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Dec 31

Chouzetsu Kamikyoku Anime On! -Vol. 1-
Release Date: 1/4/13
Price: 1500 yen

A new Akiba Koubou anime compilation that appears to be a tie-up with a live online show called “Anime On!“. Available exclusively through Asahi Productions or from AKBK’s upcoming New Year’s tour.

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Dec 30

Juliana’s Toho Vol. 2 ~Balearic Beats Party~
Release Date: 12/30/12
Price: 1429 yen

Second release in the Juliana’s Toho series, featuring Toho music in classics early 90s hyper techno style. Released during C83. Featured artists include Elementas, DJ Command, FN2, and Sumijun.

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Dec 29

Juliana’s Toho Vol. 1 ~Techno Rave Party~
Release Date: 8/11/12
Price: 1429 yen

Well, we’ve had eurobeat and trance toho compilations, so I guess it was just a matter of time before we got a techno one. Featured artists include Elementas, Redalice, and Sumijun.

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Dec 28

Super Euro Smash Vol. 2
Release Date: 12/30/12
Price: 1400 yen

Second release in the Super Euro Smash series from A-One Records and Akiba Koubou. Available at C83 and in shops shortly after. Features new songs from Elementas, DJ Command, valle blanco, FN2, Sumijun, and others. Also includes a special megamix by DJ Mocchi.

Samples are also available on the A-One website: http://a-one-records.com/discography/000278.html

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Dec 27

Toho Eurobeat Vol. 7 ~ Mountain of Faith
Release Date: 12/30/12
Price: 1400 yen

Doujin release featuring eurobeat covers of popular touhou songs. This will be the third release in the series in 2012. You can visit the official website for a crossfade demo and more info.

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Dec 26
Exit Tunes at C83!
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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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Dec 25

Sound Drive -Drift Luxy V.I.P.-
Artist: N.O.-SYO
Release Date: 12/19/12
Price: 2095 yen

The latest album from N.O.-SYO. In addition to new tracks, there are also repeats from some of the EPs he’s released since the first Sound Drive, as well as remixes from songs from Sound Drive and previous albums.

N.O.-SYO has set up an official website with info on all of his albums. He’s offering an exclusive set featuring both Dance Rock Mix and Drift Luxy VIP, plus signed booklets and a guitar pick, all for only 3500 yen.

I contacted CDJapan to see if they would be carrying it, but they replied, “Unfortunately, it won’t be possible for us to get it supplied. The label is selling it independently, and none of the record company we have dealings with will be able to get it supplied, either.” Bummer. Thankfully, HMV Japan and Amazon Japan do have it up for pre-order, and both ship overseas.

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Dec 24

Saifam Speed – November/December 2012
Artist: Various Artists

Another batch of Speed covers, including songs by Bruno Mars and PSY.

SPE204 – [4:09] Whole Lotta Love / Speedogang
SPE205 – [3:59] Runaway Baby (The Factory Speed mix) / Speedmaster
SPE206 – [3:53] What I Like About You (The Factory Speed remix) / Speedmaster
SPE207 – [4:09] Gangnam Style (Speedo mix) / Speedmaster
SPE208 – [5:04] Locked Out of Heaven (Speedo mix) / Speedogang

Dec 23

Handz Up Posse 2 mixed by DJ Uto
Release Date: 12/19/12
Price: 1905 yen

Oh, very interesting. Whereas Quake Trance Best 23 featured hard dance tracks from all across Europe, Handz Up Posse is primarily composed of UK productions. In fact, aside from the Starving Trancer bonus track, I believe all of the tracks are licensed from Andy Whitby’s AWsum label and Synergy Trax. Good to know DJ Uto still has his eye on the UK scene. Seeing Gammer on this makes me miss Dancemania Speed, though. 🙁

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Dec 22

EndlessroLL
Artist: Hitoshizuku × Yama?
Release Date: 12/19/12
Price: 1905 yen

Track list revealed for this first album from Hitoshizuku × Yama? featuring Kagamine Rin and Len. First-press copies come with a cell phone strap (1 of 7 designs), mouse pad (1 of 7 designs) and clear file. Retailer-exclusive presents include a PV DVD from Animate and other random crap like pens, can badges, and posters. Visit the official website for samples and more info.

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Dec 21

V.I.P. R&B/Party Trax
Release Date: 12/19/12
Price: 1200 yen

Full versions and dance remixes of songs from VIP 9.

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Dec 20

Love EDM Compilation
Release Date: 12/19/12
Price: 900 yen

Digital version of Love EDM -In the Mix-, featuring 15 full versions of songs from the album.

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Dec 19

V.I.P. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop/Dance Trax IX
Release Date: 12/19/12
Price: 2171 yen

Ninth release in the V.I.P. series. Previous releases focused more on R&B/Hip-Hop, but lately they’ve been including more and more dance tracks. If I didn’t know any better I would’ve thought this was EDM 2. o_O

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Dec 18

Love EDM -In the Mix-
Release Date: 12/19/12
Price: 1900 yen

Looks like FARM is following a similar release schedule to EMI’s EDM series. This new EDM compilation comes just 3 months after Party Started by DJ Mike-Masa.

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Dec 17

2012 Best 50 mixed by DJ Shintaro
Release Date: 12/19/12
Price: 1800 yen

Compilation from Manhattan Records featuring house covers of 2012 hits. All tracks produced by Power Music.

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