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*LATE POST* please excuse my dumbness.

What: Single
Title: SUMMER TIME
Artist: NEWS
Release Date: May 8, 2008
Prices:
- Jacket A: (1 unit; 4 tracks; 3-sided, 6-paged jacket)
∞ YesAsia – ¥1,283
∞ Tower Records – ¥1,000Tracklist:
1. SUMMER TIME
2. EASY COME, EASY GO
3. Liar
4. SUMMER TIME (Original Karaoke)
- Jacket B: (1 unit; 2-sided, 4-page jacket)
∞ CDJapan – ¥1,000
∞ YesAsia – ¥1,256
∞ Tower Records – ¥1,000
Tracklist:
1. SUMMER TIME
2. ESAY COME, EASY GO
3. Baby! Be My Baby!
Comments:
SUMMER TIME is the song for their new Russ-k CM, which I have not seen yet, because I am too lazy to download. :/ Meh. Anyway, I haven’t heard SUMMER TIME yet, but I do have EASY COME, EASY GO. I just have to… Look for it. :/ It’s lost in my files, okay? T^T
edit: okay, my EASY COME, EASY GO was crappy, so I deleted it. BUT! I got this rip of SUMMER TIME, which you can download here. :D
Credits:
CDJapan, Tower Records JP, YesAsia, nutty_lee@LJ (for the rip)
New header for April 20 to May 19! :3 This was a day late. So sorry! >.< Anyway, the header features my all-time favorite band, L’Arc~en~Ciel. ♥ Show some love, y’all~ The images used for this banner are from the L’Arc~en~Ciel ~ Mata HA-TO ni hi wo tsukero! Tour Document Photobook. I DID NOT USE ANY BRUSHES. XD Seriously! It is all pictures and fonts, with some effects, of course. :3 Nyaa~ ♥♥♥
Credits:
shinny, Jo-chan@DtB
Uchi Hiroki stars in a new drama in NTV: “Osen”

Title: おせん (Osen)
Who: 内博貴 (Uchi Hiroki)
Format: Renzoku
Genre: Food, Comedy
Episodes: 10
When: April 22, 2008
Air Time: 9 pm; Tuesdays
Broadcast Network: NTV
Cast:
∞ Aoi Yu as Handa Sen
∞ Uchi Hiroki as Ezaki Yoshio
∞ Sugimoto Tetta as Fujishiro Seiji
∞ Mukai Osamu as Tomekichi
∞ Suzuki Ranran as Teruko
∞ Kudo Risa as Fuyuko
∞ Morita Ayaka as Tamagoya
∞ Okumura Tomofumi as Kenta
∞ Takuma Takayuki as Hayashi Takashi
∞ Watanabe Ikkei as Chinpindo-san
∞ Yo Kimiko as Asai Shizu
∞ Yuki Saori as Handa Chiyo
∞ Matsukata Hiroki as Kinoshita Hideo
Details:
Handa Sen is the “okami” (proprietress) of a long-standing restaurant in one of the lower parts of Tokyo. Though she is normally airheaded and loves to drink, she has an impressive mastery of a wide range skills, from cooking to ceramics to calligraphy. While the drama follows various events surrounding the restaurant, one of the series’ highlights is its illustration of Japanese food and culture. -Tokyograph
Koyama Keiichiro hosts new show on TBS
Title: 明日使える心理学!テッパン・ノート (Ashita Tsukaeru Shinrigaku! Teppan Note)
Who: Koyama Keiichiro
When: April 23, 2008
Air Time: 10 pm; Wednesdays
Broadcast Network: TBS
Domoto Koichi New Single: “No More”

What: Single
Title: No More
Artist: Domoto Koichi
Release Date: April 30, 2008
Prices:
- Jacket A: (CD+DVD; 3 tracks; 12-page booklet; sleeve case)
∞ CDJapan – ¥1,600
∞ YesAsia – ¥1,719
∞ Tower Records – ¥1,600Tracklist:
1. No More
2. No More -RYUKYUDISKO RECHAMPLOO-
3. No More -FANTASTIC PLASTIC MACHINE REMIX-DVD:DVD:
1. 「No more」 -Music Video-
2. 「No more」 -in Miyakojima-
- Jacket B: (1 unit; 2-sided, 4-page jacket)
∞ CDJapan – ¥1,000 (First Press Available: 6)
∞ YesAsia – ¥1,138
∞ Tower Records – ¥1,000
Tracklist:
1. No More
2. Shuko Uta
3. No More -RYUKYUDISKO RECHAMPLOO-
4. No More -FANTASTIC PLASTIC MACHINE REMIX-
Details:
First Press for Jacket A: Senja Fuda Sheet A (Tsukasa Maizu name card sticker A)
First Press for Jacket B: long-cap package, Senja Fuda Sheet B (Tsukasa Maizu name card sticker B)
“No More” is the theme song for the “Sushi Oji!” movie, and the bonus track for Jacket B, “Shuko Uta” was composed and written by Tsutsumi Yukihiko.
Hey! Say! JUMP デビュー&ファーストコンサート いきなり
in 東京ドーム – DVD Release

What: Concert DVD
Title: Hey! Say! JUMP デビュー&ファーストコンサート いきなり!in 東京ドーム (Debut & First Concert Ikinari! in Tokyo Dome)
Artist: Hey! Say! JUMP
Release Date: April 30, 2008
Number of Units: 2
Prices:
- CDJapan – ¥4,800
- YesAsia – ¥4,654
- Tower Records – ¥4,800
Setlist:
1.Overture
2.Ultra Music Power
3.Hey!Say!~Ultra Music Power
4.合戦~龍神
5.心・技・体
6.麗しのBad Girl
7.Higher
8.パフューム (Perfume)
9.ス・リ・ル (Thrill)
10.ワンダーランド・トレイン (Wonderland Train)
11.Star Time
12.トビラの向こう (Tobira no Mukou)
13.男前サンバ
14.Ultra Music Power~キミは泣いてツヨくなる
15.バレーボール・メドレー (Volleyball Medley)
16.Jr.コーナー(HONEY RIDER~ひとりぼっちのハブラシ~目覚めろ! 野性~仮面舞踏会~Real Face~Crush~Fire Beat)
17.On The Wind
18.Rain Dance
19.炎 – Flame of Love
20.Too Shy
21.街角DEEP BLUE
22.サンキュー (Thank You)
23.Ultra Music Power
24.大胆夢敵
25.ビューティフル
26.フィーバーとフューチャー (Fever to Future)
Details:
First ever live DVD release from Johnny’s Jimusho act Hey! Say! JUMP includes footage from their December 22, 2007 performance at the Tokyo Dome as well as footage following the group from their September 24 formation at the Yokohama Arena up through their CD debut and performance. Also includes televised support comments to the group from Yoshihiko Inohara, Go Morita, Sho Sakurai, Kazunari Ninomiya, Keiichiro Koyama, and Ryo Shishido (two types each for a total of 12 shorts). Package features deluxe 24-page booklet (subject to change).
Credits:
YesAsia, CDJapan, Tower Records JP, Miyu, DramaWiki
*LATE POST* please excuse my dumbness.

What: Single
Title: 光のゲンちゃん (Hikaru no Genchan)
Release Date: April 23, 2008
Prices:
- CDJapan – ¥1,000
- YesAsia – ¥1,138
- HMV – ¥1,000
- TowerRecords – ¥1,000
- Play-Asia – ¥418
Tracklist:
1. 光のゲンちゃん (Hikaru no Genchan)
2. ソーセージ (SAUSAGE)
3. 光のゲンちゃん (うたなし) (Hikaru no Genchan (Utanashi))
Comments:
Again, another late post. D: Sorry, really. Anyway, the B-Side track is “SAUSAGE” from his album, “Eve”. I was expecting a new song, but, meh, this works, too. I love that song, anyways. :P And I have no idea what “Utanashi” means. I’ve tried different translating engines, but I get no output. :/
It’s hard to look for info about this single. It’s annoying. >.>;; I found some on YesAsia, but I can’t copy the text, so I can’t translate it. D: Though there was a mention about “源氏物語” (Genji Monogatari; The Tale of Genji), the world’s first novel, written by 紫式部 (Murasaki Shikibu; Lady Murasaki) during the early 11th Century. Well, it couldn’t be that The Tale of Genji has become an anime, so maybe the song is about Hikaru Genji. Here is the Wiki article about the novel. I haven’t read the entire article yet, but it is a really interesting story. I’v been wanting to read the book for about two years now. D:
Credits:
CDJapan, HMV, Play-Asia, YasAsia, TowerRecords, Wikipedia
*LATE POST* please excuse my dumbness.

What: Album
Title: Dream “A”live
Release Date: April 23, 2008
Prices:
- Limited Edition: (2 units; 36-page booklet)
OUT OF PRINT
Disk 2 Tracklist:1. HELLO GOODBYE
2. GIMMIK GAME
3. TAKE ME FARAWAY
4. NAKED
5. HIP POP BOOGIE
- Regular Edition: (1 unit; bonus track: “Once Again”)
∞ CDJapan – ¥3,000
∞ HMV – ¥3,000
∞ Tower Records – ¥3,000
∞ YesAsia – ¥2,860
Tracklist:
1. Theme of Dream “A”live
2. Move your body
3. HAPPINESS
4. Niji no Kanata e
5. Do my best
6. Serious
7. Flashback
8. Dive into the Future
9. Koe
10. My Answer
11. Life Goes On
12. STEP AND GO
13. Your Song
Comments:
Another late post. I’m really, REALLY SORRY! T^T I didn’t put links under LE anymore because I’ve checked CDJ, HMV, YesAsia and TowerRecords already and thay have already been SOLD OUT. I fail. Sorry!!! >.<
Credits:
CDJapan, HMV, YesAsia, TowerRecords
What: Concert DVD
Title: 嵐 SUMMER TOUR 2007 FINAL TIME -コトバノチカラ-(Kotoba no Chikara)
Release Date: May 16, 2008
Prices:
- CDJapan – ¥5,600
- YesAsia – ¥5,327
- HMV – ¥4,424
- Tower Records JP – ¥5,600
Setlist:
[DISC 1]
1.OVERTURE
2.Everybody前進
3.Di-Li-Li
4.きっと大丈夫 (Kitto Daijoubu)
5.Oh Yeah!
6.Friendship
7.Can’t Let You Go
8.時代
9.Yes? No?
10.CARNIVAL NIGHT part2
11.虹 (Niji; Ninomiya solo)
12.太陽の世界 (Taiyou no Sekai)
13.WAVE
14.Love Situation
15.a Day in Our Life
16.ハダシの未来 (Hadashi no Mirai)
17.Hero
18.Yabai-Yabai-Yabai
19.Song for me
20.Cry for you
21.言葉より大切なもの (Kotoba Yori Taisetsu na Mono)
22.感謝カンゲキ雨嵐 (Kansha Kangeki Ame Arashi)
23.君のために僕がいる (Kimi no tameni boku ga iru)
24.PIKA☆☆NCHI DOUBLE
25.A・RA・SHI
26.サクラ咲ケ (Sakura Sake)
27.Be with you
28.Happiness
[DISC 2]
1.We can make it!
2.ファイトソング (Fighting Song)
3.WISH
4.Love so sweet
5.Future
6.ROCK YOU
7.NA! NA! NA!!
8.感謝カンゲキ雨嵐 (Kansha Kangeki Ame Arashi)
9.ファイトソング(7月31日横浜アリーナ公演より)
Details:
Concert DVD release from Arashi includes footage from the October 8, 2007 “Summer Tour 2007 Time – Cotoba no Chikara” tour finale at the Tokyo Dome. Concert features plenty of tracks from the group’s latest album “Time,” plus other singles like “Happiness” and more . . . and you’ve got to hear these MCs. Get ready for suprises in this outstanding, three-hour-long performance spanning a total of 37 songs (subject to change). Also includes a performance of the song “Fight Song” at the July 31 Yokohama Arena show plus photo setlist.
Credits:
YesAsia, CDJapan, HMV, TowerRecordsJP, Wikipedia

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