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Sick EDM Vol. 3 mixed by C’k
Release Date: 2/11/15
Price: 1852 yen
Total Length: 1:01:35

Wow, this was unexpected. Originally planned as Sick EDM Best, this release has morphed into a proper Sick EDM 03 instead. And while the first two albums were full of familiar tracks, this one actually has quite a few that have yet to appear on other Japanese compilations. It’s mostly composed of Spinnin’ Records licenses, but there’s also quite a bit of new material from Japanese artists, including a new collaboration between C’k and OHC. That said, they also decided to include “Booyah (Original Mix)” despite its appearance on Sick EDM 02 and pretty much every EDM album last year.

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Seventh Heaven
Artist: Ryu*
Release Date: 2/4/15
Price: 2500 yen

Seventh major album from prolific Bemani artist, Ryu*. This is part of Exit Tunes’ Hyper RMX project, RMX being an acronym of Ryu*, Mayumi, and Xceon, three artists who have been quite prominent in the Bemani world. Exit Tunes are charging a premium for these albums, however, with each selling for 400 yen more than usual. Bonus items include a logo charm.

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Tsumi to Batsu
Artist: Xceon
Release Date: 2/4/15
Price: 2500 yen

First major album from prolific Bemani artist, Xceon. This is part of Exit Tunes’ Hyper RMX project, RMX being an acronym of Ryu*, Mayumi, and Xceon, three artists who have been quite prominent in the Bemani world. Exit Tunes are charging a premium for these albums, however, with each selling for 400 yen more than usual. Bonus items include a logo charm.

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Anison Mix Laboratory ~Second Report~
Release Date: 4/29/15
Price: 2778 yen

Update (2/22/15): A few new details have emerged. The album will be produced by DJ Kenzi, who some may remember produced and mixed Meganimation a couple of years ago. That seems to be a good sign that the album will lean towards a speed trance sound. Cover art will be drawn by Kaworu Watashiya. 18 songs are planned.

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Din Don Dan
Artist: Mayumi Morinaga
Release Date: 2/4/15
Price: 2500 yen

Oh, wow, it feels like forever since Mayumi’s last album. And, no, the MAYU releases don’t count. This is part of Exit Tunes’ Hyper RMX project, RMX being an acronym of Ryu*, Mayumi, and Xceon, three artists who have been quite prominent in the Bemani world. Exit Tunes are charging a premium for these albums, however, with each selling for 400 yen more than usual. Bonus items include a logo charm.

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Exit Tunes presents Hanjyuku Girls 2
Release Date: 2/4/15
Price: 2100 yen

The girls version of Exit Tunes presents Actors. In other words, it’ll have popular female Japanese voice actresses performing Vocaloid songs. Participating actresses include Aya Suzaki, Rumi Okubo, Hisako Kanemoto, Yu Kobayashi, Nozomi Yamamoto, Satomi Akesaka, Eriko Matsui, M?A?O. Bonus items include an alternative CD jacket. Retailer-exclusive bonuses are available from various shops. Visit the official site for samples and more info.

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Exit Tunes presents The Best of Gumi from Megpoid
Release Date: 2/4/15
Price: 2100 yen

The eighth GUMI compilation from Exit Tunes, following GUMism, GUMitive, GUMish, GUMing, GUMitia, GUMity, and GUMical. No weird portmanteau in the title this time. Bonus items include an alternate CD jacket and poster. Retailer-exclusive bonuses are also available. Visit the official website for samples and more info.

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Soyokaze Little Room tribute to add9 (Heli P)
Release Date: 2/4/15
Price: 2100 yen

Tribute to add9 (Heli P), featuring utaite singing his most famous songs. Bonus items include a strap and a poster, plus various retailer-exclusive bonuses. Visit the official website for more info and samples.

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Mahou Shoujo Over Age -kawaii songs collection-
Release Date: 2/4/15
Price: 2100 yen

Wow, anime and over age aren’t two terms that usually go with each other. This album will apparently feature Vocaloid producers teaming up with popular voice actresses. There’s also a tie-in light novel being released a day earlier. More info can be found on the official website.

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Yuyushiki “Nigenme” Yuzuko Nonohara Hen
Release Date: 2/4/15
Price: 2100 yen

Mini-album from the TV anime, “Yuyushiki.” Looks like a new series from Exit Tunes. Bonus items include an alternative jacket and B2 poster. Visit the official website for more info.

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Exit Tunes presents Actors -Extra Edition 5- feat. Takato, Ryuunosuke, Hozumi, Itto
Artist: Kousuke Toriumi, Kenshou Ono, Kenn, Ryouta Oosaka
Release Date: 2/4/15
Price: 1700 yen

Fifth mini-album in the Actors series, featuring a few Vocaloid covers and some drama tracks. Featured voice actors are Kousuke Toriumi, Kenshou Ono, Kenn, Ryouta Oosaka. Visit the official website for more info. That’s certainly an, um… interesting cover.

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Tokyo Girls Party -TGC 10th Anniversary Best Mega Mix- mixed by DJ Fumi*Yeah
Release Date: 2/18/15
Price: 2100 yen
Total Length: 1:21:21

Upcoming tie-in compilation from Universal. The CD will be the official mix of Tokyo Girls Collection, a fashion festival that’s celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Interestingly, Universal have set up a website for DJ Fumi*Yeah, who’s doing the mixing for this CD. Hopefully they’ll continue to collaborate in the future, as I really enjoy Fumi*Yeah’s mixing. It also looks like he squeezed every last bit of music he could onto the CD, as it’s over 81 minutes long. o_O

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DJ Kaori’s Best Hit Pop
Release Date: 3/4/15
Price: 2300 yen

The latest release in the hugely popular DJ Kaori’s Mix series, which has sold over 4 million copies over the years since its debut in 2005. This one will focus on pop hits, though there’s no early list yet so who knows what they’ll include. You can visit the official website for more info on previous entries.

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Shake That Boo Boo
Artist: Carlprit
Release Date: 2/4/15
Price: 1850 yen

Looks like FARM have picked up the Japanese rights for Carlprit’s latest album. Carlprit is a Zimbabwean/German rapper who has worked with the likes of Cascada, Alexandra Stan, and Whigfield.

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