Oricon Top 10 Singles and Top 10 Albums, Week 32, 2018.

Oricon Top 10 Singles, Week 32, August 6, 2018.

Rank/Single/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Natsu Hayate – Arashi (07/25/2018) (470,780).

* Arashi 51st number one single.2. Road – Tohoshinki (TVXQ) (07/25/2018) (86,458).3. R – Roselia (07/25/2018) (32,240).4. Gyakkou – Maaya Sakamoto (07/25/2018) (20,304).5. Breath – Porno Graffitti (07/25/2018) (20,284).6. Bara To Tsuki To Taiyou ~The Legend Of Versailles~ – Takamiy (07/25/2018) (18,412).7. Call Me – Boyfriend (07/25/2018) (16,958).8. The Idolmaster Million Theater Generation 10 Senko Hanabidan – Senko Hanabidan (Sayoko Takayama (Yuri Komagata), Nao Yokoyama (Yui Watanabe), Umi Kosaka (Reina Ueda), Minako Satake (Eri Ozeki), Noriko Fukuda (Nana Hamasaki)) (07/25/2018) (15,883).9. Heading To Over – Oldcodex (07/25/2018) (13,646).10. Natsu ga Kuru! – Tube (07/25/2018) (11,931).________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

12. Melon Soda – Yumemiru Adolescence (07/25/2018) (9.360).

* I like this song, I like how they gave Saya Yamashita the spotlight for this single. Especially the video.13. Eien Shounen – Yui Ogura (07/25/2018) (9,285).16. Start Over – Band-Maid (07/25/2018) (5,788).17. Saiaku na Hi Demo Anata ga Suki – Yu Serizawa (i Ris) (07/25/2018) (5,555).21. Mirai Hikou / Ryuusei no Panorama – J Dee’Z (07/25/2018) (4,887).

* I like them they’re good, I don’t think they get the attention they deserve. Former AKB48 member Moe Aigasa was a member with the group before she join AKB48, I don’t think she was with them very long.27. Daijoubu – Kana Hanazawa (07/25/2018) (3,495).30. Sekaijuu ga Koi wo Suru Yoru – Petit Milady (07/25/2018) (3,253).40. “Uma Musume Pretty Derby” Animation Derby 03 Special Record! / Find My Only Way – Various Artist (07/25/2018) (2,275).41. Wasurena ni Kuchizuke – Marie Ueda (07/25/2018) (2,261).43. New Stranger – Sora Tob Sakana (07/25/2018) (2,064).46. “Yuragisou no Yunasan” Ending Theme : Happen ~Kogarashi ni Fukarete~ – Yuna Yunohana (Miyuri Shimabukuro), Chisaki Miyazaki (Eri Suzuki), Sagiri Ameno (Rie Takahashi) (07/25/2018) (1,902).49. Koi wa Lemon Iro – Yui Sakurai (07/24/2018) (1,831).53. Resolve – Azusa Tadokoro (07/25/2018) (1,643).

68. S.T.L. – Chuning Candy (07/25/2018) (1,215).

90. Princess Connect! Re:Dive Priconne Character Song Volume 4 (Smiley Contrast) – Hatsune (Ayaka Ohashi) & Shiori (Ami Koshimizu) (07/25/2018) (725).

161. Danger In My Tsugakuro – Chio Miyamo (Naomi Ozora), Manana Nonomura (Chiaki Omigawa), Yuki Hosokawa (Kaede Hondo) (07/25/2018) (302).164. Aozora Morning Glory – Yui Hanasaka (M A O) (07/27/2018) (288).

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Oricon Top 10 Albums, Week 32, August 6, 2018.

Rank/Album/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Star Of Wish – Exile (07/25/2018) (145,196).

* Exile 16th number one album.2. You Make My Day – Seventeen (07/18/2018) (18,762) (54,668).3. Kiseki – MYNAME (07/25/2018) (16,598).4. Utautai 25 Singles Best 2008-2017 – Kazuyoshi Saito (16,580).5. “Touken Ranbu: Musical : Tsuwamono Domo ga Yume no Ato – Touken Danshi Formation Of Tsuwamono (07/25/2018) (16,281).6. All Time Best – UVERworld (07/18/2018) (12,238) (92,036).7. Fling Posse VS Matenrou – Fling Posse / Matenrou (07/18/2018) (10,976) (66,670).8. Hatsukoi – Hikaru Utada (06/27/2018) (10,856) (315,993).9. Summer Diary – Minhyuk (BTOB) (07/25/2018) (9,487).10. Summer Nights – Twice (07/11/2018) (7,330) (55,640).______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

35. Ai Nanda! – Aina Kusuda (07/25/2018) (2,453).45. Sick Sick Sick Sick – Chiaki Sato (07/25/2018) (1,464).52. Loop – Anly (07/25/2018) (1,165).66. The Best ~Replay~ – Kaori Oda (07/25/2018) (929).79. Ahead! – Monari Wakita (07/25/2018) (757).82. Double Tone – Shishido Kavka (07/25/2018) (750).111. Brats – Brats (07/25/2018) (573).

* Rei Kuromiya “Band” with her sister.112. Sunny Summer – G-Friend (07/23/2018) (570) (971).128. Angel Noiz – Tokyo Rockets (07/25/2018) (482).234. Mini Album – Split BoB (07/25/2018) (284).

My Top 25 J-Pop Idols and Top 20 J-Pop Artist, July 2018.

I do this twice a year in January and July, sometimes I just don’t have the time and do it the following month.

Top 25 J-Pop Idols :

* I’ll be including their current age this time, for no other reason than to find out what the average age is for the Top 25.

Name / Age / Group.

25. Reina Yokoyama (17) (Morning Musume).

She’s a 13th Generation Morning Musume member, although in beginning I thought she was really cute and pretty. It took me a while to get into her.24. Anna Iriyama (22) (AKB48).

She’s been in Mexico for a while now, to study and to co-star in some Mexican TV Comedy “LIKE”, I think it starts airing in early September. Now I have to convince my friends that we should go to Mexico instead of Cuba, in September. Have you seen her hair lately it’s almost like how she had it 4 or 5 years ago, like she ever changes her hair. She does have the most beautiful hair in the world as far as I’m concern.23. Rei Inoue (17) (Kobuashi Factory).

Right now I have to rank her as one of the most Pretties J-Pop Idol, she just gets prettier and prettier. One of my favorite twosome for a threesome is her and Rikako Sasaki of Angerme.

Almost 2 weeks ago July 17th, was her Birthday. Happy 17th belated Birthday, Rei.22. Midoriko (EMPiRE).

I like her I think she’s really cute and pretty, It was love at first sight. I can’t find her actually age anywhere, I think she’s a lot older than I think. I don’t think she’s anywhere near 13 or 14 years old, which was what I thought at first. Every time I do this average age thing theirs always someone who’s age you I just can’t find.21. Chisaki Morito (18) (Morning Musume and Country Girls).

It doesn’t seem like’s getting that much attention or pushing as before, I don’t like it. I don’t know if I should be worried or not, I’m worried.20. Yume (Yume Hashimoto) (15) (Devil ANTHEM).

I like and think all the members of “Devil ANTHEM” are cute, when you think all the members in a group are cute and someone in particular catches your eye. You know she’s special or I think she’s special. And she’s tall, she’s one I’m definitely paying very close attention.19. Rurika Yoshizawa (14) (FuwaFuwa).

A guilty pleasure of mine, for a long time now.18. Sakura Miyawaki (20) (HKT48).

I don’t know if any of you follow that Korean show “Produce 48” I don’t really follow it. It’s like a talent show with members from the AKB48 family and K-Pop Trainees, it’s a competition where they pick 12 girls to form a new girl group. Anyways Sakura is doing very well she ranked 1st in the 1st episode, after 4 episode she’s still in the Top 5. That’s the good news ,the bad news is if she makes the 12 member group she has to stay with this group for 30 months. Sorry, But I can’t see that happen.17. Mion Mukaichi (20) (AKB48).

One of my favorites that I like to fantasize about, definitely my favorite in the AKB48 family, I think.16. Sayaka Yamamoto (25) (NMB48).

Her hair is growing very long now, I love her with long hair. I think it’s the longest I’ve ever seen it.

I just found out about this just now, I could see this coming I just tried not to think about it. On July 30th she announced her graduation, graduation date will be announced later.

15. Kanako Momota (24) (Momoiro Clover Z).

I never knew she did the Japanese voice dubbing of Shuri on Black Panther and Avengers : Infinity War, got to watch those in the Japanese version. Even though I don’t really understand Japanese.

On July 12th, it was her Birthday. Happy belated 24th Birthday, Kanako.14. Seira Jonishi (21) (Tokyo Performance Doll).

I don’t think Tokyo Performance Doll is doing as much activities as before, that’s Ok. She’s keeping busy, it seems like she’s doing a lot of modeling.

In a couple of weeks August 14th, it’s her Birthday. Happy 22nd Birthday in advance Seira.

 

 

 

 

 

 

13. Rikako Sasaki (17) (Angerme).

What’s with Hello! Project and baseball, even she’s getting into it. I’ve mention I like to do a threesome with her and Rie Inoue, what’s better than that. With her and Maria Makino.12. Nana Asakawa (19) (SUPER GiRLS).

Keep those great bikini photo shoots coming.

 

 

 

 

 

 

11. Nao Sakura (20) (Team Syachihoko).

I love her, but I find it very frustrating to find anything current or remotely new on her. I’ll say it again, if I could choose one J-Pop Idol to out on a date or just hang out with. It would be her.10. Rio Watanabe (18) (Babyraids JAPAN).

I still remember when I first heard of “Babyraids”, she was so young and cute. She dance with two left feet and seem clumsy, her dancing got a little better over time. Babyraids JAPAN will disbanding in the near future. Which I will get to later on.9. Mai Shiraishi (25) (Nogizaka46).

I like to know what her net worth is or income, especially the last 2 or 3 years. How she ranks among Japanese female celebrities. You think it’s more than Sasshi.

 

 

 

 

 

8. Ai Negishi (25) (PASSPO).

PASSPO will be disbanding in the very near future, which I will get to later on. I hope she just doesn’t disappear, she’s so hot. I just want to see more of her, I just can’t get enough of her.

7. Asami Watanabe (23) (Cheeky Parade).

Will have to look for a new J-Pop wife very soon.

 

 

 

 

 

6. Miki Shimomura (19) (Fairies).

I think she’s growing her hair, it seems longer now than before. I hope so I like her so much better with long hair. It gave her so much more sex appeal.5. Maria Makino (17) (Morning Musume).

Ever since Cheeky Parade Seran Mizorogi graduated more than a year ago, I haven’t had J-Pop girlfriend since. I think I will make it Maria Makino for now, she’s basically has replace Seran Mizorogi has my favorite fantasy J-Pop Idol. Ok, enough of that.

I’m actually taking a little break from Maria Makino, right now I’m just getting a little sick and tired of her almost non-stop overexposure for almost 2 years. Unless your a Makino fan you may not notice it, forget a long period of time. She’s just way too hot to stay away from for even a short period of time.

 

 

 

 

4. Haruna Iikubo (23) (Morning Musume).

For a while there was barely hanging on as my favorite Morning Musume member, with me getting a little sick of Maria Makino and the release of a photo book from her not that long ago. She has put some distance, at least for now. I know I said I stop buying J-Pop stuff temporally for financial reasons, I just had to get her photo book. This was a surprise to me I didn’t know she had one coming till maybe a couple of weeks or month before it’s release, not disappointed at all. Does she ever disappoint me, no not at all.3. Yuki Kashiwagi (27) (AKB48 and NGT48).

Yeah, I Know in my AKB48 ranking I had Maiyan rank ahead of Yukirin. Here I have Yukirin ranked way higher than Maiyan, let’s just say the two rankings don’t really have anything to do with each other, they do in a way but they don’t. First of all the two of them are very close you can add Meru Tashima also, I probably like Yukirin a little more than both of them. I don’t know if this is the word I’m looking for but exposure and publicity, I’ll use magazine photo shoots as an example. Maiyan is basically everywhere in that department for years now, Yukirin has been doing quite a bit lately. For the longest time she was barely doing any, she has solo concert in Shanghai, coming up soon. That has nothing to with AKB48. Anyways this my ranking so be it.

2. Meru Tashima (18) (HKT48).

She needs to release a photo book.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Hitomi Arai (20) (Tokyo Girls’ Style).

Ok, I’m looking back again. I still remember the first I saw her about 4 years ago, I don’t think I was ever has excited about meaning anyone before. Maybe, Berryz Koubou Yurina Kumai. When I first saw her my eyes just lit up, the great thing about this “Meet & Greet” it was so personal. It lasted for about a minute or 2 the other members were also there, that’s beside the point.

* Average Age – 20.2.

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My Top 20 J-Pop Artist :

20. Wi-Fi-5.

I like them, I really do. Especially Raimu Shiratori she’s my guilty pleasure.

* Can’t find any current  pictures with all 5 of them together, so you’ll get 2 pictures.19. There There Theres.

Very bad turnover rate, even when they were “Bellring Girls Heart”. They’re very entertaining regards of the line-up.18. Devil ANTHEM.

I like them they’re so cute, love their songs to. My interest in them is growing by day ever so slowly, since I first heard of them.17. Tsubaki Factory.

The members are cute, I like their songs. Not as much as Kobushi Factory.16. Kobushi Factory.

They have a new single that will release on August 8th, can’t wait for it. So far I love all their singles.15. Tokyo Girls’ Style.

I like them a lot, for some reason I find them very frustrating to follow.14. NMB48.

They have some members I like and I follow a bit, NMB48 better come up with something. My interest them …………. Let’s just say it’s not good.13. SKE48.

Jurina Matsui will be going hiatus for health reason, from what I hear I think it has something to do with her bashing Sakura Miyawaki. Why would she do that to sweet, cute Sakura. If they ever wanted her to get out of “Produce48”, this was it. She was actually in a good position and a good chance of making the 12 member group, I can’t remember if she has ever gone on hiatus before. I’m sure she’ll be back before next SKE48 single comes out.12. Fairies.

Don’t like their lack of relevant activities. I was never into Momoka Ito before, lately I’ve taken an interest in her.11. Nogizaka46.

Their singles as reach AKB48 level or has surpass it, I’m very curious how much their next single will sell. Not long to wait since it will be release on August 8th.10. HKT48.

I still think they’re the cutest and most fun group in the entire AKB48 family.9. PASSPO.

Bad news if your PASSPO fans as they will disband on September 22nd, they were a great to follow. Not the last couple of years, they weren’t releasing anything much.8. Tokyo Performance Doll.

Down to 6 members now as Anyu Kobayashi, Saki Shingu & Sakurako Iida Graduated on April 19th.7. Momoiro Clover Z.

I like them better as 5 member group, in fact I like them better when they were a 6 member group. That was such a long time ago. Which brings me to Akari Hayami who graduated from the group in April 2011, she’s the reason I got into this group. Then lost interest in them about 2 weeks later when I read she was graduating. I eventually I got back into them, but that’s another story. Back to Akari she’s getting married.6. Cheeky Parade.

Cheeky Parade will disband on July 31st, which is today. At least I could to see them in concert and actually met them also. Will always treasure those memories.5. Yumemiru Adolescence.

When they added those 3 new members earlier this year, I wasn’t to sure. I love this line-up.4. SUPER GiRLS.

I’m very surprise or how I manage to keep my interest them this high, for this long.3. Babyraids JAPAN.

More sad news, they will disband in late September. It was pleasure to see them in concert and meet them last year in September, at San Francisco. I’ll always remember the little flirting between me and Manatsu Hayashi.2. Morning Musume.

Haruna Ogata graduated from Morning Musume on June 20th, I will miss her. I wish her “The Best Of Luck”.

She was one of my favorites, when I went to see them in Houston a couple of years ago, I was actually looking out for Maria Makino. Will Haruna Ogata was the one that caught my eyes first, I don’t know if that means anything.1. AKB48.

AKB48 are back at number one I’ve been taken a lot more than usually this year, mainly thanks to “Yui Oguri”.

My Top 30 Favorite Members In The AKB48 Family, July 2018.

30. Miku Tanaka (HKT48 – Team H).

It’s her first time ranking here, I don’t know why. I keep thinking she used to be a member of AKB48, I Like her she’s a really cutie.29. Hana Matsuoka (HKT48 – Team TII).28. Yui Kobayashi (Keyakizaka46 – 1st Generation).27. Sayuri Matsumura (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).26. Akane Takayanagi (SKE48 – Team KII).25. Mizuki Yamashita (Nogizaka46 – 3rd Generation).

In A few days July 26th, it’s her Birthday. Happy 19th Birthday in advance, Zukki.24. Miona Hori (Nogizaka46 – 2nd Generation).23. Ranze Terada (Nogizaka46 – 2nd Generation).22. Miru Shiroma (NMB48 – Team M).21. Nao Furuhata (SKE48 – Team KII).20. Yuka Ogino (NGT48 – NGT48 Team NIII Vice-Captain).19. Juri Takahashi (AKB48 – Team B Captain).18. Nanase Nishino (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).17. Haruka Komiyama (AKB48 – Team K Captain).16. Yui Kojina (HKT48 – Team H).15. Rika Nakai (NGT48 – Team G).14. Yurina Hirate (Keyakizaka46 – 1st Generation).13. Yui Oguri (AKB48 – Team 8 and AKB48 – Team A).12. Rino Sashihara (HKT48 – Team H and HKT48 Theater Manager).11. Asuka Saito (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).

She’s going to center for Nogizaka46 upcoming single, which will be release next month. It’s her 2nd time, both singles are summer singles.10. Saki Takeuchi (SKE48 – Team KII).9. Rena Kato (AKB48 – Team A).

Earlier this month on July 10th, it was her Birthday. Happy belated 21st Birthday, Renacchi.8. Ryoha Kitagawa (SKE48 – Team S Leader).7. Anna Iriyama (AKB48 – Team A).6. Sakura Miyawaki (HKT48 – Team KIV Co-Captain).5. Mion Mukaichi (AKB48 – Team A).4. Sayaka Yamamoto (NMB48 – Team N Captain).

On July 14th, it was her Birthday. Happy 25th belated Birthday, Sayaka.3. Yuki Kashiwagi (AKB48 – Team B and NGT48 – Team NIII).

A week ago on July 15th, it was her Birthday. Happy belated 27th Birthday, Yukirin.2. Mai Shiraishi (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).1. Meru Tashima (HKT48 – Team H).

 

My Top 30 Favorite Members In The AKB48 Family, June 2018.

30. Maaya Wada (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).29. Hana Matsuoka (HKT48 – Team TII).

With Lemon ranking for the last time last month, because of graduation. Welcome HKT48 Hana Matsuoka for the first time in my ranking, I like her she seems always happy. And as the cutest smile in the whole world.28. Yui Kobayashi (Keyakizaka46 – 1st Generation).27. Sayuri Matsumura (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).26. Akane Takayanagi (SKE48 – Team KII).25. Mizuki Yamashita (Nogizaka46 – 3rd Generation).

Her future in Nogizaka46 looks bright, hope it doesn’t change.24. Miona Hori (Nogizaka46 – 2nd Generation).23. Ranze Terada (Nogizaka46 – 2nd Generation).22. Yuka Ogino (NGT48 – Team NIII Vice Captain).21. Miru Shiroma (NMB48 – Team M).

She’s a fan of Red Velvet, more like Yeri from Red Velvet. I just mention that, because I saw Red Velvet almost a week ago. At Kcon New York.20. Nao Furuhata (SKE48 – Team KII).19. Juri Takahashi (AKB48 – Team B Captain).18. Haruka Komiyama – Team K Captain).

Just when I thought she couldn’t get any prettier or sexier…….17. Nanase Nishino (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).16. Yui Kojina (HKT48 – Team H).

She’s falling in my rankings faster than I expected or would like, I really like her a lot. It’s just that I find it hard to find anything good and new on her,15. Rika Nakai (NGT48 – Team NIII).14. Yui Oguri (AKB48 – Team 8 and AKB48 – Team A).

Currently she’s by far the AKB48 member I check up on and follow the most, actually it’s been a few of months now. And I think it may last a long time, it’s almost like what it was with AKB48 Mion Mukaichi a few years ago. As far as J-Pop Idols go right now she’s giving Maria Makino “A Run For Her Money”, and Meru Tashima a little scare for now. Can she maintain it, or can I maintain my interest in her for a long period of time.13. Yurina Hirate (Keyakizaka46 – 1st Generation).

I like it when they make her more girly, which is almost never. Also she can be very cute or act cute, but you almost never see it now. That’s not completely true, but you know ……

A few days ago June 25th, it was her Birthday. Happy belated 17th Birthday, Techi.12. Asuka Saito (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).11. Saki Takeuchi (SKE48 – Team KII).10. Rino Sashihara (HKT48 – Team H, and HKT48 Theater Manager).9. Rena Kato (AKB48 – Team A).8. Ryoha Kitagawa (SKE48 – Team S Leader).7. Anna Iriyama (AKB48 – Team A).6. Mion Mukaichi (AKB48 – Team A).5. Sakura Miyawaki (HKT48 – Team KIV Co-Captain).4. Sayaka Yamamoto (NMB48 – Team N Captain).3. Yuki Kashiwagi (AKB48 – Team B and NGT48 – Team NIII).2. Mai Shiraishi (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).1. Meru Tashima (HKT48 – Team H).

Their was something I actually wanted To say about her, I can’t remember now.

Oricon Top 10 Singles and Top 10 Albums, Week 26, 2018.

Oricon Top 10 Singles, Week 3+, June 25, 2018.

Rank/Single/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Are You Happy? / A Gonna – Morning Musume (06/13/2018) (114,105).

* Morning Musume 19th number one single.

This will be Haruna Ogata last Morning Musume single, she actually graduated on June 20th. I’m crying just thinking about it.2. F.L.Y. Boys F.L.Y. Girls – Generations from Exile Tribe (06/13/2018) (89,778).3. Teacher Teacher – AKB48 (05/30/2018) (72,154) (1,812,871).4. Bboom Bboom – Momoland (06/13/2018) (18,570).5. Kimi Iroiro Utsuri – Fudanjuku (06/13/2018) (17,794).6. Ai ni Tsuite / Chou Lucky – Magical2 (06/13/2018) (15,363).7. Ano Natsu no Melody – Ange Reve (06/13/2018) (14,364).8. Ryuusei / Yakusoku – Eir Aoi (06/13/2018) (13,634).

* Her first single since she came back from her hiatus, early this year. It doesn’t seem that long ago, but it was. Since November, 2016.9. Synchronicity – Nogizaka46 (04/25/2018) (11,834) (1,288,777).10. Motto, Nee Motto – Erabareshi (06/13/2018) (11,723).__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

16. Like a Virgin – Yui Ga Dokuson (Gang Parade) (06/12/2018) (6,228).18. The Idolmaster Stella Master Encore Shy Shining – 765Pro Allstars (06/13/2018) (4,462).25. Muse – Kayoko Yoshizawa (06/13/2018) (2,868).121. 23 Ku ni Akogarete ~Hachioji Damashii 3~ – 8princess (06/13/2018) (287).123. Ryusei no Kiseki ~365 Nichi Rojou Live no Kiseki~ – 8princess (06/13/2018) (281).

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Oricon Top 10 Albums, Week 26, June 25, 2018.

Rank/Album/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Kisses and Kills – The Oral Cigarettes (06/13/2018) (25,350).

* The Oral Cigarettes 1st number one album.2. Future – Sandaime J Soul Brothers from Exile Tribe (06/06/2018) (22,132) (203,682).3. Ninth – The GazettE (06/13/2018) (17,756).4. Shonan no Kaze ~Ichigo Ichie~ – Shonan no Kaze (06/13/2018) (13,638).5. Chasing The Horizon – Man With A Mission (06/06/2018) (12,920) (83,543).6. The Lock – BLACK M!LK (06/13/2018) (10,427).7. Soundtrack ~Beginning & The End~ – Kazuya Yoshii (06/13/2018) (7,173).8. The Story Of Light EP 2 – SHINee (06/13/2018) (6,791).9. Shimetta Natsu no Hajimari – aiko (06/06/2018) (6,029) (53,436).10. Finally – Namie Amuro (11/08/2017) (5,849) (2,232,422)._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

13. Green – Sakura Fujiwara (06/13/2018) (4,391).25. SSFW – Osaka Shunkashuto (06/12/2018) (2,156).70. “Uma Musume Pretty Derby” Starting Gate 12 – Manhattan Café (Yui Ogura), Air Shakur (Minami Tsuda), Nice Nature (Kaori Maeda) (06/13/2018) (781).

AKB48 10th Senbatsu Election.

AKB48 10th senbatsu election was held on June 16th, at Nagoya Dome in Nagoya. This is an annual thing they’ve been doing since 2009 around this time of year.

All members from AKB48, SKE48, NMB48, HKT48, NGT48, STU48, JKT48, BNK48, TPE48 can participate in the election, had to submit their applications between March 23-27. This is the first time that AKB48 international sister groups JKT48, BHK48, TPE48 are allowed to participate in the election.

A total of 339 members participated in this election.

Some big names that didn’t enter the election this year to name a few were Anna Iriyama & Yuki Kashiwagi (AKB48), Sayaka Yamamoto (NMB48), Haruka Kodama & Rino Sashihara (HKT48). With Yuki, Sayaka & Sasshi out this will be a very interesting. With Sasshi on Top,  4 of the last 5 years and the last 3 years. Should be a battle between Jurina Matsui (The Favorite) and Sakura Miyawaki (The Underdog). And don’t forget Yuka Ogino (Dark Horse) who could be the surprise number one, although a lot her fans are probably predicting her to be on top.

It’s a Top 100 this year (Personally I think this too much) :

Sekai (World) Senbatsu (1-16).

Under Girls (17-33).

Next Girls (33-48).

Future Girls (49-64).

Upcoming Girls (65-80).

The 10th AKB48 Sekai Senbatsu Sousenkyo Kinen Waku (81-100).

I had 4 votes from each version of the regular edition AKB48 single “Teacher Teacher” that I bought, that single had one voting ballot in the CD. This is just one of many ways you could have voted.

I don’t know what the results are I didn’t check in advance, it makes it more fun doing this post not knowing where anyone is placing.

As for my 4 votes it all went to HKT48 “Meru Tashima”.

* I’m just doing this for no apparent reason, I just feel like it. For anyone interested this who I voted for in the past.

2011 – Haruna Kojima (8 votes), Aika Oota (2 votes).

2012 – Haruna Kojima (8 votes).

2013 – Haruna Kojima (3 votes).

2014 – Haruna Kojima (8 votes).

2015 – Kei Jonishi (2 votes), Meru Tashima (2 votes) * Haruna Kojima didn’t participate in the election or they would have all gone to her.

2016 – Haruna Kojima (6 votes).

2017 – Meru Tashima (3 votes).

Before I get started congratulations to all the members that ranked, for those that didn’t try again next year.

 

The 10th AKB48 Sekai Senbatsu Sousenkyo Kinen Waku (81-100) :

100. Shizuka Oya (AKB48 – Team B) 14,488 votes.

She’s still in AKB48.

99. Chiho Ishida (STU48 – STU48 Kenkyuusei) 14,537 votes.

Don’t follow STU48, don’t know who she is.

98. Rei Jonishi (NMB48 – Team BII) 14,985 votes.

Kei Jonishi little sister, just like her big sister she’s doing bikini shoots now.

97. Ma Chia-Ling (AKB48 – Team 4) 14,107 votes.

The winner of the AKB48 Taiwan Audition in 2015.

96. Sae Kurihara (HKT48 – Team TII) 15,149 votes.

Don’t know who she is, but she sure is pretty.

95. Nanami Yamada (AKB48 – Team 8 and AKB48 Team K). 15,174 votes.

I’m always happy when a AKB48 Team 8 member ranks in the AKB48 senbatsu election.

94. Ayana Shinozaki (AKB48 – Team 8 and AKB48 – Team A) 15,174 votes.

This is weird she has ranked 94th the last 3 years, but the previous 2 elections was only a Top 80.

93. Airi Mizuno (SKE48 – Team KII) 15,618 votes.

She’s cute, seems very nice.

92. Mizuki Yamauchi (AKB48 – team 4) 15,619 votes.

I think she will become a fairly push member, if she isn’t already.

91. Noe Yamada (NGT48 – Team NIII) 15,699 votes.

A cutie.

90. Sae Murase (NMB48 – Team BII) 16,594 votes.

She ranked 39th last year, she really drop big time. A Hottie.

89. Marika Tani (SKE48 – Team E) 17,027 votes.

3rd year in a row she has drop big time.

88. Miyuu Omori (AKB48 – Team 4) 17,067 votes.

I know who she is, but don’t really follow her.

87. Erena Sakamoto (HKT48 – Team TII) 17,258 votes.

I don’t know why, but I really like her name.

86. Yuuka Kato (NMB48 – Team M) 17,277 votes.

Another member who drop really big time she was 33rd last year.

85. Yuki Shimono (HKT48 – KIV) 17,351 votes.

Has been moving up the rankings in the election very slowly the last 3 years.

84. Hirona Unjo (HKT48 – Team KIV) 17,557 votes.

Who Are You?

83. Aki Toyonaga (HKT48 – Team H) 17,558 votes.

She looks like a vampire, I mean that in a very complimentary way.

82. Hitomi Honda (AKB48 – Team 8 and AKB48 Team B) 17,656 votes.

I just love AKB48 Team 8 members, they’re all so cute.

81. Nao Ueki (HKT48 – Team KIV) 18,062 votes.

She’s going to be “The 10th AKB48 Sekai Senbatsu Sousenkyo Kinen Waku” center.

The 10th AKB48 Sekai Senbatsu Sousenkyo Kinen Waku (81-100).

Upcoming Girls (65-80) :

80. Shiori Aoki (SKE48 – Team KII) 18,265 votes.

She just miss making the Top 80 last year, by a couple of spots.

79. Eriko Jo (NMB48 – Team BII) 18,359 votes.

She’s a mystery to me, I can’t figure her out.

78. Miku Okada (SKE48 – Team S) 18,377 votes.

She just got promoted to Team S on April 28th.

77. Rena Hasegawa (NGT48 – Team NIII) 18,563 votes.

I don’t really follow NGT48, they have a few members I follow a bit. She’s not one of them. I find her kinda attractive so that may change.

76. Yuzuki Hidaka (SKE48 – Team KII) 18,818 votes.

I don’t really know who she is.

75. Satone Kubo (AKB48 – Team B) 19,009 votes.

Another member who drop big time 28 spots, she’s very young. I guarantee you wait a couple of years she going to become a real hottie, she’ll look really good in a bikini.

74. Yumiko Takino (STU48 – STU48 Kenkyuuei) 19,341 votes.

The center of STU48 1st and so far only single.

73. Nene Jitoe (HKT48 – Team KIV) 19,371 votes.

Funny name, but she’s a cutie.

72. Sulhampbong Praewa (BNK48 – Team BIII) 20,106 votes.

I wonder if she’ll be the only member from overseas group to ranked, she’s pretty.

71. Aoi Motomura (HKT48 – Team KIV) 20,321 votes.

A pretty relevant HKT48 member.

70. Maho Yamaguchi (NGT48 – Team NIII) 20,664 votes.

I thought she was on the way up, I guess not.

69. Tsugumi Oguma (NGT48 – Team NIII) 20,913 votes.

Never heard of her.

68. Yuki Takahata (SKE48 – Team E) 21,082 votes.

Moving in the right direction.

67. Moeka Takakura (NGT48 – Team NIII) 21,182 votes.

She ranked 25th last year, what happen.

66. Hana Matsuoka (HKT48 – Team TII) 21,196 votes.

She’s been center for a couple of HKT48 single, right now she seems to be a very push HKT48 member. I thought she would rank a little higher, she did moved up 14 spots from last year. Unrelated to anything she’s 12 days younger than Meru Tashima.

65. Moe Goto (AKB48 – Team A).

She’ll be center for “Upcoming Girls” this year.

Up Coming Girls (65-80).

Future Girls (49-64) :

64. Ayuka Nakamura (NGT48 – NGT48 Kenkyuusei) 21,332 votes.

Just like a lot of NGT48 members, I don’t really know who she is.

63. Natsumi Tanaka (HKT48 – Team H) 21,387 votes.

I think she’s pretty.

62. Nao Oto (AKB48 – Team 8 and AKB48 – Team B) 21,416 votes.

The oldest Team 8 member.

61. Hiroka Komada (HKT48 – Team H) 21,437 votes.

Although I don’t really know anything about her, she’s a 1st Generation HKT48 member.

60. Erina Oda (AKB48 – Team 8 and AKB48 – Team K) 21,519 votes.

Most of these Team 8 members that are ranking in this election also have concurrent position on other AKB48 Teams.

59. Natsuki Kamata (SKE48 – Team E) 21,606 votes.

I like her, she’s cute.

58. Rin Okabe (AKB48 – Team 8 and AKB48 – Team A) 21,798 votes.

What was that with Team 8 members who have concurrent position on other AKB48 Teams, not only that but she’s the Captain of Team A.

57. Nagisa Shibuya (NMB48 – Team M) 21,818 votes.

She has ranked in senbatsu election 4 times all “Future Girls”, she been ranked anywhere between 56 -60 (58,56,60,57). Consistent.

56. Rene Isshiki (SKE48 – Team S) 21,910 votes.

Don’t really know who she is.

55. Natsumi Matsuoka (HKT48 – Team H) 22,050 votes.

When Madoka Moriyasu moves up she moves down and visa versa, will Madoka Moriyasu didn’t participate in this year election so it’s like her moving down. So what happens her ranking moves up from last year.

54. Kokoro Naiki (NGT48 – Team N) 22,102 votes.

Don’t know who she is, I bet she has big boobs. Almost all NMB48 members do.

53. Ayaka Tano (NGT48 – Team NIII) 22,292 votes.

I like her, she’s real cute.

52. Haruka Komiyama (AKB48 – Team K) 22,662.

After ranking for the first time 3 years ago at #21, she ranks at #52 for the 2nd year.

51. Saki Takeuchi (SKE48 – Team KII) 23,373 votes.

I would have like her to rank higher, she did move up 5 spots. After dropping really big time last year.

50. Ayaka Oda (HKT48 – Team TII) 23,754 votes.

Their are a lot of members HKT48 I really don’t know, she’s one of them.

49. Narumi Kuranoo (AKB48 – Team 8 and AKB48 – Team K) 24,228 votes.

The highest ranking AKB48 Team 8 member the last 2 years, not this year. Unless Yui Oguri failed to ranked, I hope not.

I think this is the girl, who I was trying to find. No one needs to know what I’m talking about.

She’s “Future Girls” center this year.

Future Girls (49-64).

Next Girls (33-48) :

48. Mo Tomonaga (HKT48 – Team KIV) 24,272 votes.

Yes Meru Tashima finally managed to rank ahead of her, I haven’t seen Meru name yet.

47. Nagisa Sakaguchi (AKB48 – Team 8 and AKB48 – Team 4). 24,298 votes.

A breakthrough kind of she rank 69 last year and 70 the year before.

46. Haruka Kumazaki (SKE48 – Team E) 24,331 votes.

She’s a Hottie.

45. Oka Suenaga (SKR48 – Team E) 24,940 votes.

She’s really cute, she someone I should pay attention to.

44. Yukari Sasaki (AKB48 – Team B) 25,045 votes.

I don’t know why I ignore her, she’s cute. How long as been now. About 4 years or so.

43. Nanako Nishimura (NGT48 – NGT48 Kenkyuusei) 25,244 votes.

A lot of these NGT48 members look so much younger than their actual age.

42. Mikoto Uchiyama (SKE48 – Team KII) 25,261 votes.

This is amazing I’m so happy for her she has participated in all 10 senbatsu election and this is the 1st time she rank. Last year she miss it by one spot (81st).

41. Saya Kawamoto (AKB48 – Team 4) 25,458 votes.

I don’t really know her, why is she so popular.

40. Mai Fuchigami (HKT48 – Team KIV) 25,977 votes.

It’s been up, down, up, down for her. No higher than 31st no lower than 40th.

39. Areekul Cherprang (BNK48 – Team BIII) 26,202 votes.

She’s the 2nd member from an overseas group to rank, both from BNK48. Will she be the highest, I’m surprise I haven’t seen a JKT48 member yet a long way to go still. Those BNK48 members are pretty at least the two that rank so far are.

38. Momoka Onishi (AKB48 – Team 8 and AKB48 – Team 4) 26,363 votes.

The ever changing Momoka Onishi.

37. Rika Nakai (NGT48 – Team NIII) 26,701 votes.

She drop 14 spots from a year ago, I’m very sad about this.

36. Rena Kato (AKB48 – Team A) 26,710 votes.

Nooooooooooo, not my baby. After moving up every year ever so slowly towards making senbatsu the last several years, she drops kinda big time.

35. Yuna Ego (SKE48 – Team KII) 27,607 votes.

Her ranking has been very consistent the last 3 years (35,36,35).

34. Yuna Obata (SKE48 – Team KII) 27,648 votes.

I’ve heard some people say she’s the future of SKE48.

33. Megu Taniguchi (AKB48 – Team B) 28,024 votes.

She’ll be “Next Girls” center this year.

Next Girls (33-48).

 

 

Under Girls (17-32).

32. Minami Minegishi (AKB48 – Team K) 29,020 votes.

With Rino Sasahihara not participating in this year election, and with Mayu Watanabe & Rie Kitahara graduation. Her and SKE48 Jurina Matsui are the only members to have rank in all 10 senbatsu election. This is by far the lowest she has ever ranked. Before this year she’s been as high as 14th and as low as 22nd.

31. Seina Fukuoka (AKB48 – Team B) 29,235 votes.

She’s pretty, moves up one spot from a year ago.

30. Minami Kato (NGT48 – Team NIII) 29,305 votes.

She’s cute after being in the 70’s the last 2 elections, she moves up big time.

29. Maya Sugawara (SKE48 – Team E) 29,413 votes.

She’s ranking for the first time, and she’s a cutie.

28. Yuki Arai (SKE48 – Team KII) 29,713 votes.

She’s not new to me, she’s someone I should pay attention to. But I don’t.

27. Ryoha Kitagawa (SKE48 – Team S) 30,249 votes.

All that super heavy, heavy, heavy pushing she’s always been getting is finally paying off, I guess. It took about 5 years, I just hope this reality and not an anomaly. I also guess all those great bikini photo shoots she’s done the last year also help. She’s still can’t ranked ahead Nao Furuhata.

26. Meru Tashima (HKT48 – Team H) 31,111 votes.

I don’t really like it when members I like become more popular, but in Meru case I don’t mind. I hope she continues to keep moving up in the future. She finally managed to rank higher than Mio Tomonaga for the first time since the 5th senbatsu election when both made their debut. So for now Mio as a 4-2 advantage, I make such a big deal over nothing.

25. Yui Oguri (AKB48 – Team 8 and AKB48 Team A) 31,359 votes.

I guess having a concurrent position in AKB48 Team A and being center for AKB48 election single “Teacher Teacher” help, as she moves up 26 spot from last year.

24. Marina Nishigata (NGT48 – NGT48 Team NIII) 32,096 votes.

Those NGT48 members sure look young, even though they’re not really.

23. Yuuri Ota (NMB48 – Team BII) 33,012 votes.

I don’t really know to much about her, she seems to be one of most popular NMB48 members the last few years.

22. Saho Iwatate ((AKB48 – Team B) 33,863 votes.

I like her she seems very sweet.

21. Miharu Nara (NGT48 – NGT48 Kenkyuusei) 33,962 votes.

She’s a really cutie, I should check her out.

20. Miru Shiroma (NMB48 – Team M) 33,970 votes.

I hate this, she drop out from senbatsu a year ago. Makes me wonder who the highest ranking NMB48 member will be, please not Akari Yoshida.

19. Mako Kojima (AKB48 – Team K) 36,127 votes.

She seems to do very well in the senbatsu election, she doesn’t to be a push member. Although she was kinda in the past.

18. Akane Takayanagi (SKE48 – Team KII) 37,773 votes.

In the 9 senbatsu election she has ranked Under Girls 7 times, and senbatsu twice. She’s someone I can’t predicted when I use to do my prediction I would either overestimate or underestimate her.

17. Kaori Matsumura (SKE48 – Team KII) 38,399 votes.

Nothing new here she ranks around here give or take a few positions. Second time she’s been “Under Girls” center in the senbatsu election.

Under Girls (17-32).

World Senbatsu (1-16) :

16. Hinata Homma (NGT48 – Team NIII) 39,241 votes.

The last 2 years NGT48 members have done very well in the senbatsu election, 2nd year as senbatsu for her. But NGT48 singles sales aren’t what you call very high.

15. Nao Furuhata (SKE48 – Team KII) 45,688 votes.

Ryoha Kitagawa may have moved up big time, but Nao remains senbatsu for 2nd year in a row although she drop down one spot. She continues to be Ryoha nemesis, only if she had the kind pushing Ryoha is getting. For almost a year now she’s getting some decent pushing no where near Ryoha.

Maybe Ryoha Kitagawa needs it she’s seems quiet and shy, maybe this is management way of trying to close the gap between them.

14. Akari Yoshida (NMB48 – Team M) 46,837 votes.

Akari Yoshida makes senbatsu for a 2nd year, so last year was no fluke this is for real. I think she maybe the highest ranking NMB48 member, I can’t see anyone else. I still think she looks like Milky.

13. Mion Mukaichi (AKB48 – Team A) 47,485 votes.

Yes, she’s back as senbatsu. After being Under Girls center last year.

12. Juri Takahashi (AKB48 – Team B) 48,100 votes.

Drops down a spot from a year ago, but remains senbatsu for a 3rd year in a row.

11. Sarina Souda (SKE48 – Team KII) 48,671 votes.

Senbatsu for a 2nd year, and I still don’t know who she is. I should check her out one of these days and try to find out why she’s very popular.

10. Miku Tanaka (HKT48 – Team H) 50,175 votes.

Wow, this is a surprise. When did she become so popular.

9. Nako Yabuki (HKT48 – Team H) 51,620 votes.

Another big surprise being center with Miku Tanaka on HKT48 latest single “Hayaokuri Calendar” may have something to with it. Or Sasshi not participating in this year election may have help her and MIku Tanaka.

8. Mina Oba (SKE48 – Team KII) 53,998 votes.

The former AKB48 member and current SKE48 member with the big boobs, as had very good results in the election since being transferred to SKE48. She just didn’t make senbatsu this year she made Top 8.

7. Tomu Muto (AKB48 – Team A) 62,611 votes.

Who’s the hottest AKB48 member, “Tomu Muto”.

6. Yui Yokoyama (AKB48 – Team A) 67,465 votes.

Everything she gets, she deserves. She never ask for anything.

5. Nana Okada (NGT48 – Team 4 and STU48) 75,067 votes.

Maybe being a STU48 member help her also.

4. Yuka Ogino (NGT48 – Team NIII) 81,629 votes.

I thought she would challenge for the number one spot, I guess not.

3. Sakura Miyawaki (HKT48 – Team KIV) 141,106 votes.

Good result for her the highest she’s ever rank, no Sasshi, no Sayaka, no Yuki. That’s all beside the point.

2. Akari Suda (SKE48 – Team E) 154,011 votes.

Why am I surprise when I shouldn’t be, I know she’s very, very popular.

1. Jurina Matsui (SKE48 – Team S). 194,453 votes.

First of all congratulation to Jurina for being World Senbatsu center.

No one else but her had to be number one, don’t give me no Sasshi or Mayu.

No bashing from me. Which I love to do with Jurina.

 

Queen of The World, Jurina.

 

World Senbatsu (1-16).

 

Oricon Top 10 Singles and Top 10 Albums, Week 25, 2018.

Oricon Top 10 Albums, Week 25, June 18, 2018.

Rank/Single/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Innocent Days – Sexy Zone (06/06/2018) (148,284).

* Sexy Zone 15th number one single.2. Teacher Teacher – AKB48 (05/30/2018) (79,679) (1,740,717).3. Dekadonden – Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku (06/06/2018) (63,347).

* The last couple of years as far as singles sales goes, they’re out selling Momoiro Clover Z.4. Take My Hand – Kim Hyun Joong (06/06/2018) (44,086).5. Catharsist – Radwimps (06/06/2018) (26,097).6. Hayaokuri Calendar – HKT48 (05/02/2018) (19,082) (212,425).7. Bloom – Superfly (06/06/2018) (15,909).8. Shapeless – Tokyo Performance Doll (06/06/2018) (13,551).

* When did they become a six member group, when Saki Shingu, Sakurako Iida & Anyu Kobayashi graduated in April. What a coincidence to me it would be those three, I like them so I will give them the benefit of the doubt. I like Anyu Kobayashi she was a hottie, I’ll miss her.9. U.S.A. – Da Pump (06/06/2018) (12,679).10. Cinderella Girl – King & Prince (05/23/2018) (12,653) (626,073).____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

11. Truth – TrySail (06/06/2018) (12,524).13. Parallel World – Wonder Weed (06/06/2018) (11,144).14. The Idolmaster Shiny Colors Brilliant Wing 01 Spread The Wings!! – Shiny Colors (06/06/2018) (10,193).19. Hatsukoi Hanabi / Kaigansen no Mermaid – Nankini! (06/05/2018) (3,966).25. Color – Manami Numakura (06/06/2018) (3,016).34. Remained Dream – Minori Chihara (06/06/2018) (1,795).42. “Kimi” wa Rock You! – Task Have Fun (06/09/2018) (1,250).

* I like them a lot.48. Ashita e no Tobira – Yui Yamada (Minami Takahashi) & Tomoka Kase (Ayane Sakura) (06/06/2018) (1,012).59. First Step – Harajuku DREAMMATE (06/06/2018) (795).66. Nostalgic – Toy Smiley (06/05/2018) (703).

75. Renetto – M (Reina Ueda) (06/06/2018) (583).

87. Honey Toast – whiteeeen (06/06/2018) (468).88. Ashita e – Iris (06/06/2018) (465).98. High Fly Flow – Ivolve (06/06/2018) (370).

109. Monster – Potali (06/06/2018) (324).115. On Stage Life – Ongaku Shoujo (06/06/2018) (297).118. Real x Live – Crown Pop (06/10/20.18) (288).

122. Koi no Hen – Miara Nakase (06/07/2018) (285).

152. Nyao! – Wi-Fi-5 (06/06/2018) (220).

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Oricon Top 10 Albums, Week 25, June 18, 2018.

Rank/Album/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Future – Sandaime J Soul Brothers from Exile Tribe (06/06/2018) (181,550).

* J Soul Brothers 7th number one album.2. Chasing The Horizon – Man With A Mission (06/06/2018) (70,623).3. Shimetta Natsu no Hajimari – aiko (06/06/2018) (47,407).4. Wake Up – The Elephant Kashimashi (06/06/2018) (23,283).5. Mamoru Miyano Presents M&M THE BEST – Mamoru Miyano (06/08/2018) (22,468).6. Do Me A Favor – Airi Suzuki (06/06/2018) (18,916).

* 1st solo album from the former C-ute member, those sales are good it’s more than any C-ute album ever sold. Surprisingly this album is very good, I just said that cause I’m not really a Airi fan.7. GR8EST – Kanjani8 (05/30/2018) (16,816) (322,003).8. Ken Yokoyama Vs Namba69 – Ken Yokoyama / Namba69 (06/06/2018) (16,507).9. We Make You – Seventeen (05/30/2018) (144,182).10. Merry-go-round – Seiko Matsuda (06/06/2018) (12,208).______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

16. Woltanative EP – Woltanative (06/06/2018) (5,885).24. Mine – Sonoko Inoue (06/06/2018) (3,183).43. Live At Umeda Club Quattro, Liquidroom – Negicco (06/06/2018) (1,537).82. To Day – Fromis_9 (06/07/2018) (653).

* I will see them in concert at Kcon USA in New York, next week.104. Buzzle – Jenni (06/06/2018) (513).160. Fukurotoji – gra-DOLL (06/06/2018) (329).

AKB48 52nd Single “Teacher Teacher”, First Week Sales

AKB48 52nd single “Teacher Teacher”, which was release on May 30th. Sold 1,661,038 copies in it’s first week of release to rank number one, on the oricon singles chart. This is the election single where each CD has one voting ballot to vote for who youwant to be  Senbatsu, Under Girls and so on, for their next single. Which I will do a post in a couple of weeks.

Yui Oguri is center for this single, she’s so cute.

Recently for financial reasons I’ve stop buying J-Pop stuff temporally, but I did buy the 4 regular editions of this single. So I can participate in the election, I will let you know who I voted for later.

Video “Teacher Teacher” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DwAwNNHaW8 .

Limited Edition Type A Cover.

Regular Edition Type A Cover.

Limited Edition Type B Cover.

Regular Edition Type B Cover.

Limited Edition Type C Cover.

Regular Edition Type C Cover.

Limited Edition Type D Cover.

Regular Edition Type D Cover.

Theater Edition Cover.

 

 

 

 

 

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Oricon Top 10 Singles, Week 24, June 11, 2018.

Rank/Single/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Teacher Teacher – AKB48 (05/30/2018) (1,661,038).

* AKB48 39th number one single.2. Crazy Rays / Keep Going – V6 (05/30/2018) (81,338).3. Fakeshow – Da-iCE (05/30/2018) (44,736).4. Cinderella Girl – King & Prince (05/23/2018) (36,517) (613,420).5. Gang 2 – Gang Parade (05/29/2018) (28,438).

* They added 2 new members in March.6. Wake Me Up – Twice (05/16/2018) (25,486) (328,473).7. Pride – Yu Takahashi (05/30/2018) (17,467).8. The Idolmaster Million Theater Generation 08 EScape (Melty Fantasia) – EScape (Mizuki Makabe (Rika Abe), Tsumugi Shiraishi (Saki Minami), Shiho Kitazawa (Sora Amamiya)) (05/30/2018) (12,671).9. New World – Yuma Uchida (05/30/2018) (11,879).10. Daisuke de Daikirai – Code-V (05/30/2018) (10,019)._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

12. Mada Dare mo Shiranai Ashita e – Purely Monster (05/30/2018) (6,885).14. Tomoshibi no Manima ni – Nao Toyama (05/30/2018) (6,685).19. Ashite Ii Desuka – HIGH SPIRITS (05/30/2018) (5,019).26. Taboo – Idol Chouhou Kikan LEVEL 7 (05/29/2018) (2,925).27. Hoshi no Nai Sora – LADYBABY (05/30/2018) (2,900).

* Rei Kuromiya is gone, but Rie Kaneko is still there plus 3 new members. Change name back to just “LADYBABY”.30. Change! – Kana Adachi (05/30/2018) (2,745).34. Memories / Namida wa Misenai – Comic Girls (Hikaru Akao, Kaede Hondo, Saori Onishi, Rie Takahashi) (05/30/2018) (2,047).35. Le Temps de la Rentree ~Koi no leji (Shin Gakki)~ – D Pai (Hisone Amakasu (Misaki Kuno), Nao Kaizaki (Tomoyo Kurosawa), El Hoshino (Maki Kawase), Liliko Kinutsugai (Satomi Arai), Mayumi Hitomi (Kaori Nazuka)) (05/30/2018) (1,922).44. Kimi no Tonari – halca (05/30/2018) (1,110).57. Shoujo wa Ano Sora wo Wataru – Rika Fukumoto (05/30/2018) (856).

107. Judai Hakusho – Flowlight (05/30/2018) (374).

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Oricon Top 10 Albums, Week 24, June 11, 2018.

Rank/Album/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. GR8EST – Kanjani8 (05/30/2018) (305,187).

* Kanjani8 10thy number one album.2. We Make You – Seventeen (05/30/2018) (127,985).3. Love Yourself “Tears” – BTS (05/18/2018) (123,042) (167,135).4. Ensemble Stars! Album Series Knights – Knights (05/30/2018) (46,566).5. Shin, Enka Meikyoku Collection 7 ~Shobu no Hanamichi~ – Kiyoshi Hikawa (05/29/2018) (22,529).6. Ano… Kokkara ga Yamaba Nandesu Kedo – Yusuke (05/30/2018) (10,873).7. The Story Of Light EP 1 – SHINee (06/01/2018) (7,854).8. Finally – Namie Amuro (11/08/2017) (7,854) (2,220,242).9. Adam to Eve no Ringo – Various Artist (05/23/2018) (7,274) (35,911).10. Golden Best Deluxe Hideki Saijo – Hideki Saijo (04/28/2010) (7,118) (14,823)._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Relerases Only) :

65. Bingle Bangle – AOA (05/30/2018) (716).186. Melody – Cherrsee (05/30/2018) (260).

 

My Top 30 Favorite Members In The AKB48 Family, May 2018.

With NGT48 Rie Kitahara graduation and HKT48 Natsumi Matsuoka dropping out of the Top 30, 2 new members will be joining the rankings this month.

30. Maaya Wada (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).

Although she’s a 1st Generation Nogizaka46 member I didn’t know who she was a month or 2 ago, that name does look familiar. I may have seen her before I don’t know, if I did I definitely didn’t take notice of her before or she didn’t caught my eye. The last month or 2 I’ve been checking her out. I like her she’s cute, it seems like she has that cute stuck up attitude. I also like her Angelina Jolie lips.29. Yui Kobayashi (Keyakizaka46 – 1st Generation).

Until about a couple of months ago I didn’t follow anyone from Keyakizaka46 except for Yurina Hirate, I’ve been checking Yui out quite a bit the last couple of months. I think she looks like Nana Asakawa from SUPER GiRLS.28. Akane Takayanagi (SKE48 – Team KII).

27. Mizuki Yamashita (Nogizaka46 – 3rd Generation).26. Sayuri Matsumura (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).25. Miona Hori (Nogizaka46 – 2nd Generation).24. Ranze Terada (Nogizaka46 – 2nd Generation).23. Yuka Ogino (NGT48 – Team NIII Vice-Captain).22. Miru Shiroma (NMB48 – Team M).21. Nao Furuhata (SKE48 – Team KII).20. Miori Ichikawa(NMB48 – Team N).

She graduated from NMB48 on May 1st, since she graduated on May I’ll rank her this month. I will miss her, I wish her “The Best Of Luck”.

No member brought more joy (or Happiness) following than her.19. Haruka Komiyama (AKB48 – Team K Captain).

She’s been looking very beautiful lately, not that she wasn’t before.18. Juri Takahashi (AKB48 – Team B Captain).17. Nanase Nishino (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).

A few days ago May 25th, was her Birthday. Happy belated 24th Birthday, Nanase.16. Yui Oguri (AKB48 – Team 8 and AKB48 Team A).

She will be center for AKB48 election single “Teacher, Teacher”, which will be release tomorrow May 30th.15. Rika Nakai (NGT48 – Team NIII).14. Yui Kojina (HKT48 – Team H).13. Asuka Saito (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).12. Yurina Hirate (Keyakizaka46 – 1st Generation).11. Saki Takeuchi (SKE48 – Team KII).10. Rena Kato (AKB48 – Team A).9. Rino Sashihara (HKT48 – Team H, HKT48 Theater Manager).8. Ryoha Kitagawa (SKE48 – Team S Leader).7. Anna Iriyama (AKB48 – Team A).6. Mion Mukaichi (AKB48 – Team A).5. Sakura Miyawaki (HKT48 – Team KIV Co-Captain).4. Sayaka Yamamoto (NMB48 – Team N Captain).3. Yuki Kashiwagi (AKB48 – Team B and NGT48 – Team NIII).

For the first time on my favorite AKB48 ranking on this blog she has drop out of the Top 2, I really don’t know why I drop her to number 3. She’s still on singles and she still performs it just seems like for a long while now, it seems like she’s not part of the group anymore. It’s like what it was with Haruna Kojima with her last year or 2 with AK48, although it’s a lot better now than it was. Also it seem like until this year, she wasn’t doing much photo shoot. Or a least what I was accustomed to.

With Rie Kitahara graduation, Yukirin is now the only member who’s been in my favorite ranking every month (78 months) on this blog. With the exception of this month all of them in the Top 2.2. Mai Shiraishi (Nogizaka46 -1st Generation).1. Meru Tashima (HKT48 – Team H).

She’s number one and she deserves it, she’s the only J-Pop Idol I follow almost on a daily basis. I thought it was 2 years, but it’s been almost 3 years I check.

She’s only the 3rd member to ranked number one after Haruna Kojima (66 months), Yuki Kashiwagi (11 months).

 

My Top 30 Favorite Members In The AKB48 Family, April 2018.

The AKB48 Team Shuffle that was announced at the “AKB48 12th Anniversary Concert, on December 8, 2017. Officially came into effect on April 1, 2018. So I will list the members with their new Teams, this will be irrelevant to some members. Especially those from the 46 groups.

30. Natsumi Matsuoka (HKT48 – Team H Captain).29. Mizuki Yamashita (Nogizaka46 – 3rd Generation).

She’s a senbatsu member for the first time on a Nogizaka46 single “Synchronicity” which was just release a few days ago.28. Sayuri Matsumura (Nogizak46 – 1st Generation).27. Akane Takayanagi (SKE48 – Team KII).26. Miona Hori (Nogizaka46 – 2nd Generation).

The girl that looks like HKT48 member Sakura Miyawaki.25. Yuka Ogino (NGT48 – Team NIII Vice Captain).24. Miru Shiroma (NMB48 – Team M).23. Ranze Terada (Nogizaka46 – 2nd Generation).

I’ve been checking her out quite a bit lately, you know a lot more than usual. The last week or so.22. Miori Ichikawa (NMB48 – Team N).

She’ll graduated from NMB48 on May 1st, I will miss her. Very few members in the AKB48 family I had fun following more than her, she always makes me happy. I wish her “The Best Luck”.

Since she’s graduating next month, I’ll include her next month, Why Not!!! It’s Lemon.21. Nao Furuhata (SKE48 – Team KII).20. Haruka Komiyama (AKB48 – Team K Captain).

AKB48 Team K new captain.19. Juri Takahashi (AKB48 – Team B Captain).

Former Captain of Team 4 becomes new Captain of AKB48 Team B, she’s definitely captain material.18. Yui Oguri (AKB48 – Team 8 and AKB48 – Team A).17. Nanase Nishino (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).16. Rika Nakai (NGT48 – Team NIII).15. Asuka Saito (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).14. Yui Kojina (HKT48 – Team H).13. Yurina Hirate (Keyakizaka46 – 1st Generation).12. Saki Takeuchi (SKE48 – Team KII).11. Rena Kato (AKB48 – Team A).

Yeah, I bought Renacchi photo book. Was I in for a surprise it was more provocative than I would have expected, she just seems so innocent. I like it a lot, one the better photo book that I have.10. Rie Kitahara (NGT48 Captain – Team NIII).

She graduated from NGT48 on April 18th, I will miss her. Wish her “The Best Of Luck”.

If you haven’t yet you should get her photo book “Soshite”, which was release a few months ago. It’s a good one.9. Rino Sashihara (HKT48 – Team H, HKT48 Theater Manager).

Now that she’s a producer (=Love, maybe more to come), I don’t know if she’ll release any solo stuff anymore. Which I really want, I love her singing voice.8. Ryoha Kitagawa (SKE48 – Team S Leader).7. Anna Iriyama (AKB48 – Team A).

You know if their was a competition for “Best Hair” in the AKB48 family, you know I’ll choose her has the winner. If it was done yearly, this would be her 7th straight year she would have won.6. Mion Mukaichi (AKB48 – Team A).

With Mion joining Team A, I really like the New Team A.  For the most part (almost always) my favorite Team in AKB48 was Team B. With Rena Kato & Yui Oguri (concurrent position) also joining Team A, I think right now Team A might be my favorite Team.5. Sakura Miyawaki (HKT48 – Team KIV Co-Captain).

On March 19th, it was her Birthday. Happy belated 20th Birthday, Sakura.4. Sayaka Yamamoto (NMB48 – Team N Captain).3. Meru Tashima (HKT48 – Team H).

I just love her, she’s always happy and smiling. It’s looks so natural.2. Mai Shiraishi (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).1. Yuki Kashiwagi (AKB48 – Team B and NGT48 – Team NIII).

I got the same shoes that she’s wearing there.

NMB48 18th “Yokubomono”, First Week Sales.

NMB48 18th single “Yukubomono”, which was released on April 4th. Sold 193,740 copies in it’s first week of release to rank number one, on the weekly oricon singles charts. It’s by far their lowest first week sales, their first single to sell under 200,000 copies in it’s first week. Which is a shame, cause I think it’s a really good single I like it a lot. I like the CD covers also, I think it’s one of their better ones.

Sayaka Yamamoto is center for this single.

Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUfMsIB6sJE .

Type A Cover.

Type B Cover.

Type C Cover

Type D Cover.

Theater Edition Cover.

 

 

 

 

 

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Oricon Top 10 Singles, Week 16, April 16, 2018.

Rank/Single/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Yokubomono – NMB48 (04/04/2018) (193,740).

* NMB48 16th number one single.2. A Kind Of Love – Choutokkyuu (04/04/2018) (98,041).3. Oyasumi Polaris Sayonara Parallel World / Girametasu Dempa Stars – Dempa Gumi.inc (04/04/2018) (33,125).

* First single since Moga Mogami left in August last year, and first single to feature new members Rin Kaname and Nagi Nemoto of “Niji no Conquistador”. I really don’t know what’s on there with those 2.4. The Idolmaster Cinderella Master 049-051 – Hiromi Seki (Saya Aizawa), Miyu Mifune (Sayaka Harada), Tomoe Murakami (Miharu Hanai) (04/04/2018) (14,487).5. Shiroi Yuki to Margaret – Jewel Neige (04/03/2018) (13,680).

* They use to be called “Jelno”, I hate groups that change their name after been active for a several years. Some J-Pop Girl Idol Groups do it way too often, for my liking.6. Glass wo Ware! – Keyakizaka46 (03/07/2018) (13,164) (948,308).7. Lemon – Kenshi Yonezu (03/14/2018) (10,397) (264,580).8. The Idolmaster Million Theater Generation 06 Cleasky – Cleasky (03/28/2018) (6,831) (39,635).9. Muishiki no Iro – SKE48 (01/10/2018) (5,812) (372,122).10. Sarase Fuyu no Arashi – Keisuke Yamauchi (03/28/2018) (4,576) (28,923).___________________________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

21. Tonari Kore Arata – Zenbu Kimi to Seida (04/04/2018) (1,967).___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Oricon Top 10 Albums, Week 16, April 16, 2018.

Rank/Album/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Face Yourself – BTS (04/04/2018) (282,032).

* BTS 3rd number one album.2. Big Yell – Yuzu (04/04/2018) (80,509).3. Bokutachi wa, Ano Hi no Yoake wo Shitteiru – AKB48 (01/24/2018) (24,963) (611,056).4. Sakana Zuban – Sakanaction (03/28/2018) (15,422) (88,013).5. No Time – Jun. K (From 2PM) (04/04/2018) (14,712).6. The Idolmaster Million Live! Master Sparkle 08 – Reika Kitakami (Emi Hirayama), Erena Shimabara (Asuka Kakumoto), Kotoba Tanaka (Risa Taneda), Tomoka Tenkubashi (Kotori Koiwai) (04/04/2018) (13,736).7. New Chapter 1 : The Chance Of Love – Tohoshinki (TVXQ) (04/01/2018) (11,029) (12,519).8. Good Luck Track – Takehara Pistol (04/04/2018) (10,935).9. 092 – HKT48 (12/27/2017) (8,824) (167,037).10. The Greatest Showman : Original Soundtrack – Various Artist (01/17/2018) (8,453) (136,057).___________________________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

169. Banana Allergy Monkey – Oh My Girl (04/04/2018) (367).239. Sakuraebis – Sakura Ebis (03/21/2018) (240).

* Another Stardust Promotion Idol Group.

Oricon Top 10 Singles and Top 10 Albums, Week 14, 2018.

* Sorry I’m late went to Cuba last week for a vacation, for this post.

Oricon Top 10 Singles, Week 14, April 2,2018.

Rank/Single/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Hare Hare Carnival – MATSURI nine (03/21/2018) (102,359).

* MATSURI nine 1st number one single.2. Lemon – Kenshi Yonezu (03/14/2018) (40,179) (234,967).3. Glass wo Ware! – Keyakizaka46 (03/07/2018) (33,315) (922,218).4. Jabaja – AKB48 (03/14/2018) (29,219) (1,145,062).5. Opera Of The Wasteland – Roselia (03/21/2018) (23,652).6. Chameleon Lens – Porno Graffitti (03/21/2018) (20,832).7. CiRCLING – Poppin’ Party (03/21/2018) (19,728).8. Mizu ni Saku Hana Shikotsuko e – Kaori Mizumori (03/20/2018) (18,250).9. “IDOLiSH7 (Anime)” ED Theme For Episode 12 : Ame – MEZZO” (03/21/2018) (12,604).10. Always – FlowBack (03/21/2018) (11,831).________________________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

11. Ice Cream / Wasurenai – lol (03/21/2018) (11,081).

* Because I think Moca, so cute.

12. Blooming Flower – Kaori Ishihara (03/21/2018) (10,101).

* I’m in Love with her.14. 7 Iro no Mirai / Samuraina – Sanspo Idol Reporter (03/21/2018) (8,371).

18. Gonna Be Alright! – Chu-Z (03/21/2018) (5,214).24. Everlasting First Kiss – Clef Leaf (03/21/2018) (3,570).

* Down to 4 members from 5, since the release of their last single.29. P.S.R.I.P. – Billie Idle (03/21/2018) (2,534).48. Dance With Me – Chuning Candy (03/21/2018) (1,481).53. Woi! – Bakusute Sotokanda Icchome (03/21/2018) (1,304).

147. Donna Osushi Demo Kamawaranai – Idol Class (03/24/2018) (323).

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Oricon Top 10 Albums, Week 14, April 2, 2018.

Rank/Album/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Epcotia – NEWS (03/21/2018) (116,745).

* NEWS 10th number one album.2. Play – Masaki Suda (03/21/2018) (30,7852).3. The Greatest Showman : Original Soundtrack – Various Artist (01/17/2018) (13,767) (116,876).4. Link – U-KISS (03/21/2018) (8,449).5. Bootleg – Kenshi Yonezu (11/01/2017) (8,145) (327,859).6. Vector – Blue Encount (03/21/2018) (6,882).7. Kyou no Uta – Funky Kato (03/21/2018) (6,575).8. Best – Daichi Miura (03/07/2018) (6,308) (87,035).9. “Yuru Camp (Anime)” Original Soundtrack – Soundtrack (03/21/2018) (5,768).10. Girls und Panzer Das Finale Drama CD 2 ~Gakuensai Desu?~ – Various Artist (03/21/2018) (5,065).__________________________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

41. Blue Signs – Ami Sakaguchi (03/21/2018) (1,792).49. Sentimental – Ayaka Segawa (03/21/2018) (1,601).85. My Name Is SOLEIL – SOLEIL (03/21/2018) (864).241. Sparkle – Miyu Inoue (03/21/2018) (271).

AKB48 51st Single “Jabaja”, First Week Sales.

AKB48 51st single “Jabaja”, which was release on March 14th. Sold 1,115,843 copies in it’s first week of release to ranked number one, on the weekly oricon charts. Nana Okada is center for this single, it’s time center for an AKB48 single.

This ain’t no AKB48 single of the 9 tracks on this singles from all versions, only 1 is entirely of AKB48 members. It even has a bunch Nogizaka46 and Keyakizaka46 members  on one of the tracks, then again this ain’t anything new.

Video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjFaR-qPr0M .

Limited Edition Type A Cover.

Regular Edition Type A Cover.

Limited Edition Type B Cover.

Regular Edition Type B Cover.

Limited Edition Type C Cover.

Regular Edition Type C Cover.

Limited Edition Type C Cover.

Regular Edition Type D Cover.

Limited Edition Type E Cover.

Regular Edition Type E Cover.

Theater Edition Cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Oricon Top 10 Singles, Week 13, March 26, 2018.

Rank/Single/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Jabaja – AKB48 (03/14/2018) (1,115,843).

* AKB48 38th number one single.2. Lemon – Kenshi Yonezu (03/14/2018) (194,788).

3. Glass wo Ware! – Keyakizaka46 (03/07/2018) (55,357) (888,703).4. Mugen Mirai – Perfume (03/14/2018) (44,213).5. Bokura Nari Revolution – M!LK (03/14/2018) (38,284).6. Gyutto / Close To You – Little Glee Monster (03/14/2018) (31,812).7. The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Starlight Master 15 Sakura no Koro – Yoshino Yorita (Yuuki Takado), Sae Kobayakawa (Ricca Tachibana), Karin Domjoji (Hiyori Nitta), Ayame Hamaguchi (Masumi Tazawa), Tamami Wakiyama (Misa Kayama) (03/14/2018) (17,900).8. My Hero / Yunagi – 04 Limited Sazabys (03/14/2018) (17,144).9. Friday Night Party – X21 (03/14/2018) (16,909).10. Dirty Talk – w-inds (03/14/2018) (16,023)._____________________________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

12. Wanted Girl – TrySail (03/14/2018) (12,006).13. Shiroku Saku Hana – Yui Ogura (03/14/2018) (10,964).14. Sakura – Yumemiru Adolescence (03/14/2018) (10,194).

* First single with the 3 new members Yuki Minase, Saya Yamashita, Hanon Yamaguchi. I like those 3 members.16. Trick U – Tokyo Performance Doll (03/14/2018) (7,956).

* As far as I know Anyu Kobayashi is still on hiatus since November last year.26. The Idolmaster Stella Stars 02 Seisai Stepper – Iori Minase (Rie Kugimiya), Ami Futami & Mami Futami (Asami Shimoda), Miki Hoshii (Akiko Hasegawa) (03/14/2018) (5,001).37. Storia – Tears (03/13/2018) (2,636).44. Non Stop Rock – Party Rocket GT (03/14/2018) (2,013).70. Raise A Flag – G Girls (03/14/2018) (814).

126. Ichika Bachika – Re:versed (03/14/2018) (385).

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Oricon Top 10 Albums, Week 13, March 26, 2018.

Rank/Album/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Toys Blood Music – Kazuyoshi Saito (03/14/2018) (19,875).

* Kazuyoshi Saito 1st number one album.2. No.0 – Buck-Tick (03/14/2018) (18,462).3. The Greatest Showman : Original Soundtrack – Various Artist (01/17/2018) (16,667) (103,109).4. Shinkukan Algorithm – Sukima Switch (03/14/2018) (16,346).5. M.S.S. Phoenix – M.S.S Project (03/14/2018) (14,312).6. Best – Daichi Miura (03/07/2018) (12,875) (80,727).7. Bootleg – Kenshi Yonezu (11/01/2017) (8,776) (319,714).8. Color Of Life – Hiro Shimono (03/14/2018) (7,124).9. Spotlight – Flower Flower (03/14/2018) (7,083).10. NCT 2018 Empathy – NCT (03/16/2018) (6,810).______________________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

12. Finally – Namie Amuro (11/08/2017) (6,160) (2,163,319)..

* After 18 consecutive weeks in the Top 10, it finally drops out of the Top 10.19. Moso Douchuu Hizakurige ~Moso Traveling~ – Moso Calibration (03/14/2018) (3,484).22. Some Dreams – Earphones (03/14/2018) (3,099).35. Slowstart Character Song Album “Step By Step” – Various Artist (03/14/2018) (2,037).39. You & Me – Yumi Hara (03/14/2018) (1,597).41. Yuruyuri Best Album 3 : Yuru Rhythm 3 – Various Artist (03/14/2018) (1,532).52. Story – Sola Sound (03/13/2018) (1,238).

86. Mushoku Toumei – Shiho Nanba (03/14/2018) (698).

109. Kouki Aisare Stance – Sawa (03/14/2018) (502).196. The Blue – April (03/14/2018) (302).

* Probably Top 5 maybe Top 3 favorite K-Pop Idol girl group, I’ve been wanting to do a K-Pop Idol Group ranking for a long time now. I just can’t find the time, I will do one before September. I will forget, remind me.213. Cultural Mixing – Kaqriyo Terror Architect (03/14/2018) (283).

My Favorite members In The AKB48 Family, March 2018.

30. Mizuki Yamashita (Nogizaka46 – 3rd Generation).29. Natsumi Matsuoka (HKT48 – Team H Captain).28. Sayuri Matsumura (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).27. Yuka Ogino (NGT48 – Team NIII Co-Captain).26. Miona Hori (Nogizaka46 – 2nd Generation).25. Akane Takayanagi (SKE48 – Team KII).24. Miru Shiroma (NMB48 – Team M and AKB48 – Team A).23. Ranze Terada (Nogizaka46 – 2nd Generation).22. Miori Ichikawa (NMB48 – Team N).21. Nao Furuhata (SKE48 – Team KII).20. Yui Oguri (AKB48 – Team 8).19. Haruka Komiyama (AKB48 – Team 4).18. Juri Takahashi (AKB48 – Team 4 Captain).17. Nanase Nishino (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).16. Rika Nakai (NGT48 – Team NIII).15. Asuka Saito (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).14. Yurina Hirate (Keyakizaka46 – 1st Generation).

It’s not as bad as it was with Jurina and SKE48, take her away from Keyakizaka46 and they’re basically faceless. I shouldn’t say that about them I don’t really follow them, what I Know about them is from following “Techi” who I do follow a lot. She’s probably in the Top 5 J-Pop Idols who I follow the most, I would put her in same group with Asuka Saito and Asami Watanabe and maybe a couple of others. Meru Tashima and Maria Makino are definitely 1 and 2.13. Yui Kojina (HKT48 – Team H).12. Saki Takeuchi (SKE48 – Team KII).11. Rena Kato (AKB48 – Team B).

I can’t wait to get and look at her first photo book, which I just ordered.10. Rie Kitahara (NGT48 Captain – Team NIII).

I think her graduation concert will be April 14th. On March 1st she perform at the AKB48 theater for the last time, joining her were almost the entire AKB48 5th Generation, including Tomomi Nakatsuka. I got to look for that a watch it, even Sasshi was there. Actually it would have been a surprise if she wasn’t, I still remember the first I started getting into AKB48, for the longest time I thought she and Sasshi were the same person.9. Rino Sashihara (HKT48 – Team H, HKT48 Theater Manager).8. Ryoha Kitagawa (SKE48 – Team S Leader and AKB48 – Team 4).

Because Ryoha Kitagawa and Saki Takeuchi look so good Together.

7. Anna Iriyama (AKB48 – Team A).6. Mion Mukaichi (AKB48 – Team K).5. Sakura Miyawaki (HKT48 – Team KIV Co-Captain and AKB48 – Team A).

On March 19th, was her Birthday. Happy belated 20th Birthday, Sakura.4. Sayaka Yamamoto (NMB48 – Team N Captain).3. Meru Tashima (HKT48 – Team H).2. Mai Shiraishi (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).1. Yuki Kashiwagi (AKB48 – Team B and NGT48 – Team NIII).

Oricon Top 10 Singles and Top 10 Albums, Week 10, 2018.

Oricon Top 10 Singles, Week 10, March 5, 2018.

Rank/Single/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Find The Answer – Arashi (02/21/2018) (395,205).

* Arashi 50th number one single.2. Teion Yakedo / Shunrenka / I Need You ~Yozora no Kanransha~ – Tsubaki Factory (02/21/2018) (68,266).

* How did Ami Tanimoto become so pretty.

Wow, those sales are amazing who would have expected that. I doubt this is an anomaly, from what I hear and read they’re pretty popular. Especially Kiki.

I guess as far as sales are concern they’re Hello! Project number 2 group, right behind Morning Musume.3. Acacia – Exile The Second (02/22/2018) (60,907).4. Katte ni My Soul – DISH// (02/21/2018) (26,216).5. Breaking The Road – Gang Parade (02/20/2018) (25,038).6. Ref:rain / Mabayuki Bakari – Aimer (02/21/2018) (18,050).7. Mae wo Muke – Hey! Say! JUMP (02/14/2018) (15,104) (259,869).8. “Ensemble Stars” Unit Song CD Eden – Eden (02/21/2018) (12,746).9. Kurayami – STU48 (01/31/2018) (12,519) (163,468).10. Mountain Top / Shape Of Miracle – Radwimps (02/21/2018) (11,800)._________________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

11. Koi wa Tenshi no Chime Kara – Yukari Tamura (02/21/2018) (10,924).18. Memorial – I Ris (02/21/2018) (7,963).23. Maboroshi Wink – AOP (02/20/2018) (4,046).26. Mamoritai Mono no Tame ni – Miku Ito (02/21/2018) (3,730).28. Cerisier – Cerisier (02/21/2018) (3,551).34. Koko Kara, Koko Kara – Mari Tamaki (Inori Minase), Shirase Kobuchizawa (Kana Hanazawa), Hinata Miyake (Yuka Iguchi), Yuzuki Shiraishi (Saori Hayami) (02/21/2018) (2,501).39. The Girls Are Alright! – saya (02/21/2018) (1,944).46. Zenryoku Shoujo R!!!!!!!!2 – Zenryoku Shoujo R (02/231/2018) (1,436).48. Love Men Holic – Shiena Nishizawa (02/21/2018) (1,398).50. Momo Revo Red Zone! / Million Journey $ – Momoiro Revolution (02/20/2018) (1,320).52. Fly – Rei (02/21/2018) (1,252). 92. Pledge – ASCA (02/21/2018) (639).

115. “Toji no Miko (Anime)” Character Song CD Series : Miko no Uta 1 – Kanami Etou (Kaede Hondo) (424).122. “Toji no Miko (Anime)” Character Song CD Series : Miko no Uta 2 – Hiyori Joujou (Saori Onishi) (02/21/2018) (398).

144. Soul-ride ON! – Agira (Riho Iida), King Joe (Suzuko Mimori), Alien Guts (Risae Matsuda) (02/21/2018) (321).

165. Ashita no Kaze – Rico Sasaki (02/21/2017) (265).

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Oricon Top 10 Albums, Week 10, March 5, 2018.

Rank/Album/Artist/Release Date/ Sales.

1. I – JUJU (02/21/2018) (28,987).

* JUJU 4th number one album.2. The Greatest Showman : Original Soundtrack – Soundtrack (01/17/2018) (23,822) (37,910).3. Countdown – EXO (01/31/2018) (18,046) (116,005).4. Time – Leo Ieiri (02/21/2018) (15,284).5. Finally – Namie Amuro (11/08/2017) (15,188) (2,138,374).6. New Baby – Skypeace (02/21/2018) (13,150).7. XYZ=Repainting – Sexy Zone (02/14/2018) (8,778) (142,917).8. Double Rainbow – Tacoyaki Rainbow (02/21/2018) (6,499).9. Love To Pop ~Sukidatta Hito wo Omoidasu Uta ga Aru~ Mixed By DJ Kazu – DJ Kazu (08/09/2017) (6,055) (191,082).10. Everybody!! – Wanima (01/17/2018) (4,540) (190,415).___________________________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

71. Chocolate – Girlfriend (02/21/2018) (733).88. Naniwander Land 2017 ~Oh! Circus~ Tacoyaki Rainbow (02/21/2017) (618).186. Lucky – Weki Meki (02/26/2018) (292).288. JK wa Brand – Reichi (02/21/2018) (190).

My Favorite Members In The AKB48 Family, February 2018.

With AKB48 Mayu Watanabe and SKE48 Sumire Sato graduation, and HKT48 Haruka Kodama going on hiatus. It opens up 2 spota.

30. Yuka Ogino (NGT48 – Team NIII Vice Captain).

This is getting harder to do, I don’t think theirs 30 members in the entire AKB48 family that I follow at least on a monthly basis. Their are still members that I like that I use to follow quite often, but have only check up on them once or twice during the last year or two. I want to keep this to members I check up at the very least on a monthly basis maybe 2 months.

To Yuka Ogino I think she’s really cute, she doesn’t seem like the kind of girl that likes to show a lot of skin. But she does, she really looks good in a bikini.

Almost 2 weeks ago February 16th, it was her Birthday. Happy belated 19th Birthday, Yuka.29. Mizuki Yamashita (Nogizaka46 – 3rd Generation).

When I first saw her I thought it was Atsuko Maeda, she kinda looks like her. Until a couple of months ago, I didn’t even know who she was. She’s done a lot of photo shoots during the last year. I like her to looks really sweet.28. Miona Hori (Nogizaka46 – 2nd Generation).

I’ve Known who she was for a very long while, just like Asuka Saito I was very slow in noticing her. I think she looks like HKT48 Sakura Miyawaki, in fact more than a couple of times I’ve confuse her with Sakura. That’s actually how I really got into her, I think it was a few months ago. I saw some pictures of her from photo shoot I thought it was Sakura Miyawaki.27. Sayuri Matsumura (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).26. Natsumi Matsuoka (HKT48 – Team H Captain).25. Miru Shiroma (NMB48 – Team M and AKB48 – Team A).24. Ranze Terada (Nogizaka46 – 2nd Generation).23. Akane Takayanagi (SKE48 – Team KII).22. Yui Oguri (AKB48 – Team 8).

She looks really small, but isn’t.21. Miori Ichikawa (NMB48 – Team N).

She announced her graduation on January 19th, I believe her graduation concert will be in April.

Just more than 2 weeks ago on February 12th, was her Birthday. Happy belated 24th Birthday, Lemon.20. Nao Furuhata (SKE48 – Team SKII).19. Haruka Komiyama (AKB48 – Team 4).18. Juri Takahashi (AKB48 – Team 4 Captain).17. Rika Nakai (NGT48 – Team NIII).16. Nanase Nishino (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).15. Asuka Saito (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).

Youngest Nogizaka46 1st Generation member, only because I don’t think I’ve mention that before.14. Yurina Hirate (Keyakizaka46 – 1st Generation).

My fascination with her is basically over, it may start again who knows. I still like her and check up on her a lot.

She’ll be center again for Keyakizaka46 up coming single, which will be release in early March.13. Yui Kojina (HKT48 – Team H).12. Saki Takeuchi (SKE48 – Team KII).11. Rena Kato (AKB48 – Team B).

She’s releasing her first photo book next month, really considering getting it. I’ve seen some sample, it looks like a really good one. I’ll get it, it’s Renacchi after all. Reason enough.10. Rie Kitahara (NGT48 Captain – Team NIII).

Talking about photo book she release one, last month. I highly recommend getting that one.9. Rino Sashihara (HKT48 – Team H, HKT48 Theater Manager).8. Ryoha Kitagawa (SKE48 – Team S Leader and AKB48 – Team 4).7. Anna Iriyama (AKB48 – Team A).6. Mion Mukaichi (AKB48 – Team K).5. Sakura Miyawaki (HKT48 – Team KIV Co-Captain and AKB48 – Team A).4. Sayaka Yamamoto (NMB48 – Team N Captain).3. Meru Tashima (HKT48 – Team H).2. Mai Shiraishi (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).1. Yuki Kashiwagi (AKB48 – Team B and NGT48 – Team NIII).

This comment is related to the picture I’m about to post.

I Love Coca-Cola it’s my favorite drink, so when I saw her promoting it got me really excited and happy. I just hope she also really loves Coke.

 

 

My Favorite Top 25 J-Pop Idols and Top 20 J-Pop Artist.

I do this twice a year in January and July, I wasn’t able to do this one in January. I went on a holiday in the last week of January, I wanted to do it before I went on holidays wasn’t ready to. A bit busy when I got back, so wasn’t able to do it til now.

Top 25 J-Pop Idols :

25. Haruka Koizumi (Tokimeki Sendenbu).

Not to be confuse with the one in “Doll Elements”.

When I first got into “Tokimeki Sendenbu”, their were 2 members that I really like Hitoka Sakai and Haruka Koizumi. In the beginning Hitoka Sakai probably had the edge, I think she has more natural beauty. Whereas Haruka Koizumi I think is kinda funny looking but really, really cute looking. The last several months Haruka Koizumi has been pulling away, at least for now. I’m sure in the not to distance future, they’ll be fairly even again.24. Nana Takashima (Tokyo Performance Doll).

The leader of Tokyo Performance doll. I still remember when I first met her in September 2016, in San Francisco. First of all I was really surprise that she could speak English, I talk to her a little bit outside not to long after TPD open the J-Pop summit event. She was really nice and took the time to answer me, when I was talking to her I never felt the sense that she wanted me to stop talking and get lost. Like a stuck up J-Pop bitch.

I probably would rank this as one of my most memorable J-Pop experience right up there with meeting “Cheeky Parade” in New York City.23. Sakura Seta (Batten Show Jo Tai).

I’m just fascinated by her, It’s just one of those things I really can’t explain. Every time I see her I get that feeling, it’s always been this was way since the first time I heard about “Batten Show Jo Tai”. She’s the one that always catches my eye. Yes, I do think she’s really, really cute.

On February 2nd, it was her Birthday. Happy belated sweet 16th Birthday, Sakura.22. Sakura Oda (Morning Musume).

She just release her 2nd photo book a couple months ago, I like seeing that. It means there’s demand for solo stuff from her, and not just with what she does with Morning Musume.21. Mion Mukaichi (AKB48).

She join AKB48 as 15th Generation Kenkyuusei on June 2013, got promoted to Team 4 on April 2014. Which isn’t really that long ago, I’ve been following her fairly regularly since maybe late summer of 2013. So, to me it seems like she been with AKB48 a lot longer.20. Sakura Miyawaki (HKT48).

Cute little Sakura, actually she’s not little anymore. I think she dyed her hair to light brown or reddish or something, I don’t like it. I’m not sure how she has it now, I like her with dark hair even dark brown. And Sakura don’t cut your hair too short.19. Sayaka Yamamoto (NMB48).

It’s been a long time now, she’s keeping a low profile. I’m not following her nearly as closely has before, is there something she’s doing I don’t know about.18. Chisaki Morito (Country Girls / Morning Musume).

A 14th Generation Morning Musume Member, she’s also member of ” Country Girls” who are limited to digital releases only since June 2017. I really like her, she’s cute.

On February 19th, it’s her Birthday. Happy 18th Birthday in Advance, Chii.17. Rena Sato (MAGiCAL PUNCHLiNE).

The Former Idoling!!! member, I didn’t really think much of her when she was with Idoling!!!. It wasn’t until I heard of “MAGiCAL PUNCHLiNE”, I started to get into her, at first I didn’t realize that she was in the group. I think she’s really sexy, HOT!!!!!16. Rikako Sasaki (Angerme).

This is way long overdue, she’s someone who I’ve considered and wanted to include here. Since I first saw and fell in love with her, it was love at first sight. Way back in early 2015.15. Nana Asakawa (SUPER GiRLS).

Who would have imagine 3 even 2 years ago, that she would turn out like this. You can tell she’s been working out the last year or so, her body looks really fine. Her 2nd photo book which will be release next month, was shot in Los Angeles, USA. This looks like a good one, if it’s anything like her 1st photo book. Then it will definitely be a good one.I’d like to know when she was in Santa Monica, I was there in September last year. Why don’t they announce this kind of stuff.14. Kanako Momota (Momoiro Clover Z).

If anyone knows where I can get or buy her “Birthday Book 23”, let me know. I just can’t get enough at looking at her cute dimples.13. Nao Sakura (Team Syachihoko).

I find it very frustrating that I can’t find any new or current news of significant on her, like for a couple of years now. Maybe not that long it just seems like it, cause I’m always checking. And I can never find anything of significant.

She seems like the idol I would like to hangout the most with.12. Rio Watanabe (Babyraids JAPAN).

I met her in September in San Francisco at the J-Pop Summit, now my life is complete. You won’t believe how much I fantasize about her, and how long it’s been. But, I’m not going to get into that.11. Mai Ozeki (Country Girls).

I really hate how Hello! Project is treating her and Risa Yamaki, they say it’s about concentrating on their studies more. I wasn’t going to include her in this ranking, cause “Country Girls” is limited to digital releases only. She’s just way too cute, and I like her way too much not too.

On February 10th, it was her Birthday. Happy belated sweet 16th Birthday, Mai.10. Seira Jonishi (Tokyo Performance Doll).

A cousin of Former NMB48 member Kei Jonishi and current NMB48 member Rei Jonishi, Kei sister. Before 2017 I’ve never seen a picture with her and Kei Jonishi together before, the last year or so it seems like they have seen each other a lot. Kei graduated from NMB48 in April 2017, I guess Keicchi has more free time now.9. Ai Negishi (PASSPO).

She release 2 photo books 2013 & 2014, they were both pretty good. I’ve been waiting for a 3rd one for a long time now, what’s going on. She really looks good when she shows a lot of skin.8. Meru Tashima (HKT48).

I’m glad about this, she’s become of significant and of importance again. Now I’m just waiting for a photo book from her, all those magazine photo shoots she’s been doing lately are great. But, I also want a photo book.7. Mai Shiraishi (Nogizaka46).

It may not seem like it cause she’s everywhere, to me it seems like she’s been keeping a low profile inside Nogizaka46.

And what’s this garbage I hear a lot of people trying to speculate when she’ll graduated, “What The Fuck” who wants her graduate. Not me.

She’s the Haruna Kojima of Nogizaka46.6. Asami Watanabe (Cheeky Parade).

My wife is looking fine. She’s always changing her hair style, that’s Ok. Regardless of her hairstyle she always looks good.5. Miki Shimomura (Fairies).

A few months ago she release a photo book, of course I had to get it. Not just her all the fairies members did, I never thought I would ever see her in a bikini. It could have been better, but it’s a start. I’ve been dying to see her in bikini, I hope theirs more to come.

The last few days maybe a week,  I’ve been really getting into her and checking her out a lot. I do this with Miki quite often, it’s just matter of how long this one will last. It may last a while she’s been looking very fine lately.4. Maria Makino (Morning Musume).

She just release another photo book this month, getting it. She’s been everywhere for more than a year now. I was going to complain of  overexposure. But, no such thing as too much Maria Makino. Especially seeing her in a bikini.

On February 2nd, it was her Birthday. Happy belated 17th Birthday, Maria.3. Haruna Iikubo (Morning Musume).

I like her a lot she’s my favorite Morning Musume member, always has been since I really got into them in the Summer of 2012. I hope she will remain my favorite Morning Musume member until she graduates, I’m worried. I don’t know why, Maria Makino is coming behind her very fast. Although I can’t see her overtaking Haruna Iikubo, at least not in the near future.2. Hitomi Arai (Tokyo Girls’ Style).

I had a dream about her a couple of weeks ago when I was on holidays, the dream was actually about “Twice” she just made a cameo appearance. I was in a restaurant with friends and families to watch Twice perform, can you imagine Twice performing in a restaurant. Anyways across where we were sitting I see Hitomi Arai walking to go somewhere, so I just yelled out her name really loud. I thought and expected her to ignore and pretend not to her me, like a stuck up J-Pop Idol bitch. Instead she came over to where I sitting and lean down and look at me in the face making eye contact, I was surprise by this and froze and was speechless for a bit. Then I said I saw you in San Francisco, I can’t remember what she said she was basically thanking me. She was so nice and her smile was so sweet just like how I would imagine it to be. Then she walk away then  few J-Pop Idol groups appeared Houkago Princess, Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku, Koubou Berryz plus a few more that I don’t remember. Then Twice did their performance.1. Yuki Kashiwagi (AKB48 / NGT48).

You don’t really see or hear about her that much anymore, I guess just enough to keep you satisfied. Also she still does a fair amount photo shoots to keep you happy._____________________________________________________________________________________________________

My Top 20 J-Pop Artist :

20. Let’s Poco Poco!.

A sister group of Yurumerumo! (You’ll Melt More!), so I thought they would be worth checking out. I’ll be honest I didn’t think I would like them, they surprise me. I like them better than Yurumerumo!, at least musically. A lot more idol like than Yurumerumo!.19. Tsubaki Factory.

It took me a little while to get into them. They have a few members who I really like, and think are really cute. Yumeno Kishimoto is my favorite member.18. Kobushi Factory.

What’s going on with them they had 3 members who left in the last half of 2017, they’re down to 5 members now. At least the members that I like are still there, Risa Yamaki and Mai Ozeki are looking for a group to join. Honestly I don’t know what the future holds for them, I like them. I hope everything works out OK.17. Keyakizaka46.

To the general public I think they’re way more popular and more like than Nogizaka46.16. Tokyo Girls’ Style.

My only complain about them is lack of activities, and how far in-between they are. They’re releasing a single in a couple of weeks, it looks like a good one.

I’m glad that their management or agency, or whoever does these kind of things final gave them very good cell phones. For the longest time the cell phones they had before was really shit.15. NMB48.

Nothing against Miru Shiroma she’s pretty popular, when she’s your main selling point it’s not a good thing.14. Fairies.

Ok, Momoka Ito release a photo book a couple of years ago with some nice pictures in a bikini. Anyways, each member release a photo book last year. I only got Miki Shimomura, this was group I never expected to do anything like this. They will also release a single in a couple of weeks, pre-ordered the Miki Shimomura version cover already. I know when it comes to Fairies all I talk about is Miki, But I like “Rikako Inoue” a lot also.13. SKE48.

I like the current line-up of SKE48, I’m probably having the most fun following SKE48 now than ever before. With Ryoha Kitagawa, Nao Furuhata, Saki Takeuchi and few others, just wait til Jurina Matsui graduates. I was only being funny I like to bash Jurina, I always do when the opportunity arises, I really do like Jurina a lot.12. Nogizaka46.

It’s pretty amazing when you really think about it, especially with a group this large. Since the release of their 1st single in February 2012, they had very few members of any significant who have graduated. Nanami Hashimoto being the most significant, now Rina Ikoma the center for Nogizaka46 1st 5 single announced her graduation on January 31st. When she’ll leave Nogizaka46, not sure.11. HKT48.

All I’m going to say is I’m happy that Meru Tashima is back to being a significant member again.10. PASSPO.

My interest in them is diminishing, mainly because of lack of activities. I remember a couples of years ago when they were probably the busiest idol group their was.9. Country Girls.

I wasn’t going to include them, because they’re limited to digital releases only. They did release 3 digital singles since June last year, it’s not like 1 or 2 a year. We’ll see what happens in the future. I really don’t know why they did this to Country Girls their sales was pretty good.

And I really don’t like the way they’re treating Risa Yamaki and Mai Ozeki, seems like they are being punish for something. And saying so they can focus on school, maybe for Mai. But Risa, I don’t think so. I’m not saying they’re not doing any activities or have any projects with Hello! Project (solo or otherwise), cause they do. I just want to know why they place 3 of the members in other Hello! Project groups, and not these two. Maybe, school is the real reason.

For Mai I think I may know why, as for Risa apart from just wanting to get rid of her. I really don’t know.8. Tokyo Performance Doll.

They will release a single next month, that’s good to know. Also Anyu Kobayashi has been on hiatus since November.

I would love a threesome with Nana and Seira, a request.

Tokyo Performance Doll with Seira Jonishi Cousin. Formber NMB48 Member Kei Jonishi.

7. Yumemiru Adolescence.

Wow, I didn’t think this would ever happen. Recently they just added 3 new members Hanon Yamagucchi, Saya Yamashita, Yuki Minase. I like the way this group looks, will be releasing a single next month.6. Momoiro Clover Z.

They’re down to 4 members as Momoka Ariyasu graduated on Janaury 18th, it just won’t be the same without her. She was a big part of the group.5. Cheeky Parade.

Marin Yamamoto and Mariya Suzuki should be back from their 2 year hiatus around the summer of this year, they went on to hiatus on June 2016. To study english in Los Angeles, USA. Hope when they rejoin the group it brings new life to them, and pick up their activities.4. SUPER GiRLS.

If SUPER GiRLS can do bikini photo shoots, why can’t Cheeky Parade, GEM, Wa-Suta do it also.

Sad to say Runa Ozawa just graduated on January 31st.3. Babyraids JAPAN.

Ever since seeing them in September last year in San Francisco, at the J-Pop Summit my interest in them has been rejuvenated big time. I don’t even know why it even decline in the first place they’re so much fun to follow. I think it stared declining when they change their name, which was around the same time Manatsu Hayashi became blonde. Talking about Manatsu being blonde I though she was less attractive I didn’t like her as a blonde it didn’t suit her, my feelings didn’t change until I saw her at the J-Pop Summit. Seeing her up close and in person, I don’t know. It did something to me, I could have just stared at her face for all eternity.

I can’t say for sure, looking back. I think Manatsu Hayashi becoming blonde had a lot to do with me losing interest in them, add the name change I think that did it. It definitely wasn’t because of Rio Watanabe.2. AKB48.

Yeah, AKB48 is definitely hard to follow. And what is AKB48 are they a whole bunch of groups in a group, You got Team A, K, B, 4, and Team 8. In reality Team 8 is like it’s on own separate group, that has really has nothing to with AKB48. Then theirs the Research Students (Kenkyuusei), and also you have the senbatsu members and whatever else their is.

Some members of Team 4.

1. Morning Musume.

Chisaki Morito is a 14th Generation Morning Musume member so she’s and official and full time member. I may have mention this before, I can’t remember. If I didn’t Haruka Kudo graduated on December 11th.

I found this very surprising not including their first year 1997, only once 2008 they had no changes in members joining or graduating. Although in 2015 Riho Sayashi graduated in the final day of the year

AKB48 9th Album “Bokutachi wa, Ano Hi no Yoake wo Shitteiru”, First Week Sales.

AKB48 9th album “Bokutachi wa, Ano Hi no Yoake wo Shitteiru”, which was release on January 24th. Sold 576,123 copies in it’s first week of release to ranked number one, on the weekly Oricon album charts. I like the album covers, one of their best.

Type A Cover.

Type B Cover.

Theater Edition Cover.

 

 

 

 

 

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Oricon Top 10 Albums, Week 6, February 5, 2018.

Rank/Album/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Bokutachi wa, Ano Hi no Yoake wo Shitteiru – AKB48 (01/24/2018) (576,123).

* AKB48 8th number one album.2. Mode Mood Mode – Unison Square Garden (01/24/2018) (39,121).3. Winter Sleep – Junho (from 2PM) (01/25/2018) (28,611).4. Everybody!! – Wanima (01/17/2018) (28,492) (154,887).5. Finally – Namie Amuro (11/08/2017) (15,352) (2,086,737).6. Epic Quest – Shin Seiki Epikkusuta God (01/23/2018) (12,461).7. Metropolis – Lee Jong Hyun (from CNBLUE) (01/24/2018) (9,096).8. Juice – Little Glee Monster (01/17/2018) (7,580) (60,840).9. Fate / Prototype Sougin no Fragments Drama CD & Original Soundtrack 2 ~Yushatachi~ – Various Artist (01/24/2018) (6,783).10. Kokyo Kumikyoku “Dragon Quest 11” Sugisarishi Toki wo Motomete Koichi Sugiyama Tokyo Metropolitan – Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra (01/24/2018) (6,681).___________________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

35. BEST OF La PomPon – La PomPon (01/24/2018) (2,072).

* Yukino sure looks good on the album cover, I don’t know if I ever mention this before. I got a really “Big Crush” on her, always had.36. School Girl Strikers ~Twinkle Melodies~ Melody Collection – Various Artist (01/24/2018) (2,053).168. To Heart – Fromis_9 (01/29/2018) (391).

* Korean release mini album.

201. Symphony – Melody Chubak (01/24/2018) (334).

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Oricon Top 10 Singles, Week 6, February 5, 2018.

Rank/Single/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Topaz Love / Destiny – KinKi Kids (01/24/2018) (198,361).

* KinKi Kids 39th number one single.2. Be The One – Pandora (01/24/2018) (36,929).3. Wild Love – UP10TION (01/24/2018) (29,680).4. The Idolmaster Cinderella Master Koi Kaze ~Aya~ – Kaede Takagaki (Saori Hayami) (01/24/2018) (20,293).5. Vampire Kiss – The Hoopers (01/24/2018) (18,246).6. Yuki Kage Boushi – Wagakki Band (01/24/2018) (14,889).7. LPS – NEWS (01/17/2018) (14,135) (145,127).8. Lotka Volterra – Keytalk (01/24/2018) (11,477).9. Fuyu, Mascarade – Stella Beats (01/23/2018) (9,633).10. Zoku “Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru” Utayomi Shu Vol. 3 – Touken Ranbu (01/24/2018) (8,130)._______________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

21. Feeling Around – Minori Suzuki (01/24/2018) (3,707).28. Ainante Iranai / Aozora Blue – Tokyo Rockets (01/24/2018) (3,064).31. Show Me Your Smile – Why Doll (01/23/2018) (2,307).32. Shiny Days – Asaka (01/24/2018) (2,057).38. Mousou Teikoku Chikuonki – Eri Kitamura (01/24/2018) (1,801).47. Fuyu Biyori – Eri Sasaki (01/24/2018) (1,325).61. Colors Power ni Omakasero! – Colors Slash (Yuki (Yuki Takada), Sacchan (Marika Kono), Kotoba (Natsumi Hioka)) (01/24/2018) (895).68. Miracle Colors Honjitsu mo Ijyo Nashi! – Colors Slash (Yuki (Yuki Takada), Sacchan (Marika Kono), Kotoha (Natsumi Hioka)) (01/24/2018) (751).82. Tenohira – Bestiem (01/24/2018) (539).138. sweet sweets LOVE / Memories – Icle Girls (01/24/2018) (232).168. Fake – AIMI (01/24/2018) (186).

* Former member of the band “Stereopony”.

My Top 30 Favorite Members In The AKB48 Family, January 2018.

30. Sayuri Matsumura (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).

She just release her 1st photobook last month, it looks like a good one.29. Miru Shiroma (NMB48 – Team M and AKB48 – Team A)).28. Natsumi Matsuoka (HKT48 – Team H Captain).27. Ranze Terada (Nogizaka46 – 2nd Generation).26. Yui Oguri (AKB48 – Team 8).

She will also have a concurrent position in AKB48 Team A, which was announced on December 8, 2017. During AKB48 12th Anniversary Team Shuffle, which I didn’t find out about til recently. The official Team changes will come into effect later on this year, that may not seem like a big deal. It is if your a Yui Oguri fan.25. Akane Takayanagi (SKE48 – Team KII).24. Miori Ichikawa (NMB48 – Team N).

She announced her graduation on January 19th, can’t say it was unexpected. Although I was waiting for this announcement for a long while now, I was hoping it would never come. She makes happy, so I’m sad about this.23. Nao Furuhata (SKE48 – Team KII).22. Haruka Komiyama (AKB48 – Team 4).

She will become Team K Captain when the latest AKB48 Team shuffle comes into effect.21. Haruka Kodama (HKT48 – Team H and AKB48 – Team K).

She’ll be going on hiatus due to health reasons, she’ll also be going on hiatus in my rankings after this month. When she comes back to HKT48, she will also be back here. I’ll be waiting.20. Juri Takahashi (AKB48 – Team 4 Captain).19. Rika Nakai (NGT48 – Team NIII).18. Nanase Nishino (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).17. Asuka Saito (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).16. Sumire Sato (SKE48 – Team E).

Had her last handshake event on January 7th, So it’s Good-bye from Suuchan. I wish her “The Best Of Luck”.15. Yurina Hirate (Keyakizaka46 – 1st Generation).14. Saki Takeuchi (SKE48 – Team KII).13. Rena Kato (AKB48 – Team B).12. Yui Kojina (HKT48 – Team H).

Today January 24th, it’s her birthday. Happy 20th Birthday, Jiina.11. Rie Kitahara (NGT48 Captain – Team NIII).10. Rino Sashihara (HKT48 – Team H, HKT48 Theater Manager).9. Ryoha Kitagawa (SKE48 – Team S Leader and AKB48 – Team 4).

She’s been doing a lot of photoshoot, I especially like her bikini ones.8. Anna Iriyama (AKB48 – Team A).7. Mion Mukaichi (AKB48 – Team K).

In a few days January 29th, it’s her Birthday. Happy 20th Birthday in advance, Mion.6. Sakura Miyawaki (HKT48 – Team KIV Co-Captain and AKB48 – Team A).5. Sayaka Yamamoto (NMB48 – Team N Captain).

4. Mayu Watanabe (AKB48 – Team B).

Since she graduated near the end of last month, I will include her in this months rankings.

Mayu, Thanks for the fond memories. Don’t worry I will still check up to see what your too, and will support you. “Best Of Luck”.3. Meru Tashima (HKT48 – Team H).

A couple of weeks ago January 7th, was her Birthday. Happy belated 18th Birthday, Meru.2. Mai Shiraishi (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).

Her 2nd photobook “Passport” which was a good one, was the best selling photobook in 2017. With more than 228,000 copies sold, just over 100,000 more copies sold than Asuka Saito “Shiosai” which was No.2.1. Yuki Kashiwagi (AKB48 – Team B and NGT48 – Team NIII).

Oricon Top 10 Total Artist Sales 2017.

I think it’s total sales of Singles, Albums, DVD and Blu-ray.

1. Arashi (10,868,000,000 yen).

2. Namie Amuro (9,428,000,000 yen).

3. SMAP (8,816,000,000 yen).

4. Nogizaka46 (8,055,000,000 yen).

5. AKB48 (7,256,000,000 yen).

6. Kanjani8 (4,270,000,000).

7. Kis-My-FT2 (3,929,000,000 yen).

8. Hey! Say! JUMP (3,917,000,000 yen).

9. Keyakizaka46 (3,832,000,000).

10. back number (3,093,000,000 yen).

Oricon Top 100 Singles 2017.

Oricon Top 100 Singles Of 2017.

Rank/Single/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Negaigoto no Mochigusare – AKB48 (05/31/2017) (1,391,691).

2. #SukiNanda – AKB48 (08/30/2017) (1,124,444).

3. 11 Gatsu no Anklet – AKB48 (11/22/2017) (1,113,868).

4. Shoot Sign – AKB48 (03/15/2017) (1,086,412).

5. Nigemizu – Nogizaka46 (08/09/2017) (1,035,502).

6. Influencer – Nogizaka46 03/22/2017) (1,028,173).

7. Itsuka Dekiru Kara Kyou Dekiru – Nogizaka46 (10/11/2017) (961,276).

8. Fukyouwaon – Keyakizaka46 (04/05/2017) (768,141).

9. Kaze ni Fukaretemo – Keyakizaka46 (10/25/2017) (723,517).

10. Doors ~Yuki no Kiseki~ – Arashi (11/08/2017) (625,707).

11. I’ll Be There – Arashi (04/19/2017) (438,466).

12. Tsunagu – Arashi (06/28/2017) (434,722).

13. MIC Drop / DNA / Crystal Snow – BTS (12/06/2017) (365,096).

14. Igai ni Mango – SKE48 (07/19/2017) (341,517).

15. Boku Igai no Dareka – NMB48 (12/28/2016) (319,748).

16. Nagurigaki BEAT – Kangani8 (01/25/2017) (310,220).

17. Over The Top – Hey! Say! JUMP ( 02/22/2017) (300,034).

18. Precious Girl / Are You There? – Hey! Say! JUMP / A.Y.T. (07/05/2017) (285,409).

19. Give Me Love – Hey! Say! JUMP (12/14/2016) (282,652).

20. Kiseki no Hito – Kanjani8 (09/06/2017) (282,351).

21. Bagutte Iijan – HKT48 (02/15/2017) (274,545).

22. Chi, Ase, Namida – BTS (05/10/2017) (264,512).

23. Kiss wa Matsu Shikanai no Deshou ka? – HKT48 (08/02/2017) (264,512).

24. One More Time – Twice (10/18/2017) (238,972).

25. Outou Seyo – Kanjani8 (11/15/2017) (234,060).

26. Family Song – Gen Hoshino (08/16/2017) (232,350).

27. Inter Tonight / Kimi no Iru Sekai / Seven Wishes) – Kis-My-Ft2 (03/01/2017) (226,966).

28. Senaka Goshi no Chance – Kame to YamaP (Kazuya Kamenashi & Tomohisa Yamashita) (05/17/2017) (220,589).

29. The Red Light – KinKi Kids (07/12/2017) (217,471).

30. Seishun Dokei – NGT48 (04/12/2017) (207,626).

31. Pick It Up – Kis-My-FT2 (06/07/2017) (199,605).

32. Akai Kajitsu – Kis-My-Ft2 (11/29/2017) (194,427).

33. Michishirube – Busaiku (01/04/2017) (181,940).

34. Ho wo Agero! – Boys And Men (08/02/2017) (169,992).

35. Emma – NEWS (02/08/2017) (165,034).

36. Himawari – Mr. Children (07/26/2017) (162,415).

37. Hikari no Atelier – Mr. Children (01/11/2017) (161,749).

38. Seimei / Still Alive – B’z (06/14/2017) (158,519).

39. Osaka Ai Eye Ai / Ya! Hot! Hot! – Johnny’s WEST (06/21/2017) (155,167).

40. Sekai wa Doko Made Aozora Nanoka” – NGT48 (12/06/2017) (148,442).

41. Rock Tha Town – Sexy Zone (03/29/2017) (145,227).

42. Futari Saison – Keyakizaka46 (11/30/2016) (140,746).

43. Can’t Get Enough / Hana Hirake – V6 (03/15/2017) (139,244).

44. Gyutto – Sexy Zone (10/04/2017) (138,692).

45. God’s S.T.A.R. – Quartet Night (12/21/2016) (137,068).

46. Bokura Kyou mo Ikiteiru / Kangaeru na, Moero!! – Johnny’s WEST (11/22/2017) (136,475).

47. Otoko no Zesshou – Kiyoshi Hikawa (03/07/2017) (128,919).

48. Koi – Gen Hoshino (10/05/2016) (121,648).

49. Jamashinaide Here We Go! / Dokyuu no Go Sign / Wakaindash! – Morning Musume (10/04/2017) (116,651).

50. Happy – Sandaime J Soul Brothers from Exile Tribe (03/08/2017) (110,033).

51. Aa, Yume Mikoshi – Matsuri nine (08/16/2017) (104,770).

52. Colors / Taiyou to Tsuki no Kodomotachi – V6 (05/03/2017) (99,798).

53. Big City Rodeo – Generations from Exile Tribe (10/25/2017) (99,072).

54. The Idolmaster Million Theater Generation 01 Brand New Theater! – 765 Million Allstars (07/26/2017) (96,461).

55. The Idolmaster SideM Animation Project 01 “Reason!!” – 315 Stars (Dramatic Stars, Beit, S.E.M, High x Joker, W, Jupiter) (11/15/2017) (96,429).

56. Winter Wonderland – SHINee (12/21/2016) (96,412).

57. Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana – SMAP (03/05/2003) (94,011).

58. Shori no Gaika – Token Danshi Formation Of Mihotose (09/27/2017) (92,162).

59. My Buddy – Choutokkyuu (07/26/2017) (91,345).

60. Brand New Morning / Jealousy Jealousy – Morning Musume (03/08/2017) (89,618).

61. Green Boys – Green Boys (01/24/2017) (88,870).

62. The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls little Star! Kira! Mankai Smile – Uzuki Shimamura (Ay,aka Ohashi), Miho Kohinata (Minami Tsuda), Mayu Sakuma (Yui Makino), Momoka Sakurai (Haruka Teru), Anzu Futaba (Hiromi Igarashi) (04/26/2017) (85,866).

63. Rain – Sekai no Owari (07/05/2017) (82,017).

64. Sing Along Sing A Song – Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku (11/08/2017) (81,320).

65. Lightning – The Rampage from Exile Tribe (01/25/2017) (80,361).

66. The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Starlight Master 09 Love Letter – Uzuki Shimamura (Ayaka Ohashi), Miho Kohinata (Minami Tsuda), Kyoko Igarashi (Atsumi Tanezaki) (03/01/2017) (80,109).

67. Mirai no Bokura wa Shitteiru yo – Aqours (10/25/2017) (79,178).

68. Ai ga Shinjirarenai Nara – Keisuke Yamauchi (03/29/2017) (77,976).

69. Love Quenn – E-girls (07/26/2017) (77,107).

70. Peace Sign – Kenshi Yonezu (06/21/2017) (74,625).

71. Chou Nebagiba Dance – Choutokkyuu (04/26/2017) (73,902).

72. Togetsukyou ~Kimi Omofu~ – Mai Kuraki (04/12/2017) (72,414).

73. Seiiki – Masaharu Fukuyama (09/13/2017) (72,184).

74. The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Viewing Revolution Yes! Party Time!! – Uzuki Shimamura (Ayaka Ohashi), Rin Shibuya (Ayaka Fukuhara), Mio Honda (Sayuri Hara), Miria Akagi (Tomoyo Kurosawa), Nana Abe (Marie Miyake) (01/25/2017) (71,446).

75. Happy Party Train – Aqours (04/05/2017) (70,998).

76. To Tomorrow / Final Squall / The Final Curtain – C-ute (03/29/2017) (69,730).

77. Gotta Go!! – Wanima (05/17/2017) (67,194).

78. The Idolmaster Cinderella Master Evermore – Mika Jougasaki (Haruka Yoshimura), Miku Maekawa (Natsumi Takamori), Shiki Ichinose (Kotomi Aihara), Ranko Kanzaki (Maaya Uchida), Asuka Ninomiya (Shiki Aoki) (02/08/2017) (67,046).

79. The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Little Stars! Etude wa 1 Kyoku Dake – Rin Shibuya (Ayaka Fukuhara), Haruna Kamijo (Mina Nagajima), Nao Kamiya (Eriko Matsui), Ranko Kanzak (Maaya Uchida), Miyu Mifune (Sayaka Harada) (05/24/2017) (66,874).

80. Tsuki Makura – Hiroshi Takeshima (01/25/2017) (65,898).

81. Taiyou no Elegy – Flower (08/23/2017) (65,516).

82. The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Starlight Master 10 Jet To The Future – Riina Tada (Ruriko Aoki), Natsuki Kimura (Kiyono Yasuno) (04/19/2017) (65,338).

83. The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Starlight Master 08 Beyond The Starlight – Rika Jougasaki (Nozomi Yamamoto), Chieri Ogata (Naomi Oozora), Karen Hojo (Mai Fuchigami), Mizuki (Nao Toyama), Yui Ohtsuki (Nanami Yamashita) (02/02/2017) (65,326).

84. Tokyo Girl – Perfume (02/15/2017) (64,706).

85. Itteki no Eikyou – UVERworld (02/01/2017) (64,247).

86. Hayatomo no Seto – Kaori Mizumori (05/02/2017) (63,365).

87. Yume no Melody / Dreamland – MAG!C PRINCE (10/18/2017) (63,119).

88. Dodonko Don’t Worry – Boys And Men Kenkyusei (12/21/2016)

89. Kokoro – Kobukuro (05/24/2017) (61,696).

90. Sayonara no Imi – Nogizaka46 (11/09/2016) (61,219).

91. Catch The Moment – LiSA (02/15/2017) (60,692).

92. Reboot!!! – A.B.C-Z (02/01/2017) (58,999).

93. Ryudoutai ni Tsuite – Kenji Ozawa (02/22/2017) (58,859).

94. The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Starlight Master 11 Ankira?! Kyousou Kyoku – Anzu Futaba (Hiromi Igarahi), Kiraro Moroboshi (05/31/2017) (58,659).

95. The Idolmaster Cinderella Master Treasure – Uzuki Shimamura (Ayaka Ohashi), Rin Shibuya (Ayaka Fukuhara), Mika Jougasaki (Haruka Yoshimura), Mio Honda (Sayuri Hara), Rina Tada (Ruriko Aoki) (03/22/2017) (58,378).

96. If You Wanna – Perfume (08/30/2017) (58,349).

97. Kamen Tairiku ~Personia~ / ISUMI ~Shikisai no Machi de~ – Kamen Joshi (01/03/2017) (57,781).

98. Silent Majority – Keyakizaka46 (04/06/2016) (56,715).

99. Blast! – Momoiro Clover Z (08/02/2017) (56,629).

100. Yume Hitotsu – Token Danshi Team Shinsen Gumi with Hachisuka Kotetsu (03/29/2017) (55,367).

Oricon Top 100 Albums Of 2017.

Oricon Top 100 Albums of 2017.

Rank/Album/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Finally – Namie Amuro (11/08/2017) (1,777,850).

2. SMAP 25 Years – SMAP (12/21/2016)  (1,174,338).

3. [untitled] – Arashi (10/18/2017) (774,993).

4. Thumbnail – AKB48 (01/25/2017) (632,615).

5. Encore – back number (12/28/2016) (555,480).

6. The JSB World – Sandaime J Soul Brothers from Exile Tribe (03/29/2017) (467,005).

7. Umarete Kara Hajimete Mita Yume – Nogizaka46 (05/24/2017) (411,625).

8. Jam – Kanjani8 (06/28/2017) (375,219).

9. Masshiro na Mono wa Yogoshitaku Naru – Keyakizaka46 (07/19/2017) (366,525).

10. Hey! Say! JMUP 2007-2017 – Hey! Say! JUMP (07/26/2017) (355,491).

11. Ambitions – One Ok Rock (01/11/2017) (347,476).

12. Yuzu Iroha 1997-2017 – Yuzu (04/26/2017) (337,484).

13. Garakuta – Keisuke Kuwata (08/23/2017) (286,573).

14. Cycle Hit 1991-2017 Spitz Complete Single Collection ~30th Anniversary Box~ – Spitz (07/05/2017) (258,942).

15. #Twice – Twice (06/28/2017) (256,282).

16. Music Colosseum – Kis-My-Ft2 (05/03/2017) (244,758).

17. Bootleg – Kenshi Yonezu (11/01/2017) (241,754).

18. Dinosaur – B’z (11/29/2017) (228,643).

19. Namba Ai ~Ima, Omou Koto~ – NMB48 (08/02/2017) (203,089).

20. The Gift – Hi-Standard (10/04/2017) (176,009).

21. The BEST – KinKi Kids (12/06/2017) (173,870).

22. The Ones – V6 (08/09/2017) (165,559).

23. The Kids – Suchmos (01/25/2017) (160,609).

24. Ballad Selection – KinKi Kids (01/06/2017) (158,931).

25. ALL SINGLeeeeS ~& New Beginning~ – GReeeeN (01/24/2017) (157,742).

26. Fine Collection ~Begin Again~ – Tohoshinki (TVXQ) (10/25/2017) (156,072).

27. Neverland – NEWS (03/22/2017) (141,777).

28. Way Of Glory – AAA (02/22/2017) (136,273).

29. E.G. Crazy – E-girls (01/18/2017) (134,885).

30. Namida wo Nagasenai Pierrot wa Taiyou mo Tsuki mo Nai Sora wo Miageta – Generations from Exile Tribe (07/05/2017) (128,752).

31. Kakumei no Oka – SKE48 (02/22/2017) (126,720).

32. MADE – BIGBANG (02/15/2017) (122,628).

33. The Dream Quest – Dreams Come True (10/10/2017) (117,921).

34. Fantome – Hikaru Utada (09/28/2016) (117,259).

35. Love to Pop ~Sukidatta Hito wo Omoidasu Uta ga Aru ~Mixed By DJ Kazu – DJ Kazu (08/09/2017) (116,962).

36. 24K Magic – Bruno Mars (11/18/2016) (114,169).

37. Love It – Kana Nishino (11/15/2017) (113,770).

38. Tycoon – UVERworld (08/02/2017) (112,408).

39. All Time Best Hata Motohiro – Motohiro Hata (06/14/2017) (111,980).

40. Divide – Ed Sheeran (03/03/2017) (102,836).

41. La La Land ~Original Soundtrack~ – Soundtrack (02/17/2017) (101,980).

42. Superfly 10th Anniversary Greatest Hits “Love, Peace & Fire” = Superfly (04/04/2017) (95,262).

43. Mankai Kaika Segen – A3ders! (02/15/2017) (02/15/2017) (88,898).

44. Ashitairo World End – Mafumafu (10/18/2017) (85,961).

45. The Yellow Monkey Is Here, New Best – The Yellow Monkey (05/21/2017) (82,713).

46. Koichi Domoto “Endless Shock” Original Soundtrack 2 – Koichi Domoto (04/19/2017) (81,525).

47. Chubby Groove – Inaba / Salas – Chubby Groove (01/18/2017)(81,319).

48. Love Yourself ‘Her’ – BTS (09/18/2017) (81,244).

49. The Fate Of The Furious : The Album – Soundtrack (04/14/2017) (80,710).

50. Born To Be Wild – Exile The Second (03/01/2017) (80,455).51. Ken Hirai Singles Collection Utabaka 2 – Ken Hirai (07/12/2017) (79,902).

52. Oh! Sutetora!!! Yuri!!! on ICE / Original Skate Song Collection (12/21/2016) (76,968).

53. Five – SHINee (02/22/2017) (76,709).

54. Kimi no Na wa – Radwimps (08/24/2016) (76,709).

55. Ambitions (Insternational Version) – One Ok Rock (01/13/2017) (75,149).

56. Shikisai – Wagakki Band (03/22/2017) (74,465).

57. Fate / Grand Oeder Original Soundtrack 1 – Soundtrack (03/01/2017) (74,374).

58. Summerdelics – Glay (07/12/2017) (71,372).

59. Best Selection “Blanc” – Aimer (05/03/2017) (68,397).

60. Ningen Kaika – Radwimps (11/23/2017) (11/23/2016) (66,560).

61. Best Selection “Noir” – Aimer (05/13/2017) (66,075).

62. Neogene Creation – Nana Mizuki (12/21/2016) (64,493).

63. Al1 – Seventeen (05/24/2017) (64,369).

64. Joyful Monster – Little Glee Monster (01/06/2017) (64,279).

65. Girls – EXO-CBX (05/24/2017) (62,577).

66. NieR:AutomataOriginal Soundtrack – Soundtrack (03/29/2017) (59,347).

67. Blackpink – Blackpink (08/30/2017) (58,332).

68. The Best – Ariana Grande (09/27/2017) (58,257).

69. Acid Blood Cherry – Acid Black Cherry (06/21/2017) (58,184).

70. All Time Best Album The Fighting Man – The Elephant Kashimashi (03/21/2017) (56,975).

71. One More Light – Linkin Park (05/19/2017) (56,945).

72. Recreation 4 – Acid Black Cherry (01/25/2017) (56,592).

73. Reputation – Taylor Swift (11/10/2017) (56,209).

74. Fin – 10-Feet (11/01/2017) (55,907).

75. 360 ChamberZ – PKCZ(R) (08/02/2017) (54,611).

76. Come Along 3 – Tatsuro Yamashita (08/02/2017) (54,335).

77. Nando Datte, Suki ~Kokuhaku Jikko Iinkai~ – HoneyWorks (02/22/2017) (54,237).

78. Kiseki Best Collection – Wagakki Band (11/29/2017) (54,064).

79. “Persona 5” Original Soundtrack – Soundtrack (01/17/2017) (53,842).

80. #1 2nd Mixed By DJ Fumi Yeah! – DJ Fumi Yeah! (04/26/2017) (53,838).

81. Ebicracy – Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku (05/31/2017) (53,826).

82. Teen, Age – Seventeen (11/08/2017) (53,570).

83. Flame Of Love – Taemin (SHINee) (07/18/2017) (52,472).

84. I’m Home – Yutaro Miura (07/05/2017) (52,055).

85. D-Day – D-Lite (from BIGBANG) (04/12/2017) (51,724).

86. Mabataki – YUKI (03/15/2017) (51,168).

87. “We Are X” Original Soundtrack – X Japan (03/03/2017) (50,856).

88. Next Phase – Da-iCE (01/25/2017) (50,757).

89. Kuraki Mai x Meitantei Conan Collaboration Best 21 ~Shinjitsu wa Itsumo Uta ni Aru~ – Mai Kuraki (10/25/2017) (50,684).

90. The Best Of BTS ~Korean Edition~ – BTS (01/06/2017) (50,228).

91. Reimport Volume 2 – Ringo Shiina (12/06/2017) (48,974).

92. Yellow Dancer – Gen Hoshino (12/02/2015) (48,762).

93. Memories… Do Not Open – The Chainsmokers (04/07/2017) (48,055).

94. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (50th Anniversary Edition) – The Beatles (05/26/2017) (47,717).

95. A3! First Summer EP – Various Artist (05/24/2017) (47,352).

96. TWICEcoaster – Twice (10/26/2016) (47,094).

97. Sing ~Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – Soundtrack (03/15/2017) (46,976).

98. 2017 S/S – Junho (from 2PM) (07/26/2017) (46,224).

99. New Kids : Begin – iKON (08/16/2017) (45,907).

100. Ifu Dodo ~B.M.C.A.~ – Boys And Men (12/14/2016) (45,783).

My Top 30 Favorite Members In The AKB48 Family, December 2017.

30. Miru Shiroma (NMB48 – Team M and AKB48 – Team A).

She’ll be center for NMB48 upcoming single “Warota People”, which will release in a few days.29. Sayuri Matsumura (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).28. Ranze Terada (Nogizaka46 – 2nd Generation).27. Yui Oguri (AKB48 – Team 8).

In a couple of days December 26th, it’s her Birthday. Happy Sweet 16th Birthday in advance, Yui.26. Natsumi Matsuoka (HKT48 – Team H Captain).

25.  Miori Ichikawa (NMB48 – Team N).24. Akane Takayanagi (SKE48 – Team KII).23. Nao Furuhata (SKE48 – Team KII).22. Haruka Komiyama (AKB48 – Team 4).21. Haruka Kodama (HKT48 – Team H ans AKB48 – Team K).20. Rika Nakai (NGT48 – Team NIII).19. Juri Takahashi (AKB48 – Team 4 Captain).18. Nanase Nishino (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).17. Asuka Saito (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).16. Sumire Sato (SKE48 – Team E).

She graduated from SKE48 on December 19th, but her last handshake event will be on January 7, 2018. I’ll probably still ranked her next month.

I wish her “The Best Of Luck”.15. Yurina Hirate (Keyakizaka46 – 1st Generation).14. Saki Takeuchi (SKE48 – Team KII).13. Rena Kato (AKB48 – Team B).12. Yui Kojina (HKT48 – Team H).11. Rie Kitahara (NGT48 Captain – Team NIII).10. Rino Sashihara (HKT48 – Team H, HKT48 Theater Manager).9. Ryoha Kitagawa (SKE48 – Team S Leader and AKB48 – Team 4).8. Anna Iriyama (AKB48 – Team A).7. Mion Mukaichi (AKB48 – Team K).6. Mayu Watanabe (AKB48 – Team B).

Myuyu just releases her first solo album on December 20th, sadly she’ll be graduating from AKB48 on December 26th. She’ll be missed, I wish her “The Best of Luck”.

I doubt their was a member in The AKB48 family, that I enjoyed and had fun following more than her. When my interest in her was at an all time high, Milky probably comes close. I had a different feeling with her.5. Sakura Miyawaki (HKT48 – Team KIV Co-Captain and AKB48 – Team A).

Has she been keeping a low profile lately, it seems like I’m not hearing and seeing much of her lately. Not like before when she was everywhere.4. Sayaka Yamamoto (NMB48 – Team N).

Another member that seems to be keeping a low profile, for quite a time now.3. Meru Tashima (HKT48 – Team H).2. Mai Shiraishi (Nogizaka46 – 1st Generation).1. Yuki Kashiwagi (AKB48 – Team B and NGT48 – Team NIII).

Oricon Top 10 Singles and Top 10 Albums, Week 50, 2017.

Oricon Top 10 Singles, Week 50, December 11, 2017.

Rank/Single/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Akai Kajitsu – Kis-My-Ft2 (11/29/2017) (184,661).

* Kis-My-Ft2 20th number one single.2. My Mai Tonight / Miracle Wave – Aqours (11/29/2017) (34,155).3. Yokoku – aiko (11/29/2017) (26,498).4. Ashita, Mata – [Alexandros] (11/29/2017) (22,184).5. Ash – LiSA (11/29/2017) (19,161).6. Pinky Baby – XOX (11/29/2017) (15,619).7. Hoshizora Planetarium – Ange Reve (11/29/2017) (15,269).8. Oneness – Roselia (11/29/2017) (14,499).9. Ready Steady Go! – Inori Minase (11/29/2017) (13,412).10. 11 Gatsu no Anklet – AKB48 (11/22/2017) (12,789) (1,108,029).________________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

19. Ugoku, Ugoku – Chito (Inori Minase) & Yuri (Yurika Kubo) (11/29/2017) (11/29/2017) (5,404).20. Oidemase!! ~Gokuraku~ – Fes Tive (11/29/2017) (5,396).21. Lost Paradise – Pile (11/29/2017) (5,194).23. One More Night – Chito (Inori Minase) & Yuri (Yurika Kubo) (11/29/2017) (4,974).24. 7 Senses – Wake Up, Girls! (11/29/2017) (4,585).26. Shizuku no Kanmuri – Wake Up, Girls! (11/29/2017) (4,203).27. Ase to Namida no Cinderella Story – SUPER GiRLS (11/29/2017) (4,138).

* What happen to their sales, who do I have to blame.43. Joujou do Konjou / Be A Girl – Up Up Girls (Kari) (11/28/2017) (1,614).70. Kataomoi Nightingale – Akagidan (11/29/2017) (826).

83. Venus – Anly – (11/29/2017) (652).

91. Hanataba ni Komete – fumika (11/29/2017) (589).

95. Nightmare – Zombie Powder (11/29/2017) (509).

117. Yubikiri Genman – Kaqriyo Terror Architect (11/29/2017) (382).

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Oricon Top 10 Albums, Week 50, December 11, 2017.

Rank/Album/Artist/Release Date/ Sales.

1. Dinosaur – B’z (11/29/2017) (201,358).

* B’z 28th number one album.2. Finally – Namie Amuro (11/08/2017) (93,589) (1,687,820).3. Kiseki Best Collection – Wagakki Band (11/29/2017) (42,596).4. Splatoon 2 Original Soundtrack ~Splatune 2~ – Soundtrack (11/29/2017) (18,007).5. THE GUERRiLLA BiSH – BiSH (11/04/2017) (16,315) (27,661).6. Teen, Age – Seventeen (11/08/2017) (11,708) (41,766).

* Koream release album.7. Love It – Kana Nishino (11/15/2017) (9,320) (107,622).8. Love And Fall – Bobby (From iKON) (8,179).9. Songs Of Experience – U2 (12/01/2017) (7,819).10. Bootleg – Kenshi Yonezu (11/01/2017) (7,781) (234,516)._______________________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

11. We Are – Aldious (11/29/2017) (7,265).14. Apple Feuille – Ayana Taketatsu (11/29/2017) (5,310).24. The Present “4U” – 4U (Tokyo 7th Sisters) (11/29/2017) (4,069).37. Only You? Only Me! – Yu Serizawa (i Ris) (1,905).60. Youtopia – Yurumerumo! (You’ll Melt More!) (11/29/2017) (1,129).73. Monshirocho – Koeda (11/29/2017) (933).170. Totoga Nashi! ~Kobo Daishi no Boyaki to Satori~ – Joshi Dokushin Club (11/29/2017) (366).

215. Cherry Seeds – Cherrsee (11/29/2017) (274).

AKB48 50th Single “11 Gatsu no Anklet”, First Week Sales.

AKB48 50th single “11 Gatsu no Anklet” which was release on November 22nd. Sold 1,095,240 in it’s first week of release to rank number one, on the weekly oricon singles chart. This will be Mayu Watanabe last single with AKB48, so obviously she’ll be center for this single.

Video – 11 Gatsu no Anklet (Short Version) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahW-oiMOoD0 .

Limited Edition Type A Cover.

Regular Edition Type A Cover.

Limited Edition Type B Cover.

Regular Edition Type B Cover.

Limited Edition Type C Cover.

Regular Edition Type C Cover.

Limited Edition Type D Cover.

Regular Edition Type D Cover.

Limited Edition Type E Cover.

Regular Edition Type E Cover.

Theater Edition Cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Oricon Top 10 Singles, Week 49, December 4, 2017.

Rank/Single/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. 11 Gatsu no Anklet – AKB48 (11/22/2017) (1,095,240).

* AKB48 37th number one single.2. Bokura Kyou mo Ikiteiru / Kangaeruna, Moero!! – Johnny’s WEST (11/22/2017) (127,375).3. Winterdelics EP ~Anata to Ikiteyuku~ – Glay (11/22/2017) (32,045).4. The Idolmaster SideM Animation Project 01 “Reason!!” – 315 Stars (Dramatics Stars, Beit, S.E.M, High x Joker, W, Jupiter) (11/15/2017) (22,130) (83,051).5. Deadheat – Tokimeki Sendenbu (11/22/2017) (18,521).

The first single with their 2 new members Bambi Fujimoto & Sala Odaka, who join the group in June.

I like this single especially all the CD covers, they all look very mature. I especially like the way Haruka Koizumi looks, she looks so hot & sexy.6. Reportage – Yu Takahashi (11/22/2017) (13,050).7. Sayonara – Sakurako Ohara (11/22/2017) (11,983).8. Outou Seyo – Kanjani8 (11/15/2017) (10,697) (229,669).9. The Idolmaster Million Theater Generation 02 Fairy Stars – Fairy Stars (11/22/2017) (10,605).10. Doors ~Yuki no Kiseki~ – Arashi (11/08/2017) (9,631) (616,719)._______________________________________________________________________________

Of Interest To Me Only (New Releases Only) :

13. Kunshi Ayaukumo Chikoyore – AOP (11/21/2017) (8,015).16. Koi no Senshi – Musubizm (11/21/2017) (7,506).19. Bon Appetit S / Detarame na Minus to Plus ni Okeru Blend Ko – Blend-A (Azumi Waki, Akari Kito, Anzu Haruno) (11/22/2017) (5,909).23. Hitohira no Namida / Colorful Jump – J Dee’Z (11/22/2017) (4,267).26. Fure Fure Watashi – Kana Adachi (11/22/2017) (3,685).28. Hyper Body / Passion! Tension! Soshite Sensation – Fruity (11/22/2017) (3,408).30. Super Hero ni Naritai – Non (11/22/2017) (2,694).33. Koe – ASCA (11/22/2017) (1,936).46. Kaleidoscope – Ayaka Segawa (11/22/2017) (1,310).

54. “Uma Musume Pretty Derby (Game)” : Endless Dream!! – Special Week (Azumi Waki), Silence Suzuka (Marika Kouno), Tokai Teio (Machico) (11/22/2017) (1,064).68. Sugar Sugar / Bubble Bath Girls – @17 (11/22/2017) (832).79. Yume wa Kokoro no Tsubasa – Zororinu (Kanako Momota from Momoiro Clover Z) with Zorori (Koichi Yamadera) (11/22/2017) (709).

104. Wingscape – Monari Wakita (11/22/2017) (474).

123. Kotoba ni Shitakute Dekinai Kotoba wo – Nodoka Kirishima (11/22/2017) (359).

144. Zutto… Ne / Yuki no Virgin Road – Asuka Kishi (11/22/2017) (285).

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Oricon Top 10 Albums, Week 49, December 4, 2017.

Rank/Album/Artist/Release Date/Sales.

1. Finally – Namie Amuro (11/08/2017) (158,984) (1,594,231).

* 3rd week at number one.2. Mothers – My Hair Is Bad (11/22/2017) (31,962).3. Osama no Gyunyu – M!LK (11/22/2017) (26,153).4. Soumon – Miyuki Nakajima (11/22/2017) (24,233).5. Shin, Enka Meikyoku Collection 6 ~Aoshi~ – Kiyoshi Hikawa (11/21/2017) (21,624).6. Love It – Kana Nishino (11/15/2017) (18,468) (98,302).7. Who Built The Moon? – Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds (11/22/2017) (12,954).

* Will he out sell is brother in Japan, has a better start.8. Bootleg – Kenshi Yonezu (11/01/2017) (11,898) (226,735).9. Request ~30th Anniversary Edition~ – Mariya Takeuchi (11/22/2017) (8,257).10. Tabi Uta Diary 2 – Naoto Inti Raymi (11/22/2017) (8,162).__________________________________________________________________________________

Only Of Interest To Me (New Releases Only) :

14. Gang Parade Takes Themselves Higher!! – Gang Parade (11/21/2017) (6,887).20. Perfect Velvet – Red Velvet (11/21/2017) (2,867).

* Korean release album.38. The Founder – Dance For Philosophy (11/22/2017) (1,813).40. Last Album – Billie Idle (11/22/2017) (1,804).82. Deaeta Keshiki – Kanae Ito (11/22/2017) (873).

117. Revolution – Momoiro Revolution (11/21/2017) (647).119. Kazehikaru Fukuro – Kazehikaru Fukuro (11/22/2017) (643).

* I think I may like this group, I think they’re worth checking out for an extended period of time.226. Kyo-mei – Spark Speaker (11/22/2017) (335).