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Exit Trance presents Speed Anime Trance Best 18
Release Date: 5/1/13
Price: 1905 yen

SATB 18 just came out, and the CD version is notable for taking up all 80 minutes on the CD. If they weren’t going to have 20 tracks, at least they used up every single second they possibly could. First-press copies come with a cell phone strap. Also, I didn’t notice before, but it looks like they stopped doing the Karaoke CD present after SATB 16. Instead, sending in the included survey will get you some sort of autographed item.

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Exit Trance presents Speed Anime Trance Best 18
Release Date: 5/1/13
Price: 1905 yen

Final list is out, and it’s 19 tracks total. The tracks have been divvied up a bit more evenly than they were on SATB 17, where 2 artists got 5 tracks each. This time, Hommarju and Disco da Gama lead the pack with 4 tracks each. Booing Day and MK each get 3 tracks, while Flash back Dominant and Icon get 2 each and plazma rounds out the list with a single track. Ryu*’s absence isn’t a surprise, but there’s sadly still no Dizzi Mystica. It makes me wonder if he’s just too busy with his own sample production company, Katana Bits. Or maybe he’s just taking a break like MK did for a while. Or was Disco da Gama his alias? I honestly keep forgetting.

Edit: According to the Chinese Wikipedia page for Exit Trance, Disco da Gama is indeed Dizzi Mystica. Loli Salad did a nice job making the list more presentable, and it’s neat to see the who’s behind the various aliases.

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Minna Shiawase ni Na~re!
Artist: Utata P
Release Date: 4/17/13
Price: 1905 yen

First major solo album from Vocaloid producer, Utata P. Will also feature vocals by two of the latest vocaloids, Yuzuki Yukari and Mayu. Bonus items include a mouse pad (1 of 5 designs), charm (1 of 3 designs), B2 size poster, and clear file. There are also retailer-exclusive bonuses available, ranging from remix CDs to PV DVDs to t-shirts. Visit the official website for samples and more info.

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New Album (Title Pending)
Artist: Ryu*
Release Date: 7/3/13
Price: 1905 yen

Well, this is a bit surprising. A new Ryu* album is scheduled for release this July, which is just 7 months after his last album, Sakura Luminance. No details yet, not even a title.

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Exit Trance presents Speed Anime Trance Best 18
Release Date: 5/1/13
Price: 1905 yen

First three tracks have been announced, though keep in mind they’re not guaranteed to appear on the final list. One of the announced tracks is Utada Hikaru’s latest single, “Sakura Nagashi.”

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Minna Shiawase ni Na~re!
Artist: Utata P
Release Date: 4/17/13
Price: 1905 yen

First major solo album from Vocaloid producer, Utata P. Will also feature vocals by two of the latest vocaloids, Yuzuki Yukari and Mayu.

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Exit Trance presents Speed Anime Trance Best 18
Release Date: 5/1/13
Price: 1905 yen

The next entry in the SATB series releases this May. If they stay on this schedule maybe they’ll have 3 SATB albums this year instead of 2012’s paltry 2. No word on what tracks may be included just yet, but presumably it’ll come with a bonus cell phone strap and a karaoke CD if you send in the included survey.

Pre-order at CDJapan.

Exit Trance presents Speed Anime Trance Best 17
Release Date: 1/2/13
Price: 1905 yen

Let’s start off the new year with the 17th release in the long-running Speed Anime Trance Best series. There are 19 tracks in all, with artists including Hommarju, Disco da Gama, Icon, and the glorious return of MK. Oddly, the Dizzi Mystica alias is nowhere to be found. Bonus items include a smart phone strap and an instrumental CD if you send in the included survey.

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After inexplicably skipping C82, Exit Tunes are back for C83. Quake will set up shop with an Exit Tunes booth at the 83rd Comic Market, where they’ll be selling exclusive merchandise.

First up is the C83 Limited Quantity!! Wonderful 6-Piece MAYU Goods Set. For only 3,000 yen, you’ll get goods emblazoned with artwork of Vocaloid’s newest star, Mayu.

• 1. Mayu Microfiber Towel – A special microfiber towel for cleaning your cell phone or other delicate goods.
• 2. Mayu Desk Calendar – A special desk calendar featuring Mayu artwork.
• 3. “Ichizu na Kataomoi, Minorasetai Chiisana Shiawase. / Utata P feat. Mayu” A3 Clear Poster – A3 poster featuring art from the song’s PV.
• 4. “Kodoku no Bannin / SCL Project feat. Mayu” Desk Mat – A desk mat with art from the SCL Project song.
• 5. Usano Mimi Pass Case – A case for your commuter passes.
• 6. Mayu Canvas Tote Bag – A tote bag to hold all of your goods.

More merchandise after the jump.

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Sakura Luminance
Artist: Ryu*
Release Date: 12/5/12
Price: 1905 yen

Final track list for Ryu*’s 4th album has surfaced on his official website. In addition to songs from Bemani, there’ll also be a number of new songs.

Bonus items include a holographic cover, cell phone strap, pass case, clear file, and poster. Konamistyle is offering a special Sakura Luminance set with exclusive goods, including a muffler towel, smart phone sticker, and an exclusive remix CD featuring “Sakura Luminance (kors k Remix)”. Not to be outdone other retailers will offer their own exclusive bonuses. Animate, Tora no Ana, and Tsutaya will each get their own exclusive remix CDS. WonderGOO gets a can badge, while ordering from Shinseido will net you an LED strap.

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Exit Trance presents Speed Anime Trance Best 17
Release Date: 1/2/13
Price: 1905 yen

A handful of tracks announced for the 17th release in the SATB series. CD Japan’s description mentions there’ll be around 20 tracks in all, which would be nice after SATB 16’s 18 tracks. Bonus items include a smart phone strap and an instrumental CD if you send in the included survey.

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Sakura Luminance
Artist: Ryu*
Release Date: 12/5/12
Price: 1905 yen

A seemingly final track list for Ryu*’s 4th album has surfaced on his official website. In addition to songs from Bemani, there’ll also be a number of new songs.

Bonus items include a holographic cover, cell phone strap, pass case, clear file, and poster. Konamistyle is offering a special Sakura Luminance set with exclusive goods, including a muffler towel, smart phone sticker, and an exclusive remix CD featuring “Sakura Luminance (kors k Remix)”. Not to be outdone, Animate, Tora no Ana, and Tsutaya will each get their own exclusive remix CDS. WonderGOO gets a can badge, while ordering from Shinseido will net you an LED strap.

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Exit Trance presents Speed Anime Trance Best 17
Release Date: 1/2/13
Price: 1905 yen

Only 2 SATB releases this year. 🙁 On the plus side, it looks like they’re changing up the release schedule, as the 17th release in the series will come out in January instead of the usual April. One odd thing is that it’s being listed as “Exit Tunes presents” instead of the usual “Exit Trance presents”. Is the Exit Trance brand finally dead? I guess we’ll see…

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Sakura Luminance
Artist: Ryu*
Release Date: 12/5/12
Price: 1905 yen

As mentioned by Doc-S in the comments, Quake have updated their website with some info on Ryu*’s upcoming 4th album, now titled Sakura Luminance. In addition to 3 previously announced songs, the site also mentions “800nm”. Bonus items include a hologram cover, an original strap and amouse pad.

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Ryu 3rd Album (Tentative Title)
Artist: Ryu*
Release Date: 12/5/12
Price: 1905 yen

Ryu*’s third major album (obviously not counting starmine) comes out this December. Expect his recent Bemani works to be collected, plus his collaborations with Mayumi Morinaga and Starving Trancer.

Pre-order at CDJapan.