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Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2013 to be Broadcast in Los Angeles and New York on August 31st

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To celebrate the virtual diva's 6th birthday, Live Viewing Japan will be bringing a special theatrical broadcast of Hatsune Miku MAGICAL MIRAI 2013 to Los Angeles and New York City on August 31st. The actual concert will be held on August 30th at the Yokohama Arena in Japan; with tons of festivities and workshops for those lucky enough to attend.

 

Ticket information is as follows:

Los Angeles

The Downtown Independent
251 S Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 617-1033

Date: August 31st, 2013
Time: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Tickets: $20
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/440640

New York City

Anthology Film Archives
32 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10003
(212) 505-5181

Date: August 31st, 2013
Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Tickets: $20
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/440667


ClariS' upcoming FIRST event!

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On January 2014, ClariS will have their first IN PERSON  event "2014 New Year's Festival ~ Feelings of a Beginning…" [2014 New Year's Festival 始まりの予感…]. The event will take place at Zepp Tokyo on January 5, 2014 starting at 15:30 JST.

This event will be their first time for the duo to make an appearance in front of the public. ClariS hopes to express their gratitude to those who have been cheering them on, packing tons of ideas to present at Zepp Tokyo.

Who will know what will jump out of this wonder tale ClariS world! Be sure to mark you calendar for the ClariS event for the beginning of the year by all means! Tickets will cost ¥4000 (~$40), available for purchase on December 8, 2013.

ClariS will also be releasing their new single "Colorful" on October 10, 2013. This single will include the theme song for third Madoka Magica film, Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie - Rebellion.

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ClariS "Colorful" Single Covers: Limited Edition (top), Madoka☆Magica Release (bottom)

"Colorful" Tracklist:

  1. Colorful
  2. Surely
  3. Pieces
  4. Colorful -Instrumental- [Limited Edition] / Colorful -movie Mix- [Madoka☆Magica Release]

SOURCE: リスアニ!

LiSA’s Second Album “LANDSCAPE” Paints its Way to iTunes

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Currently known for her opening theme "träumerei" from the 2013 anime Day Break Illusion, J-POP singer LiSA's second album, Landscape is now available in over forty countries on iTunes; including the U.S. The album also features the hit singles, "crossing field" and "best day, best way."

LiSA's second single "crossing field" was used as the first opening theme song for the anime series "Sword Art Online", which sold over 100,000 CDs and 200,000 downloads in Japan. Her third single "best day, best way" debuted at No.6 on Oricon chart without any promotional tie-ins, and her fourth single "träumerei" was selected as the opening theme song for the anime series "Daybreak Illusion".

Landscape Track listing:

1 Canvas boy x Palette girl
2 Cosmic Jet Coaster
3 crossing field (opening theme song for TV anime series "Sword Art Online")
4 DOCTOR
5 Bokuno Kotobade
6 best day, best way
7 Hitori Waratte
8 say my name no kataomoi
9 Usotsuki no Namida
10 Gyakkou Orchestra
11 träumerei (opening theme song for TV anime series "Day Break Illusion")
12 winding road

As the follow-up to her highly successful 2012 single Lover"s"mile, which had songs that were performed at Anime Expo 2012, this new album features several songs with lyrics and music written by LiSA herself making this a highly recommended release for LiSA fans everywhere.

The album can be purchased here (U.S. iTunes).

Login into Sword Art Online again with Eir Aoi!

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Eir Aoi has been chosen to sing the theme song for the year-end special Sword Art Online Extra Edition, which will air on December 31, 2013. Her new song “Niji no Oto” [tr. “Sound of the Rainbow”] will be included in her sixth new single, set to release on January 1, 2014 (JST).

Eir Aoi stated “It’s really is an honor for me to be able to sing the theme song again for an anime that was made me so emotionally happy.” She stated that she sang the song to portray “the positive feeling of walking together with an important person [to face] whatever there might be”.

Sword Art Online Extra Edition will be a recap of original Sword Art Online anime and will include new footage. According to the synopsis on the official website:

Kirito and the gang decide to challenge an ALO underwater quest when they learn Yui wishes to see a whale. Finding out that Leafa (aka Suzuha) cannot swim at all, Asuna and the girls to give Suzuha a special swimming training in the real world. On the other hand, Kirito meets face-to-face with a certain person—

Another reason to be joyous during the upcoming winter holidays! Be sure to stay tuned for Eir Aoi’s new song that will be aired during Sword Art Online Extra Edition on New Year's Eve!

SOURCE: リスアニ!

Monogatari Second Season's 2nd Ending Theme Decided!

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Marina Kawano will be sining the the new ending theme song will be for Monogatari Second Season's Otorimonogatari and Onimonogatari story arcs. She has sung for the ending theme song "kieru daydream" for Nekomonogatari: Kuro, and the opening theme song "Morning Arch" for A Channel and the ending theme song "Takaramono" for Natsume Yuujinchou Shi. This new ending theme song will be composed MONACO who also composed "kieru daydream". The new single will be released on October 9, 2013.

SOURCE: リスアニ!WEB

Monogatari Second Season performed by Luna Haruna & Marina Kawano

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For Monogatari Second Season's upcoming Koimonogatari arc, the new theme song will be sung not only by one artist, but TWO! Luna Haruna and Marina Kawano will be singing their new song “snowdrop” together and will be aired likely sometime during this month.

Each singer will release their individual version of “snowdrop” on December 11, 2013. Luna Haruna will release her 5th single snowdrop which will include her “snowdrop” solo and her duet with Marina Kawano.

snowdrop [Limited Edition] / [Normal Edition] - Luna Haruna

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  1. snowdrop
  2. TRUE STORY (AKIBA'S TRIP 2 Theme Song)
  3. 深海羽化のラプソディア [Shinkai Uka no Rhapsodia?]
  4. snowdrop -春奈るな×河野マリナ ver.- [snowdrop -Luna Haruna x Marina Kawano ver.-]
  5. snowdrop -春奈るな×河野マリナ TV size ver.- [snowdrop -Luna Haruna x Marina Kawano TV size ver.-]

Marina Kawano will release her first album which will include her solo version of “snowdrop” as well as seven other anime theme songs she sang for.

First Touch [Limited Edition]/ [Normal Edition] - Marina Kawano

First Touch LFirst Touch

  1. その声を覚えてる [Sono Koe wo Oboeteru] (Otorimonogatari & Onimonogatari ED)
  2. 消えるdaydream [kieru daydream] (Nekomonogatari (Black) ED)
  3. Morning Arch (A-Channel OP)
  4. たからもの [Takaramono] (Natsume Yuujinchou Shi ED)
  5. MAGIC OF MUSIC
  6. バルーンシアター [Ballon Theater] (OVA A-Channel +smile OP)
  7. Do!! Do!! Let me Fun♪
  8. Cheer for me!!
  9. snowdrop -河野マリナ ver.- [snowdrop -Marina Kawano ver.-] (Koimonogatari ED)
  10. Imperfect blue
  11. アラタなるセカイ [Arata naru Sekai](Hitoma Iruma 5th Year Anniversary Works Arata naru Sekai Theme Song)
  12. この優しい世界のなか [Kono Yasashii Sekai no Naka]

Be sure to look forward for the upcoming ending theme song “snowdrop” which is likely to be aired this month, right after the Onimonogatari Arc!

SOURCE: Sony Music 1, 2

Eir Aoi's newest singles “sirius-EP” and “Sanbika” now available on iTunes and Amazon

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Fans of the currently airing Studio TRIGGER animation Kill la Kill will be glad to know that the hit opening theme song, "sirius" and soundtrack "Sanbika" were both recently released on December 1st in over twenty countries worldwide, including the US, via iTunes and Amazon MP3. The single for "sirius-EP" will also include the track "Kuroita," the theme song for the recently released PlayStation 3 game Drakenguard 3.

To find out where you can download Eir Aoi's newest singles in your country, visit http://www.aoieir.com/intl-url/

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Dance Music Project "VIVID" Unveiled for MV "LOVE2MOVE"

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Fresh into the Tokyo music scene comes "VIVID," a brand-new female dance group whose members include models Arisa Ueno, Natsumi Saito and Kurumi Nakata. They recently made their worldwide debut with the song "LOVE2MOVE" on December 3rd and has been available at all major online media distributors including iTunes, Spotify and Amazon MP3.

In the video, each of the three female members are featured in their own unique role: Arisa Ueno is a psychic, Natsumi Saito is a magical girl and Kurumi Nakata is a gunman. The PV takes place in an alternate Tokyo where there's desert, castle town of Edo and models grow gigantic.Their music video was produced by renown video artists Mr. Maro and MMM who are both members of the Hip Hop group "stillichimiy."

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The EP features additional tracks including "Dancing Flowers," "Life Is Only Once," "It's a Big One," and remix verisions of "LOVE2MOVE" and "Dancing Flowers" produced by up-and-coming sound artist Bapjap as well.

 


ClariS sings "CLICK" for Nisekoi opening theme!

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ClariS’s new song“CLICK” will be the opening theme song for Weekly Shonen Jump’s Nisekoi (ニセコイ, tr. “Fake Love”) anime adaptation. Nisekoi is scheduled to be aired starting on January 11, 2014. This series will be directed by Akiyuki Shinbo and produced by Shaft, Inc.

CLICK will be ClariS’ 9th single, set to be released on January 29, 2014. kz(livetune), who’ve worked on ClariS’ “irony”, “nexus”, and “reunion” songs, will be taking the role again to compose and arrange their new song.

The new single will have total of four songs: “CLICK”, “CLICK” Instrumental or TV Mix version, and two unannounced songs. There will be three versions of the single:

ClariS CLICK SE

Standard Edition [CD]

Claris CLICK LE

Limited Edition [CD w/Nisekoi DigiPak]

ClariS CLICK FPLE

First Press Limited Edition [CD+DVD (ClariS' "CLICK" MV)]

Be sure to check out the new theme song that will be aired on winter of 2014!

SOURCE: リスアニ!

 

May'n's 10th Anniversary Album "New World" to be Released January 29th

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Japanese pop singer May'n has finally revealed the title and cover jacket to her much anticipated fourth album, New World, which will be released later this month on January 29th, 2014. In addition to her pieces featured in anime and video games, including Accel World and E.X. Troopers, the album will feature new songs from the popular starlet.

 Full track listing:

  1. Lose My Illusions
  2. Chase the world (Accel World anime)
  3. Mr.Super Future Star (EX Troopers video game)
  4. Watashi no Shirushi
  5. Ketsui no Asa
  6. Ano Hi no Uta
  7. IN THE AIR
  8. Run Real Run (Real Onigokko The Origin television drama)
  9. Aozora (BTOOOM! anime)
  10. ViViD (Blood Lad anime)
  11. MOONWALKER
  12. ROCK YOUR BEATS (2012 tour documentary film theme)

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The album will be released in three separate editions, including music videos and a live concert recording. May'n's newest single "Kyou ni Koiiro" from the anime Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha will be released the same day as the album in Japan.

LiSA attending Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei on April 2014

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During LiSA's solo live show at Nippon Budokan, it was announced she will be singing the opening theme song for Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei (魔法科高校の劣等生, The Irregular at Magic High School) which will air on April 2014!

 Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei will be an adaptation based on Tsutomu Staou’s light novel that sold over 315 million copies in Japan. It started as an online novel in 2008 and reached more than 50 million cumulative page view by December 2011.

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SYNOPSIS (via MyAnimeList):

Magic is a product of neither legends nor fairy tales, but instead has become a technology of reality since a time unknown to people. Supernatural power became a technology systematized through magic, while magic became a technical skill. A “Supernatural Power User" became a "Magic Technician". Magic Technicians (in short, Magicians) are nurtured through Magic High Schools and Universities.

A defective elder brother low achiever, who is lousy at magic but is an honors student.
A perfect, flawless younger sister high achiever, who is good at everything.
After both siblings entered a Magic High School,
The stage of daily turbulence was unveiled——.

STAFF:

Director: Manabu Ono (Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere series & Saki series)
Producer: MADHOUSE Inc.
Music: Taku Iwasaki (Gatchaman Crowds and Jormungand: Perfect Order)

CAST:

Tatsuya Shiba - Yuichi Nakamura (Hazama from Blazblue series)
Miyuki Shiba - Saori Hayami (Aila Jyrkiäinen from Gundam Build Fighters)
Erika Chiba - Yumi Uchiyama (Arata Sagimori from Saki: Achiga-hen series)
Mizuki Shibata - Satomi Satou (Ritsu Tainaka from K-On!! series)
Leonhart Saijō - Takuma Terashima (Shiroe from Log Horizon)
Mikihiko Yoshida - Atsushi Tamaru (Mochizou Ooji from Tamako Market)
Honoka Mitsui - Sora Amamiya (Miyako Dokuutsugi from Yonhyakunijuu Renpai Girl)
Shizuku Kitayama - Yuiko Tatsumi (Mio Nishizono Little Buster! series)

Look forward to the Magic Academy anime and LiSA’s new song on April 2014!

Make sure to also stay tuned to our concert report for LiSA's Budokan!

ClariS 1st Live Report

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On January 5, 2014, Japanese hit duo sensation ClariS held their first live event titled 2014 New Year's Festival Hajimari no Yokan at Zepp Tokyo. Tickets were sold on a lottery basis. At the event ClariS revealed their newest character image designed from the upcoming anime adaptation of Nisekoi which will feature ClariS' song, "CLICK."

The theme for the event centered around ClariS waking up from a dreamland with a gingerbread on stage. When Clara and Alice woke up, the doors of the gingerbread house were raised and a silhouette of them appeared. The duo sang "reunion" which was used as the theme song for the second season of the anime adaptation of Ore no Imouto. Once they finished singing, they thanked the crowd and the door was closed. A preview of "CLICK" was shown to wrap up the event with a short music video.

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Unfortunately to protect their identity, fans will still need to wait one day for ClariS to finally reveal themselves. In the meantime, why not check out their first English interview?

LiSA 2014 Budokan Concert Report

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Japanese popstar LiSA held her very first concert at the prestigious Nippon Budokan arena on January 3, 2014. For many artists, performing at Budokan is an honor and a life long dream. The-O Network was fortunate enough to attend and provide coverage of the sold out event. If you are a fan of Fate/Zero or Sword Art Online, chances are you will recognize songs that were performed that night.

 H2 0070 RThe concert began at 5:30 pm to a sea of pink glow sticks and lasted to around 8pm where LiSA rocked the stage with hits from her latest album Landspace and songs featured in recent anime titles. The concert was indeed powerful and emotional at the same time as weeping fans can be heard across the stadium as she performed "Ichiban no Takaramono" from Angel Beats! fans were not the only ones crying from joy during the concert, LiSA herself was overcome with strong emotions during her MC portions as she burst into tears of joy of finally having made it to Budokan.

The concert definitely began on a high note with “Cosmic Rollercoaster” that got the blood of all the fans in the venue going with excitement. This level of excitement lasted throughout the whole evening as evident by the constant cheering and applause throughout the night. This especially resonated louder throughout the hall during her more recent singles like "Traumerei," her Sword Art Online single "Crossing field," Fate/Zero’s Single "Oath Sign," and her older songs when she was part of Girls Dead Monster.

Another noticeable point during the concert was that she kept everyone engaged throughout the evening with her songs. At one point she even had all the fans at the venue singing along to her song “Itsuka no Tegami,” and dancing along to “Say my name no katamoi” and “Wild Candy.” This is a true testament to how much her fans adore her songs and her ability to engage everyone at the venue. Heck even the short animations of her cartoon frog that was voiced by her shown during the intermissions was enough to engage the entire stadium full of fans.

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Towards the end of the concert, LiSA revealed a special announcement about her upcoming live house summer tour activities and her solo concert “LiVE is Smile Always ~LiSAMMERLAND” at Fujikyu Highland. She also announced that she will be performing the opening song for upcoming TV anime 魔法科高校の劣等生 (Mahou Kakokou no Rettousei) that will be aired in April.

At the end of the show, there was an after party where invited guests such as industry members, lucky fans, and friends were able to meet with LiSA. The event started with drinks handed out at a sectioned area with the President of Aniplex present to give a few words and toasted LiSA on a makeshift stage. The crowd parted and LiSA walked down the center shaking hands and humbly thanking everyone for their continued support. As a side note, we couldn't help but noticed LiSA's musical colleague, Eir Aoi dressed in all blue was present in the crowd and handed LiSA a small gift bag after shaking her hand.

All in all, it was a fantastic concert and a long road for LiSA getting to Budokan. We'll keep you updated when the concert BD/DVD will be available.

Set List

• Cosmic Rollercoaster
• Traumerei
• -MC-
• Canvas boy x Palette girl
• EGOiSTiC SHOOTER
• DOCTOR
• Oath sign
• Itsuka no tegami
• Ichiban no Takaramono
• Little Braver
• I’m a Rock star
• Say my name no katamoi
• -MC-
• Mosou Controller
• Rock-mode
• Crossing field
• Gyakko Orchestra
• WILD CANDY
• Jet Rocket
• Shiroi Toiki
• Believe in myself
• -MC-
• Best day, best way

 

Photos copyrighted Sony Music Artists Inc.

Sekai Project’s 2013 Moe Headphones Doujin Book Surpasses Expectations on Kickstarter

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Sekai Project 2013 Moe Headphones Kickstarter Project

Illustrated by Lunatic Joker, a circle (group) name for Tsukigami Luna (pen name), Sekai Project has launched a Kickstarter campaign to translate a 52-page softcover book featuring six designer headphones accentuated with ‘kawaii’ girls wearing the equipment. The book also includes headphone discussions with nine different Namco sound engineers and more.

Currently, the campaign has raised over $10,000, surpassing Sekai Project’s original expectations of $5,000.00 which will go to printing the book and postcards, shipping it and paying the creator. As with the original Japanese version, the book will be printed in Japan and will be identical in quality. Shipping will come from Japan as well. Pledge rewards includes a signed shikishi by Tsukigami Luna as well as printed postcards, digital wallpapers and more. Sekai Project's Kickstarter campaign ends ten days from now on January 29, 2014.

The first half of the book will cover the headphones listed below:

  • AEDEL VK-1
  • DIAMOND TEARS | EDGE
  • beats by dr.dre BEATS STUDIO
  • DIESEL Noise Division VEKTR
  • SONY MDR-1RBT
  • AKG Q701

The second half of the book, will feature nine Namco sound engineers who have worked on various video game titles:

  • Linda-AI-CUE - Taiko no Tatsujin and THE iDOLM@STER
  • Go Shiina - Tales of Legendia, Mr. Driller, and God Eater
  • Rio Hamamoto - Tekken series
  • Keiki Kobayashi - Ace Combat series
  • Yuuji Masubuchi - Taiko no Tatsujin
  • Tomomitsu Kaneko - Ace Combat series and Tekken series
  • Ryo Watanabe - Ridge Racer series, Ace Combat series, and THE iDOLM@STER
  • Taku Inoue - Katamari Damacy, Ridge Racer series, and Tekken series
  • Akitaka Tohyama - Tekken series, Katamari Damacy, and Ridge Racer series (No longer with Namco, currently a freelancer)

Rihwa's New Single "Haru Kaze" Selected as Opening for J-drama Boku no Ita Jikan

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Known for her contributions to the anime film Tiger and Bunny: The Beginning and her collaboration with Western singer Michelle Branch for "Good Love," it was announced earlier today that her new single "Haru Kaze" ("Spring Breeze") has been selected as the opening for Haruma Miura's live-action drama Boku no Ita Jikan. She has also announced a five-city tour in Japan this spring, with performances in Hokkaido, Fukuoka, Aichi, Osaka and Tokyo.

Full press release below:

February 4, 2014 - J-Pop singer Rihwa's new single "Haru Kaze" ("Spring Breeze") will be released on February 26. The song was chosen as the theme for the new Haruma Miura drama Boku no Ita Jikan and will be released with coupling track "Boku no Ita Jikan" named for the title of the drama series.

Rihwa has gained an international following for her musical contributions to the anime film Tiger and Bunny: The Beginning and the popular romance drama Last Cinderella, as well as her collaboration with Michelle Branch for 2013's "Good Love". In addition to the single release, Rihwa has announced a five-city one-man tour of Japan in spring of 2014, with performances in Hokkaido, Fukuoka, Aichi, Osaka, and Tokyo.

Rihwa Official Website: http://www.rihwa.net
Rihwa Official YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/rihwajp
Rihwa Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rihwaofficial

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PROFILE

Singer-songwriter Rihwa was born in Sapporo, Japan. After finishing junior high school, she traveled to Canada for her high school education, and then returned to Japan to begin her music career. She released a series of independent-label singles and one album before her major-label debut single "Change" was released by Toy's Factory in 2012.

Also in 2012, Rihwa performed at large Japanese music Festivals JOIN ALIVE 2012, Summer Sonic 2012, and Sweet Love Shower 2012, and released her second major single "Yakusoku" as an insert song in the animated film Tiger & Bunny: The Beginning.

In 2013, Rihwa collaborated with Grammy-winner Michelle Branch for the single "Good Love," and created the song "Last Love" as the theme for Japanese television drama Last Cinderella starring Haruma Miura and Ryoko Shinohara. Rihwa continued her live performances across Japan with her "Rihwa "Grrrr!!!" Live Tour 2013" and an appearance at ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2013.

In 2014, Rihwa released the theme song for the Haruma Miura drama Boku no Ita Jikan and announced a one-man tour of Japan for spring 2014.


ELISA's new "Millenario" single to be released first in USA!

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Just in time for ELISA's appearance in Seattle at Sakura-Con next month, new information about ELISA’s single Millenario has been released. Millenario is set to be released on April 30, 2014 in Japan, and will be released first in the United States on iTunes on April 16, 2014. Read More Below.

ELISA sports a new look! From her previous single REALISM, ELISA portrayed an artful and cool beauty image. Her hairstyle makeover helps create a gentle finishing touch to her impressive single covers. 

Her new song "Millenario" will the ending theme song for Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei, which will be aired on April 2014. This will be the third single released since her hiatus in 2011.

ELISA will be appearing in AnimeJapan 2014 as the Theme Song Artist during the Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei event on March 23. In addition, "Millenario" music video will be aired on Niconico on March 24 at 21:00 JST.

Millenario single will have three version: First Production Limited Edition [CD + DVD, ELISA’s Original message Card A], Standard Edition [CD only, ELISA’s Original Message Card B], and Period Production Limited Edition [CD + DVD, Illustration DigiPak, ELISA’s Original Message Card C]. 

ELISA Millenario FPLE

First Production Limited Edition

  1. ミレナリオ [tr. Millenario]
  2. Sign -約束の鐘- [tr. Sign -Promise Bell-]
  3. Rain Cage
  4. ミレナリオ (Instrumental) [tr. Millenario (Instrumental)]

DVD

  • ミレナリオ (Music Video) [tr. Millenario (Music Video)]
  • The Making of “ミレナリオ” [tr. The Making of “Millenario"]

 

ELISA Millenario SE

Standard Edition

  1. ミレナリオ [tr. Millenario]
  2. Sign -約束の鐘- [tr. Sign -Promise Bell-]
  3. Rain Cage
  4. ミレナリオ (Instrumental) [tr. Millenario (Instrumental)]

 

ELISA Millenario PPLE

Period Production Limited Edition

  1. ミレナリオ [tr. Millenario]
  2. Sign -約束の鐘- [tr. Sign -Promise Bell-]
  3. Rain Cage
  4. ミレナリオ (Instrumental) [tr. Millenario (Instrumental)]

[DVD]

  • ミレナリオ (Music Video/TV Size) [tr. Millenario (Music Video/TV Size)]
  • 『魔法科高校の劣等生』Promotion Video (ミレナリオ Ver.) [Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei Promotional Video]


SOURCE: リスアニ!

"Rising Hope" Single Cover Released!

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LiSA’s Rising Hope will be released on May 7, 2013 (JST). With five weeks left until her new single release, the cover for the single Rising Hope has been released on both Sony Music Japan and Aniplex websites. Read More Below.

Rising Hope will be released in three different editions: First Production Limited Edition [CD + DVD, 16-page photo book], Period Production Limited Edition [CD + DVD, Illustration DigiPak], and Standard Edition [CD only].

LiSA RH FPLEFirst Production Limited Edition

  1. Rising Hope
  2. ポーカーフェイス [tr. Poker Face]
  3. アシアトコンパス [tr. Footprint Compass]
  4. Rising Hope -Instrumental-

DVD - "Rising Hope" Music Video

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Period Production Limited Edition

  1. Rising Hope
  2. ポーカーフェイス [tr. Poker Face] 
  3. 雨上がりの空とキミ [tr. Sky and You after the Rain]
  4. Rising Hope -TV ver.-

DVD - “Rising Hope” Opening Animation Video

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Standard Edition

  1. Rising Hope
  2. ポーカーフェイス [tr. Poker Face]
  3. アシアトコンパス [tr. Footprint Compass]
  4. Rising Hope -Instrumental-

SOURCE: Sony Music

ClariS' tenth single "STEP" cover announced!

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The new cover jacket for ClariS’ tenth single has been revealed. Their new single STEP will be released on April 16th (JST).

The new single STEP will have three versions: First Production Limited Edition [CD + DVD], Period Production Limited Edition [CD, Illustration DigiPak], and Standard Edition [CD only].

The Period Production Limited Edition will have the illustration of the top 2 characters from Nisekoi’s character popularity contest: Kosaki Onodera and Marika Tachibana.

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First Production Limited Edition

  1. STEP
  2. ドリームワールド (tr. Dream World)
  3. 桜咲く (tr. Blooming Sakura)
  4. STEP –Instrumental–
  • DVD - "STEP" Music Video

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Period Production Limited Edition

  1. STEP
  2. ドリームワールド (tr. Dream World)
  3. 桜咲く (tr. Blooming Sakura)
  4. STEP –TV MIX–

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Standard Edition

  1. STEP
  2. ドリームワールド (tr. Dream World)
  3. 桜咲く (tr. Blooming Sakura)
  4. STEP –Instrumental–

STEP will be the second opening theme song for the Nisekoi anime. Be sure to keep a look out for the new opening song coming soon!

LiSA’s latest single “Rising Hope” Surfaces on iTunes Worldwide

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After reaching #2 on the Oricon music charts in Japan with "LANDSCAPE," J-pop artist LiSA's newest single "Rising Hope" has finally arrived on iTunes worldwide. Her fifth single, the title song is also the opening to Madhouse's twenty-six episode fantasy series The Irregular at Magic High School. The series is currently being simulcasted on a number of streaming services including Daisuki and Crunchyroll.

Tracklisting on the "Rising Hope" single includes:

1. Rising Hope
2. Poker Face
3. Ashiato Compass
4. Rising Hope (Instrumental Version)

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About LiSA

LiSA first came to prominence through the hit anime TV series, "Angel Beats!" in 2010 where her vocal abilities shone through her role as the 2nd generation vocalist for the band within the series, "Girls Dead Monster." Subsequent releases under the band's name ranked high on the Oricon charts, steadily growing in popularity and fame.

The following year, LiSA made her debut as a solo artist with a mini-album in 2011 and enjoyed further success in chart performance. Her next releases included major tie-ups with anime series, including the iconic "oath sign" for the series "Fate/Zero" and "crossing field" for the hugely popular "Sword Art Online" series, strengthening her popularity in both the anime and pop rock world.

LiSA's fanbase continues to grow exponentially in and outside of Japan, thanks to her infectious, energetic live performances, friendly, down-to-earth disposition, and cute sense of fashion. All eyes are on this definite artist to watch!

LiSA's official website (Japanese): http://www.lxixsxa.com/

LiSA's official English website: http://www.aniplexusa.com/lisa/

Overseas iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rising-hope/id863042904

AKB48 Announces Results for 37th Single Senbatsu Election

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Over the weekend, Japanese idol group AKB48 announced the vote count results for the AKB48 37th Single Senbatsu General Election at Ajinomoto Stadium. For this election, the top 80 girls were chosen; an increase over the previous 64 girls from past elections. 263 girls were eligible for candidacy including members from AKB48, SKE48, NMB48 and HKT48. Unlike last year, girls who were previously incumbent members of AKB-affiliated groups for more than four years were not eligible.

For those unfamiliar with the election, fans voted for who is going to appear on the Senbatsu (concerts, performances, events, etc.) for AKB's 37th single, while the 17th to 32nd members joined the Undergirls for the B-side track. The 33rd to 48th place members join the Next Girls for the 2nd-B side track, while the 49th-64th will be featured as the Future Girls on the 3rd B-track. Lastly, the 65th to 80th place girls will join the Upcoming Girls for the 4th B-side track.   

Check out the results below:

[Center 1st]

1. Watanabe Mayu - AKB48 Team B : 159,854 votes

[Senbatsu 2nd-16th]

2. Sashihara Rino - HKT48 Team H : 141,954 votes
3. Kashiwagi Yuki - AKB48 Team B/NMB48 Team N : 104,364 votes
4. Matsui Jurina - SKE48 Team S/AKB48 Team K : 90,910 votes
5. Matsui Rena - SKE48 Team E/Nogizaka46 : 69,790 votes
6. Yamamoto Sayaka - NMB48 Team N/AKB48 Team K : 67,916 votes
7. Shimazaki Haruka - AKB48 Team A : 67,591 votes
8. Kojima Haruna - AKB48 Team A : 62,899 votes
9. Takahashi Minami - AKB48 Team A : 57,388 votes
10. Suda Akari - SKE48 Team E : 48,182 votes
11. Miyawaki Sakura - HKT48 Team KIV/AKB48 Team A : 45,538 votes
12. Miyazawa Sae - SNH48 Team SII/SKE48 Team S : 44,749 votes
13. Yokoyama Yui - AKB48 Team K : 40,232 votes
14. Ikoma Rina - Nogizaka46/AKB48 Team B : 40,089 votes
15. Shibata Aya - SKE48 Team E : 39,264 votes
16. Kawaei Rina - AKB48 Team A : 39,120 votes

[Under Girls 17th-32nd]

17. Matsumura Kaori - SKE48 Kenkyuusei : 37,967 votes
18. Watanabe Miyuki - NMB48 Team BII/SKE48 Team S : 36,108 votes
19. Kitahara Rie - AKB48 Team K : 34,666 votes
20. Iriyama Anna - AKB48 Team A : 34,002 votes
21. Kodama Haruka - HKT48 Team H/AKB48 Team K : 33,545 votes
22. Minegishi Minami - AKB48 Team 4 : 33,162 votes
23. Kizaki Yuria - AKB48 Team 4 : 30,154 votes
24. Muto Tomu - AKB48 Team A : 30,097 votes
25. Moriyasu Madoka - HKT48 Team KIV : 27,054 votes
26. Takajo Aki - AKB48 Team B : 24,415 votes
27. Tomonaga Mio - HKT48 Team KIV/AKB48 Team B : 23,766 votes
28. Takahashi Juri - AKB48 Team B : 23,612 votes
29. Yamada Nana - NMB48 Team M/SKE48 Team KII : 23,299 votes
30. Oya Masana - SKE48 Team S : 21,984 votes
31. Takayanagi Akane : SKE48 Team KII/NMB48 Team BII : 21,972 votes
32. Kato Rena - AKB48 Team 4 : 21,877 votes

[Next Girls 33rd-48th]

33. Fujie Reina - NMB48 Team M : 20,956 votes
34. Futamura Haruka - SKE48 Team S : 20,881 votes
35. Umeda Ayaka - NMB48 Team BII : 20,658 votes
36. Kojima Mako - AKB48 Team K : 20,415 votes
37. Furukawa Airi - SKE48 Team KII : 19,315 votes
38. Tashima Meru - HKT48 Team H : 18,875 votes
39. Anai Chihiro - HKT48 Team H : 18,825 votes
40. Kinoshita Yukiko - SKE48 Team KII : 18,822 votes
41. Yagura Fuuko - NMB48 Team M/AKB48 Team A : 18,596 votes
42. Ota Aika - HKT48 Team KIV : 18,143 votes
43. Shiroma Miru - NMB48 Team M : 17,745 votes
44. Isohara Kyoka - SKE48 Team E : 17,616 votes
45. Tano Yuuka - AKB48 Team K : 17,608 votes
46. Iwanaga Ami - SKE48 Team E : 17,479 votes
47. Sasaki Yukari - AKB48 Team 4 : 16,726 votes
48. Motomura Aoi - HKT48 Team KIV : 16,449 votes

[Future Girls 49th-64th]

49. Iwasa Misaki - AKB48 Team K : 16,100 votes
50. Kimoto Kanon - SKE48 Team E/HKT48 Team KIV : 16,022 votes
51. Okada Nana - AKB48 Team 4 : 15,873 votes
52. Kuramochi Asuka - AKB48 Team B : 15,443 votes
53. Ichikawa Miori - NMB48 Team BII : 15,045 votes
54. Yamada Mizuho - SKE48 Team KII : 14,942 votes
55. Furuhata Nao - SKE48 Team KII/AKB48 Team A : 14,634 votes
56. Oba Mina - SKE48 Team KII : 14,555 votes
57. Ishida Haruka - AKB48 Team K : 14,358 votes
58. Jonishi Kei - NMB48 Team N : 14,194 votes
59. Yabushita Shu - NMB48 Team BII : 14,119 votes
60. Sakaguchi Riko - HKT48 Team H : 12,937 votes
61. Kotani Riho - NMB48 Team N/AKB48 Team 4 : 12,913 votes
62. Nishino Miki - AKB48 Team 4 : 12,824 votes
63. Uchiyama Natsuki - AKB48 Team B : 12,749 votes
64. Matsuoka Natsumi - HKT48 Team H : 12,569 votes

[Upcoming Girls 65th-80th]

65. Nagao Mariya -AKB48 Team K : 12,448 votes
66. Iwatate Saho : AKB48 Team 4 : 11,873 votes
67. Murashige Anna - HKT48 Team KIV/NMB48 Team N : 11,586 votes
68. Umemoto Madoka - SKE48 Team E : 11,538 votes
69. Yamauchi Suzuran - SKE48 Team S : 11,510 votes
70. Maeda Ami - AKB48 Team A : 11,117 votes
71. Tanabe Miku - AKB48 Team B : 11,041 votes
72. Yoshida Akari : NMB48 Team N : 10,982 votes
73. Yakata Miki - SKE48 Team S : 10,733 votes
74. Abiru Riho - SKE48 Team KII : 10,092 votes
75. Saito Makiko - SKE48 Team E : 10,089 votes
76. Ogasawara Mayu - AKB48 Team B : 9,946 votes
77. Kobayashi Ami - SKE48 Team E : 9,931 votes
78. Miyazaki Miho - AKB48 Team K : 9,674 votes
79. Komada Hiroka - HKT48 Team H : 9,609 votes
80. Oshima Ryoka - AKB48 Team B : 9,561 votes

Source: AKB48 Official Site

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