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Akiba Koubou presents Utatte Mita Collection Memorial Best
Release Date: 4/27/13
Price: 1429 yen
Another excuse for Akiba Koubou to repeat tracks. Nothing particularly new or interesting on this one, although this one is a non-stop mix whereas I believe previous albums in the series contained full versions.
The album will be available at Akiba Koubou’s booth during the Nico Nico Cho Kaigi 2 event.
Akiba Koubou presents Utatte Mita Collection Mao
Artist: Mao
Release Date: 4/27/13
Price: 952 yen
Eighth wave of Utatte Mita singles from Akiba Koubou, though there’s only one single in this wave. This one features male utaite, Mao. All resings, though “Ready Stead Go” is a pretty recent production.
The single will be available at Akiba Koubou’s booth during the Nico Nico Cho Kaigi 2 event.
Anison “Kamikyoku” Love Boys Mix!
Release Date: 4/24/13
Price: 1700 yen
A new release in Akiba Koubou’s Anison “Kamikyoku” series. Surprisingly, it features quite a few new songs. About 50% of it is new material, while the other 50% includes repeats like “Zankoku.” I’m most excited for “Ready Steady Go” and “Fly Me to the Moon.” Unfortunately, it’s exclusive to Tsutaya for the time being, though it will see a wide release eventually.
Tenshin Ranman! Anison Cover Mix!!
Release Date: 6/5/13
Price: 1714 yen
Sequel to Hyakkaryouran! Anison Cover Mix!! No track list yet, but Akiba Koubou have got to be out of songs to repeat by now.
Update: Early list is out, and so far it’s 4 new tracks and 21 repeats. Sigh. -_-
Anison “Kamikyoku” Cover Mix!!
Release Date: 3/27/13
Price: 1429 yen
Formerly Tsutaya-exclusive compilation featuring eurobeat covers of anime themes. It was released back in 2012, but will finally see a wide release this March.
Supereurobeat
Artist: Vibration All Stars
Price: $8.99 per album; $1.29 per track
Volumes 36-39 of LED’s Supereurobeat series have finally been released to iTunes this March. I was starting to think Luigi Stanga would never get around to releasing the rest of the catalogue, but with these four releases I believe all of LED’s Eurobeat songs are now available on iTunes. Vol. 36-38 are primarily composed of tracks that were licensed to FARM for their Eurobeat compilations, as well as tracks from EMI’s Natsu Monogatari series. Many of these tracks have been available for quite a while on Juno Download. However, there were two tracks from Natsu Monogatari 2009 that have never been available for purchase. Until now.
That’s right, Supereurobeat Vol. 39 features the digital debuts of both “Destination to Desire” and “Good Night Tokyo,” the final two songs released by LED Records/Vibration. They’re listed under different artists than they were on Dancemania, but they’re unmistakably the same tracks.
Also noteworthy is “Re-light My Fire” on Vol. 38, which I always forget is an LED track. It appeared on Happy Paradise 2 but apparently has never been released digitally, either. Good on LED for remembering to release it.
I’m glad the entirety of LED’s catalogue is now available, but it seems somewhat bittersweet because there’s an aura of finality surrounding their release. It’s as if we can never again expect anything new from LED. 🙁
Full list of available albums and Dancemania-related tracks after the jump.
Burning × Warning
Artist: Kouhey
Release Date: 2/6/13
Price: 2381 yen (CD+DVD Edition) or 1905 yen (CD Only Edition)
Kouhey’s first major album came out in 2010 under the Victor label, but it looks like the highly anticipated follow-up album will come from Avex. The new album features collaborations with noted Vocaloid producers including samfree, doriko, Darvish P, and 40mP. Guest vocalists include Sekihan and Shinichiro Suzuki. In addition to a CD only edition, there’ll also be a CD+DVD version, with the DVD featuring Utattemita lessons. Visit Avex’s official website or Kouhey’s personal website for more info.
Euro Dream
Artist: Pink Babys
Release Date: 2/6/13
Price: 1429 yen
New mini album from the Eurobeat unit, Pink Babys, which is composed of Star Fire dancers.
You can buy the physical CD from HMV Japan or Amazon Japan.
Santa Maria (Deluxe Collection)
Artist: Tatjana
Release Date: 1/13/13
Price: $5.99
This was released worldwide a bit earlier this year and features various remixes of the hit songs from over the years. The most interesting one is probably the Delaction remix, though it’s disappointing that it’s only the radio edit.
Zero
Artist: Anima
Release Date: 1/23/13
Price: 1714 yen
Previously known as Anima the Best. Surprisingly, it’s mostly new songs with the exception of “Complication.” Still a bit expensive for only 8 songs total, though.
CAnDy VoX
Artist: Nodoame
Release Date: 1/23/13
Price: 1714 yen
Previously known as Nodoame the Best. Surprisingly, none of the songs from the early list are on the final one. However, most of the songs appear to be just resings of existing Akiba Koubou productions.
Burning × Warning
Artist: Kouhey
Release Date: 2/6/13
Price: 3000 yen (CD+DVD Edition) or 1905 yen (CD Only Edition)
Kouhey’s first major album came out in 2010 under the Victor label, but it looks like the highly anticipated follow-up album will come from Avex. The new album features collaborations with noted Vocaloid producers including samfree, doriko, Darvish P, and 40mP. Guest vocalists include Sekihan and Shinichiro Suzuki. In addition to a CD only edition, there’ll also be a CD+DVD version, with the DVD featuring Utattemita lessons. Visit Avex’s official website or Kouhey’s personal website for more info.
Akiba Koubou presents Utatte Mita Collection Kaito
Artist: Kaito
Release Date: 1/4/13
Price: 952 yen
Seventh wave of Utatte Mita singles from Akiba Koubou. This one features male utaite, Kaito. Surprisingly, 3 out of the 4 tracks are new productions.
The single will be available during Akiba Koubou’s Festa New Year Tour 2013.
Akiba Koubou presents Utatte Mita Collection Sanmai, (Keitan, Bouto, Tadanon)
Artist: Sanmai, (Keitan, Bouto, Tadanon)
Release Date: 1/4/13
Price: 952 yen
Seventh wave of Utatte Mita singles from Akiba Koubou. The last set was released in April 2012, so it’s been a while. This one features the popular odottemita trio composed of Tadanon, Keitan, and Bouto. All of the tracks are resings.
The single will be available during Akiba Koubou’s Festa New Year Tour 2013.
Chouzetsu Kamikyoku Anime On! -Vol. 1-
Release Date: 1/4/13
Price: 1500 yen
A new Akiba Koubou anime compilation that appears to be a tie-up with a live online show called “Anime On!“. Available exclusively through Asahi Productions or from AKBK’s upcoming New Year’s tour.
DanceMaster | 
04 25th, 2013| 
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