np. NEWS – Bambina
This song is annoyingly catchy.
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latest update: 04/03 >> WEEKLY OFFICIALS
Incl. NEWS, EXILE, YUI, BoA, the brilliant green…
Filed under: J-TV, Shounen Club | Tags: ザ少年倶楽部, NEWS, Shokura, Shounen Club
np. 香取慎吾 (SMAP) – It Can’t Be
SC’s OHP was really slow this time. Short summary-like translations for Shounen Club -previews of March 2008.
(..I think this is becoming a habit. I should be worried.)

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np. 東方神起 – Keyword
SMAPxSMAP’s “Sweets-Special” from February the 25th. No そのまま-PV or preview yet, but I think we’ll get some next week indeed.

Follow up.
Filed under: J-Music, Music news | Tags: Acid Black Cherry, Arashi, buriguri, Hikki, Oricon, 嵐
np. JERO – 海雪
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Just listed the best-selling singles and albums with official sales numbers.
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Filed under: J-Music, Music news | Tags: Acid Black Cherry, Arashi, Hikki, Oricon, 嵐
np. Acid Black Cherry – DRAGON CARNIVAL
As usual, even if this is dated to 21/02, follow the blue dates and you’re right on track.
I’ll be updating this during the chartweek.
Includes 嵐 [Arashi], Hikki, Acid Black Cherry, the brilliant green, 平井堅 [Hirai Ken], TOKIO…
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Updated: 25/02
np. Acid Black Cherry – 少女の祈り
Too bad, just as I had posted the Lonhaa, this came up.
Well, consider it as me being very quick. And my clipping-program liking me at the moment ^^
Here we have SMAPxSMAP from a few days back, February the 18th.
The bistro-guest was the well-known politician 麻生太郎 [Tarou Asou]. He has previously been the minister for foreign affairs and has been going for the prime minister -seat. Twice.
Well, Nakai with a wig, a new skit that makes me pity Tsuyoshi, Dokimeki-meter and a legendary rock-guest.
//edit 21/02. Added a clip of the hilarious new skit//

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np. 稲垣吾郎, 草彅剛 & 香取慎吾 (SMAP) – paripia!
This is because I feel bad for not having even downloaded SMAPxSMAP yet. I don’t normally publish the short plot-summaries for London Hearts outside the forum, and it’s even rarer for me to upload any full episodes of anything, but since I really haven’t seen a download-link to SxS (outside clubboxes, that is) as for now, I thought I could do something.
If Japanese variety (and comedians) interest you, and mediafire or torrents are your friends, click for further by all means. This episode is worth watching ^^
It’s Ikemen-Grand Prix!
np. SMAP – Stay
The past week was.. well, to put it short: bad. For sales, I mean.
Just the top5s + some picks of both singles and albums plus a short comment overall.
This week is likely be a rollercoaster with Hikki, Arashi, Ken Hirai etc.
Also, Acid Black Cherry’s debut album BLACK LIST is coming out.
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Filed under: J-TV, SMAPxSMAP, Summary | Tags: Kylie Minogue, SMAP, Valentine's day
np. ORANGE RANGE – イケナイ太陽
I am not late. I was saving posting this for the 14th. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Extra-long broadcast for SMAPxSMAP’s Valentine’s Day -Special for 11/02/08.
Follow up for comments, caps and the traditional performance-clip (this time a medley with Kylie Minogue!).

Filed under: J-Music, Music news | Tags: KAT-TUN, Kingdom, Koda Kumi, LIPS, Oricon, Yuzu, 倖田來未
np. 秋川雅史 – リンゴ追分
Here we go. The weekly numbers.
I don’t think anyone’s surprised that KAT-TUN topped the single chart (what surprised me, is that this A-side that is so obviously out of their voice ranges, sold about same amount as Keep the Faith. Then again.. when exactly does JE sell with music?).
Also, 倖田來未 [Koda]‘s second week numbers were hugely affected by the scandal.
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