Akiba Koubou Festa presents Utatte Mita Best Selection
Release Date: 3/7/12
Price: 1905 yen
Official CD of the upcoming Akiba Koubou Festa Spring Tour 2012. Features an all-star lineup of utaite singing anime, J-Pop, and vocaloid classics. Many of the songs have already been done by AKBK, but will have newly recorded vocals. Every song has multiple vocalists, and “Team Minna” can only mean that ALL of the utaite will be singing on a song.
Theory -164 feat. Gumi-
Artist: 164 feat. Gumi
Release Date: 12/7/11 ? 12/28/11 ? 2/1/12 ? 3/7/12
Price: 1905 yen
The much-delayed new album from 164 focusing solely on Gumi, originally known simply as Exit Tunes presents 164 feat. Gumi. Bonus items include a mouse pad (one of two variations), cell phone strap, clear file, and poster. There are also retailer-exclusive presents available, ranging from bromides to can badges. Are can badges the new fake credit card or something?
Visit the official 164 website for more details and samples.
P!! Anison Coverpoid Non Stop Mix
Artist: Namidabashi Gakuen Joshi Cover Bu
Release Date: 2/29/12
Price: 1905 yen
The first two releases in the series featured dance covers of Idol and J-Pop songs. This third release focuses on anime themes. It’s mostly the usual anime standards like “Sousei no Aquarion,” “Tamashii no Refrain,” and “Shangri-La.”
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.
Disko Warp presents Anime Love Hardcore 2
Artist: Initial P
Release Date: 4/10/12
Price: ???
The upcoming sequel to 2010’s Anime Love Hardcore features 10 more anime themes redone in happy hardcore style. The track list looks to be a mix of anime standards as well as lesser-known songs. “Discotheque” has always been a favorite of mine, and I love the Engrish goodness of “Red Fraction,” but the Ouendan fan in me is most looking forward to “Ready Steady Go!”
It’s still unknown how the album will be distributed, though it’s been mentioned that it will be available digitally. Pete is also trying to get a Kickstarter campaign started in order to fund a physical CD release. As with the first release, I imagine licensing agreements may prevent it from being available outside of the US regardless of how it’s released, but I guess we’ll have to wait and see.
In the meantime, the first Anime Love Hardcore is still available on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/disko-warp-presents-anime/id366681411
Update: As mentioned by Pete in the comments, the album will be released digitally on iTunes. Again, due to licensing restrictions it will only be available in the US.
Also make sure to check out the Kickstarter campaign if you want to help fund a physical CD release. The $30 level is a pretty good deal, with CD copies of Anime Love Hardcore 1+2 plus a bunch of Disko Warp-branded goods.
A few samples are up on the official website, and more will be added in the coming weeks. I’m a bit disappointed that Ani-Rock’s English pronunciation is so good; I loved the sheer randomness of mint’s Hime Trance version. 😀
Vocalo Dance -Best Age! Tracks-
Release Date: 2/15/12 ? 2/29/12
Price: 2190 yen
The album came out yesterday, and in addition to EMI’s Vocalo Dance Website, Akiba Koubou have also put up a special website of their own, including a page detailing the bonuses.
Again, all editions come with a special cardboard sleeve and picture label CD, while 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. Tsutaya will give out A4 clear files.
EMI have also uploaded a special digest of songs on YouTube:
DanceMaster | 
03 6th, 2012| 
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