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Cross Season with Nami

May 23rd, 2007 by Rokit · 5 Comments · ★★★★☆

A review for Nami Tamaki’s 13th Single “CROSS SEASON” with rock b-sides that include “i CAN FLY” and “Lost and Found.” Full extensive review for Nami’s new single with audio and video sampling.

papillon

May 6th, 2007 by Rinoa · 3 Comments · ★★★★☆

“papillon”, Hitomi Shimatani’s third single included a cover of the popular song of Janet Jackson — “Doesn’t really matter”.

Shuuji to Akira - Seishun Amigo

May 3rd, 2007 by Erika · 21 Comments · ★★★★½

With the conclusion of the popular school dorama “Nobuta wo Produce”, the stars of the show, Kamenashi Kazuya and Yamashita Tomohisa have formed a temporary unit and released a single consisting of the show’s theme song as well as a solo from both boys. Using their characters from the show Shuuji to Akira’s single debuted as the #1 selling single and was at the top of the Oricon Chart’s 999 top singles chart in 2005.

Garnet Moon/Inori

April 16th, 2007 by Rinoa · 1 Comment · ★★★★½

Garnet Moon was Hitomi Shimatani’s 17th single. It was a continuation of the overall mature-sexy image from 2004. avex wanted to ensure that this single would be fairly popular with the audience by attempting to target this single towards the young adult audience.

ANGELUS / Z!Z!Z! -Zip!Zap! Zipangu

April 11th, 2007 by Rinoa · 5 Comments · ★★★★½

“ANGELUS / Z!Z!Z! -Zip!Zap! Zipangu” is Hitomi Shimatani’s 16th single, which would be a tie-in with the anime Inuyasha.