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Babymetal – Megitsune

Babymetal - MegitsuneBabymetal’s new single Megitsune (メギツネ) will be released on June 19.

The 3 limited editions come with a bonus DVD featuring live performances from Babymetal Live I D Z ~Legend.

The title track is a song mixing traditional Japanese instruments and a heavy metal sound.

On each cover, Babymetal members are wearing a fox mask. It refers to the title of the single, Mitsune, which means “female fox” in Japanese.

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AKB48 Yossha Ikuzo! In Seibu Dome

AKB48 Yossha Ikuzo! In Seibu DomeAKB48 Yossha Ikuzo! In Seibu Dome (AKB48 よっしゃぁ〜行くぞぉ〜! in 西武ドーム) will be released on Blu-ray on July 3.

The concert was held from July 22 to 24, 2011, at Seibu Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture.

The Blu-ray box set includes 7 discs featuring the 3 days of the concert.

It comes with a 132-page booklet and 5 photos.

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Petit Milady – Kagami no Dualism / 100% Cider Girl

Petit Milady - Kagami no Dualism / 100% Cider GirlPetit Milady‘s new single Kagami no Dualism / 100% Cider Girl (鏡のデュアル・イズム / 100%サイダーガール) will be released on May 15.

This is the debut single from Petit Milady. It is a double A-side.

It is the opening theme song for the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal II (遊☆戯☆王Zexal II).

Check out the MV for both songs.

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Komori Mika to graduate from AKB48

Komori Mika (AKB48)Komori Mika announced her graduation from AKB48. The date of her graduation ceremony hasn’t been determined yet.

Komorin explained that she decided to leave the group to study abroad.

Komori Mika joined AKB48 in 2009 as a 7th generation member. She is part of Team B. She is also a member of Watarirouka Hashiritai.

Moreover, the Kenkyuusei Hioki Miki and Ito Akane have also announced their graduation from SKE48. They want to focus on their studies.

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Idoling!!! Season 15

Idoling!!! Season 15Idoling!!! Season 15 (アイドリング!!! Season 15) will be released on DVD on June 28.

The DVD box set contains 6 discs featuring the episodes of the variety show Idoling!!! broadcasted between May 27 and September 29, 2011 on Fuji TV.

It also includes their performances held at Nicohachi Live (ニコはちライブ) and Shibuhachi Live (渋はちライブ) during this period, and other bonus footage.

The total duration is about 1200 minutes.

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Candy Go! Go! – Otona no Jijou

Candy Go! Go! - Otona no JijouCandy Go! Go! will release their new single Otona no Jijou (おとなの事情) on May 10.

It is the 7th single from Candy Go! Go!.

The CD includes 2 original songs.

Only one edition is available.

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Kami Live Vol.6

Kami Live (神Live)Dorothy Little Happy, AeLL, Party Rockets, Seishun Gakuen, Alice Juban, Steamgirls, Kotone Mai, Lovely★Doll (愛乙女★Doll), Kaiketsu! Tropical Maru, KNU, and more idols will perform at Kami Live Vol.6 (神Live Vol.6).

The concert will be held on June 30 at Tokyo Kinema Club.

A total of 13 or 14 idol group will participate in the event. Each live performance will last approximately 30 minutes.

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Hello! Satoyama Life Vol. 3 & 4

Hello! Satoyama Life Vol. 4Hello! Project’s TV show Hello! Satoyama Life (ハロー!Satoyamaライフ) Vol. 3 & 4 will be released on DVD on June 12.

Hello! Satoyama Life is broadcasted every Thursday night (25:00 ~ 25:30) on TV Tokyo. The program started airing on June 7, 2012. It is supported by Satoyama Movement.

Members from Hello! Project groups Morning Musume, Berryz Kobo, °C-ute,  S/mileage, and Mitsui Aika appear in the show. They experience a new lifestyle based on nature and agriculture. (more…)

Anna☆S – Su and You

Anna☆S - Su and YouAnna☆S’ new single Su and You will be released on May 15.

It is their 7th single. Only one edition is available. The CD includes 2 songs and their instrumental versions.

Check out the music video.

To celebrate this release, Anna☆S will hold a one-man live at Club Asia on May 17. Approximately 20 songs will be performed.

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