MACROSS FRONTIER Concert "MACROSS F GALAXY LIVE 2021 REVENGE" to Livestream Worldwide on November 10

Macross Frontier fans across the world will join together for the livestream concert "MacrossF Galaxy Live 2021 – Revenge", which will broadcast globally from Makuhari Event Hall in Japan on Wednesday, November 10th, 2021.

The spectacular concert featuring the musical stars of Macross Frontier – May'n as Sheryl Nome and Megumi Nakajima as Ranka Lee – will showcase the powerful and emotional songs that have gained Macross Frontier a massive worldwide fan base. The concert will also be screened in movie theaters across Japan, and overseas viewers can rewatch the concert any time during the 24-hour archive period.

Live viewing tickets are on sale now at the Tokyo Otaku Mode Shop Macross Special Page

The Macross Frontier anime was created to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the sci-fi series Macross, which has aired continuously in Japan since 1982. Movie adaptations of the series have been screened in theaters as Macross Frontier: The False Songstress and Macross Frontier: The Wings of Goodbye, making it one of the most popular titles in the franchise.

Together, the duo has recorded several memorable songs from the Macross Frontier series which topped the Oricon music charts, such as "Diamond Crevasse", "Seikan Hikou", "Northern Cross", and "Lion". In 2018, they released the 10th Anniversary single "Good job!" This will be the first time Sheryl and Ranka will perform a livestream concert for a global audience.

The latest film in the series, Macross Frontier: Tokino Meikyu (Labyrinth of Time), will be released in theaters on October 8th, 2021, in Japan. The movie’s theme song "Tokino Meikyu" will be released on November 10th, 2021, the day of the global livestream. This release will be the first single from Macross Frontier in 3 years.

As we look forward to the upcoming concert be sure to check out the music video for “Good job!” Below!

SANKYO presents Macross F Galaxy Tour 2021 "Revenge"
Worldwide Livestream

Presented by BIG WEST

Distributed by Live Viewing Japan

Tokyo Otaku Mode Shop Macross Special Page:
https://otakumode.com/shop/pickup/macross

Date and Time:

Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 – 7:00 pm JST Start

(11/10 10:00am BST // 5:00 am EST // 2:00am PST)

* Archive period: Thursday, November 11th, 2021 12:00am JST – Thursday, November 11th, 2021 11:59pm JST

Ticket Price:  

42.99 USD

Tickets on Sale: Wednesday, September 23rd, 2021 – 10:30 pm JST start

Live Viewing Japan Event Website (International)

https://liveviewing.jp/macrossf2021-revenge-eng/

About Live Viewing Japan:

Live Viewing Japan is a Japanese-based media distribution company focused on bringing a variety of entertainment properties to a global theatre-going audience. More information on the company and its projects is available at: https://liveviewing.co.jp/en/

GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE Ventures to the Unchained World with Latest Music Video!

“Unchained World” Jacket Cover

The music video of GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE's new single "Unchained World," which will drop on October 6, was released. The track is a dance number with a rock taste full of a sense of speed and gravity, and is the ending theme of the anime Baki Hanma which will be streamed simultaneously all over the world on Netflix starting on September 30.

The highlight of the music video is the intense and fast performance by all the members including the vocalists. This is the first time in about four and a half years since the single "Taiyo mo Tsuki mo" (released on April 12, 2017) that the members have danced as intensely as in this video.

Under the theme of "Unchained," which is also used in the title of the track, has choreography that shows a manly and powerful GENERATIONS. It’s choreography that seems to release the chains that bound their bodies and allows them to express the power of the track and lyrics. In the video, images of the Netflix anime Baki Hanma are included in various scenes, and there is also choreography that looks like fighting in the world of the anime, so keep an eye out for that!

Additionally, the jacket photo of the illustration of the GENERATIONS members and the characters of Baki Hanma together was also released.

You can apply for the online event with the serial code that is enclosed in the first press edition of this album! Be sure to check out the music video in questions along with the pre-order links for “Unchained World” below!

Standard edition

Limited edition 

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Voice Actresses Natsumi Murakami and Chiemi Tanaka Debut as A Duo!

“Fortune Teller” Digital Jacket Cover

Natsumi Murakami and Chiemi Tanaka, voice actresses who also voice the members of Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, have formed a unit of their own and made their debut through Lantis, the music label of Bandai Namco Arts.

The name of this unit, NACHERRY, is a combination of their first names (Natsumi & Chiemi) and represents the idea of “two-in-one” like a double cherry. Natsumi and Chiemi came up with this name based on the desire to “have twice as much fun and make up for each other’s shortcomings.” The logo is pink, their favorite color, and features the cherry in their name. 

NACHERRY is based on the concept of “Constant excitement with girls who are straightforward about what they like and never forget their sense of fun.” These two colorful, poppy girls will sing positive American-style rock songs and bring excitement to audiences.

Their debut single “Fortune Teller” will be released digitally on October 6. This song was written by Maria Okada and composed by Takahiro Yamada, bassist of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION. In true NACHERRY fashion, “Fortune Teller” is a speedy rock song that expresses the idea of “being yourself and doing what you like” to encourage people who lack confidence and are worried about what others think.

As we look forward to the upcoming debut be sure to check out their NACHERRY’s Official website and Twitter also with the artist debut video below!

Maika Loubté Mixes It Up with Kan Sano for Her Latest Release!

(Photo Courtesy of Water Records)

“Show Me How Remix” Digital Jacket Cover

Tokyo based singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Maika Loubté releases a newly reimagined remix of one of her most popular tracks “Show Me How” from renowned Japanese producer, Kan Sano on September 22, across all digital streaming platforms. This ethereal remix maintains the similar emotion of the original track, while giving it a new life by adding light, youthful, and percussive energy. Kan Sano, a keyboardist, remixer, and producer who has worked with many artists across Japan is one of the most important figures in the country’s music scene today.  

Last October, Loubté released the original version of “Show Me How” to coincide with a national advertising campaign for Mazda’s MAZDA MX-30 new car model that featured the song and Loubté herself in the TV commercial.  With a unique approach through her music, Loubté expresses the challenges and importance of communication which has resonated with audiences throughout Japan and abroad making “Show Me How” a hit amongst her fans and one of her most streamed songs to date.

About the new remix, Loubté comments, “‘Show Me How,’ with its introspective lyrics and analog texture, was remixed by Kan Sano to give it a youthful and hopeful energy.  As the world continues to battle through challenges in 2021, I hope this track can bring everyone around the globe some light and make them want to dance into a new era.” Kan Sano adds “I never thought I would be remixing one of my favorite songs from last year! Since I love Loubté’s song so much, my challenge was not to tamper with the arrangement too much. I can't quite surpass the splendor of the original, but I think I was able to create a different expression of ‘Show Me How.’ With Loubté’s voice being so special, I was reassured that no matter how the song was reworked, her vocals would make the track turn out just fine. Through the remixing process, I realized once again the beauty of the melody and lyrics in her songwriting.”

Loubté also has a new music video which accompanies the remix that was filmed in one take at the Institut français du Japon in Tokyo which is below along with the streaming link for “Show Me How” here!

w-inds Teases A New Strip with Latest Release!

“Strip” Digital Jacket Cover

The dance and vocal group, w-inds.’s early released streaming song “Strip” has been released across alll digital streaming platforms. This song will be in the track of their original album called, 20XX “We are”, which will be released on Wednesday the 24th of November. “Strip” is the second song of the newly reborn w-inds., which now consists of Ryohei Chiba and Keita Tachibana. This song is the latest creation since the release of their first song “Beautiful Now” which was released last December.

This song is produced by Keita Tachibana. In this song you can see their sincere attitude towards the music and the way they still keep evolving even after 20 years of their exciting career. They have always been inquisitive in creating their own music and they put their determination into this song to show that they will be fighting just as they are.If you read their lyrics it is obvious that they have been developing their skills.

On the Official YouTube channel of w-inds. the music video of the song “Strip” has been released. The two members from w-inds. and 6 other back-up dancers are showing their very sophisticated and solid dance. The choreography was done by Sota(GANMI). You can see this especially in the scene where the dancers are sitting on the chairs and dancing like they are trying to take off the past which has bound them, which is a must see.

20XX “We are”, will be their 14th album and it will be released 3 years since they released their last album 100 as an original album. And this is the first original album as the newly reborn w-inds. which restarted as two members. 

This album is planned to include 10 songs including “Beautiful Now” and “Strip” and all songs are produced by Keita Tachibana continuously from the previous album.

The tracks of the new album will be released soon. As it is to celebrate their 20th anniversary of w-inds. this album has been raising fans' expectations. Be sure to check out the music video for “Strip” below along with the streaming link for the track here!