This year's election have attracted more attention after Atsuko Maeda's decision to graduate. Oshima Yuko, who ranked no.2 last year and no.1 backed in 2010, is rumored to be this year's front-runner, and said to be her last chance to be AKB48's center. However, other members like Takahashi Minami, Mayu Watanabe, and Kashiwagi Yuki are not far behind.
The 4th Senbatsu Election will be held at Nippon Budokan on June 6th.
To watch AKB48's personal election's appeal, as well as individual videos from their sister groups and sub-unit, click HERE.
If you have the chance to vote for this year's Senbatsu Election, who will you vote for?

New Naruto x GREE Social Game Planned

Gree, one of Japan's largest mobile phone game platforms and social networking service, has announced that it will be offering the first Naruto-based social card game. The game will be made under the supervision of Namco Bandai Games and an English version and overseas release of the game are planned.
Tentatively titled Naruto x GREE, users will collect ninja info cards and can take on missions and regularly held challenges to raise their skills and levels. PLayers can also join forces and form ninja teams and defeat enemies.
The game will be released onto feature phones at the end of June with a smartphone (like Android and iOS) release later this summer.

AKB48's Tokyo Dome Schedule Determined, Atsuko Maeda to Graduate One Day Later

As with the title of AKB48's official blog "~Road to TOKYO DOME~", it has been their dream to be invited to perform at Tokyo Dome since the formation of the then unpopular idol group back in Dec 8, 2005.
Today, at the last day of Minogashita Kimitachie 2 concert, it's announced that AKB48 has been determined to perform at Tokyo Dome from 24th to 26th August for 3 days.
This is during the encore performance, when a video footage of Minami Takahashi visiting the HQ of Yomiuri Newspaper is suddenly played on the screen to about 2100 fans at the scene. Yomiuri Newspaper is the largest newspaper agency in Japan, and also the owner of the famous professional baseball team Yomiuri Giants, whose home is the Tokyo Dome. She met and spoke to the chairman of the company Tsuneo Watanabe, where he unveiled the performance dates to her.
Mr. Watanabe added that each day shall be filled with about 40,000 fans at the stadium, accumulating to over 100,000 fans over 3 days. It'll be the largest concert ever in Japan*.
*The context here may not necessary be referring to number of audience
Despite achieving their biggest dream, it'll be the most heartbreaking moment for AKB48 and the fans when Atsuko Maeda is set to graduate on August 27th, 1 day after the concert back at the AKB48 Theater in Akihabara, where everything first begins. On that day, it'll be her last stage performance, ending her 6 years as an undisputed ace of AKB48.
According to Minami Takahashi, Captain of AKB48 Team A, it shall be a new starting point for AKB48 from here on and she hopes that the group will keep growing with the fans.
Note: It's still unknown at the moment whether Atsuko Maeda will be participating in AKB48's 27th single, which is to be released in August.
Gallery: Minami Takahashi's conversation with Tsuneo Watanabe

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高橋みなみよりAKB48東京ドームコンサートの日程について発表させていただきます。

Hey!Say!JUMP on Their First-Ever Overseas Live Performance

18,000 fans screamed and cheered for Hey!Say!JUMP as they rocked their first-ever overseas performance in Star Hall KITEC, Hong Kong, which lasted for two days (May 26th and 27th).
As curtains fall, the nine-member Johnny's group was welcomed with a deafening roar from the audience. They opened the night with "Ultra Music Power!" followed by their trademark "flying" routine as they start singing "Dreams Come True". They also performed songs from their 2nd album- "JUMP World"- like "Super Delicate" and "Boku wa Vampire" where Yamada Ryosuke came out from a coffin. The Johnny's talents performed 29 songs in total including a cover of Masahiko Kondo's "Andalucia ni Akogarete". Masahiko is one of Johnny's seniors/senpai who also performed in Hong Kong backed in the 80's.
More than Hey!Say!JUMP's awe-inspiring group performances, the concert also showcased each members' individual talents, like: Yamada Ryosuke on saxophone, Nakajima Yuto on drums, Yaotome Hikaru on bass, and Keito Okamoto on guitar.
During MCs, fans got the chance for some interaction with their idols. One fan even asked about their room assignments and the members were just too happy to share. Apparently, Hikaru was the only one who didn't get a room partner. Moreover, a lot of hugs were requested from the audience, prompting the members to go down from the stage to hug and shake hands of their fans.
Aside from Hey!Say!JUMP, fellow Johnny's talents like A.B.C.-Z and Noon Boyz from Johnny's Junior also performed for the crowd.
Lastly, the group sang "Arigatou boku kara kimi e" as a way of thanking their fans not just for attending their concert but also for helping Japan during last year's earthquake. They even sang the latter part in Cantonese, which was received with loud applause.

the LEM Releasing First Mini Album

Visual Kei band the LEM will release their first mini album titled “∞-infinity-“ in June!
From December 2011 to April 2012 the band had a five-month consecutive release campaign where each month one of the members released a song available for download. These songs and a brand new song titled “∞-infinity” can also be heard on the LEM’s new mini album “∞-infinity-“ that will come out on June 27th!
Tracklist:
1. COSMIC JOURNEY
2. under the beautiful
3. over and again
4. LoveDistance ni hanabata wo
5. kimi wo utaeba
6. ∞-infinity
To commemorate the release the band will hold some instore events in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya.

Sugisaki Yukiru (D.N. Angel) to Release New Manga Series

It was announced on Thursday that D.N.Angel's Sugisaki Yukiru will be launching '1001 (Knights)' manga series in the next issue on June 23.
Inspired by the Middle-Eastern folk tale collection, Arabian Nights, this manga tells the story of twins, Naito and Yuta, who travel to Dubai to search for their missing father. They come across a peddler and suddenly, they wake up in the Arabian world of One Thousand and One Nights.
To manga readers out there who are looking for something a bit more unique and fresh, 1001 (Knights) might just be the manga series for you.

New Gundam SEED Figures Planned

With Gundam SEED having hit it's 10 year anniversary, Bandai and Megahouse have announced new figurines featuring Lacus Clyne and Athrun Zala.
The new figurines will feature Lacus in her iconic blue dress and will also come with a set of crossed arms.
Athrun meanwhile will be in his ZAFT uniform featuring one of his poses from the openings.

Former SDN48 Member Yuka Ninomiya Welcomes First Child

Former SDN48 member Yuka Ninomiya gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
The child is reportedly 7 pounds 4 ounces and was delivered in only 6 hours.
"It’s such a strange feeling!!! I thought I was going to be moved to tears, but both my husband and I were surprisingly calm.“ She continued, “But of course, he’s really cute and precious! I’m filled with gratitude that he was born safely!!!" she stated through an announcement.
Yuka joined SDN48 in May of 2010 as the group's first married member, but left the on May 12th of 2011. This is the singer's first child.

Lyrics Bokura No Messeiji (message) - Kiroro

bokura no messeiji(message)

kono sora ga kono kaze ga kono iro ga
moshi kiete shimattara
bokura wa bokura wa dounatte shimaun darou

kono umi ga kono hoshi ga kono yume ga kono toki ga
togirete shimawanu youni

tabidachi da nayanderu hima nado nai
mugen hirogaru mirai ni mukatte
kakedashita ano hi hadashi no manma de
shinjite itai kawaranai aitachi wo

ano hikari ano namida ano egao ano uta mo
togirete shimawanu youni

atarashii peiji(page) wo mekutte mireba
mugen ni tsuzuita bokura (no) monogatari
kanashimi ya sayonara mo dakishimete
shinjite itai kawaranai aitachi wo

kono sora ga kono kaze ga kono iro ga
moshi kiete shimattara
bokura wa bokura wa dounatte shimaun darou

iza yukou nayanderu hima nado nai
mugen ni kagayaku ashite wo mezashite
wasurenai mune no tokimeki subete
shinjite itai kawaranai aitachi wo

Lyrics Best Friend - Kiroro

Mou daijoubu shinpai nai to nakisou na watashi no soba de
itsumo kawaranai egao de sasayaite kureta
mada mada mada yareru yo datte itsu demo kagayaiteru
toki ni wa isogisugite miushinau koto mo aru yo shikatanai
zutto mimamotte iru karatte egao de
itsumo no you ni dakishimeta
anata no egao ni nando tasukerareta darou
arigatou arigatou BEST FRIEND

Konna ni takusan no shiawase kanjiru toki wa shunkan de
koko ni iru subete no nakama kara saikou no purezento
mada mada mada yareru yo datte itsu demo minna soba ni iru
kitto ima koko de yari togerareru koto donna koto mo chikara ni kawaru
zutto mimamotte iru karatte egao de
itsumo no you ni dakishimeta
minna no egao ni nando tasukerareta darou
arigatou arigatou BEST FRIEND

Toki ni wa isogisugite miushinau koto mo aru yo shikatanai
zutto mimamotte iru karatte egao de
itsumo no you ni dakishimeta
anata no egao ni nando tasukerareta darou
arigatou arigatou BEST FRIEND


Zutto zutto BEST FRIEND

Lyrics beniimo musume - Kiroro

• Romaji

  beniimo musume
  
  [iyasasa haiya haiya iyasasa]
  [iyasasa haiya haiya iyasasa]
  [atti]
  
  akai kao no watashi wa koi wo shite hotette masu
  hiyake shita ohada muketa toki iroppuku tabegoro yo
  
  taifuu nimo makenai porifenouru (polyphenol) mo tappuri
  yomitan no akatsuchi no naka de nobinobi to sodatte masu
  
  kamei kamei kamei kamei
  obaa mo musume mo muru kamei
  ojii mo niiseitaa mo muru kamei
  
  ane zenbu motte (i)kinasai karada ni ii yo
  
  tedako no purisu (prince) kun hayaku mukae ni kite ne
  zanpa no umi de karada aratte kubi nagaku matte masu
  
  kamei kamei kamei kamei
  obaa mo musume mo muru kamei
  ojii mo niiseitaa mo muru kamei
  saasa minna de muru kamei
  
  taagahicchagayaa puu
  deiji kusasandou puu puu puu
  
  nakayoshi deigo musume to eiwa o negai uta yo
  akainko no sanshin ni nosete niraikanai wo mezashite
  zakimijou mo bijagawa mo bougenbiria (bougainvillea) mo hito mo
  zenbu zenbu daisuki yo datte watashi yomitan beniimo
  
  [iyasasa haiya haiya iyasasa]
  [iyasasa haiya haiya thank you]

• Kanji

  紅芋娘 (べにいもむすめ)
  
  [イヤササ ハイヤ ハイヤ イヤササ]
  [イヤササ ハイヤ ハイヤ イヤササ]
  [アッティ]
  
  紅い顔の私は 恋をしてほてってます
  日焼けした お肌むけた時 色っぽく食べごろよ
  
  台風にも負けない ポリフェノールもたっぷり
  読谷の赤土の中で のびのびと育ってます
  
  かめー かめー かめー かめー
  おばあも 娘も むるかめー
  おじいも にーせーたーも むるかめー
  
  あねー 全部持っていきなさい 体にいいよー！
  
  てだこのプリンス君 早くむかえにきてね
  残波の海で体洗って 首長く待ってます
  
  かめー かめー かめー かめー
  おばあも 娘も むるかめー
  おじいも にーせーたーも むるかめー
  さーさ みんなで むるかめー
  
  たーがひっちゃがやー プー
  でーじ くささんどー プ プ プ
  
  仲良しでいご娘 と平和を願い唄うよ
  赤犬子の三線にのせて ニライカナイを目指して
  座喜味城も比謝川もブーゲンビリアも人も
  全部 全部大好きよ だって私 読谷紅芋
  
  [イヤササ ハイヤ ハイヤ イヤササ]
  [イヤササ ハイヤ ハイヤ Thank you]
  
  ☆
  かめー=たべなさい，むる=全部，にーせーたー青年達，あねー=ほら、さぁさぁ
  たーがひっちゃがやー=誰かおならしたの？ ，でーじ=とても，くささんど=くさいよ
  でいご娘=読谷『よみたん』の民謡歌手、先輩です，赤犬子『あかいんこ』=三線を沖縄に広めた人
  ニライカナイ=楽園、争いのない平和な所

Lyrics aru ga mama - Kiroro

• Romaji

  aru ga mama
  
  aru ga mama naru ga mama sono mama de
  aru ga mama naru ga mama sore ga watashi
  
  aru ga mama naru ga mama sono mama de
  aru ga mama naru ga mama sore ga watashi
  
  donna iki kata wo mise you nani wo iware you ga ki ni shi nai
  nan demo ari da ne waratte ugoki dase
  
  toki doki kowaku naru nige nai de shinjite mi you
  sore ga watashi
  yowaku tatte ii hazu make nai de shinjite mi you
  sore ga watashi
  
  aru ga mama naru ga mama sono mama de
  aru ga mama naru ga mama sore ga watashi
  
  aru ga mama naru ga mama sono mama de
  aru ga mama naru ga mama sore ga watashi
  
  utsumuite shimau jinsei mo subete warui wake ja nai kara
  koko kara hajimaru toki wo ikite yuke
  
  toki doki kowaku naru nige nai de shinjite mi you
  sore ga watashi
  yowaku tatte ii hazu make nai de shinjite mi you
  sore ga watashi
  
  aru ga mama naru ga mama sono mama de
  aru ga mama naru ga mama sore ga watashi
  
  aru ga mama naru ga mama sono mama de
  aru ga mama naru ga mama sore ga watashi

• Kanji

  あるがまま
  
  あるがまま なるがまま そのままで
  あるがまま なるがまま それが私
  
  あるがまま なるがまま そのままで
  あるがまま なるがまま それが私
  
  どんな生き方を見せよう 何を言われようが 気にしない
  何でもありだね 笑って 動き出せ
  
  時々恐くなる 逃げないで 信じてみよう
  それが私
  弱くたっていいはず 負けないで 信じてみよう
  それが私
  
  あるがまま なるがまま そのままで
  あるがまま なるがまま それが私
  
  あるがまま なるがまま そのままで
  あるがまま なるがまま それが私
  
  うつむいてしまう人生も 全て悪い訳じゃないから
  ここから始まる時を 生きてゆけ
  
  時々恐くなる 逃げないで 信じてみよう
  それが私
  弱くたっていいはず 負けないで 信じてみよう
  それが私
  
  あるがまま なるがまま そのままで
  あるがまま なるがまま それが私
  
  あるがまま なるがまま そのままで
  あるがまま なるがまま それが私

• Translation

  Frank and honest
  
  Frank and honest Take things as they are Just as it is
  Frank and honest Take things as they are That, is me
  
  Frank and honest Take things as they are Just as it is
  Frank and honest Take things as they are That, is me
  
  Show how you live our life No matter how others speak of us Don't mind it
  No matter what difficulties there are, you know Smile And move on
  
  Sometimes, when you are afraid Don't run away Try to believe
  That, is me
  Even if you feel weak, it'll surely be fine Don't give up Try to believe
  That's also me
  
  Frank and honest Take things as they are Just as it is
  Frank and honest Take things as they are That, is me
  
  Frank and honest Take things as they are Just as it is
  Frank and honest Take things as they are That, is me
  
  Even if you lead a disappointing life You're not the entire reason...
  Starting from now Live through such times
  
  Sometimes, when you are afraid Don't run away Try to believe
  That, is me
  Even if you feel weak, it'll surely be fine Don't give up Try to believe
  That's also me
  
  Frank and honest Take things as they are Just as it is
  Frank and honest Take things as they are That, is me
  
  Frank and honest Take things as they are Just as it is
  Frank and honest Take things as they are That, is me

Lyrics Blue Sky - Kiroro

• Romaji

  Blue Sky
  
  kyou wa anata no soba ni itai no
  atsui kouhii (coffee) wo nomi hoshite
  kotori no utagoe wo kiki nagara Kiss wo shiyou
  kuuru (cool) na kao shiteru kedo uso da yo ne
  hontou wa nigiyaka na hito da tte shitteru
  
  kokoro no naka ni sumi tsuite mou hanarenai wa
  sora to umi ga wakaranai kurai tanoshin jatte
  
  konna hi zutto tsuzukeba ii konna hi zutto matte ta
  konna hi zutto tsuzukeba ii konna hi zutto matte ta
  Blue Sky Day Feel So Good Blue Sky Day One More Day
  konna hi zutto tsuzukeba ii konna hi zutto matte ta
  
  kyou wa kaze ni nari tai no
  masshiro na isu ni koshikakete
  karada ga sukitooru kurai ni watashi wo keshite
  me no mae ni niru hachi nimo makenai wa
  kaze ni nari tai no wakaru deshou kono kimochi
  
  kami wo nabikasu teido ja osaekirenai wa
  jitensha mo fukitobasu kurai kimochi ii no
  
  konna hi zutto tsuzukeba ii konna hi zutto matte ta
  konna hi zutto tsuzukeba ii konna hi zutto matte ta
  
  konna hi zutto tsuzukeba ii konna hi zutto matte ta
  konna hi zutto tsuzukeba ii konna hi zutto matte ta
  Blue Sky Day Feel So Good Blue Sky Day One More Day
  konna hi zutto tsuzukeba ii konna hi zutto matte ta
  konna hi zutto tsuzukeba ii konna hi zutto matte ta

• Kanji

  Blue Sky
  
  今日はあなたのそばにいたいの
  熱いコーヒーを飲みほして
  小鳥の歌声を聞きながら Kissをしよう
  クールな顔してるけど うそだよね
  本当はにぎやかな人だって知ってる
  
  心のなかに住みついて もう離れないわ
  空と海が分からないくらい 楽しんじゃって
  
  こんな日ずっと続けばいい こんな日ずっと待ってた
  こんな日ずっと続けばいい こんな日ずっと待ってた
  Blue Sky Day Feel So Good Blue Sky Day One More Day
  こんな日ずっと続けばいい こんな日ずっと待ってた
  
  今日は風になりたいの
  真っ白なイスに腰掛けて
  体が透き通るくらいに私を消して
  目の前にいるハチにも負けないわ
  風になりたいの 分かるでしょうこの気持ち
  髪をなびかす程度じゃ おさえきれないわ
  自転車も吹き飛ばすくらい 気持ちいいの
  
  こんな日ずっと続けばいい こんな日ずっと待ってた
  こんな日ずっと続けばいい こんな日ずっと待ってた
  
  こんな日ずっと続けばいい こんな日ずっと待ってた
  こんな日ずっと続けばいい こんな日ずっと待ってた
  Blue Sky Day Feel So Good Blue Sky Day One More Day
  こんな日ずっと続けばいい こんな日ずっと待ってた
  こんな日ずっと続けばいい こんな日ずっと待ってた
  

• Translation

  Blue Sky
  
  Today, I wish to be by your side
  Finish a cup of warm coffee
  As we hear the singing voices of the birds We make kisses
  Appearing to be cool You're pretending, isn't it?
  I know, that you're really a lively person
  
  Taking root in my heart It will come apart no more
  Like the sky and the sea-- Inseparable It's so delightful
  
  A day like this, it'll be great if it continues forever I've always been waiting for this day
  A day like this, it'll be great if it continues forever I've always been waiting for this day
  Blue Sky Day Feel so Good Blue Sky Day One More Day
  A day like this, it'll be great if it continues forever I've always been waiting for this day
  
  Today, I wish to become a gust of wind
  Sit on a pure-white chair
  As the body becomes almost transparent, I fade away
  I will not lose to the bees before your eyes as well!
  I wish to become a gust of wind Do you understand? This feeling
  
  The extend of hair fluttering in the wind It's too constrained
  Should the bicycle get blown as well Wouldn't it be nice?
  
  A day like this, it'll be great if it continues forever I've always been waiting for this day
  A day like this, it'll be great if it continues forever I've always been waiting for this day
  
  A day like this, it'll be great if it continues forever I've always been waiting for this day
  A day like this, it'll be great if it continues forever I've always been waiting for this day
  Blue Sky Day Feel so Good Blue Sky Day One More Day
  A day like this, it'll be great if it continues forever I've always been waiting for this day
  A day like this, it'll be great if it continues forever I've always been waiting for this day

Lyrics beginning - Kiroro

• Romaji

  Beginning
  
  anata ni mitsume rareru to doki doki suru no yo
  kono kodou anata kikoeteru n ja
  
  naka naka kao age rare nai
  gurasu ni soete ru yubi mo ki ni naru shi
  
  masshiro na kurosu (cross) ga yake ni mabushi kute
  aa koko ni egaka reru mirai anata dou mite ru
  
  I Love You Forever itoshii hito
  sekai juu doko sagashite mo
  anata mitai na hito wa inai kara
  zutto soba ni ite
  
  anata no sono hanasaki ni kisu (kiss) shita ku naru no wa
  watashi dake ka mo shire nai
  chotto dake ikisugi chatta
  souzou nukedase zu hitori iru no
  
  ai shite ru no kotoba ga kokoro ni shimi konda
  shiawase no shunkan ga gyutto watashi wo tsutsumu no
  
  I Love You Forever itoshii hito
  kokoro kara anata wo omou no
  kagayaite ru imo no kono toki wo
  zutto dakishimete
  
  
  I Love You Forever itoshii hito
  sekai juu doko sagashite mo
  anata mitai na hito wa inai kara
  zutto soba ni ite

• Kanji

  Beginning
  
  あなたに見つめられると ドキドキするのよ
  この鼓動 あなた聞こえてるんじゃ！？
  
  なかなか顔上げられない
  グラスに添えてる指も 気になるし
  
  真っ白なクロスが やけにまぶしくて
  あぁ ここに描かれる未来 あなたどう見てる？
  
  I Love You Forever 愛しい人
  世界中どこ探しても
  あなたみたいな 人はいないから
  ずっと そばにいて
  
  あなたのその鼻先に キスしたくなるのは
  私だけかもしれない
  ちょっとだけ いきすぎちゃった
  想像抜け出せず一人いるの
  
  愛してるの言葉が 心にしみ込んで
  幸せの瞬間が ギュッと私を包むの
  
  I Love You Forever 愛しい人
  心からあなたを想うの
  輝いてる今のこの時を
  ずっと 抱きしめて
  
  I Love You Forever 愛しい人
  世界中どこ探しても
  あなたみたいな 人はいないから
  ずっと そばにいて

• Translation

  Beginning
  
  Being gazed by you My heart throbs so fast, you know!
  These beats Can't you hear them!?
  
  I can't really look up
  Even the finger that draws around the glass Makes me feel concerned...
  The pure-white crossroad Is awfully glaring
  Ah The future that's being depicted here How do you see it (, my dear)?
  
  I love you forever My love
  Even if I search everywhere throughout the world
  Someone like you Doesn't exist, and so
  Forever Be by my side, please
  
  On the tip of your nose People who want to kiss it
  I may not be the only one
  That's a little Too much
  Is there anyone who can don't imagine things?
  
  The words "I love you" Immerse in my heart
  A moment of happiness Will you embrace me tightly
  
  I love you forever My love
  I think of you from my heart, you know!
  Glittering, now this instance
  Forever Let's embrace it...
  
  I love you forever My love
  Even if I search everywhere throughout the world
  Someone like you Doesn't exist, and so
  Forever Be by my side, please

Lyrics aoi sora sagashite - Kiroro

aoi sora sagashite

wasurenai you ni wasurenai you ni

nani mo shira nu mama dete kita ano hi kinou no koto no you ni omoidasu
haya okuri no sekai ni potsun to hoori dasarete kujike sou ni naru

yureru mune wo sei ippai kakaete
dare nimo makenai to chikatta hibi wo
wasure nai you ni kagayakite yukou

nani yori mo taisetsu na mono ga kono mune no naka ni shikkari to
tsutae tai to omou kimochi wo ima koko de todoke you

kokoro no naka ni miekakure shite ru kage ni tada tada iki wo nonde ta hi

miageta sora ni tsuki nukeru you na aoi sora wo sagashite
jibun no chikara shinjite miyou to kokoro ni kimeta

tsukanda yume hanasanai you ni
kono toki no naka de shikkari to
kanjiru mama ni subete utsushite ima koko de todoke you

nani yori mo taisetsu na mono ga kono mune no naka ni shikkari to
tsutae tai to omou kimochi wo ima koko de

tsukanda yume hanasanai youni kono toki no naka de shikkari to
kanjiru mama ni subete utsushite ima koko de todoke you

wasurenai you ni wasure nai you n

Lyrics Ao no Jumon - Kiroro

ao no jumon

san gatsu no ame wa sugoku tsumetakute
nee sukoshi dake anata ni aitaku naru
ame ga jiben de utau naka
sou mukou soba de mieru anata

aoi kasa aoi kaban
konna ni konna ni aishiteru

zutto zutto shinjiteta ao no jumon
anata niwa kakara nakatta

anata no ude no naka sugoku atatakute
nee zutto soba ni isasete kodou ga hibuku
anata no neiki yasashii ne
sou fuuwari shabon dama yureteru

aoi kasa aoi kaban
konna ni konna ni aishiteru

zutto zutto shinjiteta ao no jumon
anata niwa kakara nakatta

sugoi inazuma ochta no ga nee
doushite anata ja nakatta n darou

zutto zutto shinjiteta ao no jumon
anata niwa kakara nakatta
zutto zutto shinjiteta ao no jumon
anata niwa kakara nakatta

konna ni aishiteru

Lyrics ano koro - Kiroro

• Romaji

  ano koro
  
  kono mama uta nado utae naku nareba ii
  sotto tsubuyaite ita
  hikari wo abiru koto osorete mimi wo fusaida
  
  kitai wo sare reba sareru hodo
  matte (i)ru hito ga ireba iru hodo
  ashita ga kowakute nige you to shite ita
  
  anata no ureshi sou na kao
  massugu na kao wo miru tabi
  nante chippoke na koto de jibun rashisa wasurete ita nda ne
  
  ah anata no ai wo mada kanjiru koto ga dekiru nara
  ah utai tsuzuke tai ai wo kataru tame ni
  
  shinu hodo namida wo nagashite mo
  dare nimo awazu nigete ite mo
  nan nimo kawara nai kokoro ga motomete ru no wa
  kira kira mabushiku hikaru yume kono koe doko made mo todoku yo
  ano hi ni modori tai moshi modoreru no nara
  
  anata no ureshi sou na kao
  massugu na kao wo miru tabi
  nante chippoke na koto de jibun rashisa wasurete ita nda ne
  
  ah anata no ai wo mada kanjiru koto ga dekiru nara
  ah utai tsuzuke tai ai wo kataru tame ni
  
  ah dare no tame ni mada uta wo utatte iru no
  ah watashi wa watashi no tame ai suru anata no tame ni
  
  ah dare no tame ni mada uta wo utatte iru no
  ah watashi wa watashi no tame ai suru anata no tame ni

• Kanji

  あの頃
  
  「このまま 歌など 唄えなくなればいい」
  そっと つぶやいていた
  光を浴びる事 おそれて 耳をふさいだ
  
  期待を されればされる程
  待っている人が いればいる程
  明日がこわくて 逃げようとしていた
  
  あなたの嬉しそうな顔
  まっすぐな顏を見るたび
  なんて ちっぽけな事で 自分らしさ忘れていたんだね
  
  嗚呼 あなたの愛を まだ感じる事ができるなら
  嗚呼 唄い續けたい 愛を語る為に
  
  死ぬ程 泪を流ても
  誰にも会わず 逃げていても
  何にも かわらない 心が 求めてるのは
  キラキラ まぶしく光る梦 この声どこまでも届くよ
  あの日に戻りたい もし戻れるのなら
  
  あなたの嬉しそうな顔
  まっすぐな顏を見るたび
  なんて ちっぽけな事で 自分らしさ忘れていたんだね
  
  嗚呼 あなたの愛を まだ感じる事ができるなら
  嗚呼 唄い續けたい 愛を語る為に
  
  嗚呼 誰の為に まだ 歌を唄っているの
  嗚呼 私は私の為 愛するあなたの為に
  
  嗚呼 誰の為に まだ 歌を唄っているの
  嗚呼 私は私の為 愛するあなたの為に

Lyrics aki kaze - Kiroro

• Romaji

  aki kaze
  
  aki no kaze to isshoni watashi no kirai na fuyu no ashioto ga chikazuite kuru
  nazeka setsunai kimochi de yuutsu ni naru kara fuyu nan ka konai de tte negatta
  
  
  anata ni deaete sukoshi tsuyoku nareta
  itami dasu mune ni mahou wo kakete kudasai
  
  honki de aishita anata dakara kitto
  wasureru nante dekinai deshou
  modora nai ano hi
  
  
  aki no taiyou wo miageta atatakai hizashi wo karada juu de uke tometai kara
  yurara yure nagara irozuku konoha tachi onegai wa kanawa zuni kanashiku ochite tta
  
  kasuka ni kanjiru anata no kehai ga dokoka ni
  me ni utsutte iru keshiki wa ano koro no mama
  
  tsurakute kurushikute ugoke nakatta anata no te wo hanashita ano toki
  nido to ae nai wakatte ite mo mata ne to sukoshi tsuyogari miseta
  anata ga nokoshita amaku setsunai hibi

• Kanji

  秋風
  
  秋の風と一緒に 私の嫌いな冬の足音が近づいてくる
  なぜか切ない気持ちで憂鬱になるから 冬なんかこないでって願った
  
  あなたに出会えて 少し強くなれた
  痛みだす胸に魔法をかけて下さい
  
  本気で愛したあなただから きっと
  忘れるなんてできないでしょう
  戻らないあの日
  
  秋の太陽を見上げた あたたかい日差しを身体中で受けとめたいから
  ゆらら ゆれながら色づく木の葉達 願いは叶わずに悲しく落ちてった
  
  かすかに感じるあなたの気配がどこかに
  目に映っている景色はあの頃のまま
  
  辛くて苦しくて動けなかった あなたの手を離したあの瞬間(とき)
  二度と会えない わかっていても 「またね」と少し強がりみせた
  あなたが残した甘く切ない日々

• Translation

  Autumn wind
  
  Together with the autumn wind
  The footsteps of winter, which I hate, sound closer and closer
  Somehow, the feelings of sorrow makes me depressed, and so
  I wished that something like the winter will not come to me
  
  My encounter with you Made me a little stronger
  Please cast your magic onto the wounds
  
  I did love you with all my heart, and so Perhaps
  Forgetting is something that's impossible, isn't it?
  They will not return, those days
  
  I looked up at the autumn sun As I want my entire body to feel the warm sunlight
  Breezily As the colour changes, the swaying leaves
  My wish didn't come true -- the leaves continued to fall
  
  I vaguely feel your presence, somewhere
  The scenery that's reflecting in my eyes, just like those days
  
  In pain, in misery, unable to move on The moment when I let go of your hand
  We can never meet again Even though I knew
  I showed a little bold front by bidding goodbye
  You left behind days that carry a trail of misery

Lyrics Aitai - Kiroro

aitai

aitai to omou koto ga aishiteru ni tsunagaru
kizukenai hodo renai ni okubyou ni natte
anata to iru to sunao na jibun ni nareru yo
uso ja nai

zutto kinonai furi wo shite kita kara
imasara nani wo itte mo shinjite morae nai ne

hontou ni suki na hito to isshoni nare nai tte kiita
sonna koto nai to ano toki ooki na koe de sakebeta noni
otona ni naru to ironna koto ga mieru yo kowai kurai

zutto anata wo wasure rarenai
imasara nani wo itte mo shinjite morae nai ne

kamisama yatto hito wo suki ni nareta kono watashi ga

zutto kinonai furi wo shite kita kara
imasara nani wo itte mo shinjite morae nai ne

zutto anata wo wasure rare nai
imasara nani wo itte mo shinjite morae nai ne

Lyrics aisa nai - Kiroro

• Romaji

  aisa nai
  
  aisa nai aise nai no yo
  betsu betsu no micho wo aruki hajimeta
  nikuma nai nikume nai no yo
  ichido wa ai shita hito dakara
  
  kiss (kisu) no shigata mo ondo mo oboete iru kedo
  koe wo koroshite naku noto ni narete shimatta mitai
  
  motto motto kono te de motto motto ai wo
  motto motto anata ni furete ita katta
  zutto ai shite ru zutto omotte iru
  zutto ai shite ru zutto omotte iru
  
  shinji nai shinji rare nai ushinau mono nado nai hazu na noni
  wasure tai wasure rare nai anata no nukumori nokotte iru
  
  sono egao mo nakigao mo oboete iru kedo
  yatto mitsuketa ai sae ima wa mou todoka nai
  
  motto motto kono te de motto motto ai wo
  motto motto anata ni furete ita katta
  motto motto kono te de motto motto ai wo
  motto motto anata ni furete ita katta
  zutto ai shite ru zutto omotte iru
  zutto ai shite ru zutto omotte iru
  
  aisa nai aise nai no yo
  nikuma nai nikume nai no yo

• Kanji

  愛さない
  
  愛さない 愛せないのよ
  別々の道を歩き始めた
  憎まない 憎めないのよ
  一度は愛した人だから
  
  Kissの仕方も温度も覚えているけど
  声を殺して泣くことに慣れてしまったみたい
  
  もっともっとこの手で もっともっと愛を
  もっともっとあなたに触れていたかった
  ずっと愛してる ずっと想ってる
  ずっと愛してる ずっと想ってる
  
  信じない 信じられない 失うものなど無いはずなのに
  忘れたい 忘れられない あなたのぬくもり残っている
  
  その笑顏も泣き顔も覚えているけど
  やっと見付けた愛さえ 今はもう届かない
  
  もっともっとこの手で もっともっと愛を
  もっともっとあなたに触れていたかった
  もっともっとこの手で もっともっと愛を
  もっともっとあなたに触れていたかった
  ずっと愛してる ずっと想ってる
  ずっと愛してる ずっと想ってる
  
  愛さない 愛せないのよ
  憎まない 憎めないのよ

• Translation

  I don't love you
  
  I don't love you I can't love you!
  You and I have already began to go on our separate ways
  I don't hate you I can't hate you!
  At the very least, you were once my love
  
  How we kiss, and the temperature, while I still remember
  It seems that I've already gotten myself used to crying in silence
  
  More, more, this hand More, more, (experiences / anticipates) love
  More, more, I always wanted to come into contact with you
  All along, I'm in love with you All along, I'm thinking of you
  All along, I'm in love with you All along, I'm thinking of you
  
  I don't believe I can't believe Even though nothing was lost, or anything
  I wish to forget I can't forget Your warmth still remains
  
  Those smiles and tears, while I still remember
  Even if it's love that took great pains to discover Now, it's already beyond reach
  
  More, more, this hand More, more, (experiences / anticipates) love
  More, more, I always wanted to come into contact with you
  More, more, this hand More, more, (experiences / anticipates) love
  More, more, I always wanted to come into contact with you
  All along, I'm in love with you All along, I'm thinking of you
  All along, I'm in love with you All along, I'm thinking of you
  
  I don't love you I can't love you!
  I don't hate you I can't hate you!

Lyrics ai no mukou - Kiroro

ai no mukou

shoujiki ima made no koi wa shinjiru koto ga dekizuni ita
pokkari aita kokoro ni sukina kaze ga fuite ta kedo
ima anata no ai de umatte ku

futari de mitsuketa mirai ni anata wa shinken na manazashi
iikagen na yatsu da to bakari omotte ta ano koro
watashi sukoshi kodomo datta ne

ai no mukou ni aru mono wa shinjiru tsuyosa to oshiete kureta
anata ni deaete shiawase da to omoi tsuzuketai eien ni

nan nimo shinpaishi nai de kimi wa boku ni tayore ba ii to
sashinobete kureta atatakai te wo zutto hanasai youni
yorisoi nagara tomo ni arukou

yume no mukou ni mieru mono wa shiwakucha egao no futari ga ite
anata ni deaete shiawase da to utai tsuzukete tai eien ni

ii koto bakari ja nai keredo norikoe rareru yo anata to nara
fuan ya kanashimi kurushii mo sasaeatte i(yu)kitai itsu made mo

ai no mukou ni aru mono wa shinjiru tsuyosa to oshiete kureta
anata ni deaete shiawase da to omoi tsuzuketai eien ni

Lyrics again - Kiroro

• Romaji

  again
  
  aitte nan darou kokoro no naka ni kiite mita
  kakegae no nai mono nanda
  yappari anata ga hitsuyou da wa
  donna toki mo te wo sashi nobete kureta
  
  yukkuri to aruki dasou
  ippo zutsu de ii kara
  
  ichido ya nido no ayamachi sae
  yuruse zuni naite ita watashi wa inai
  owatta ai wo anata mo kuyande iru nara
  mata futari warai aeru
  
  hedateta toki wo umeru koto wa dekinai kedo
  ichido wa aishi atta futari nara
  kitto shiawase ni nareru hazu
  kiseki ga okoru koto wo shinjite
  
  yukkuri aruki dasou
  ippo zutsu de ii kara
  
  usurete yuku kioku no naka de
  anata no nukumori sagashite iru
  onaji sabishisa kanjite iru nara
  itsu no hi ka mata koko e modotte kite
  ichido ya nido no ayamachi sae
  yuruse zuni naite ita watashi wa inai
  owatta ai wo anata mo kuyande iru nara
  mata futari warai aeru
  
  aitte nan darou kokoro no naka ni kiite mita
  kakegae no nai mono nanda

• Kanji

  again
  
  愛って何だろう 心の中にきいてみた
  かけがえのないものなんだ
  やっぱりあなたが必要だわ
  どんな時も手を差し伸べてくれた
  
  ゆっくりと歩き出そう
  一歩ずつでいいから
  
  一度や二度の過ちさえ
  許せずに泣いていた 私はいない
  終わった愛をあなたも悔やんでいるなら
  また二人笑い合える again
  
  隔てた時間(とき)を 埋めることは出来ないけど
  一度は愛し合った二人なら
  きっと幸せになれるはず
  奇跡が起こることを信じて
  
  ゆっくりと歩き出そう
  一歩ずつでいいから
  
  うすれてゆく記憶の中で
  あなたのぬくもり探している
  同じ淋しさ感じているなら
  いつの日かまた ここへ戻ってきて
  一度や二度の過ちさえ
  許せずに泣いていた 私はいない
  終わった愛をあなたも悔やんでいるなら
  また二人笑い合える again
  
  愛って何だろう 心の中にきいてみた
  かけがえのないものなんだ

• Translation

  again
  
  What exactly is love? (I tried to hear my heart / I tried asking the core of my heart)
  It's something that can't be replaced
  Naturally, I need you!
  You'd always offered a hand to me
  
  We seem to be making our first steps slowly
  It's good to take a step at a time...
  
  If it's just a one time, two time mistake
  (At least,) I'm not one who Can't forgive, and cry
  If you're also regretting over the love that's over
  Once again, we can greet each other in smile Again
  
  The times in separation While we can't bury it
  If its two people who'd loved each other at least once
  I'm sure they can definitely be happy
  As I believe in the occurrence of miracles...
  
  We seem to be making our first steps slowly
  It's good to take a step at a time...
  
  In the midst of the memories that gradually fade away
  Seeking your warmth
  If you're feeling the same loneliness
  One day, once again (Please) come back here
  If it's just a one time, two time mistake
  I'm not one who Can't forgive, and cry
  If you're also regretting over the love that's over
  Once again, we can greet each other in smile Again
  
  What exactly is love? (I tried to hear my heart / I tried asking the core of my heart)
  It's something that can't be replaced

Lyrics a song of love - Kiroro

A song of love

suki dakara kiss (kisu) wo suru ai shiteru kara daki au yo
kanashii kara naitari ureshii kara warau yo

koi suru kimochi wa hontou ni fushigi na mono
anata ni deatte watashi kawatta
ironna jibun shitte ku
donna toki mo soba ni ite kureta kara

anata de nakya...watashi
itsumademo kanjite itai

kanashimi hanbun ureshii no ni bai ni shite futari no toki wa subete wo
kono shunkan wo sukoshi zutsu kizande yukou ai shite iki tai
ikite iru kara kanji rareru tashika na ai no uta

hanarete shimatta toki ni kizuku ai mo aru
tsutaeru sube wa ikura demo aru noni
nan da ka umaku ienai
bukiyou na kotoba ya taido mo yasashii

amae kata shiranakute
chanto wakatte kurete ita ne

anata wo zenbu ai shite i(yu)keru you ni shiawase no kakera wo
tsuyoi toki mo yowai toki mo uke tomete tsunagi awasete
ikite iru kara kanji rareru tashika na ai no uta

anata wo zenbu ai shite i(yu)keru you ni shiawase no kakera wo
tsuyoi toki mo yowai toki mo uke tomete tsunagi awasete
ikite iru kara kanji rareru tashika na ai no uta

Kiroro

Kiroro's Bio

Members
Name 玉城 千春 Tamashiro Chiharu
Role Vocals
Birthplace Okinawa
Date of Birth 1977, April 17
Blood type A

Name 金城 綾乃 Kinjou Ayano
Role Keyboard
Birthplace Okinawa
Date of Birth 1977, August 15
Blood type AB

Kiroro first debuted in 1996 as an independent band, and later made their major debut in 1998 with the song "Nagai Aida (長い間?)". They performed on Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1998, 1999 and 2001.

In January 2005, vocalist Chiharu Tamashiro announced that she was engaged. On April 17 (which coincided with her birthday), she and her fiancé entered the family registry. In May, pianist Ayano Kinjo announced her pregnancy and marriage. In July, Tamashiro announced her pregnancy. In September 2005, they held their "four person concert" in Okinawa with the finale, Wasurenaide ("Don't Forget") before their maternal leave. Kinjo gave birth to a baby girl in November 2005. Tamashiro gave birth to a baby boy in February 2006. In March 2007, Tamashiro announced her second pregnancy.

The name 'Kiroro'
When vocalist Tamashiro Chiharu was in her primary school days, she visited Ikedamachi, Hokkaido, for a regional exchange program. The Ainu language made a deep impression on her. With the Ainu words 'Kiroru' and 'Kiroro-an', Tamashiro and Kinjou decided on the name "Kiroro" for the group; "Kiroru" meaning a wide walking path and "Kiroro-an" meaning "resilient" and "healthy."

Facts
-Kiroro's miraie(towards the future) and best friend are selected to be part of the Japanese music textbooks' syllabus.
-Kiroro's trilogy of romance refers to 1.Sukina Hito(The person I love), 2.Aitai(I wish to see you) and 3.Mou sukoshi(A little more).
-Probably due to the spread of incorrect information through the internet, some people wrongly credited Kiroro for the song sayonara daisukina hito (Goodbye, my love). The actual singer of that song is Hana*Hana.
-Again, Kiroro is wrongly credited for Final Fantasy OST. There are probably two reasons for this. First, the title of the song "sutekidane" coincides with a song in KIRORO's debut album (songlist #2), which was actually a song written in praise of her highschool's softball team in her schooling days. Secondly, it probably had something to do with the FF miraie video clips created that score high hits on youtube.

Former AKB48 Member Erena Ono To Go Solo This Summer

Former AKB48 member Erena Ono will be releasing her first solo single this summer.

The new single is titled "Erepyon" and will be released on June 13th. The song will used as the opening theme song for the Fuji TV drama "Legal High" starting on April 17th.

The new single will come in 3 limited editions, a regular edition and a Lawson edition. Check out the tracklist below:

Regular Edition

1. Erepyon
2. Sentimental Girl

Limited Edition A

CD
1. Erepyon
2. Sentimental Girl

DVD
1. Erepyon -music video-
2. Off-shoot

Limited Edtion B

CD
1. Erepyon
2. Sentimental Girl

DVD
1. Photo -making of-

Limited Edtion C

CD
1. Erepyon
2. (TBA)

DVD
1. Coupling song -music video-
2. Off-shoot

Lawson Edition

CD
1. Erepyon
2. Sentimental Girl

DVD
1. Comment DVD

AKB48's Kohaku Uta Gassen 2011 DVD Tops Oricon Charts

AKB48's own version of the annual Kohaku Uta Gassen has been selling like pancakes and currently tops Oricon DVD charts.

AKB48's Kohaku Uta Gassen 2011 have managed to top Oricon's DVD ranking with 68,000 copies sold for just the first week. This is a huge leap from last year's 16,000 sales. Some have been speculating that Atsuko Maeda's graduation announcement is one of the reasons for a huge rise in sales especially since the DVD was released right after the Saitama concert.

Moreover, the latest AKB48's DVD is also a collaboration of their sister groups- SKE48, NMB48, and HKT48. Lastly, last year's Kohaku also introduced JKT48, which drew attention from Japanese and Indonesian media.

AKB48 Opens First Cafe in Kansai Region

AKB48's Aki Takajou and NMB48's Saka Yamamoto participated in the grand opening of the "AKB48 Cafe&Shop Namba" located in Osaka at the Namba Ground Kagetsu. This will be the 4th store opened by AKB and is the first in the Kansai Region. Others have been opened in Akihabara (Tokyo-7/2011), Hakata (Fukuoka-3/2012), and Harajuku (Tokyo-9/2011).

AKB48 wanted to make this cafe special and created and designed their own personal menu. Their cafe area is a stylish rendition of a traditional cafe and seats 56 people. Takeshiro wants a more people to know the AKB48 group as well as appeal to a wide variety of people.

In addition to those members already stated, AKB48's Haruka Katayama, Kobayashi Kana, Ami Maeda and NMB48's Rieko Jyou, and Yuuka Kodakari participated in the event.

Itano Tomomi Reveals Title, Covers & Tracklist for Her 3rd Single

AKB48's Itano Tomomi has revealed the title of her 3rd single to be "Jyuunen go no Kimi e" (10年後の君へ). It'll be released in 3 editions: DVD Type A and B, and Regular CD Edition. Additionally, she has also unveiled the covers and tracklist.

Type A

【CD】
01.Jyuunen go no Kimi e
02.Clone
03.deal feat. NO-FACE
04.Jyuunen go no Kimi e ‒instrumental-
05.Clone ‒instrumental-
06.deal feat. NO-FACE‒instrumental-
【DVD】
01.Jyuunen go no Kimi e -Music Video-
02.Jyuunen go no Kimi e -Making Clip-

Type B

【CD】
01.Jyuunen go no Kimi e
02.Clone
03.Always I need you
04.Jyuunen go no Kimi e ‒instrumental-
05.Clone ‒instrumental-
06.Always I need you‒instrumental-
【DVD】
01.Clone -Music Video-
02.Clone -Making Clip-

Regular Edition

【CD】
01.Jyuunen go no Kimi e
02.Clone
03.lose-lose
04.Jyuunen go no Kimi e ‒instrumental-
05.Clone ‒instrumental-
06.lose-lose ‒instrumental-

How do you feel of her upcoming single? "Jyuunen go no Kimi e" is scheduled to hit the shelves on 25th April.

SKE48's Matsui Jurina Hospitalized Due to Overwork

SKE48's Matsui Jurina was hospitalized today, Apr 4th. SKE48 official blog released a statement stating that Jurina has to be admitted in the hospital because she's been experiencing dizziness and fatigue for several months. Her deteriorating health is also the reason why SKE decided to cancel a scheduled hand-shake event.
Jurina was asked to take a medical leave and was diagnosed with anemia due to overwork. She was also advised to have a proper rest and nutrition to slowly regained her energy.

To alleviate Jurina's fans fears, Jurina posted a picture of herself on her Google+ account with this message: (translated by tomkono)

I have been in hospital from today for several days.
So sorry to cause make you worry about me(>_<)
I am eating a lot to get better soon!
But I'm telling my mother I wanna eat your homemade meat sauce spaghetti!
Oh..
I have to sleep early!!!

Jurina Matsui is expected to resume her activities once her health has improved.

Tackey & Tsubasa 10th Anniversary Event in Yokohama

Popular Johnny's duo- Tackey & Tsubasa- held their 10th anniversary special event with 15,000 fans in attendance at Yokohama Arena last Apr 1st.

15,000 fans were selected via lottery after they purchased the duo's latest concert DVD "Tackey & Tsubasa Tour 2011 OUR FUTURE". According to the report, Tackey and Tsubasa personally welcomed their fans as they entered Yokohama Arena. A special booth was set-up for a "talk show" wherein fans got the chance to do some Q&A and even participated in games.

Hideaki Takizawa said that Yokohama Arena is special to him and Tsubasa Imai because it was the first stage they performed at and it was also used as a venue of their press conference when they debuted.

Moreover, the duo performed six of their hit songs, which included “Ai wa Takaramono”. They also performed songs from their Johnny's Junior pre-debut days.

When Imai was asked what he got for Tackey for his 30th birthday last Mar 29th, he said that he gave Tackey a figurine of "Takizawa Kabuki", a female stage show character of Takizawa.

Lastly, even though both of them are busy with their own solo activities, they still hoped that they will be able to do something together for their 10th year anniversary just like this Yokohama event.

kiroro／Best Friend

Atsuko Maeda Won't Participate in AKB48's 4th Senbatsu Election

Atsuko Maeda has been rejecting many questions regarding her graduation as she wants time to properly convey her feelings in own words. To do so, she released a video on AKB48 official Youtube channel and Google+, where she unveiled her intentions and rationale, and while a graduation date is not fixed, she will be withdrawing from the senbatsu election. She also hopes that fans will continue to support her and AKB48.
Check out the video below:

前田敦子より総選挙について / AKB48[公式]

AKB48 前田敦子より総選挙についてファンの皆様にお伝えしたいことがあります。

Full translations (credits to melosnomichi.blogspot.com):

This is Maeda Atsuko from Team A of AKB48.
On March 25th, I announced my graduation from AKB48 at Saitama Super Arena.
As expected, I am very clumsy and not good at handling many things at once;
I am very disappointed in myself because of this, and I believe this has made all the members, staff and fans worry about me, as well as given them a lot of trouble. However everyone has been great to me and I feel like I've been a spoilt child taking advantage of everyone's kindness.
I started thinking about graduation quite a while ago, but I didn't tell anyone except Takamina, a few other members and Akimoto-san. These were not exactly realistic conversations, and I was really worried that if I am not in AKB anymore, what would be left of me?
We won the Record of the Year award last year; we have finally made it to the Tokyo Dome; we participated in NHK Kouhaku Utagassen; slowly but surely our dreams are becoming real, and it's time for the next step. I'm sure every member is doing a lot of thinking about the future, and they will need all the chances they can get from AKB. In order for this to happen, I have to work harder.
When I announced my graduation, I was very anxious in front of everyone, like I said, and I'm sure everyone is worried about whether I can be on my own, since until now I have always had members to depend on and always had this place called AKB for me to go back. But I've made it this far and this is what I want to do.
I would be very happy if you could keep cheering for me.
Like I've been saying - at this point I haven't decided any details on my graduation, and I've been discussing the timing with everyone. I would like to withdraw from the upcoming AKB Senbatsu Election, and I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.
I really wanted this message to come from myself, so I was given the chance to present it in this fashion. I don't have a lot of time left as a member of AKB, but I will still be around after graduation. I would be grateful if you would keep supporting me. Moreover, please keep cheering for AKB48 with me.
Maeda Atsuko, out.

Nana Mizuki to Provide Theme Song for Blood-C Movie

Popular seiyuu-singer Nana Mizuki will provide the theme song to the anime movie Blood-C: The Last Dark.

This will be her 2nd musical work involving in the anime, with the previous one being her 25th single "Junketsu Paradox", which is being used as the ending theme to the Blood-C TV series. However, any CD release of the new theme song is still not known at the moment.

Like with the TV series, Nana Mizuki will also again return to voice Saya Kisaragi in the movie. The movie will premiere in Japan on 2nd June.

Check Out a Preview for Maiko Fujita's New Single "Nee"

Japanese singer Maiko Fujita will be releasing her new single ねぇ(Nee) on April 18th. You can listen to a preview of it in the Hiiro No Kakera anime trailer.

Maiko Fujita was born on January 16, 1984 in Nagoya, Japan and made her musical debut with her single Koi ni Ochite in 2006. Since then, she has released six singles, four studio albums, one mini-album and a compilation album.

Meanwhile, Hiiro no Kakera is a otome video game set to air its anime adaption in April of this year. The story centers around a teenage girl named Tamaki Kasuga who moves to a mountain village where her grandmother resides. While there she encounters terrible creatures, but is saved by a boy named Takuma Onizaki.

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Hiiro no Kakera Anime PV

アニメ 緋色の欠片 【PV】

Rorouni Kenshin Official Movie Poster and New Promo Trailer

The official poster for the upcoming live action adaptation of Rorouni Kenshin or Samurai X is out. Aside from the official poster, a new promo trailer was shown in NTV's show ZIP!

The movie will be released on Aug 25th with Sato Takeru playing the role of Kenshin Himura. Other casts includes: Takei Emi ,Aoki Munetaka, Taketo Tanaka, Aoi Yuu, Eguchi Yosuke, Kikkawa Kouji, and Kagawa Teruyuki.

Enjoy the movie's new promo trailer!

[HD] Rurouni Kenshin Action Movie - NEW Promo Footage!

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Yu Yamada And Oguri Shun Announce Marriage

Yu Yamada and Oguri Shun have announced that they are getting married. The marriage will be registered on March 14th.

The two released a statement to the media together. The two told the media that they will register their marriage on March 14, thanked everyone for their support and stated that they would like to build a family together.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Ikimonogakari's NEWTRAL Tops Oricon Album Charts 2 Weeks in a Row

Popular trio pop/rock band Ikimonogakari's 5th album "NEWTRAL" continues to sell very well on its 2nd week of sales, claiming the number 1 spot on the Oricon weekly charts once again, selling 83,000 copies. Together with their 1st week sales, this totals up to 276,000 copies.

With just 83,000 copies sold, they already outsold the 1st week sales of other popular artists' work like Jin Akanishi's "JAPONICANA" and SCANDAL's compilation album "SCANDAL SHOW".

However, this is nothing new to Ikimonogakari. Their 4th album "Hajimari no Uta" and their compilation album "Ikimonobakari ~Members Best Selection~" managed to top the Oricon weekly album charts 2 weeks in a row as well.

That's not all! The success of this album further raised the sales of their compilation album "Ikimonobakari ~Members Best Selection~", which is released way back in November 2010. Though it's still charting well last week at #51, it managed to rise to #38 this week, bringing the total sales to 1,338,000 copies and back in the Oricon's weekly top 50. With this, the album has charted for 71 weeks, and won't be dropping off anytime soon.

Nogizaka46 Announces 2nd Single

AKB48's official rival Nogizaka46 have announced their 2nd single, scheduled to be released on the 2nd May. This is the same release date as AKB48 Sashihara Rino's debut single "Soredemo Sukidayo", and 1 week before NMB48's 4th single.

As with their debut single, it'll be released in 4 editions: Limited Edition Type A, B, C and Regular Edition. The title and track-list of the single is still not known at the moment.

Nogizaka46's debut single "Guruguru Curtain" peaked at #2 on the Oricon charts, selling 133,000 copies in its first week, and have sold over 160,000 copies till date. Do you think they can do better and get #1 on the Oricon weekly charts with the next single?

Chef Tatsuya Kawagoe Debuts as Artist

Popular chef Tatsuya Kawagoe has announced the release of his single "O America no Ohanashi/Curry Rice Gakkou" which will be released as on his debut CD on April 25th.

Tokui Yoshimi who is in charge of the tutorials is writing the lyrics. Kawagoe wants children to not dislike or like food but just be able to eat some delicious meals. Intertwined within the two songs are feelings of food through dreams.

　
Besides opening his official artist site and twitter account (@chef_kawagoe) today (13th), there will be a photo session and meeting with Kawagoe for the release of his CD. With his sweet CD meaning both meanings, it will sure attract lots of people including the women.

SDN48's Final Single Reaches New Heights on Oricon Weekly Charts

All 39 members of idol group SDN48 will disband and graduate by the end of this month. They have just released their 5th and final single "Makeoshimi Congratulation" on 7th Mar. Good news came in when it's revealed that they finally broke their own records on the Oricon charts with this final single.

So far all their previous 4 singles only managed to peak at #3 on the Oricon weekly charts, with their 3rd single "MIN・MIN・MIN" having the highest first week sales of 72,584 copies. However, Makeoshimi Congratulation managed to peak at #2 on the Oricon weekly charts. With 74,459 copies sold, it also sets a new record as their highest first week sales.

Before disbanding, the group is set to release 2 albums on the 14th and 28th Mar respectively. They will also release a Studio Recording CD and DVD on 28th Mar covering their Yuuwaku no Garter stage performances.

Fans do help SDN48 in achieving more amazing records before they graduate!

Note: Urano Kazumi of SDN48 is under pending to move over to AKB48's subunit Watarirouka Hashiritai 7.

New Single for Byakura

Visual Kei band Byakura announced a new release! It’s titled “Gentou” and is the band’s 5th single.

The release date is set for June 6th but you can also buy it on May 29th at their live at Shinjuku RUIDO K4.

Byakura is a Visual Kei band formed in 2002. The band consists of a female vocalist, a female bassist and a male drummer. Their songs are dark and heavy and their style is really interesting: Byakura mixes Visual Kei with traditional Japanese styles.

YUKI to Sing New Opening for 'Sakamichi no Apollo'

A new song from YUKI, titled Sakamichi no Melody, has been chosen as the opening theme for the upcoming anime, "Sakamichi no Apollo".

Composed and arranged by the famous Yoko Kanno and written by YUKI herself, the song will be released as a double A-side single titled, "Play Ball / Sakamichi no Melody" on May 2nd.

The new anime will be broadcasted on noitaminA beginning April 12th.

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SKE48 Releases New Album

Popular idol group SKE48's Team KII will release their 3rd album"Ramune no Nomihoudai" which includes songs from their performance last October tomorrow the 14th.

This album came from having the leader of the SKE48 KII team plead with producers to let them have their own album and because of that they were allowed to release this third album. Team KII has been waiting so long for this opportunity that the songs all are incorporated with the dreams and feelings of the members. All 16 members of team KII are awaiting your response to their new album.

The album includes a total of 17 songs and includes the #2 song from their event "SKE48 Request Hour Set List Best 50 2011 ~Fan Sorezoreno Kamikyokutachi~". Their album also includes the song "Winning Hall" which will be used as the 2012 CBC Baseball Relay theme song.

SKE48's Team KII are excited about this album release. Are you?

SuG Opens Official YouTube Channel

Yesterday, rock group SuG opened their own YouTube channel and today they uploaded their first video.

SuG’s YouTube channel is named 39official. No music videos yet, but a video digest of their upcoming live DVD “VIP POP SHOW” has been uploaded.

They currently have 270 subscribers and this number is growing. Check out their channel here!

Lc5 Revealed Tracklist for Their First Album

Last month we reported on Lc5's first full album that is set to be released on March 28th. There are more details available such as title, tracklist and cover.

The album is titled "Lchronicle" and features the following tracks:

1. Only you ~kimi to no kizuna~
2. Angel or Devil!?
3. breakthrough
4. starting
5. Loveless
6. refrain
7. STORY
8. Brand new way
9. decision
10. ichibyoukan no aishikata
11. Dream & You

The regular edition is CD-only and the limited edition contains a bonus-DVD with the PVs for loveless, STORY, refrain and Only you ~kimi to no kizuna~ as well as 40 minutes of their live performance on January 5th at LIQUIDROOM.

L'Arc~en~Ciel Releases "WORLD'S BEST SELECTION" Album

Some of you L'Arc~en~Ciel fans might remember the facebook voting that started in January. You could choose your favourite L'Arc~en~Ciel songs for a best of album.
Now the band revealed the voting results and announced the release of their "WORLD'S BEST SELECTION" album. The tracklist includes two unreleased songs and the following songs that gained the most votes:

1. XXX (English Version)
2. hitomi no juunin
3. my heart draws a dream
4. blurry eyes
5. niji (album version)
6. jojoushi
7. flower
8. the fourth avenue café
9. stay away
10. honey
11. ready steady go
12. anata
13. driver's high
14. good luck my way
15. new world
16. chase (english version)

According to the band's official homepage you can buy the album only if you go to one of the shows of their world tour.

Kii Katano Announces New Mini Album "Can you hear me?"

Kii Katano will release a 7 track mini album titled "Can you hear me?" on March 14th.

The new album will be released in a CD Only, CD + DVD 1 and CD + DVD 2 version.

DVD 1 will include the music video for the title track "Can you hear me?" as well as a documentary titled "Story of 'Can you hear me?'".

DVD 2 will include the music video for "Can you hear me?" as well as its making of clip.

Check out the tracklist and covers below:

CD Only

1. Can you hear me?
2. Darl : orz
3. Kimi ga…
4. Just Friends
5. Keep
6. Hazakura
7. Beautiful World

CD + DVD 1

CD + DVD 2

SuG Reveals Track List for "LOLLIPOP KINGDOM"

In February SuG announced the release of their new album "LOLLIPOP KINGDOM" for April 25th. Now the track list is available:

Regular Edition (3000 Yen)
[CD]
01. Lollipop Kingdom
02. Pastel Horror Yum Yum Show
03. ☆Gimme×Gimme☆
04. Toy Soldier
05. No! More! War!
06. crispy.
07. Howling Magic
08. sleazy ARMY blood
09. yellow strider
10. SWEET COUNT DOWN -Album Ver.-
11. kitanai kotoba
12. Fukanzen Beautyfool Days
13. DOKI DOKI TV CREW
14. Fancy Cake Yum Yum Show
15. tokidoki suteki na kono sekai

Limited Edition (4200 Yen)
[CD]
14 songs (see track list above, without song “tokidoki suteki na kono sekai”)
[DVD]
01. Pastel Horror Yum Yum Show Music Video & Making of
02. Howling Magic Music Video & Making of

Box Edition (5800 Yen)
[CD]
14 songs (see track list above, without song “tokidoki suteki na kono sekai”)
[DVD]
01. Pastel Horror Yum Yum Show Music Video
02. 39GalaxyZ only Live ADDICT Vol. 1 Digest (FC live at Liquid Room on 2011.12.24)
03. CHAKUZA CM Video
04. CHAKUZA CM Making of in Thailand

Namie Amuro Announces Anniversary Concert and "Go Round" PV

Namie Amuro announced on her official site that she'll be having a one night concert in Okinawa on Sept 16th. The said concert is to celebrate her 20th anniversary since she debuted. The concert will take place at Ginowan Kaihin Koen’ｓ specially built outdoor stage.

Aside from Namie Amuro's upcoming anniversary concert, Avex also revealed "Go Round" PV. "Go Round" will be released on Mar 21st.

"Go Round" PV Preview

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For the FULL "Go Round" PV, click here.

Aoi Opens Facebook Account and Returns to Twitter

In August last year the GazettE’s Aoi deleted his twitter account due to harsh messages and the time you have to spend to run an account.
Now he is back on twitter and opened a facebook page as well!
You can follow his twitter here and his facebook page here.

Because many fans believed that those accounts are fake Aoi tweeted something special to prove that it’s really him: “Tomorrow's first song will be “Sentimental me, Aoi”.” Maybe he’s referring to their song “Sentimental na Onigokko”?
It’s quite unlikely that the account is fake because even the Gazette’s staff itself tweeted about Aoi's return. But let’s see which song will be tomorrow’s first song!

Tomorrow, on March 10th, the GazettE will celebrate their 10th anniversary with a live titled “THE DECADE”. It will be hold at Makuhari Messe.

ORANGE RANGE Announces New Album "NEO POP STANDARD"

ORANGE RANGE will be releasing their 8th studio album on April 18th. The album is titled "NEO POP STANDARD".

The band will be going in a new direction with their album in celebration of their 10th anniversary. "NEO POP STANDARD" will be a 13 track electro album, including their single "Hello Sunshine Hello Future" which is available as a free download.

The limited edition version of the album will include a bonus DVD filled with music videos for the album as well as footage from "ORANGE RANGE Urgent Press Conference".

ORANGE RANGE also announced that they will be going on tour starting in May.

Check out the album's covers and track list below:

Regular Edition

1. Restart
2. Subway
3. Soul to Soul
4. Hello Sunshine Hello Future
5. Warning!!
6. Lion
7. Dry Hard
8. Morning View
9. Deep Blue Sea Flower
10. Baby Baby
11. Backpack
12. Magical Mystery Hunter
13. Anniversary Song ~10th~

Limited Edition