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Oshima Yuko – Yamikin Ujishima-kun

Yamikin Ujishima-kunYamikin Ujishima-kun (闇金ウシジマくん) movie starring Oshima Yuko (AKB48) will be released on DVD on February 8 and on Blu-ray on February 27.

Oshima Yuko plays the role of Suzuki Miko, a girl who has to work in a ‘dating cafe’ in order to to pay her mother’s debt. She is chased for it by Ujishima who makes illegal loans.

The film is based on the manga of the same title.

The DVD comes with a bonus disc and a booklet.

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Mito Gotochi Idol – Nebappe Mitoppo

Mito Gotochi Idol - Nebappe MitoppoMito Gotochi Idol’s new single Nebappe☆Mitoppo will be released on December 12.

This is the 1st single from Mito Gotochi Idol. Only one edition is available. The CD includes 2 songs, their instrumental versions, and a bonus track.

A video of Nebappe☆Mitoppo recorded during a live performance has been released.

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Kasai Tomomi – Masaka

Kasai Tomomi - MasakaAKB48’s Kasai Tomomi’s solo debut single Masaka (まさか) will be released on December 26.

Type A and Type B include a bonus DVD featuring music video, making-of, and other special videos. B-side tracks are different depending on the edition.

Type C contains 4 songs plus instrumental versions.

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Locodol Daisakusen Team Haikara-san – Locodol no Zutto Zutto

Locodol Daisakusen Team Haikara-sanLocodol Daisakusen Team Haikara-san’s debut single Locodol no Zutto Zutto (ロコドルのずっとずっと) will be released on January 16.

Locodol Daisakusen Team Haikara-san (ロコドル大作戦 チーム ハイカラさん) is a special unit from the online card game Locodol Daisakusen. It consists of 5 members selected from local idol groups : Mayu (Pramo), Risa and Anzu (Fruity), Kunimoto Marina and Yasuda Rei (HR).

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TBS Radio presents Moushiwake Night SP @ Daikanyama Unit

Moushiwake NightIdoling!!!, Vanilla Beans, hy4_4yh, Tokyo Girls’ Style, Up Up Girls and more will participate in Moushiwake Night SP @ Daikanyama Unit (TBS Radio presents(有)申し訳ないとSP@代官山Unit).

The live will be held on December 28 at Daikanyama Unit, Tokyo.

The event is presented by TBS Radio.

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SKE48 Official History Book

SKE48 Official History BookSKE48 Official History Book ~Mada, Yume no Tochuu~ (まだ、夢の途中) will be released on December 21.

The book traces the history of SKE48 from their debut in 2008 to today. It is a photo documentary. It contains testimonials and revelations from the group members, as well as photos of live performances, lessons, backstage…

This book on AKB48 sister group based in Nagoya has 196 pages.

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Passpo☆ Shinjuku Blaze One-Man Flight

Passpo☆Passpo☆ will hold Shinjuku Blaze One-Man Flight (新宿Blazeワンマンフライト) on January 26.

As its title suggests, the live will take place at Shinjuku Blaze, Tokyo.

2 live performances are scheduled, one in the afternoon and another in the evening.

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Iwasa Misaki – Moshimo Watashi ga Sora ni Sundeitara

AKB48’s Iwasa Misaki - Moshimo Watashi ga Sora ni SundeitaraIwasa Misaki’s 2nd single Moshimo Watashi ga Sora ni Sundeitara (もしも私が空に住んでいたら) will be released on January 9.

The single includes an enka version of AKB48’s Flying Get by Iwasa Misaki. It also contains covers of Ishikawa Sayuri’s Tsugaru Kaikyou Fuyugeshiki and Jonouchi Sanae’s Ajisai-bashi.

The limited edition comes with a bonus DVD featuring music video, making-of, and another video.

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Yajima Maimi – Chelsie

Yajima Maimi - ChelsieYajima Maimi’s 3rd solo DVD Chelsie (チェルシー) will be released on December 19.

This DVD shows a more mature and sexy side of °C-ute’s leader. It features scenes in uniform, swimsuit, and other outfits.

Yajima Maimi’s photobook Hatachi was released on November 27.

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