Da Xiao Jie to release repackaged album
In honour of Chinese New Year, Hello! Project Taiwan duet Da Xiao Jie （大小姐）will re-release their debut album under the title Wo Shi Da Xiao Jie “Year of the Tiger Edition.” The repackaged album will include one new track, Bling Bling過新年 （Bling Bling Guo Xin Nian, Bling Bling Crossing over to the New Year)
The album will be released on 2010-02-03. Where are releases from Ice Creamusume…？
Berryz’s 6th album and Kamei Eri’s Photobook
Neowing has a page up for Berryz Koubou’s 6th album which will be titled 6th 雄叫び(6th Osakebi) and will be released on 2010-03-31. It will be released in 2 versions, a regular CD and CD/DVD version.
Kamei Eri’s new photobook will be titled ’sweet’ and it’s released date will be on 2010-02-25 as previously mentioned.
Buono!, Guardians 4 and Shugo Chara Egg will be releasing a compilation album in conjuction with Shugo-Chara! Its release will be 2010-03-10.
Goto Maki’s mother passes away
Several news sources have reported that former Morning Musume member and avex soloist Goto Maki’s mother, Goto Tokiko (55), has passed away in the early hours of this morning. News sources report that she fell from the 3rd floor balcony of her house while under the influence of alcohol.
This is very sad news and my condolences go out to Goto Maki and her family.
Source: http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/…124-588764.html
The below news report speculates that the death may have been suicide though this is only speculation – the report says that there were hints just before the incident that Tokiko was considering suicide.
SHOCKING 5 (2010-02-24)
Rather shockingly (yes, lame), C-ute will release their 5th album this on 2010-02-24. It will be released in CD and CD/DVD versions.
There’s also a tracklist with the album announcement, which includes 11 tracks in total and is as follows:
1. Bye! Bye! Bye!
2. 書中 お見舞い 申し上げます (Shochuu Omimai Moushiagemasu)
3. EVERYDAY 絶好調！(Everyday Zekkouchou!)
4. SHOCK!
5 「.残暑 お見舞い 申し上げます」 (Zansho Omimai Moushiagemasu)
6. 嗚呼！ 恋 (Aa! Koi)
7. The Party!
8. 四月宣言 (Shigatsu Sengen)
9. 夢があるから (Yume ga arukara)
10. 君の戦法 (Kimi no Senpou)
11. Lonely girl’s night
The DVD will include a PV for 四月宣言 along with the making of.
Source: http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/1841/wwwdotuporg541199.jpg
Top Selling Singles of 2009
Well, it’s that time of year again when I compile a list of the best selling singles of 2009, starting from lowest to highest. These are all the artists of interest to this blog, if you notice a mistake or think something is missing just leave a comment! On to the ranking! (Note for consistencies sake I’ve included the hexagon artists starring artist signed to Up-Front Agency as Up-Front singles)
51. S/mileage (Hello! Project) - Suki-Chan (Sales: 399) (Oricon: #159) (Indie Single)
50. Melon Kinenbi (Up-Front) - Seishun-On-The-Road (with THE COLLECTORS) (Sales: 865) (Oricon: #?) (Indie Single)
49. Karen (TNX) – Nakuna Okamechan / Miren Zaka (Sales: 1130) (Oricon: #57)
48. Maeda Yuki (Hello! Project) - Kenchana ~Daijoubu~ (Sales: 1241) (Oricon: #118)
47. Karen (TNX) - Nakuna Okamechan (Sales: 1370) (Oricon: N/A) (Indie Single)
46. Melon Kinenbi (Up-Front) - DON’T SAY GOOD-BYE (with BEAT CRUSADERS) (Sales: 1385) (Oricon: #68) (Indie Single)
45. Kago Ai (In Da Groove) – no hesitAtIon (Sales: 1757) (Oricon: #52)
44. Matsuura Aya (Hello! Project) - Chocolate Damashii (Sales: 4795) (Oricon: #19)
43. Guardians 4 (Hello! Project) - Party Time (Sales: 8722) (Oricon: #14)
42. THE Possible (TNX) - FAMILY ~Tabidachi no Asa~ (Sales: 10063) (Oricon: #8)
41. Guardians 4 (Hello! Project) - Omakase! Guardian (Sales: 10563) (Oricon: #18)
40. Shugo-Chara Egg! (Hello! Project) – Shugo! Shugo! (Sales: 10899) (Oricon: #14)
39. MM Gakuen Gasshobu (TNX) – Mecha Mote! I LOVE YOU (Sales: 10904) (Oricon: #18)
38. Guardians 4 (Hello! Project) - School Days (Sales: 11673) (Oricon: #8)
37. Watarirouka Hashiritai (AKB48) – Yaruki Hanabi (Sales: 12178) (Oricon: #9)
36. No Sleeves (AKB48) – Tane (Sales: 13117) (Oricon: #9)
35. MM Gakuen Gasshobu (TNX) - Mecha Mote! Summer (Sales: 13601) (Oricon: #16)
34. Kusumi Koharu (Hello! Project) - Hapi Hapi Sunday! (Sales: 14468) (Oricon: #9)
33. Mano Erina (Hello! Project) - LOVE & PEACE = Paradise (Sales: 15268) (Oricon: #12)
32. THE Possible (TNX) - Shiwase no Katachi (Sales: 15572) (Oricon: #4)
31. Mano Erina (Hello! Project) - Kono Mune no Tokimeki wo (Sales: 15728) (Oricon: #7)
30. Watarirouka Hashiritai (AKB48) – Hatsukoi Dash (Sales: 16513) (Oricon: #10)
29. Buono! (Hello! Project) – Take it easy! (Sales: 18170) (Oricon: #10)
28. Mano Erina (Hello! Project) - Sekai wa Summer Party (Sales: 18647) (Oricon: #10)
27. MM Gakuen Gasshobu / MM3 (TNX) – Daisuke ni Nare! / Kokoro Kimi ni Todoke (Sales: 18918) (Oricon: #10)
26. Buono! (Hello! Project) – BRAVO BRAVO (Sales: 19601) (Oricon: #4)
25. No Sleeves (AKB48) - Kiss no Ryuusei (Sales: 20174) (Oricon: #8)
24. Buono! (Hello! Project) – co.no.mi.chi (Sales: 22735) (Oricon: #4)
23. Watarirouka Hashiritai (AKB48) - Kanpeki Guu no ne (Sales: 23272) (Oricon: #7)
==Top 20==
22. Buono! (Hello! Project) - MY BOY (Sales: 23621) (Oricon: #7)
21. Mano Erina (Hello! Project) - Hajimete no Keiken (Sales: 24721) (Oricon: #6)
20. Mano Erina (Hello! Project) – Otome no Inori (Sales: 25288) (Oricon: #5)
19. SKE48 (AKB48) - Tsuyoki Mono yo (Sales: 27295) (Oricon: #5)
18. C-ute (Hello! Project) - EVERYDAY Zekkouchou!! (Sales: 27750) (Oricon: #2)
17. Berryz Koubou (Hello! Project) – Dakishimete Dakishimete (Sales: 27797) (Oricon: #8)
16. C-ute (Hello! Project) - Bye Bye Bye! (Sales: 27918) (Oricon: #4)
15. C-ute (Hello! Project) - Shochu Omimai Moshiagemasu (Sales: 33613) (Oricon: #5)
14. Yaguchi Mari / Airband (Up-Front) - Seishun Boku / Seishun Ore (Sales: 34368) (Oricon: #6)
13. Berryz Koubou (Hello! Project) – Seishun Bus Guide / Rival (Sales: 34589) (Oricon: #4)
12. Satoda Mai with Gouda Kazoku (Up-Front) – Don’t Leave Me (Sales: 35349) (Oricon: #4)
11. Berryz Koubou (Hello! Project) - Watashi no Mirai no Danna-Sama / Ryuusei Boy (Sales: 36136) (Oricon: #5)
10. AKBIdoling!!! (AKB48) - Chu Shiyouze! (Sales: 40291) (Oricon: #2)
09. Satoda Mai with Gouda Kyoudai (Up-Front) – Bye Bye (Sales: 45052) (Oricon: #5)
08. Morning Musume (Hello! Project) - Kimagure Princess (Sales: 45421) (Oricon: #4)
07. Morning Musume (Hello! Project) - Naichau Kamo (Sales: 50313) (Oricon: #3)
06. Morning Musume (Hello! Project) – Shouganai Yume Oibito (Sales: 53950) (Oricon: #1)
05. Morning Musume (Hello! Project) – Nanchatte Renai (Sales: 70299) (Oricon: #2)
04. AKB48 - 10nen Zakura (Sales: 106675) (Oricon: #4)
03. AKB48 – Iiwake Maybe (Sales: 111265) (Oricon: #2)
02. AKB48 - Namida Surprise (Sales: 144428) (Oricon: #2)
01. AKB48 – RIVER (Sales: 218405) (Oricon: #1)
Cummulative Single Sales:
- AKB48: 734,613 (Over 11 Singles) (Up 600,220)
- Hello! Project: 628,875 (Over 27 Singles) (Down 66537)
- Up-Front: 117,019 (Over 5 Singles) (Up 86,603)
- TNX: 71,558 (Over 7 Singles) (Up 25,606)
Best Selling Acts (Hello! Project):
- Best Selling Group: Morning Musume (2008: C-ute)
- Best Selling Soloist: Mano Erina (2008: Fujimoto Miki)
Best Selling Acts (TNX):
- Best Selling Group: THE Possible (2008: THE Possible)
- Best Selling Soloist: Ogawa Mana (2008: Ogawa Mana)
10 My Me (Jyuu My Me) and a few other things
Morning Musume’s tenth album has been announced and it’s titled 10 My Me (Jyuu My Me) and it’ll be out on 2010-03-17. The tracklist will include four singles and will be adding up to 12 songs in total. The limited edition of the CD will in include a DVD which (according to Neowing) will have a Live performance of their newest single 女が目立って なぜイケナイ, 8 different versions of the same PV and the making of Jacket Photoshoot.
Kamei Eri will be release a new Solo DVD out in 2010-03-03 and according to the description of the same DVD a Photobook will be released on 2010-02-25 and both were shot in Hawaii.
SKE48’s Team S will be releasing an album on 2010-02-10 titled Te wo Tsunaginagara and it’ll include 17 tracks in total.
Editors Note: 10 My Me is a play on 十枚目 which literally means “10th CD / Album” and has the same pronunciation as 10 My Me (ジュウ・マイ・メ）。亚当
Berryz Koubou new single and MELON’S NOT DEAD
On E-hon’s page after many days of checking, a new single for Berryz has shown up. It’s yet another double A side titled 友達は友達なんだ！／雄叫びボーイ ＷＡＯ！(Tomodachi wa Tomodachi Nanda! / Otakebi Boy WAO!). The release date for the single is on 2010-03-03 while the single V is out a week later on 2010-03-10.
It was also announced recently that Melon Kinenbi will be releasing a new album next year titled MELON’S NOT DEAD on 2010-02-17. A great title I must say and I wonder if they’ll keep the sound they had during their collaboration singles, which were all quite good in my opinion. Seems next year is going to be loaded with Hello! Project and related releases.
