Nana Mitani Golden Best -Vocalo Kyoku o Utatte Mita-
Artist: Nana Mitani
Release Date: 3/14/12
Price: 2190 yen
First album from Nana Mitani, most famous for her cover of “Luka Luka Night Fever.” The track list consists of lots of Vocaloid covers, including every “Night” song that samfree has ever done. That includes his latest song, “Ia Ia*Night of Desire.”
Super Eurobeat presents Super Hatsune Beat vol. 1 powered by DIVA Arcade (CD+DVD)
Release Date: 3/14/12
Price: 2800 yen
This March will see the release of Super Hatsune Beat vol. 1, based on a Nico Nico Douga video that was uploaded in 2007. Odd that Avex would choose to cash in on it 5 years later o_O Anyway, the first six tracks on the CD are taken straight from the Nico Nico video. Those are followed by 5 full-length tracks from Yuuyu P. Bonus tracks include a new remix by SCP and the granddaddy of vocaloid euro, “Luka Luka Night Fever.”
The album will come with a DVD featuring a PV from Sega’s Project DIVA Arcade as well as the original Super Hatsune Beat vol. 1 music video.
First-press copies come in a special cardboard sleeve with the art on the left. The CD booklet will have the art on the right, which is a throwback to the original video. Retailer-exclusive bonuses include an A3 poster from Animate, a clear file from Tora no Ana, or an LED light keychain from Wonder Goo. Visit the official website for more info.
Mogra Mix Vol. 1 mixed by DJ Wildparty
Release Date: 12/7/11 ⇨ 12/21/11 ⇨ 2/1/12 ⇨ 2/29/12 ⇨ 3/14/12
Price: 2476 yen
New compilation from EMI, done in collaboration with Club Mogra. In addition to Vocaloid, there are also House songs from artists like DJ Kawasaki, Digitalism, Ram Rider and Rap Bit. Exclusive new songs and remixes will make their debuts on this album.
Retailer-exclusive bonuses are also available. Animate will be giving out sticker sheets, while Tsutaya will distribute clear files and Tower Records will hand out posters.
Theory -164 feat. Gumi-
Artist: 164 feat. Gumi
Release Date: 12/7/11 ⇨ 12/28/11 ⇨ 2/1/12 ⇨ 3/7/12
Price: 1905 yen
The much-delayed new album from 164 focusing solely on Gumi, originally known simply as Exit Tunes presents 164 feat. Gumi. Bonus items include a mouse pad (one of two variations), cell phone strap, clear file, and poster. There are also retailer-exclusive presents available, ranging from bromides to can badges. Are can badges the new fake credit card or something?
Visit the official 164 website for more details and samples.
Vocalo Dance -Best Age! Tracks-
Release Date: 2/15/12 ⇨ 2/29/12
Price: 2190 yen
The album came out yesterday, and in addition to EMI’s Vocalo Dance Website, Akiba Koubou have also put up a special website of their own, including a page detailing the bonuses.
Again, all editions come with a special cardboard sleeve and picture label CD, while first-press copies will also come with a special calendar and fake credit card. Retailers will also be distributing B2-sized posters on a first-come, first-served basis. If you go to the URL listed on the obi strip and answer a quick survey, you can also download some special wallpapers for your PC or smartphone, though this offer only lasts until August. CD Japan says there’ll be a sticker, but there’s no longer any mention of that on Amazon or EMI’s website.
As for retailer-exclusive bonuses, Animate will be offering a special “can badge,” which is just a fancy Japanese term for a pin. Tora no Ana will also have special can badge with a different design. Tsutaya will give out A4 clear files.
EMI have also uploaded a special digest of songs on YouTube:
Mogra Mix Vol. 1 mixed by DJ Wildparty
Release Date: 12/7/11 ⇨ 12/21/11 ⇨ 2/1/12 ⇨ 2/29/12 ⇨ 3/14/12
Price: 2476 yen
New compilation from EMI, done in collaboration with Club Mogra. It was originally set for release last December and would have been EMI’s first Vocaloid-related release, but since it’s been delayed so many times that distinction now goes to Vocalo Dance. It’s now set for release on March 14. In addition to Vocaloid, there are also House songs from artsits like DJ Kawasaki, Digitalism, Ram Rider and Rap Bit.
Nana Mitani Golden Best -Vocalo Kyoku o Utatte Mita-
Artist: Nana Mitani
Release Date: 3/14/12
Price: 2190 yen
First album from Nana Mitani, most famous for her cover of “Luka Luka Night Fever.” The track list consists of lots of Vocaloid covers, including every “Night” song that samfree has ever done. That includes his latest song, “Ia Ia*Night of Desire.”
Okay, so technically that’s Kouhey’s version. Sorry, but I like it better 
Nana’s version is embedded after the jump.
Sensantional Dai Kakumei
Artist: YM feat. Gumi
Release Date: 2/15/12
Price: 1905 yen
First album from YM, feat. Gumi. Bonuses include a poster, strap, and clear file. There are also retailer-exclusive presents available, including bromides, bookmarks, can badges, mousepads, and tumblers.
Vocalo Dance -Best Age! Tracks-
Release Date: 2/15/12 ⇨ 2/29/12
Price: 2190 yen
Vocalo Dance Mania! It looks like EMI are marketing this as part of the Dancemania series, as they’ve put a special site up for it: Vocalo Dance Official Website.
The first Vocaloid compilation from EMI comes with a bevy of bonuses. In addition to a special cardboard sleeve and picture label CD for all editions, first-press copies will also come with a special calendar and fake credit card. Retailers will also be distributing B2-sized posters on a first-come, first-served basis. If you go to the URL listed on the obi strip and answer a quick survey, you can also download some special wallpapers for your PC or smartphone, though this offer only lasts until August. CD Japan says there’ll be a sticker, but there’s no longer any mention of that on Amazon or EMI’s website.
As for retailer-exclusive bonuses, Animate will be offering a special “can badge,” which is just a fancy Japanese term for a pin. Tora no Ana will also have special can badge with a different design.
I can’t help but be disappointed by the track list, though. I was hoping for new arrangements, but most of these appear to be the original versions.
Exit Tunes presents Sekihan the Treasure
Artist: Sekihan
Release Date: 4/4/12
Price: 1905 yen
Another new Sekihan album. Bonuses include a rubber cell phone strap (1 of 3 designs), mouse pad (1 of 2 designs), clear file and poster.
Haru Iro Portrait
Artist: Shamuon
Release Date: 3/21/12
Price: 1905 yen
First solo album from utaite, Shamuon. Also scheduled to feature duets with Soraru and Mi-chan. Bonuses include a cell phone strap (1 of 5 variations), mouse pad (1 of 6 variations), clear file, and poster.
Last Color
Artist: SCL Project (natsuP) feat. VanaN’Ice (Camui Gackpo, Kaito, Kagamine Len)
Release Date: 3/21/12
Price: 1905 yen
The last album from SCL Project feat. VanaN’Ice (composed of Camui Gackpo, Kaito, Kagamine Len).
Jazzin’ for Vocaloid ~covers~
Release Date: 2/15/12
Price: 1905 yen
Spiritual successor to 2008′s Jazzin’ for Ghibli, featuring jazz arrangements of Vocaloid songs. Established club singers will be providing the vocals. Visit the official website for more info. There are some very nice arrangements on here.
Nana Mitani Golden Best -Vocalo Kyoku o Utatte Mita-
Artist: Nana Mitani
Release Date: 3/14/12
Price: 2190 yen
First album from Nana Mitani, most famous for her cover of “Luka Luka Night Fever.” At the moment it’s scheduled to have 15 songs. I imagine most of them will be Vocaloid covers, but hopefully she’ll get some new material, too. Anyone else freaked out by that picture of Nana?
http://www.avexnet.or.jp/mitaninana/index.html
Pre-order at CDJapan.
Ama no Jaku (Single)
Artist: Mayumi Morinaga
Release Date: 2/1/11
Price: 1238 yen
3rd maxi single from songstress Mayumi Morinaga. Technically it’s the fourth if, unlike Quake, you count “Drift of the Wind”. Producers include 164, 40mP, Kusoinaka P, and Another Infinity. First-press orders come with a B2-size poster and strap.
Visit the newly redesigned official Mayumi Morinaga website for samples.
DanceMaster | 
03 17th, 2012| 
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