First album "Immortalis" by sukekiyo, a solo project led by Kyo (DIR EN GREY), will be released on April 30, 2014!
The limited edition comes with a bonus disc with songs made by collaborations with great musicians such as Kirito (Angelo), SUGIZO SUGIZO (LUNA SEA), HISASHI (GLAY), Hitoki (Kuroyume), Shuji Ishii (caligari), TK (Rintoshite Shigure) and more.
A live action film based on a popular Tatsunoko anime, "Gatchaman" starring Tori Matsuzaka, Gou Ayano, Ayame Gouriki and more is out on DVD and Blu-ray on March 5, 2014. Its battle scenes with VFX by SHIROGUMI are must-watch! DVD & Blu-ray come with a booklet and a bonus DVD featuring making-of, event footage, trailer, and TV spot.
Plot: Set in the near future in Tokyo, Japan. The evil terrorist organization, Galactor has declared war on the world. They possess more advanced technology than governments and occupy over half of the planet for just 17 days. Then human gathers five special agents, known as Gatchaman, to stop Galactor.
3 mini LP reissues from Emerson, Lake & Palmer will be out on April 23, 2014. Each reissue features Platinum SHM-CD format and the K2HD mastering. The cardboard faithfully replicates the original LP artwork (18cm square). *Platinum SHM-CD is fully compatible with standard CD players. However, it will not play on CD players that are not compatible with CD-R (Compact Disc-Recordable) discs.
This Emerson, Lake & Palmer cardboard sleeve reissue series features the following titles: "Emerson, Lake & Palmer," "Tarkus," and "Pictures At An Exhibition."
Have you watched the SOCHI Olympic Games? I am very happy and proud to hear that Yuzuru Hanyu won the first gold medal in the history of Japanese men's figure skating.
We are happy to announce that new DVD & Blu-ray "Kakusei no Toki (Time of Awakening)" from the new prince will be released on May 21, 2014. Features his performances in the SOCHI Olympic, World Junior Skating Championships, Japan Figure Skating Championships, and more plus private shots. The limited edition comes with bonus item (subject to change).
Be sure to check it out!
BABYMETAL, a metal vocal and dance group consisting of three girls from an idol group Sakura Gakuin, brings their first album "BABYMETAL" on February 26, 2014! The album includes tracks "Do Ki Do Ki Morning," "Iine!," "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!," "Ijime, Dame, Zettai," "Megitsune," new song(s), and more for 13 tracks total.
Limited edition includes a bonus DVD with music videos for five singles, audio commentary from the members, live footage taken from SUMMER SONIC 2013, live footage performing new song(s), and more. Be sure to check out!
A visual-kei rock band, NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST brings a new live DVD and three new singles!
The live DVD "GEARS OF OMEGA" out on March 19, 2014 features their one-man tour in 2013 and comes with a poster with hand signed autograph.
Three singles, "Strike in fact," "Desperate," and "Libra" will be released one by one every month from next March. Be sure to check out!
5 mini LP reissues from Quicksilver Messenger Service will be out on April 30, 2014. Each reissue features the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players) and each cover faithfully replicates the original LP artwork.
This Quicksilver Messenger cardboard sleeve reissue series features the following titles: "Quicksilver Messenger Service," "Happy Traids," "Shady Groove," "Just For Love," and "What About Me."
Director's cut edition of "Persona 3" theatrical anime on Blu-ray including 7 extra minutes of animation that was not shown in theaters.
Limited edition includes bonus footage such as promotion video, audio commentary and more. Comes also with soundtrack CD (song and BGM), illustrated gatefold box and jacket, 48-page booklet, super P3 sticker set (10 sheets in which 9 are randomly selected), and 4 illustrated cards.
=>Persona3 The Movie #1 Spring Of Birth [w/ Bonus CD, Limited Edition] Blu-ray
=>Persona3 The Movie #1 Spring Of Birth [w/ Bonus CD, Limited Edition] DVD
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Have you heard of the name of Yuko Suzuhana with Wagakki Band before? Wagakki Band, Japanese traditional instruments orchestra, is a rock band mainly consisting of highly-skilled musicians who have Japanese traditional music background and lead by Yuko Suzuhana, a talented shigin instructor, singer-songwriter, and pianist who is very popular in the Niko Niko Douga scene.
On April 23, 2014, they will bring a new album "VOCALO Zanmai" in which they cover popular vocaloid songs such as "Senbonzakura (A Thousand Cherry Blossoms)," "Roku Chounen to Ichiya Monogatari," and "Tengaku." They have uploaded some of them on YouTube. This is a perfect fusion between VOCALOID and Japanese traditional music. Experience their new sound. *Picture shown is from their official website.
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A romance film starring Jun Matsumoto (Arashi) and Juri Ueno, "Hidamari no Kanojo (Girl In The Sunny Place)" comes out on DVD and Blu-ray for pre-order. Memorial editions come with a bonus disc, a deluxe booklet, a postcard set, and a mini clear folder.
Plot: A new salesman, Kosuke happens to meet Mao, a friend from his middle school days for the first time in 10 years. Back then, Mao was bullied. Kosuke helped her and that made them fall in love. But now she is an attractive and cheerful woman. Kosuke falls in love with her again, however Mao has a secret...
12 mini LP reissues from Depeche Mode will be out on April 9, 2014. Each reissue features the remastering in 2007 and the high-fidelity Blu-spec CD2 format (compatible with standard CD players). Also features Japanese original cardboard sleeve.
This Depeche Mode cardboard sleeve reissue series features the following titles: "Speak & Spell," "A Broken Frame," "Construction Time Again," "Some Great Reward," "Black Celebration," "Music For The Masses," "Violator," "Songs of Faith and Devotion," "Ultra," "Exciter," "Playing The Angel," and "Sounds of the Universe."
The release date of "Symphony of The Vampire," the first mini-album from KAMIJO, is near! This is, as the song title indicates, a full-length symphony based on the sound of metal rock describing the Louis's path to be a king. It consists various musical movements with an epic main theme, aggressive tune, and beautiful ballad.
As you might have known, we are offering a CDJapan exclusive poster pictured left for any edition of "Symphony of The Vampire." Don't miss out to order it before the poster runs out!
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NEWS brings new live DVD & Blu-ray "NEWS 10th Anniversary in Tokyo Dome" on March 19, 2014.
These feature their 10th anniversary concert held on September 7, 2013 at Tokyo Dome and a special variety program, including digest of their national tour (128 min.). Limited editions come in a special package and contains a 28-page booklet (25cm x 28.5cm).
A visual-kei rock band, Grieva brings their second album "Shuen" on February 26, 2014.
The album includes 16 addictive songs and comes with CDJapan exclusive autographed postcard, so hurry to check out!
Pop princess Kylie Minogue is releasing a new album "Kiss Me Once" on March 19, 2014. This will be the twelfth album for the first time in four years, and its special edition includes 15 tracks total (subject to change), containing Japan only bonus track(s), and a bonus DVD with music video(s), making-of, private shots, and documentary on the album.
The album Features great producers such as Pharrell (Beyonce, Jay-Z, Pitbull, Maroon 5), Greg Kurstin (Katy Perry, P!NK, Kelly Clarkson), Ariel Rechtshaid (Usher, Major Razor, Vampire Weekend), Cutfather (One Direction, The Wanted), and more.