Band Ja Naimon! announced that 3 new members joined the group. Their names are Ramune (らむね), Shioringo (しおりんご), and Gumi (ぐみ).
The news was revealed on May 7 during their show on Ustream. It was a surprise for the original members Misako and Kacchan.
Trick8f’s new single Work & Life has been released on May 5.
The single contains 2 songs and their instrumental versions.
Moreover, they will hold Trick8f with FantaRhyme Live Fantasy @ Nishi-Azabu Eleven ~O-Edo e Sanjou no Maki~ (＠西麻布eleven 〜お江戸へ参上の巻〜) on May 12.
Takahashi Ai (ex Morning Musume) will play in the musical Merrily We Roll Along (メリリー・ウィ・ロール・アロング).
The musical will run from November 1 to 17 at The Galaxy Theatre, Tokyo.
Merrily We Roll Along is based on the play of the same name by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart.
Matsubara Natsumi announced her graduation from AKB48. The date of her graduation ceremony hasn’t been determined yet.
On her blog, she explained that she decided to leave the group to become an actress. She wants to perform in stage play, drama, and movie.
Matsubara Natsumi joined AKB48 in 2006 as a 2nd generation member. She is part of Team K.
Avex announced the creation of a new idol group called 7cm.
7cm consists of 7 members who were formerly part of SDN48. These members are Ito Mana, Imayoshi Megumi, Umeda Haruka, Kaida Jyuri, Kato Mami, Konan, and Hosoda Miyuu.
A video showing the creation of the unit has also been uploaded on YouTube.
Vanilla Beans, hy4_4yh, RYUTist, and more will perform at Idol Graffiti Vol.7 @ Niigata (アイドル☆グラフティー Vol.7@新潟).
The concert will be held on May 25 at The Planet.
9nine Zenkoku Hyakubun < Ikken Tour 2013 (9nine全国百聞＜一見Tour2013) will be held from May 6 to June 30.
The concerts will take place in Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Sapporo, Sendai, and Nagoya.
Moreover, the live DVD and Blu-ray Christmas no 9nine 2012 ~Seinaru Yoru no Daisoudou~ (クリスマスの9nine 2012〜聖なる夜の大奏動♪〜) is on sale since April 24.
Tokyo Cheer2 Party’s new single Gamushara Spirits (ガムシャラスピリッツ) will be released on June 26.
This is Tokyo Cheer2 Party’s major debut single under Victor Entertainment label.
It is also their first CD featuring the 3rd generation members Ando Akane, Bernstein Oribiya, and Yamada Maho.
Yumemiru Adolescence’s new album Nakimushi Sniper (泣き虫スナイパ→) will be released on May 28.
The mini-album contains 4 songs, including Yumemiru Adolescence’s debut single Hajimete no Kagayaki (はじめての輝き).
4 editions with different cover jackets are available.
Check out the music video and the live version for Nakimushi Sniper.
It is the ending theme song for the variety show Audrey no Kami Appli @ Shinseiki (オードリーの神アプリ＠新世紀) broadcast on TV Tokyo (テレビ東京).
