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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. Bonuses include a poster, strap, and clear file. There are also retailer-exclusive presents available, including bromides, bookmarks, can badges, mousepads, and tumblers.
Geki Atsu! Drama Euro Chanbara Hen
Release Date: 3/7/12
Price: 2000 yen
An outstanding set of arrangers has been gathered for this Samurai-themed release. Ovrar, Asahi, Beat Charger, Elementas and valle blanco return from previous releases in the Geki Atsu! series. And as with the Detective edition, this one will also feature M.Sugawara (Sugano), Dizzi Mystica and Y&Co. And if they weren’t already enough, this edition also features the debuts of katsu (Akiba Koubou), Yassie and uno (IOSYS). The only strike against this album is that it only has 14 tracks instead of the usual 15.
There are no Geki Atsu! releases planned for April, so Tokuma are either taking a break or waiting to see how these first few releases do first.
Geki Atsu! Drama Euro Deka Hen
Release Date: 3/7/12
Price: 2000 yen
DJ Command and 2bad…will not be on this compilation. Instead, you’ll just have to settle for Sugano(!), Dizzi Mystica(!!), and Y&Co.(!!!). Yup, Akiba Koubou went all out for this series, as evidenced by the latest group of guest arrangers that they’ve assembled. Sugano had mentioned on his website that he’d be doing some work with AKBK, and Dizzi Mystica collaborated with them a few times in the past, but the inclusion of Y&Co. is quite a surprise.
Elementas, Ovrar, Asahi, Sumijun, Tks, Beat Charger, and valle blanco round out the rest of the list, so you can expect plenty of variety. Vocalists include Satsy, Kei, Mi->Na, DJ Kazma, and Hiromi. There are also a number of instrumental tracks, including 3 tracks that were also covered on EMI’s Speed Deka. Kinda disappointed there’s no Rhythm & Police, though 🙁
Vocalo Dance -Best Age! Tracks-
Release Date: 2/15/12 ? 2/29/12
Price: 2190 yen
Vocalo Dance Mania! It looks like EMI are marketing this as part of the Dancemania series, as they’ve put a special site up for it: Vocalo Dance Official Website.
The first Vocaloid compilation from EMI comes with a bevy of bonuses. In addition to a special cardboard sleeve and picture label CD for all editions, first-press copies will also come with a special calendar and fake credit card. Retailers will also be distributing B2-sized posters on a first-come, first-served basis. If you go to the URL listed on the obi strip and answer a quick survey, you can also download some special wallpapers for your PC or smartphone, though this offer only lasts until August. CD Japan says there’ll be a sticker, but there’s no longer any mention of that on Amazon or EMI’s website.
As for retailer-exclusive bonuses, Animate will be offering a special “can badge,” which is just a fancy Japanese term for a pin. Tora no Ana will also have special can badge with a different design.
I can’t help but be disappointed by the track list, though. I was hoping for new arrangements, but most of these appear to be the original versions.
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.
Exit Tunes presents Sekihan the Treasure
Artist: Sekihan
Release Date: 4/4/12
Price: 1905 yen
Another new Sekihan album. Bonuses include a rubber cell phone strap (1 of 3 designs), mouse pad (1 of 2 designs), clear file and poster.
K-Pop Generation II
Release Date: 1/25/12
Price: 1714 yen
Follow-up release to last September’s K-Pop Generation. Produced by X-TRA 7.
K-Pop Party Mix III ~Best of K-Pop Cover Selection~
Release Date: 3/3/12
Price: 1886 yen
Continuing series from FARM featuring covers of K-Pop klassiks.
Dancemania 25 Tracks
Release Date: 2/15/12
Price: 1200 yen
Dancemania’s first exclusive iTunes release! It’s 25 tracks from the history of Dancemania. In other words, it’s full versions from Dancemania Sparkle. A bit late, isn’t it? The digital only release confirms that EMI have picked up the rights to Mr. President and Solid Base songs. The other licensed tracks from Sparkle have been replaced with other tracks from Dancemania, including some that were released well after the 90s.
Jenny Rom Bubble Eurobeat EP selected by Jenny Rom
Release Date: 2/13/12
Price: $2.99
It’s been almost 3 years since the last new Jenny Rom song (not including remixes), but “she” returns in 2012 with a cover of the Dusty Springfield hit, “I Only Want to Be with You.” Technically, this is just a reworking of the A.Kay-BJ version from a few years back. 🙁 I enjoyed the original and like this eurobeat remix too, but can’t help but feel that Saifam attached the Jenny Rom name just to play with our hearts. The song is also available at Juno Downloads.
Anyway, there are 5 other tracks in the EP, including the United Forced remix of “www.Blonde Girl.” Come on Saifam, give us a second Jenny Rom album with new material 🙁
Haru Iro Portrait
Artist: Shamuon
Release Date: 3/21/12
Price: 1905 yen
First solo album from utaite, Shamuon. Also scheduled to feature duets with Soraru and Mi-chan. Bonuses include a cell phone strap (1 of 5 variations), mouse pad (1 of 6 variations), clear file, and poster.
Koi Euro Best
Release Date: 3/21/12
Price: 1900 yen
Final list and cover art are out. It honestly isn’t as bad as I thought it would be, especially compared to the lackluster Kiwami Euro Best. 7 repeats (or 12 if you include resings) isn’t too bad, and the fact that they stayed away from the usual Anime covers was a good choice. I really wish they had went with new Nagisa tracks instead of using songs from 3 years ago, though. Now that I think about it, lately Nagisa has been shut out of the latest Akiba Koubou releases. Hopefully she’s just busy working on a second album.
Last Color
Artist: SCL Project (natsuP) feat. VanaN’Ice (Camui Gackpo, Kaito, Kagamine Len)
Release Date: 3/21/12
Price: 1905 yen
The last album from SCL Project feat. VanaN’Ice (composed of Camui Gackpo, Kaito, Kagamine Len).
Jazzin’ for Vocaloid ~covers~
Release Date: 2/15/12
Price: 1905 yen
Spiritual successor to 2008’s Jazzin’ for Ghibli, featuring jazz arrangements of Vocaloid songs. Established club singers will be providing the vocals. Visit the official website for more info. There are some very nice arrangements on here.
Exit Trance presents Speed Anime Trance Best 15
Release Date: 4/4/12
Price: 1905 yen
A few songs have been announced, including themes from “Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai” and “Mawaru Penguin Drum.”
DanceMaster | 
02 18th, 2012| 
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