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Yume no Tobira (Single)
Artist: Allover
Release Date: 4/28/12
Price: 952 yen
Limited-edition debut single from Akiba Koubou’s Idol project, Allover. This was available at Nico Nico Cho Kaigi, and will also be sold at Allover live events. The song isn’t quite eurobeat, but don’t be shocked to see a Eurobeat version show up on a future AKBK compilation.
Akiba Koubou presents Utatte Mita Collection Tadanon, Okame, Takuma
Artist: Tadanon, Okame, Takuma
Release Date: 4/28/12
Price: 952 yen
Sixth wave of Utatte Mita singles from Akiba Koubou. This one features the popular odottemita trio composed of Tadanon, Okame, and Takuma. Surprisingly, it’s mostly new material, with “Tamashii no Refrain” being the only repeat/resing. The last 2 tracks are from AKBK newcomer, Beat Charger.
The single was available at Akiba Koubou’s booth at Nico Nico Cho Kaigi, a convention that was held April 28-29. Presumably it’ll also be available on tour stops during the Spring Akiba Koubou Festa.
Nagashima*Jienotsu*Yuichirou -Anison DJ de Ottsu Otsu!-
Release Date: 4/25/12
Price: 1905 yen
Compilation album featuring eurobeat covers of anime themes. Produced by Kickboxer, Yuichirou Nagashima, who is also known for his cosplay. In addition to the usual AKBK repeats, the CD will include his official theme song, which was released as a single a few years ago and is sung by Halko Momoi. Yuichirou himself will be a doing a cover of “Gekitei,” and from the samples it’s clear he’s why he’s an athlete and not a professional singer. There are also two new tracks by Kei and Satsy.
I believe the CD is mixed, but full versions appear to be available on iTunes Japan with the exception of the lead track.
Super Euro Smash Vol. 1
Release Date: 4/28/12
Price: ???
New eurobeat album from A-One Records and Akiba Koubou. Available at Akiba Koubou’s booth at Nico Nico Cho Kaigi, a convention being held April 28-29. Also available at A-One’s group during M3 Spring 2012. Features new songs from Elementas, DJ Command, samfree, valle blanco, Sugano, and Tsukasa. Also includes a megamix by DJ Mocchi. I think this has the first new Nagisa track in almost 5 months. o_O
Samples are also available on the A-One website: http://a-one-records.com/discography/000178.html
Remix Best
Artist: Sex Machineguns
Release Date: 4/18/12
Price: 2667 yen
A new Sex Machineguns remix album produced by Akiba Koubou. Sex Machineguns are a speed metal band who have been active since 1983. This special remix CD will feature remixes of 12 of their biggest hits, plus a special 20-minute megamix by DJ Mocchi. I’m not entirely certain who the rearrangers are, but I definitely hear valle blanco, DJ Command, and Rayto influences.
The album is also available digitally on iTunes Japan.
J-Mach!! -Hi-Speed Dance Mix-
Release Date: 5/23/12
Price: 1905 yen
New series from Akiba Koubou featuring high-speed (160+ BPM) remixes of J-Pop songs. All of the songs announced so far have previously been done by AKBK. Hopefully they’ll actually remix them instead of just increasing the tempo.
Nagashima*Jienotsu*Yuichirou -Anison DJ de Ottsu Otsu!-
Release Date: 4/25/12
Price: 1905 yen
Compilation album featuring eurobeat covers of anime themes. Produced by Kickboxer, Yuichirou Nagashima, who is also known for his cosplay. In addition to the usual AKBK repeats, the CD will include his official theme song, which was released as a single a few years ago and is sung by Halko Momoi. Yuichirou himself will be a doing a cover of “Gekitei”. There are also at least two new songs planned, so the album won’t be a complete waste.
Akiba Koubou presents Utatte Mita Collection Tsukareta Otoko
Artist: Tsukareta Otoko
Release Date: 3/17/12
Price: 952 yen
Fifth wave of Utatte Mita singles from Akiba Koubou. This one features Tsukareta Otoko. Surprisingly, it’s mostly new material.
The single is currently available exclusively at Akiba Koubou Festa tour stops.
Remix Best
Artist: Sex Machineguns
Release Date: 4/18/12
Price: 2667 yen
A new Sex Machineguns remix album produced by Akiba Koubou. Sex Machineguns are a speed metal band who have been active since 1983. This special remix CD will feature remixes of 11 of their biggest hits. Since AKBK are involved I’m assuming they’ll be eurobeat remixes. It seems AKBK will be working closely with SMG, as lead singer Anchang will be re-recording vocals for the album.
Akiba Koubou presents Utatte Mita Collection Chachako
Artist: Chachako
Release Date: 3/17/12
Price: 952 yen
Fifth wave of Utatte Mita singles from Akiba Koubou. This one features Chachako and is all repeats.
The single is currently available exclusively at Akiba Koubou Festa tour stops.
Koi Euro Best
Release Date: 3/21/12
Price: 1900 yen
Producers have been revealed, and it’s mostly valle blanco, with some Beat Charger, Ovrar, Tks (Rayto), and DJ Command thrown in. Akiba Koubou have also put up a digest of songs on YouTube.
This 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.
Akiba Koubou presents Utatte Mita Collection Aomofu
Artist: Aomofu
Release Date: 3/17/12
Price: 952 yen
Fifth wave of Utatte Mita singles from Akiba Koubou. This one features Aomofu and mostly consists of resings. This will be the third time that “Renai Circulation” has appeared on one of these singles.
The single is currently available exclusively at Akiba Koubou Festa tour stops.
Utattemita J-Pop
Release Date: 3/7/12 ? 3/21/12
Price: 1905 yen
Utaite take on J-Pop classics. The track list is mostly composed of songs taken straight from J-Pop Extra Beat Densetsu and the first two Geki Atsu! Drama Euro releases.
Akiba Koubou presents Utatte Mita Collection Ask
Artist: Ask
Release Date: 3/17/12
Price: 952 yen
Fifth wave of Utatte Mita singles from Akiba Koubou. This one features Ask and has three new songs.
Utattemita Anison
Release Date: 3/7/12 ? 3/21/12
Price: 1905 yen
Uggh, based on the producers of each track it doesn’t look like there’ll be any new arrangements, much less any new songs. The first 8 tracks appear to be taken straight from Anim80s, while the remaining tracks are from previous AKBK eurobeat albums. Very disappointing. It’s also odd that they’re not branding either Utattemita release as part of the Dancemania series. The only bright side is that some of the Anim80s repeats will get longer edits.
The album will be available on Amazon Japan’s download service as well as others, but the digital version is a non-stop mix like the CD.
For those wondering, “Nazo no Jinbutsu K” is better known to Hime Trance fans as Kei. It’s just the pseudonym she uses for singing on Nico Nico.
DanceMaster | 
05 2nd, 2012| 
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