DanceMaster | 
03 26th, 2013| 
Anison Cover Best Mix
Artist: Ainyan
Release Date: 3/20/13
Price: 1905 yen
House and electro covers of anime standards. From the makers of No.1 Party Mix -R&B House Best-.
Also available on iTunes Japan.
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Mar
26
Mar
25
Ultra Dance Mix -Party Hit Tunes-
Release Date: 3/27/13
Price: 600 yen
16 more full versions of songs from No.1 Party Mix -R&B House Best-. Oddly, the non-stop had mix had 33 songs, so one song, “Give Me Everything,” was left off the digital releases entirely. This edition is less interesting than the other collection, though it does have the DJ U*Hey? remix of “Without You.” It’s more piano house than trance, though. 🙁
Mar
23
The Big Reunion
Release Date: 3/8/13
Price: £6.99
Available only in the UK, this digital release features the tops songs from all of the bands involved in The Big Reunion. Included are four songs from Atomic Kitten, 911, and Blue that have appeared on Dancemania. Liberty X get only one track, and it’s not “Thinking It Over.” -_-
Mar
20
Drive ga 100-bai Tanoshiku Naru 90s Best
Release Date: 1/30/13 ? 2/27/13 ? 3/20/13
Price: 1886 yen
The usual fare from Smile.dk, Me & My, MC Hammer, Bellini, and more. Also available on iTunes Japan for 900 yen.
Mar
19
Drive ga 100-bai Tanoshiku Naru 80s Best
Release Date: 1/30/13 ? 2/27/13 ? 3/20/13
Price: 1886 yen
Pretty standard set of 80s tracks that Dancemania fans have seen countless times. Judging by the track lengths, this won’t be a non-stop mix. Also available on iTunes Japan for 900 yen.
Mar
18
EDM ~Electronic Dance Madness~ 3
Release Date: 3/13/13 ? 3/20/13
Price: 2190 yen
The third release in the EDM series was delayed a week to March 20. Expect EDM hits from David Guetta, Deadmau5, Moby, Calvin Harris, and…Duran Duran?! I wish Tomo Hirata would choose some more recent songs, though. I’m sure EMI force him to choose from their catalogue, but there’s really no reason to have “Teenage Dream” on a 2013 album. -_-
On a related note, EMI Music Japan were recently acquired by Universal Japan as part of Universal’s global acquisition of EMI. It’ll be very interesting to see how the acquisition will affect EMI’s compilations in the future. At best, it means they’ll be able to draw on Universal’s large catalogue of artists. At worst, they’ll neglect EMI altogether. 🙁
Update: An interview with Tomo Hirata confirms that EDM 4 is already in the works.
Mar
17
No.1 Party Mix -R&B House Best- mixed by DJ Satoshi
Release Date: 3/6/13
Price: 2190 yen
Interesting new house compilation from VillageAgain. All of the tracks are licensed from the seemingly ubiquitous American label, Power Music. However, some of the tracks have been remixed by Japanese producers. The non-stop mix is by DJ Satoshi, previously known as half of the Mega Trance act, Glutton Boyz, and he even contributes some remixes of his own. The Mega Trance connection doesn’t end there, as there are also tracks by DJ U*Hey?, both under his main alias as well as under his Threemason alias. DJ ET-Q, perhaps best known for his Hime Trance appearances, is also present with a remix. Unfortunately, the remixes aren’t trance, but more garden variety house and EDM.
Also available on iTunes Japan.
Mar
12
Deluxe Age mix -International Custom Tune-
Release Date: 3/6/13
Price: 1714 yen
The latest in the surprisingly popular Age mix series, this time focusing on Yogaku (Western) hits. I was expecting all repeats, but there are actually a few new productions. I just wonder if Antoki no Inoki will actually be MCing over the entire album, as he does in the commercial.
Mar
11
Greatest Hits! -Dance Mix-
Release Date: 3/1/13
Price: 1800 yen
New compilation from FARM Records with house covers of classic and current pop hits. Includes the usual FARM artists like Minimum Cox, Daiki × ZK, and I.T.T. Also features new productions from NRG Factory.
Mar
10
Manhattan Records & Nylon Japan presents “The Night Out” Non Stop Party Mix -Supported by Nomine-
Release Date: 2/27/13
Price: 2200 yen
New house compilation from Manhattan Records, with music produced by Power Music.
Mar
9
EDM Anthem
Release Date: 2/27/13
Price: 2190 yen
New EDM compilation from Universal Japan. A lot of mainstream US artists are signed to the label, so expect tracks from familiar names like LMFAO, Rihanna, and Nicki Minaj. Whether that’s a good thing or not depends on the listener. Check out Universal’s official EDM Anthem website for more info.
Mar
8
EDM ~Electronic Dance Madness~ 3
Release Date: 3/13/13 ? 3/20/13
Price: 2190 yen
The third release in the EDM series has been delayed a week. Cover art and the final track list have been revealed, though. Expect EDM hits from David Guetta, Deadmau5, Moby, and others. Also includes a new song and remix by Tomo Hirata. Hmm, I wonder how long before we start seeing more new remixes by Japanese producers?
Mar
7
Drive ga 100-bai Tanoshiku Naru 90s Best
Release Date: 1/30/13 ? 2/27/13 ? 3/20/13
Price: 1886 yen
Cover art and final list have been released for this compilation of 90s pop and dance classics. It’s the usual fare from Smile.dk, Me & My, MC Hammer, Bellini, and more. Nothing terribly interesting.
Mar
6
Drive ga 100-bai Tanoshiku Naru 80s Best
Release Date: 1/30/13 ? 2/27/13 ? 3/20/13
Price: 1886 yen
After being delayed from January to February, this 80s pop compilation was then delayed further to March. It seems like they’ve finally settled on a date as well as a track list. Pretty standard set of 80s tracks that Dancemania fans have seen countless times. Judging by the track lengths, this won’t be a non-stop mix.
Mar
5
Out of all the bands involved with The Big Reunion, Atomic Kitten made the biggest impression on Dancemania. Their first single, “Right Now” was absolutely huge in Japan. It first appeared on ZIPmania III in 2000 and would go on to appear as a playable track on Dance Dance Revolution 5th MIX. After “I Want Your Love” appeared on Dancemania X8 in 2001, Atomic Kitten wouldn’t be seen in Dancemania again until the EX series. During 2004, they became a staple of the series, with “Be With You,” “The Tide Is High” and “Ladies Night” appearing on various Dancemania releases.
The band actually released a 2004 version of “Right Now,” which was surprisingly never used for a Dancemania EX release.
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