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Sekai Seifuku
Artist: Neru feat. Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len
Release Date: 3/6/13
Price: 1905 yen
New album from Vocaloid producer, Neru, best known for “Tokyo Teddy Bear”. Bonus items include a cell phone strap charm (1 of 2 designs), mouse pad (1 of 7 designs), poster, and clear file. There are also a number of retailer-exclusive bonus items, including a PV DVD. Visit the official website for samples and more info.
Exit Tunes presents Ru -Sonna Fuinki de Utatte Mita-
Artist: Glutamine
Release Date: 3/6/13
Price: 1905 yen
Second solo album from Glutamine. Bonus items include an original strap (1 of 5 designs), pass case (1 of 6 designs), clear file, and poster. There are also retailer-exclusive bonus items, ranging from bonus CDs to lunch mats. Visit Glutamine’s official website fir more info.
World Anthem -International Megamix- mixed by DJ Fumi*Yeah!
Release Date: 3/6/13
Price: 1900 yen
New compilation from Victor Japan. Features R&B and electro house songs from around the world. I was expecting mostly covers, but a lot of the original artists were used. Mixed by DJ Fumi*Yeah!
EDM World presented by ?Taku Takahasi (m-flo, block.fm)
Release Date: 3/6/13
Price: 1500 yen
A new EDM compilation from FARM Records that will be sold exclusively at Tsutaya Records. The tracks have been selected by ?Taku Takahasi, best known as a member of m-flo. Looks like the final list is the same one that was originally announced months ago.
Deluxe Age mix -International Custom Tune-
Release Date: 3/6/13
Price: 1714 yen
The latest in the surprisingly popular Age mix series, this time focusing on Yogaku (Western) hits. I was expecting all repeats, but there are actually a few new productions. I just wonder if Antoki no Inoki will actually be MCing over the entire album, as he does in the commercial.
Greatest Hits! -Dance Mix-
Release Date: 3/1/13
Price: 1800 yen
New compilation from FARM Records with house covers of classic and current pop hits. Includes the usual FARM artists like Minimum Cox, Daiki × ZK, and I.T.T. Also features new productions from NRG Factory.
Manhattan Records & Nylon Japan presents “The Night Out” Non Stop Party Mix -Supported by Nomine-
Release Date: 2/27/13
Price: 2200 yen
New house compilation from Manhattan Records, with music produced by Power Music.
EDM Anthem
Release Date: 2/27/13
Price: 2190 yen
New EDM compilation from Universal Japan. A lot of mainstream US artists are signed to the label, so expect tracks from familiar names like LMFAO, Rihanna, and Nicki Minaj. Whether that’s a good thing or not depends on the listener. Check out Universal’s official EDM Anthem website for more info.
EDM ~Electronic Dance Madness~ 3
Release Date: 3/13/13 ? 3/20/13
Price: 2190 yen
The third release in the EDM series has been delayed a week. Cover art and the final track list have been revealed, though. Expect EDM hits from David Guetta, Deadmau5, Moby, and others. Also includes a new song and remix by Tomo Hirata. Hmm, I wonder how long before we start seeing more new remixes by Japanese producers?
Drive ga 100-bai Tanoshiku Naru 90s Best
Release Date: 1/30/13 ? 2/27/13 ? 3/20/13
Price: 1886 yen
Cover art and final list have been released for this compilation of 90s pop and dance classics. It’s the usual fare from Smile.dk, Me & My, MC Hammer, Bellini, and more. Nothing terribly interesting.
Drive ga 100-bai Tanoshiku Naru 80s Best
Release Date: 1/30/13 ? 2/27/13 ? 3/20/13
Price: 1886 yen
After being delayed from January to February, this 80s pop compilation was then delayed further to March. It seems like they’ve finally settled on a date as well as a track list. Pretty standard set of 80s tracks that Dancemania fans have seen countless times. Judging by the track lengths, this won’t be a non-stop mix.
Out of all the bands involved with The Big Reunion, Atomic Kitten made the biggest impression on Dancemania. Their first single, “Right Now” was absolutely huge in Japan. It first appeared on ZIPmania III in 2000 and would go on to appear as a playable track on Dance Dance Revolution 5th MIX. After “I Want Your Love” appeared on Dancemania X8 in 2001, Atomic Kitten wouldn’t be seen in Dancemania again until the EX series. During 2004, they became a staple of the series, with “Be With You,” “The Tide Is High” and “Ladies Night” appearing on various Dancemania releases.
The band actually released a 2004 version of “Right Now,” which was surprisingly never used for a Dancemania EX release.
Despite being under the EMI label in Japan, British boy band Blue only appeared once on Dancemania. I actually remember being quite annoyed by “One Love” when it appeared on ZIPmania DX because it was too R&Bish for Dancemania.
In 2011, they represented the UK in Eurovision with a more synth-infused song than they were known for, becoming the second Dancemania-associated act to represent the UK (following Daz from Bus Stop).
Dancemania 22 was an amazing album full of incredible Almighty remixes, but for me the standout track was Almighty’s remix of “Thinking It Over.” Sadly, it was to be Liberty X’s first and only appearance on Dancemania.
911 were a boy band trio comprising Jimmy Constable, Simon “Spike” Dawbarn, and lead singer, Lee Brennan. They made their first appearance on Dancemania in 1998 with the song, “Love Sensation,” before following it up with “A Night to Remember” and “Party People…Friday Night” on various Dancemania subseries. They made their final appearance with “More Than a Woman” on the 2-disc set, Dancemania Delux 3. Oddly, one of their biggest hits, “Bodyshakin’,” has an awesome dance remix yet never appeared on Dancemania.
DanceMaster | 
03 16th, 2013| 
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