no3b (No Sleeves) – Kirigirisu Jin
no3b (No Sleeves) will release their 9th single Kirigirisu Jin (キリギリス人) on January 16.
The limited editions include an additional song and a bonus DVD featuring music videos.
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Berryz Kōbō – Shin Kaettekita Berryz Kamen! Bangai Hen Vol.2 & 3
Berryz Kōbō will release Shin Kaettekita Berryz Kamen! Bangai Hen Vol.2 & 3 (新 帰って来た ベリーズ仮面!番外編 Vol.2 & 3) on DVD on February 6.
The DVDs include the play, a mini-live, and more video footage of Berryz Kamen.
The performances were recorded on April 14, 2012.
Shin Kaettekita Berryz Kamen! Bangai Hen is a spin-off of Shin Kaettekita Berryz Kamen!.
Kikkawa You – Sekaijuu ni Kimi wa Hitori Dake / Valentine’s Radio / Chocolate Damashii
Kikkawa You’s 6th single Sekaijuu ni Kimi wa Hitori Dake / Valentine’s Radio / Chocolate Damashii (世界中に君は一人だけ/Valentine’s Radio/チョコレート魂) will be released on January 16.
The CD contains 3 songs.
The limited editions Type A, B, and C include a bonus DVD featuring music video.
The single comes with a ticket for Kikka Fes 6 ~The Request Hour~ (きっかフェス 6 ～ザ・リクエスト・アワー～). The live event will be held on January 25 at Shinagawa Stellar Ball, Tokyo.
Morning Musume 15th Anniversary Concert Tour Fall 2012 ~Colorful Character~
Morning Musume 15th Anniversary Concert Tour Fall 2012 ~Colorful Character~ (モーニング娘。誕生15周年記念コンサートツアー2012秋 〜カラフルキャラクター〜) will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on March 13.
Morning Musume’s concert was recorded on November 18, 2012 at Nakano Sun Plaza.
Oricon Singles & Albums Charts 2012
Oricon (オリコン) published its yearly singles and albums charts 2012.
AKB48 are the best-selling singles artists. SKE48 also appear in the top 10. NMB48, Nogizaka46, Not Yet, Maeda Atsuko, Watanabe Mayu, Sashihara Rino, no3b (No Sleeves), Morning Musume, Momoiro Clover Z, French Kiss, Itano Tomomi, Super☆Girls, and SDN48 are in the top 100.
AKB48 came in 3rd position of best selling album chart, and SKE48 in 40th position.
Kikkawa You – Kikka Fes 6 ~The Request Hour~
Kikkawa You will hold Kikka Fes 6 ~The Request Hour~ (きっかフェス 6 ～ザ・リクエスト・アワー～) on January 25.
The live will take place at Shinagawa Stellar Ball, Tokyo.
Kikkawa You will also release her new single Sekaijuu ni Kimi wa Hitori / Valentine’s Radio / Chocolate Tamashii (世界中に君は一人だけ/Valentine’s Radio/チョコレート魂) will be released on January 16.
Berryz Kōbō Concert Tour 2013 Spring ~Berryz Mansion Nyuukyosha Boshuuchuu~
Berryz Kōbō Concert Tour 2013 Spring ~Berryz Mansion Nyuukyosha Boshuuchuu~ (Berryz工房コンサートツアー2013春 ～Berryzマンション入居者募集中！～) will be held from February 16 to April 27.
Concerts will take place in Kanagawa, Osaka, Tokyo, and Aichi prefectures.
Berryz Kōbō will also hold a live in Bangkok (Thailand) on March 9.
S/mileage – SS1422 (S/mileage Station SS1422)
S/mileage will have a new radio program called SS1422 (S/mileage Station 1422).
The show will be hosted by S/mileage 2nd generation members Nakanishi Kana, Takeuchi Akari, Katsuta Rina, and Tamura Mei.
SS1422 will be aired every Sunday at 25:00 on Radio Nippon (ラジオ日本). It will start airing on January 6.
HR – Barikata
HR (Hakata Reboot) will release their 2nd single Barikata (バリカタ) on January 23.
The CD includes 3 songs plus instrumental versions.
Team Syachihoko – Otome Juken Sensou
Team Syachihoko’s new single Otome Juken Sensou (乙女受験戦争) will be released on December 24. The CD will be on sale in limited edition at their live at unBORDE X’mas Party.
The single is available on iTunes Store since December 19.
It includes 2 songs plus instrumental versions.