Episode 51: Ken Is Buying Another Single? No Way Man!

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Luna and Ken are back to break down what's new in the Japanese Music Industry along with the Oricon Top 10 singles. 
Ken goes on several rants about Sony randomly pulling Scandal off of the American iTunes Store, and AKB48's newest single.

Opening "Pop Star" by Ken Hirai

Starring Luna and Ken

Episode 50: Ken's Jealously For Tohoshinki

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Luna and Ken are back with another Dos Compadres episode as they talk about Ayumi Hamasaki, AKB48 amazing day one sales numbers, and of course the Oricon Charts.

Opening "Pop Star" by Ken Hirai

Starring Luna and Ken

Episode 48: Kohaku: Red, White, And Korea?

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Ken and Luna reacts to the initial artist lineup for the 69th Kohaku and try to guess what songs they're going to sing. Then they break down the Oricon, and go off on a little discussion on what Japan needs to do to not have K-pop take over their domestic market.

Opening Pop Star by Ken Hirai

Starring Luna and Ken

Episode 47: Now With Dices

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Gray comes back to join Ken in another Dos Compadre episode, we talk about some news, the random amount of dices that was in one of the Oricon Top 10 singles. We also compare Kenshi Yonezu's latest song to Michael Jackson.

Opening Pop Star by Ken Hirai.

Starring Gray and Ken.

Episode 45: Sayaka's Final Bow

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Ken comes back to talk with Luna about Sayaka Yamamoto's final single as part of the 48 family. We also talk about some anime, and of course break down the Oricon.

Starring Ken and Luna

Opening: Garden by May J. feat DJ KAORI, Diggy-MO', クレンチ＆ブリスタ

Anime Special: Opening Up To Anime

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Welcome to this super special episode of Ongaku To You. This is an extra episode where Gray and Luna go over the groups favorite anime opening songs. We cover a total of 30 songs and 28 anime. It's a jam packed episode.

Starring Gray and Luna

Opening is Rhythm Emotion by Two-Mix

Episode 44: Indie Corner Special!

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Ken and Luna talk about all the previously introduced indie corner artist, then talk about which will find major label success. We also go over the Oricon Charts very quickly.

Opening "Classic" by ecke

Starring Luna, and Ken

Episode 43: Where Does J-pop Go From Here?

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Luna and Ken talk some news then talk about what the Japanese Music Industry needs to do to become even more international. Then we also go over the top ten singles of the week from the Oricon.

Starring Ken and Luna

Opening: Garden by May J. feat DJ KAORI, Diggy-MO', クレンチ＆ブリスタ

Episode 42: The Sky Is Full Of Purple Clouds

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The full gang is back for this week's episode. We talk about Kana Nishino's newly announced best of album along with Asian Kung Fu Generation's newly announced album. We also go over this week top 10 on the oricon.

Opening: Garden by May J. feat DJ KAORI, Diggy-MO', クレンチ＆ブリスタ

Starring Gray, Luna, and Ken

Episode 41: In Namie's Wake

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With Namie finally stepping down everyone is wonder who will take up her mantle. This week Ken and Luna weigh in with their thoughts and opinions.

Opening: Garden by May J. feat DJ KAORI, Diggy-MO', クレンチ＆ブリスタ

Starring Ken, and Luna

Episode 39: Lenny Code Fiction Writes It's Own Story

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This week Gray and Ken brave the storm to bring you the latest news from the Japanese Music Industry. This week we talk about Kanjani∞ and Lenny Code Fiction's new album announcement along with much more. This is a can't miss episode and we hope you enjoy.

Opening: Garden by May J. feat DJ KAORI, Diggy-MO', クレンチ＆ブリスタ

Starring Gray and Ken


Episode 38: ABC-JOY

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This week we discuss Jurina Matsui's return after her hiatus and talk about various other news items. We also talk about this weeks Oricon and talk about Golden Bomber's latest song that clocked in at number nine. Let's just say thing get interesting.


Opening: "Garden" by May J. feat DJ KAORI, Diggy-MO', クレンチ＆ブリスタ

Starring Luna, Ken, and Gray

Episode 37: Hiromi's voice is MAGIC

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Once again the gang is all back as we break down whats new in the Japanese music industry, and go all in depth about this weeks Indie Corner.
Opening: Garden by May J. feat DJ KAORI, Diggy-MO', クレンチ＆ブリスタ

Starring Gray, Ken, and Luna

 

Episode 36: The Matsui Problem

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The gang is back after a week break, we break down what new in the Japanese Music Industry and Ken rants about AKB48's new music video.

Starring Ken, Luna, and Gray


Opening: Garden by May J. feat DJ KAORI, Diggy-MO', クレンチ＆ブリスタ

Episode 35: sone+JitteryJackel Make An Excellent Diorama

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This week it's Ken and Gray once again as we break down this weeks news for the Japanese Music scene. We ran out of time this week for the top 10 of the Oricon but don't worry we'll be back in full force next week.

Opening: Garden by May J. feat DJ KAORI, Diggy-MO', クレンチ＆ブリスタ