Dancemania EX × Trance Paradise

Exit Tunes presents Vocalodream
Release Date: 1/18/12
Price: 1905 yen

Ninth in Quake’s hit series of Vocaloid albums, following Vocarhythm, Vocalostar, Vocalolegend, Vocalogenesis, Vocaloanthems, Vocalonexus, Vocalonation and Vocalocluster. Visit the official website for samples and more information.

Limited bonuses include a mouse pad, poster, fake credit card, smartphone sticker and cellphone strap. There are multiple designs for the bonus items. Retailer-exclusive bonuses are also available. The clock, mirror and tote bag are pretty nice.

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Utatte Mita J-Pop
Release Date: 3/7/12
Price: 1905 yen

It looks like EMI took a page from Tokuma’s book and will be releasing TWO AKBK CDs on the same day. I think we can officially declare March 7, 2012 as AKBK Day. For those keeping track, March 7 will see the release of 2 Utatte Mita CDs from EMI, 2 Geki Atsu! Drama Euro CDs from Tokuma, and Utatte Mita Best Selection from Full Moon.

Announced utaite include Kouhey, Yuge, Yamadan, Usa and Priko. This release’s theme is J-Pop covers, but I still wouldn’t be surprised if “Sousei” and “Zankoku” appear. So far it’s scheduled to be an 18-song non-stop mix.

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Utatte Mita Anison
Release Date: 3/7/12
Price: 1905 yen

I suppose this should be a bit surprising since they abandoned the Wa Euro Best series, but it seems even EMI can’t escape the Utatte Mita craze. It’s actually not yet confirmed that Akiba Koubou will be handling this release, but the description promises House, Euro, Techno and Trance remixes so it sounds right up AKBK’s alley. Announced utaite include Kouhey, Yuge, Yamadan and Usa. This release’s theme is anime song covers, so don’t be alarmed if “Sousei” and “Zankoku” appear. So far it’s scheduled to be an 18-song non-stop mix.

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A live performance of the song from an Akiba Koubou Festa event. Sunplaza Nakano Kun is joined on stage by Yamadan (on the right) and Kouhey (mostly out of frame on the left). Producers prkr and Re:nG are on the guitar and keyboards, respectively. Meanwhile, the established utaite, Korosuke, dances in the background along with the well-known odotte mita dancer, Ria Sion. It’s a fun performance, and almost makes me want to buy the Sunplaza Nakano Kun album. Almost.

Futokoro Trance
Release Date: 1/11/12
Price: 900 yen

Oh, dear. I have no idea what the intent was for the title of this digital only compilation. The kanji can be read as “futokoro,” which has a variety of meanings. If I had to guess, the title is probably “Handbag Trance,” a reference to the genre, handbag house. All of the songs are repeats from Mega Trance, and the track lengths suggest that it’s a non-stop mix.

The release date on iTunes Japan says it was released on January 11, 2011, but FARM’s website lists the year as 2012. Whatever the case may be, I’m just hoping that FARM haven’t forgotten their trance roots.

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Exit Tunes presents Supernova 7
Release Date: 3/7/12
Price: 1905 yen

Another album of original songs from famous Vocaloid producers. Featured producers include 164 and Deadball P.

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Soraai
Artist: Soraru
Release Date: 3/7/12
Price: 1905 yen

Debut album from male utaite, Soraru. Bonuses include a strap and mouse pad.

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Exit Tunes presents The Best of otetsu
Release Date: 1/11/12
Price: 1905 yen

First major album from otetsu. Pre-order for a cellphone strap, poster, and clear file. There are also retailer-exclusive presents available, such as coasters from Tsutaya, a pen case from WonderGOO, or poster and mini pocket file from Animate.

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Exit Trance presents Speed Anime Trance Best 15
Release Date: 4/4/12
Price: 1905 yen

15th release in the SATB series arrives on schedule this April. Let’s hope MK makes a glorious return to the series. 😀

Pre-order at CDJapan.

Vocalo Append
Release Date: 1/11/12
Price: 1905 yen

Vocaloid compilation from FARM focusing on various “appends” to the voice banks. Bonus items include a sticker and a fake credit card. Different retailers offer exclusive bonus items, ranging from posters to alternate CD jackets to instrumental CDs.

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Super Eurobeat presents Super Hatsune Beat vol. 1 powered by DIVA Arcade (CD+DVD)
Release Date: 3/14/12
Price: 2800 yen

Despite the recent delay of SEB 221, it looks like Avex still have faith in the series, as this March will see the release of Super Hatsune Beat vol. 1. Popular Vocaloid producers like Yuuyu P, Bucchigiri P and others will be participating. However, it’s unclear if the usual Super Eurobeat labels will be involved.

The album will come with a DVD featuring PVs from Sega’s Project DIVA Arcade.

Pre-order at CDJapan.

Exit Tunes presents Vocalogemini feat. Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len
Release Date: 2/15/12
Price: 1905 yen

First Exit Tunes album to focus solely on the Kagamine twins. At least, I assume they’re meant to be twins, given the title and all. Bonus items include a special cardboard sleeve, mousepad, strap, and sticker.

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Sensantional Dai Kakumei
Artist: YM feat. Gumi
Release Date: 2/15/12
Price: 1905 yen

First album from YM feat. Gumi. There’s a preview video up on the Exit Tunes website: http://exittunes.com/cd/exit_tunes/qwce00218.html. Bonuses include a strap, clear file, and poster.

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Nyan Cat
Artist: daniwellP feat. Hatsune Mikue, Momo Momone
Release Date: 1/18/12
Price: 1905 yen

First major album from daniwellP, best known for the song, “Nyanyanyanyanyanyanya!” Hmm, the cover art should’ve had the more familiar rainbow-streaming pop-tart cat, but I guess the original image was trademarked.

Limited bonuses include a cellphone strap and poster.

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House Nation Platinum 2
Release Date: 2/15/12
Price: 2476 yen

Sequel to House Nation Platinum, which was released all the way back in 2009. Odd strategy, releasing a sequel so many years after the first came out. Like the First HN Platinum, this release focuses on chart-topping hits, though at this point some of the tracks are a bit dated.

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