[new/upcoming music] Chara, Nightmare, Hikaru Utada …
Chara’s new album out today!
so is Utada Hikaru’s new single, ‘Flavor of Life’!
JPop Preorder Releases
———————-Ayumi Hamasaki
“A Best 2 -White-” [CD+2DVD] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 4476, US$(36.71) Release Date: 28-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=AVCD-23265&MAIL=JPOPAyumi Hamasaki
“A Best 2 -Black-” [CD+2DVD] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 4476, US$(36.71) Release Date: 28-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=AVCD-23263&MAIL=JPOPOLIVIA inspi’ REIRA (TRAPNEST)
“OLIVIA inspi” REIRA (TRAPNEST)” [w/ DVD, Limited Release] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 2857, US$(23.43) Release Date: 28-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=CTCR-14536&MAIL=JPOPNightmare
“the World Ruler” [w/ Photo Book, Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3048, US$(25) Release Date: 28-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=VPCC-80616&MAIL=JPOPAnna Tsuchiya inspi’ NANA (BLACK STONES)
“Anna Tsuchiya inspi” NANA (BLACK STONES)” [w/ DVD, Limited Release] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 2857, US$(23.43) Release Date: 28-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=CTCR-14537&MAIL=JPOPHikaru Utada
“Flavor Of Life ” (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1048, US$(8.6) Release Date: 28-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=TOCT-40095&MAIL=JPOPPOLYSICS
“Karate House” [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3200, US$(26.24) Release Date: 28-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=KSCL-1117&MAIL=JPOPPENICILLIN
“Blue Heaven” [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3619, US$(29.68) Release Date: 28-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=AVCD-23182&MAIL=JPOPVidoll
“Proposal – Sotsugyo Hakusho ” (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3800, US$(31.17) Release Date: 28-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=UCVD-1&MAIL=JPOPPhantasmagoria
“Geneizo 5 – under the veil” [Limited Release] (DVD)
Price: Yen- 2800, US$(22.96) Release Date: 28-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=UCDV-42&MAIL=JPOPChara
“Union” [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3333, US$(27.34) Release Date: 28-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=UMCK-9162&MAIL=JPOPCrystal Kay
“Konna ni Chikaku de ” (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1165, US$(9.55) Release Date: 28-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=ESCL-2940&MAIL=JPOPJPop Preorder Releases
———————-Namie Amuro
“Funky Town” [Jacket A / CD+DVD] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1800, US$(14.76) Release Date: 04-Apr-2007
New single release from Namie Amuro features a dancey new number produced by T.Kura, the L.L. Brothers, and michico! Limited edition includes bonus DVD withthe music video for “Funky Town” (subject to change). *Unless otherwise indicated, DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=AVCD-31215&MAIL=JPOPKOKIA
“Arigato . . . ” (CDA)
Price: Yen- 900, US$(7.38) Release Date: 16-Mar-2007
New single release from Kokia and the theme song to series “Kawazu-kun no Kensaku Seikatsu.”
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=VICL-36285&MAIL=JPOPEiji Wentz, Teppei Koike
“Awaking Emotion 8/5 / my brand new way” [Eiji Wentz Jacket Ver.] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 952, US$(7.81) Release Date: 25-Apr-2007
New solo single from Eiji Wentz and Teppei Koike includes the theme song for upcoming feature film “Gegege Kitaro” starring Eiji Wents and the track “my brand new way”! Available in two varieties with either a Teppei or Wentz cover photo!
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=UMCK-5168&MAIL=JPOPMichihiro Kuroda
“letters” (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1200, US$(9.84) Release Date: 08-Jan-2003
Single release from Michihiro Kuroda.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=DAKLEAP-6037&MAIL=JPOPUA
“Ogon no Midori / Love Scene” (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1200, US$(9.84) Release Date: 02-May-2007
First new single release from UA in three years, and this time she’s returning the theme of love with a heavily balanced acid/pop tune. Includes the main tracks “Ogon no Midori” composd by Kazuhisa Uchibashi and “Love scene” composed by Hirofumi Asamoto, plus B-disdes “Touch me not” written by former Cibo Matto member Miho Hatori and the English version of “Ogon Midori,” “Golden Green.”
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=VICL-36216&MAIL=JPOP175R
“Bremen” [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3143, US$(25.78) Release Date: 25-Apr-2007
Fourth full-length album from 175R includes their singles “Hatenaki Ashita e to,” “Kimi to Himawari” and more. Limited edition includes bonus DVD with two songs performed during the group’s January 18, 2007 performance at the Liquid Room and three music videos. *Unless otherwise indicated, DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=TOCT-26241&MAIL=JPOPTHE ALFEE
“Dear My Life” [Type A] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 476, US$(3.9) Release Date: 25-Apr-2007
Fifty-fifth single release from The Alfee includes the songs “Dear My Life,” “Dear My Life (Instr.),” and one bonus track. Please note that versions A, B, and C include different bonus tracks.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=TOCT-40101&MAIL=JPOPVisual-kei Preorder Releases
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Vidoll
“Junengo no Kyo Koko de . . . ” [Limited Release] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1500, US$(12.3) Release Date: 28-Mar-2007
New single release from Vidoll features the title track which debuted at their August 29, 2006 concert. This song is only available through this singles!
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=UCCD-101&MAIL=JPOPWizard
“Shell” [Limited Release] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1500, US$(12.3) Release Date: 04-Apr-2007
New three-song single from Wizard.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=SDR-131&MAIL=JPOP
(source: CDJapan Jpop Newsmail)
[new/upcoming movies] Sakuran, 46 Oku Nen no Koi (Big Bang Love, Juvenile A), Sukitomo, Oyayubi Sagashi
long time since i caught a Japanese movie.
i think i regret not catching 46 Oku Nen no Koi (Big Bang Love, Juvenile A) when it was showing at The Picture House locally. :/
now i guess i’ll have to get my hands on the DVD.
… maybe if i get lucky.
Pavillion Sanshouo Premium Edition (DVD)
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Price: Yen- 4700, US$(38.48) Release Date: 25-Apr-2007
Joe Odagiri and Yu Kashi star in the debut full-length film
from director Masanori Tominaga. Self-proclaimed “21st Century
Wonder X-Ray Worker” Hoichi Tobishima is entrusted with X-raying a
lizard that may be the legendary Pavillion salamander Kinjiro by a
local big wig who wants to confirm the identity of the lizard through
scars in its bones. Attempting to retrieve the salamander, he travels
to its home where it lives with four beautiful sisters named Akino,
Mihori, Hibiko, and Azuki who protect this living national treasure as
the Salamander Kinjiro Foundation. Meanwhile, Azuki is told by her
father that “bad people are after Kinjiro, take him and visit your
mother . . . ” despite the fact that Azuki had decided to never see
her mother again! Azuki’s heart’s a flutter, and Kinjiro’s 150th birthday
party is rapidly approaching! The night of the party Hoichi sneaks
into the manner where he runs into Azuki and . . . falls in love!?
Is Kinjiro really the legendary salamander? Can Hoichi and Azuki stay
in love? What waits for this trio of wacky characters in the future!? T
his set includes main feature, bonus DVD with making-of footage, staff
and cast interviews, musical documentary, and more. Music by 21st century
jazz legend Naruyoshi Kikuchi, featuring elements of jazz and electronica.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=SJ-10395&MAIL=MOVIE7 gatsu 24 ka Dori no Christmas (DVD)
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Price: Yen- 4800, US$(39.3) Release Date: 18-May-2007
In the imaginary town of Lisbon (actually, Nagasaki), one pathetic
young girl falls in lvoe for teh first time! Laugh, cry, feel better
about yourself in this fantastic romantic comedy! This edition includes
the main feature plus bonus disc with interviews, live footage from the
Tokyo International Film Festival, theatrical trailers, and more.
Also includes deluxe outer case, all-color 36-page booklet, and
“Sayuri Dream Diary.”
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=TDV-17144D&MAIL=MOVIENew Releases
————“Moon Child (English Subtitles)” [Limited Pressing] (DVD)
Price: Yen- 2667, US$(21.84) Release Date: 27-Jan-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=DA-2438&MAIL=MOVIE“Yureru (English Subtitles)” (DVD)
Price: Yen- 3800, US$(31.11) Release Date: 23-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BCBJ-2537&MAIL=MOVIE“Sukitomo” (DVD)
Price: Yen- 4700, US$(38.48) Release Date: 23-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BCBJ-2852&MAIL=MOVIE“Back Dancers! Premium Edition” [Limited Release] (DVD)
Price: Yen- 5700, US$(46.67) Release Date: 02-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=GADH-1102E&MAIL=MOVIE“Kagen no Tsuki – Last Quarter” [Limited Pressing] (DVD)
Price: Yen- 2667, US$(21.84) Release Date: 27-Jan-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=DA-2567&MAIL=MOVIE“46 Oku Nen no Koi (Big Bang Love, Juvenile A) Deluxe Edition” [Limited Release] (DVD)
Price: Yen- 5800, US$(47.49) Release Date: 23-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=DB-43&MAIL=MOVIE“Bokkou Original Sound Track” (CDA)
Price: Yen- 2500, US$(20.47) Release Date: 24-Jan-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=ASCS-2312&MAIL=MOVIE“Yawarakai Seikatsu Special Edition” (DVD)
Price: Yen- 4700, US$(38.48) Release Date: 26-Jan-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BIBJ-6948&MAIL=MOVIE“Sakuran – Oiran Ongaku Emaki” [Navigate DVD] (DVD)
Price: Yen- 1886, US$(15.44) Release Date: 21-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=ACBD-10447&MAIL=MOVIE“46 Oku Nen no Koi (Big Bang Love, Juvenile A)” (DVD)
Price: Yen- 3800, US$(31.11) Release Date: 23-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=DB-44&MAIL=MOVIE“Seishun Kinzoku Bat (English Subtitles)” (DVD)
Price: Yen- 4700, US$(38.48) Release Date: 21-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=VIBF-5163&MAIL=MOVIE“Oyayubi Sagashi Special Edition” (DVD)
Price: Yen- 6000, US$(49.13) Release Date: 24-Jan-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=AVBF-26090&MAIL=MOVIEUpcoming Soundtrack
——————-“Kiiroi Namida Original Soundtrack” (CDA)
Price: Yen- 2500, US$(20.47) Release Date: 04-Apr-2007
Original soundtrack to the feature film “Kiiroi Namida” starring Arashi.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=JACA-5054&MAIL=MOVIE
(source: CDJapan Movie Newsmail)
finally finished watching live-action Honey & Clover..
i adore the OST.
i want it!
grabby motions!
[new/upcoming music] ARASHI, HMC, UVERworld
ARASHI’s new single. xDDD
and HHMC + UVERworld albums!
Featured Releases
—————-Mika Nakashima / Yes [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (CDA)
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Price: Yen- 3333, US$(27.68) Release Date: 14-Mar-2007
Fourth full-length album from Mika Nakashima shows the artist
moving to a brand new stage in her career! Includes the singles
“Mienai Hoshi,” “Cry No More,” “Black & Blue,” “MY Sugar Cat,”
“Dance With The Devil,” “Love You (Album Version),” and more for
13 tracks total! Album includes collaborations with Allan Toussaint,
Tamio Okuda, Kazushi Miyazawa, Taiji Sato, Dr.kyOn, Kohei Tsuchiya,
Ryoko Goshima, Lori Fine (Coldfeet), and more! Limited edition
includes bonus DVD and deluxe three-fold box.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=AICL-1798&MAIL=JPOPTommy heavenly6 / Heavy Starry Heavenly6 [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (CDA)
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Price: Yen- 3800, US$(31.56) Release Date: 07-Mar-2007
Second full-length album from Tommy heavenly6 includes the singles
“I’m gonna scream+,” “Pray,” “Lollipop Candy BAD girl,” “I LOVE X’Mas,”
“Heavy Starry Chain,” and more for 11 tracks total (subject to change).
Limited edition includes music videos for the the singles and brand new
footage plus bonus Tommy heavenly6 sticker, deluxe booklet, and package.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=DFCL-1348&MAIL=JPOPNew Releases
————Arashi
“Love so sweet” [Regular Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1000, US$(8.3) Release Date: 21-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=JACA-5053&MAIL=JPOPKagrra,
“Shizuku” [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3619, US$(30.06) Release Date: 14-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=COZA-249&MAIL=JPOPRingo Shiina, Neko Saito
“Heisei Fuzoku” [Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3200, US$(26.58) Release Date: 21-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=TOCT-26211&MAIL=JPOPX
“Blue Blood Special Edition” [Limited Pressing] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3200, US$(26.58) Release Date: 14-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=KSCL-1092&MAIL=JPOPL’Arc-en-Ciel
“Chronicle 0 -Zero-” (DVD)
Price: Yen- 3300, US$(27.41) Release Date: 14-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=KSBL-5832&MAIL=JPOPRingo Shiina
“Dai Ikkai Ringohan Taikai no Moyo ” (DVD)
Price: Yen- 3905, US$(32.43) Release Date: 21-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=QIFK-50005&MAIL=JPOPHIGH and MIGHTY COLOR
“San” [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3333, US$(27.68) Release Date: 21-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=SECL-481&MAIL=JPOPUVERworld
“Bugright” [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3333, US$(27.68) Release Date: 21-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=SRCL-6462&MAIL=JPOPMika Nakashima
“Mienai Hoshi ” (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1165, US$(9.68) Release Date: 21-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=AICL-1797&MAIL=JPOPJanne Da Arc
“Singles 2″ [w/ 2 DVD, Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3800, US$(31.56) Release Date: 21-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=AVCD-32078&MAIL=JPOPAi Otsuka
“Chu-Lip” [CD+DVD] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1800, US$(14.95) Release Date: 22-Feb-2011
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=AVCD-31177&MAIL=JPOPENDLICHERI ENDLICHERI
“Mune Uchu Endlicheri Endlicheri Documentary” [Limited Pressing] (DVD)
Price: Yen- 3619, US$(30.06) Release Date: 14-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=JEBR-1&MAIL=JPOPPerfume
“Fan Service” [Sweet] [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 2000, US$(16.61) Release Date: 14-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=TKCA-73158&MAIL=JPOPJPop Preorder Releases
———————–Yuna Ito
“I’m Here” (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1165, US$(9.68) Release Date: 14-Mar-2007
New single release from Yuna Ito.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=SRCL-6504&MAIL=JPOPAAA
“UNTITLED” [CD+DVD/A Type] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1800, US$(14.95) Release Date: 18-Apr-2007
New single release from AAA includes two A-side-quality singles! Limited edition includes bonus DVD with music video (Note: Type-A and Type-B editions include different music videos on their bonus DVDs). *Unless otherwise indicated, DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=AVCD-23258&MAIL=JPOPPE’Z
“Okite Neru – Funny Day & Hard Night -” [Limited Edition / Jacket A] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3048, US$(25.31) Release Date: 28-Mar-2007
Fourth full-length album from P’ez features 32 new songs on two CDs! Album includes the songs “Okizarisu – Kagayaku Kokoro,” “BooBy StaR,” “Oni no Ki,” and more! Limited edition includes bonus CD with four rarities and and unique jacket artwork (details subject to change)..
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=RRCA-29018&MAIL=JPOPVisual-kei Preorder Releases
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“Mirror” [Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3095, US$(25.7) Release Date: 11-Apr-2007
First new full-length album in two-years from legendary Japanese gothic rock band D’espairsRay includes their hit singles “Squall,” “Closer to ideal,” “Kogoeru Yoru ni Saita Hana,” and more for a total of 12 tracks (subject to change). Limited edition features jacket-sized band member photo cards and digpak case.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=POCE-94102&MAIL=JPOPSID
“UNTITLED” [w/ DVD, Limited Edition / Jacket A] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1600, US$(13.29) Release Date: 04-Apr-2007
New single release from visual band SID. Limited edition includes bonus DVD (Note: Jacket A and Jacket B editions include different music videos on their bonus DVDs). *Unless otherwise indicated, DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=XNDC-30003&MAIL=JPOPJ-Indies Preorder Releases
————————–Yoshinori Sunahara
“Works ‘95-’05″ (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3500, US$(29.07) Release Date: 21-Mar-2007
Two-disc greatest hits collection from Yoshinori Sunahara. Disc one “Crossover” includes songs from his debut in 1995 up through his latest album “Lovebeat,” while disc 2 includes a collection of remixes by the artist. Remixes include reworked tracks from Cornelius, FPM, Rip Slyme, Coldcut, Supercar, ACO, and more. Includes deluxe booklet with commentary for each track by Sunahara himself!
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=KSCL-1121&MAIL=JPOPSupercar
“Three Out Change 10th Anniversary” [Limited Pressing] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3200, US$(26.58) Release Date: 04-Apr-2007
Remastered reissue of Supercar’s first album featuring additinoal bonus tracks. This limited edition release includes the original album, live recordings from teh band’s debut, outtakes from teh original recording session, and more. Set available only until June 31, 2007.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=KSCL-1134&MAIL=JPOPtrees asylum
“trees asylum” (CDA)
Price: Yen- 2000, US$(16.61) Release Date: 28-Feb-2007
Japanese multi-faceted artist t.o.L returns with her debut full-length album. Originally renowned for her work in collaboration with X-Japan guitarist hide on the LEMONed label, and then famous for the worldwide hit animated film “TAMALA 2010 a punk cat in space” which she directed, wrote, scored, and produced, t.oL is now taking the music world over with a surreal, avant garde blend of trashed vintage guitar sounds and electrics. She’s taken her band throughout Japan and the world, with performances at the Cannes International Music event “MIDEM 2007,” and now she’s buckling up for her first full-length album. Definitely check this one out.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=DAKLEPT-5003&MAIL=JPOPthe telephones
“We are the handclaps ep.” (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1619, US$(13.45) Release Date: 04-Apr-2007
New release from four-piece Japanese band the telephones combines elements of new wave, post punk, electro, and alternative into an edgy blend of New York and Manchester sounds. Includes Enhanced-CD content.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=JKCA-1029&MAIL=JPOP
(source: CDJapan Jpop Newsmail)
[upcoming music] Spitz, Mika Nakashima
new album from Mika Nakashima!
shedding the NANA persona, i hope.
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Mika Nakashima/Yes[w/ DVD, Limited Edition] CDA
3333 yen US$28/120.3 Release Date:2007/03/14
Description:Fourth full-length album from Mika Nakashima shows the artist moving to a brand new stage in her career! Includes the singles “Mienai Hoshi,” “Cry No More,” “Black & Blue,” “MY Sugar Cat,” “Dance With The Devil,” “Love You (Album Version),” and more for 13 tracks total! Album includes collaborations with Allan Toussaint, Tamio Okuda, Kazushi Miyazawa, Taiji Sato, Dr.kyOn, Kohei Tsuchiya, Ryoko Goshima, Lori Fine (Coldfeet), and more! Limited edition includes bonus DVD and deluxe three-fold box. *Unless otherwise indicated, DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.
URL – http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=AICL-1798
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AICL-1814
Mika Nakashima/Sunao na Mama CDA
1165 yen US$10/120.3 Release Date:2007/03/14
Description:New single release from Mika Nakashima features a groovy hip hop sound with funky, bluesy elements thank to production from Ketsumeishi memeber Ryoji. Also includes the track “FEVER,” and remixes for a total of 4 songs!
bonus:(The disc is) pictured-labeled
URL – http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=AICL-1814
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UPCH-5455
Spitz/UNTITLED CDA
952 yen US$8/120.3 Release Date:2007/04/18
Description:
bonus:special feature/bonus available
URL – http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=UPCH-5455
(source: CDJapan Artist Newsmail)
[single] Gackt – No ni Saku Hana no Yo Ni
i recently listened to the new Gackt single, 野に咲く花のように ‘No ni Saku Hana no Yo Ni’.
it’s a ballad not particularly catchy in lyrics or melody, but it grows on you.
five versions of the song is included within the single, which is slightly unusual, since he usually releases a B-side track in singles rather than different versions of the same song.
if you listen to the piano version of the song (track #3), Gackt includes elements and a whole fragment of Johann Pachelbel’s Canon in D in there.
but my favorite version of the song should be the ‘minna no uta’ version (track #2).
and i love the CD covers (both the regular and limited editions)! ♥!
can’t imagine how glad i am that Gackt’s releasing music again; not only acting in some NHK drama. o_O
guess he’ll always be a part of my personal history somewhere.
quoted below (credit: heygingersnap from bww2 / CDJapan) is the story behind the single:
Maiko High School in Hyogo Prefecture became the site of surprising story. Gackt had been a regular on the Nippon Hoso late night broadcast program when he received a letter from a distraught young man. The young man was a student in the only environmental distaster prevention program in all of Japan, however the program itself was at risk due to lack of participants, and the boy asked the program for advice. Both having experienced the Kobe earthquake firsthand, and agreeing with the need for preparedness and the curriculum of Maiko High, Gackt sent them the response, “First, become that great person that people can look to learn about the appeal of disaster pervention class.” Later the boy wrote Gackt that the class had managed to add enough people to the class… And that he would very much like to have Gackt come to the school’s graduation ceremony.
One year later, on February 28, 2006, Gackt decided to surprise his listener with a completely secret appearance at school graduation ceremony where he performed his own songs live and spoke to them words of encouragement. Due to overwhelming response from Gackt’s fans, the unreleased track that Gackt performed at the school is coming to CD! With lyrics reminiscing of Gackt’s time in school, and a message that overcomes the borders of countries, Gackt’s new song is a moving new track full of emotion.
[upcoming music] the Indigo – best of 2000-2006!
the Indigo ~~~
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GNCL-1114
the Indigo/Best of the Indigo 2000-2006 CDA
2800 yen US$23/119.74 Release Date:2007/04/04
Description:
URL – http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=GNCL-1114
(source: CDJapan Artist Newsmail)
[new/upcoming music] Chara, Ayaka, EXILE, NEWS, AAA, MISIA
i’ve been so busy lately, i haven’t been paying any attention to new releases.
Gackt and ENDLICHERI ENDLICHERI both released singles on 7th Feb! :O
also, MISIA, Chara and NEWS releases!
Featured Releases
—————-Asian Kung-Fu Generation / Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.3 (DVD)
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Price: Yen- 4800, US$(39.32) Release Date: 21-Mar-2007
Live DVD release from Asian Kung-Fu Generation includes footage
from the band’s December 9 and 10, 2006 performances at the
Yokohama Arena during the “Tour Suihai 2006-2007 the start of
a new season” concert tour. Includes songs from their debut
album “Hakai Amplifier” up through their latest release “Fanclub”
as well as bonus rehearsal footage.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=KSBL-5843&MAIL=JPOPNew Releases
————Dir en grey
“The Marrow Of a Bone” [Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3500, US$(28.67) Release Date: 07-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=SFCD-48&MAIL=JPOPGackt
“No ni Saku Hana no Yo Ni” [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1429, US$(11.7) Release Date: 07-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=CRCP-10160&MAIL=JPOPthe GazettE
“Hyena – Optical Impression -” [CD+DVD]
Price: Yen- 1600, US$(13.11) Release Date: 07-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=KICM-91192&MAIL=JPOPTommy heavenly6
“Heavy Starry Chain” [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1429, US$(11.7) Release Date: 07-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=DFCL-1327&MAIL=JPOPENDLICHERI ENDLICHERI
“Soora ga Nakukara” [Regular Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 952, US$(7.8) Release Date: 07-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=JECR-2&MAIL=JPOPAnna Tsuchiya inspi’ Nana (Black Stones)
“Lucy” [CD+DVD] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1800, US$(14.74) Release Date: 07-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=CTCR-40249&MAIL=JPOPthe pillows
“Lostman Go To America -The Pillows My Foot Tour In USA-” (DVD)
Price: Yen- 3714, US$(30.42) Release Date: 07-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=AVBD-91372&MAIL=JPOPSID
“Sidnad Vol.1 -film of ‘play’-” (DVD)
Price: Yen- 2800, US$(22.93) Release Date: 07-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=XNDC-50001&MAIL=JPOPJ
“Twister” [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1600, US$(13.11) Release Date: 07-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=AVCD-31165&MAIL=JPOPMISIA
“Ascension” (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3000, US$(24.57) Release Date: 07-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=RXCD-21084&MAIL=JPOPKaela Kimura
“Scratch” [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3300, US$(27.03) Release Date: 07-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=COZA-243&MAIL=JPOPWizard
“Core” [Limited Release] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1500, US$(12.29) Release Date: 07-Feb-2007
Seventh maxi-single release from Wizard includes three songs total.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=SDR-126&MAIL=JPOPAAA
“CCC -Challecge Cover Collection-” [CD+DVD] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3333, US$(27.3) Release Date: 07-Feb-2007
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=AVCD-23197&MAIL=JPOPJPop Preorder Releases
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“Hoshi wo Mezashite” [Regular Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 762, US$(6.24) Release Date: 21-Mar-2007
New single release from NEWS features the image song for the Japanese release of the film “Happy Feet” (which also features Japanese dubbing from member Yuya Tegoshi). Regular edition includes bonus tracks “Best Friend” and “Hoshi wo Mezashite (Original Karaoke Ver.)” which are both not featured on the limited edition of this release. Also includes deluxe 3-fold, 6-page jacket (subject to change). * Limited and regular editions feature different jacket artwork.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=JECN-127&MAIL=JPOPTackey & Tsubasa
“Takitsuba CLIPS” (DVD)
Price: Yen- 5695, US$(46.65) Release Date: 07-Mar-2007
First ever music video compilation from Tackey & Tsubasa features videos from the past four years of singles from this act plus solo videos from both Hideaki Takizawa and Tsubasa Imai. Includes the videos for “Kiseki,” “Get Down,” “True Heart,” “Sotsugyo – Sayonara wa Ashita no Tame ni,” “Yume Monogatari,” “One Day, One Dream,” “Aisokyoku,” “Kamen,” “Venus,” and “Ho! Summer,” for ten tracks total plus rare backstage footage.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=AVBD-91468&MAIL=JPOPEXILE
“EXILE Evolution” [w/ 2 DVD, Limited Edition / Jacket A] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 4800, US$(39.32) Release Date: 07-Mar-2007
New full-length album release from EXILE featuring the new vocalist AKIRA and their latest addition Takahiro from the “EXILE Vocal Battle Audition 2006 – Asian Dream” competetion. Just like the title, this new album shows off an evolved version of the group with EXILE’s latest singles, the song “Won’t Be Long” featuring Never Land, and more for 16 tracks total. This limited edition version includes two bonus DVDs–one with music videos, and one with footage of the final round of the “EXILE Vocal Battle Audition 2006″ contest recorded at the Nihon Budokan. *Unless otherwise indicated, DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=RZCD-45553&MAIL=JPOPRingo Shiina, Neko Saito
“Heisei Fuzoku Daiginjo” [Limited Release] (DVD)
Price: Yen- 4286, US$(35.11) Release Date: 25-Apr-2007
DVD release from Ringo Shiina includes the complete “Heisei Fuzoku” audio track recorded in 96khz/24 bit sound. Also includes the song “Karisome Death Jazz ver.” (Ringo Shiina x SOIL&”PIMP” Sessions,” the music videos for “Kono Yo no Kagiri” and motion graphics for other songs on the album!
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=TOBF-5520&MAIL=JPOPBONNIE PINK
“Anything For You” [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1238, US$(10.14) Release Date: 28-Mar-2007
First new single release from Bonnie Pink features a perfect theme for spring. Also includes a remix of the m-flo collaboration “Love Song” done by DJ Fumiya of Rip Slyme. Limited edition includes bonus DVD with footage from Bonnie Pink’s acoustic concert “A Perfect Sky LIve in Okinawa”! *Unless otherwise indicated, DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=WPZL-30056&MAIL=JPOPENDLICHERI ENDLICHERI
“Fukanzen Funky White Dragon” [Regular Edition] (DVD)
Price: Yen- 5238, US$(42.9) Release Date: 14-Mar-2007
Live DVD release from Endlicheri Endlicheri includes footaeg from the October 29, 2006 performance of Endlicheri Endlicheri’s latest tour! Regular edition features two DVDs and 8-page booklet (subject to change).
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=JEBR-5&MAIL=JPOPAyaka
“ayaka Live Tour “First Message” (Title subject to change)” [Limited Edition] (DVD)
Price: Yen- 3333, US$(27.3) Release Date: 04-Apr-2007
Live DVD release from Ayaka features the complete footage from the tour finale of Ayaka’s concert tour in support of her first album. Concert recorded live at the Shibuya-AX, featuring a cover of the song “To Be With You” by Mr. Big” and more. Limited edition includes bonus disc with one song from Ayaka’s “X’mas Premium Live Girl’s Night” concert and a digest version of Ayaka’s first world tour “Acoustic Round Vol.1 – Sounds Real.”
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=WPBL-90084&MAIL=JPOPDREAMS COME TRUE
“Osaka Lover” (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1048, US$(8.58) Release Date: 07-Mar-2007
First new single release from Dreams Come True for 2007 includes the title track and the Japanese version of the song “The First Day Without You.”
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=UPCH-80007&MAIL=JPOPChara
“Union” [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 3333, US$(27.3) Release Date: 28-Feb-2007
Brand new CD release from Chara includes her latest singles “Fantasy,” “Sekai,” “Niji wo Wataru Heiwa ga Kita,” and more! Limited edition includes bonus DVD with the music vidoes for “Sekai” “Crazy for you,” and “Fantasy (full size).” *Unless otherwise indicated, DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=UMCK-9162&MAIL=JPOPTHE BACK HORN
“Utsukushi Namae” [Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1429, US$(11.7) Release Date: 21-Mar-2007
Brand new rock ballad from everyone’s favorite hit makers The Back Horn. Limited edition includes one bonus track.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=VICL-36234&MAIL=JPOPVisual-kei Preorder Releases
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“D Tafel Anatomie Tour 2006 – 12.06 Tour Final Shibuya Kokai” (DVD)
Price: Yen- 5880, US$(48.16) Release Date: 14-Mar-2007
Live DVD release from D includes footage from the final performance of the band’s latest tour in support of their new album “Tafel Anatomie.” DVD recorded live at the Shibuya Kokaido on December 6, 2006. Also includes bonus video footage and photo book (details subject to change).
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=DAKGCR-6&MAIL=JPOPMALICE MIZER
“Live Selection (Title subject to change)” (DVD)
Price: Yen- 4571, US$(37.44) Release Date: 28-Mar-2007
Major label debut tenth anniversary release volume 3 from legendary act Malice Mizer includes a selection of the best live performance footage from the Gackt and indies eras of the band. Features wide p-case and deluxe, 24-page booklet with live photos (subject to change).
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=COBA-50985&MAIL=JPOPINORAN
“Tour 2006 photograph” (DVD)
Price: Yen- 4762, US$(39) Release Date: 07-Mar-2007
Tour finale concert DVD release from former Luna Sea and current Tourbillon guitarist INORAN.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BZBM-1002&MAIL=JPOPRENTRER EN SOI
“The Abyss Of Despair” (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1500, US$(12.29) Release Date: 28-Mar-2007
New maxi-single release from Rentrer en Soi and part of the band’s two-month consecutive signle release campaign. Includes the title track “The Abyss of Despair” and B-sides “Re-Birth,” “Rerecording,” and “Fenêtre – into the sky remix-.”
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=FWR-51&MAIL=JPOPPhantasmagoria & Vidoll
“Genei Bijinkan – 2006.3.22 Osaka BIG CAT” [Limited Release] (DVD)
Price: Yen- 3000, US$(24.57) Release Date: 21-Mar-2007
Reissue of the original live DVD release included with the SHOXX magazine special box “High Style Paradox – 3rd Anniversary” featuring all six songs from the performance and video of the recording session.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=UCSP-5&MAIL=JPOPSOPHIA
“Kimi to Tsuki no Hikari” [Regular Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 952, US$(7.8) Release Date: 21-Mar-2007
First single release from Sophia for 2007 features a long, magnificent ballad.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=TOCT-40099&MAIL=JPOPJ-Indies Preorder Release
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“Psycho America” [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1800, US$(14.74) Release Date: 21-Mar-2007
New single release from Miki Furukawa includes the song “Psycho America” recently debuted on her latest tour! Also includes a studio version of the song “Kutabirete” as the B-side. Limited edition includes bonus DVD with live footage of five songs from her recent performance at the Ebisu Liquidroom. *Unless otherwise indicated, DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BVCR-19703&MAIL=JPOPMule Train
“Favoritezz” (CDA)
Price: Yen- 1700, US$(13.92) Release Date: 16-Mar-2007
Latest release from Tokyo-based authentic ska band Mule Trane features a number of jazz covers performed with guest female vocalists.
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=PCD-4224&MAIL=JPOP
[upcoming music] REMIOROMEN – new single & DVD!
new single from REMIOROMEN!
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VIBL-400
Remioromen/Island Over The Horizon at Yokohama Arena DVD
4000 yen US$33/120.09 Release Date:2007/03/14
Description:Live DVD release from Remioromen includes footage from the band’s December 16, 2006 performance at the Yokohama Arena recorded during the band’s “Island Over The Horizon” tour. Includes 21 songs total plus 16-page booklet.
bonus:special feature/bonus available
URL – http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=VIBL-400
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VIZL-400
Remioromen/Akanezora[w/ DVD, Limited Edition] CDA
1238 yen US$10/120.09 Release Date:2007/03/14
Description:New single release from Remioromen features a nostalgic melody set to a medium-tempo ballad. Limited edition includes bonus DVD with the music video for “Akanezora.” *Unless otherwise indicated, DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.
URL – http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=VIZL-400
[upcoming music] INORAN, NEWS, ENDLICHERI ENDLICHERI
NEWS, ENDLICHERI ENDLICHERI are love! xD
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BZBM-1002
INORAN/Tour 2006 photograph DVD
4762 yen US$40/119.96 Release Date:2007/03/07
Description:Tour finale concert DVD release from former Luna Sea and current Tourbillon guitarist INORAN.
URL – http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=BZBM-1002
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JEBR-2
ENDLICHERI ENDLICHERI/Fukanzen Funky White Dragon[Limited Edition] DVD
8000 yen US$67/119.84 Release Date:2007/03/14
Description:Live DVD release from Endlicheri Endlicheri includes footaeg from the October 29, 2006 performance of Endlicheri Endlicheri’s latest tour! Limited edition features 3-DVD set with special box and deluxe 8-page booklet
URL – http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=JEBR-2
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JECN-125
NEWS/Hoshi wo Mezashite[w/ DVD, Limited Edition] CDA
1238 yen US$10/119.84 Release Date:2007/03/21
Description:New single release from NEWS features the image song for the Japanese release of the film “Happy Feet” (which also features Japanese dubbing from member Yuya Tegoshi). Limited edition includes the bonus track “Akai Hana” (not included on the regular edition release) bonus DVD, and 12-page booklet (subject to change). Bonus DVD features footage of the three-song encore to NEWS’s April 30, 2006 concert in Sendai (“Yume no Kazu dake Ai ga Umareru,” “Hadashi no Cinderella Boy,” “Sayendo”) and jacket making-of footage. *Limited and regular editions feature different jacket artwork.*Unless otherwise indicated, DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.
URL – http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=JECN-125
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KSBL-5843
Asian Kung-Fu Generation/Eizo Sakushin ShuVol.3 DVD
4800 yen US$40/119.84 Release Date:2007/03/21
Description:Live DVD release from Asian Kung-Fu Generation includes footage from the band’s December 9 and 10, 2006 performances at the Yokohama Arena during the “Tour Suihai 2006-2007 the start of a new season” concert tour. Includes songs from their debut album “Hakai Amplifier” up through their latest release “Fanclub” as well as bonus rehearsal footage.
URL – http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=KSBL-5843
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UPCH-80007
DREAMS COME TRUE/Osaka Lover CDA
1048 yen US$9/119.84 Release Date:2007/03/07
Description:First new single release from Dreams Come True for 2007 includes the title track and the Japanese version of the song “The First Day Without You.”
URL – http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=UPCH-80007
(source: CDJapan Artist Newsmail)
and DREAMS COME TRUE new single ~~~
[upcoming music] The Back Horn, Tackey & Tsubasa
new single from The Back Horn! 
VIZL-223
THE BACK HORN/Utsukushi Namae[w/ DVD, Limited Edition] CDA
1429 yen US$12/120.73 Release Date:2007/03/21
Description:Brand new rock ballad from everyone’s favorite hit makers The Back Horn. Limited edition includes bonus DVD with the music video for “Utsukushii Namae” (subject to change). *Unless otherwise indicated, DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.
URL – http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=VIZL-223
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AVBD-91468
Tackey & Tsubasa/Takitsuba CLIPS DVD
5695 yen US$47/120.62 Release Date:2007/03/07
Description:First ever music video compilation from Tackey & Tsubasa features videos from the past four years of singles from this act plus solo videos from both Hideaki Takizawa and Tsubasa Imai. Includes the videos for “Kiseki,” “Get Down,” “True Heart,” “Sotsugyo – Sayonara wa Ashita no Tame ni,” “Yume Monogatari,” “One Day, One Dream,” “Aisokyoku,” “Kamen,” “Venus,” and “Ho! Summer,” for ten tracks total plus rare backstage footage.
URL – http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=AVBD-91468
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COBA-50985
MALICE MIZER/Live Selection(Title subject to change) DVD
4571 yen US$38/120.62 Release Date:2007/03/28
Description:Major label debut tenth anniversary release volume 3 from legendary act Malice Mizer includes a selection of the best live performance footage from the Gackt and indies eras of the band. Features wide p-case and deluxe, 24-page booklet with live photos (subject to change).
URL – http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=COBA-50985
