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Natsu Monogatari presents Wa Euro Best
Release Date: 8/5/09
Price: 1886 yen

Wow, we’re getting more than one Dancemania release this year. O_O The title translates to Summer Story presents J-Euro Best, which can only mean one thing: repeats. It’s mostly old Akiba Koubou stuff, with some Misa and pachislot songs thrown in for good measure.

We are getting a few new Akiba Koubou songs, though. “Ai wo Torimodose” and “Cat’s Eye” have yet to appear on any other compilations. And though it’s not listed here, there’s also supposed to be a new Rumi Itabashi song titled “True Love Forever.” I’m crossing my fingers for new Misa as well.

Who knows? Maybe if this sells well they’ll release an Italo-Euro Best. They have just enough new Italian-produced eurobeat from the last few years to fill a compilation.

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Nagisa Desu*
Artist: Nagisa
Release Date: 8/5/09
Price: 952 yen

The J-Euro queen will release her first CD through Akiba Records later this summer. The CD will be a mini-album featuring her most popular songs as well as her newest hit, “Step, U darling.”

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Speed Anime M@ster ~Anison Master~*
Release Date: 6/24/09
Price: 1900 yen

Formerly known as “Super Anime Beat,” the title has since changed to “Speed Anime M@ster.” Nothing on the early list made it to the final one, and it looks like Quake’s artists may not involved. Additionally, Akiba Koubou will be contributing quite a few tracks. So, basically, none of the details I mentioned for “Super Anime Beat” ended up being true. Damn you, Victor.

Despite the name change it does look like eurobeat is still the primary focus. Kei finally returns to Victor compilations with two new eurobeat covers. As mentioned, some tracks are licensed from Akiba Koubou, but they haven’t been repeated too extensively. I’m not entirely sure who produced the other tracks, but the artists are, umm, “idols.”

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Super Anime Remix Best
Release Date: 7/22/09
Price: 2857 yen

The first SAR came out less than a year ago, yet Dreamusic have already deemed it necessary to do a best-of release. Because everyone was really clamoring to hear “Sousei no Aquarion” again. That said, at least it has Tugumi’s excellent cover of “Naraku no Hana.”

I’m not entirely sure what the two CDs will have. My best guess is that both will be non-stop mixes. Meanwhile, the DVD will contain ParaPara routines for the most overexpos– err, best Akiba Koubou songs.

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Super Anime Remix Touge stage 2
Release Date: 5/27/09
Price: 2381 yen

I was excited to hear that Red Monster would be back with a new collaboration with Tugumi, but I never would have imagined that the duo would be taking on my favorite anime theme, “Naraku no Hana”!! I’m also a big fan of “Uninstall” and, of course, “Glamorous Sky.” I really like “Shangri-La,” too, but didn’t need to hear it repeated again.

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Dancemania presents Natsu Monogatari 2009 supported by 9LoveJ (CD+DVD)
Release Date: 6/10/09
Price: 3000 yen

Akiba Koubou! Akyr! Saifam! Ventura! LED!!! The final list for Natsu Monogatari 2009 has a surprising amount of diversity. Sure, it’s still mostly Anime covers and J-Euro, but there’s enough variety to keep me interested. Plus, no psychedelic!

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Disko Warp Meets Sakuma Hitomi & J-Girls
Release Date: 6/3/09

Quick update regarding this album. The release date has slipped from 5/27 to 6/3, apparently due to the Golden Week holiday in Japan. Also, the Disko Warp remix of “Over You” is presumably appearing on Pony Canyon’s upcoming “Happy Core*Speed” compilation.

For more info, visit the official Disko Warp website or the Disko Warp MySpace.

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Dancemania presents Natsu Monogatari 2009 supported by 9LoveJ (CD+DVD)
Release Date: 6/10/09
Price: 3000 yen

Are you ready for a Summer Story? The early track list is out for this year’s edition of Natsu Monogatari, and it’s chock full of anime and J-euro, much like last year’s release. On the plus side, there’s also brand new eurobeat from Italian labels, as well as Dancemania classics.

For those interested in who’ll be dancing on the DVD, D-tan from ParaParaStage has a post with that info.

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Anime*Max
Release Date: 4/22/09
Price: 2500 yen

Anime*Max comes out this week. Unfortunately, no retailers are listing the complete track list, but Amazon do have a partial list with artists. I do have a copy on the way, so I’ll post the full list along with a review as soon as possible.

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Exit Trance presents Sagyouyou BGM Trance 2
Release Date: 4/22/09
Price: 1905 yen

New songs and remixes! Of course, there are still plenty of repeats, but I think the new material looks worthwhile enough. I’ve particularly grateful for a new “Holylance” remix instead of having to endure the Texas Boys or Crystal remix yet again.

Judging by the titles alone, “Healing Place” and “Open Your Eyes (Perfect Stream vs. MK Uplifting Remix)” should be great, peaceful music to listen to in the background.

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Super Anime Remix Vol. 3
Release Date: 4/22/09
Price: 2286 yen

Not a bad final list, with plenty of songs that haven’t been covered by Quake (at least not yet). “Lion” is a repeat from Super Anime Remix Touge, but everything else is new.

Disc 1 is a non-stop mix, while disc 2 contains the full versions.

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Disko Warp Meets Sakuma Hitomi & J-Girls
Release Date: 5/27/09

West meets East in this upcoming collaboration between Disko Warp and Musicrush. Disko Warp, of course, are famous for penning Smile.dk’s “Doki Doki” as well as for producing their own distinct brand of happy hardcore and eurobeat. Musicrush are sort of a Japanese equivalent to Disko Warp, delivering some of the best independent music that Japan has to offer. Musicrush have delivered music to some of Japan’s top labels, including Universal, Victor, and FARM.

Disko Warp Meets Sakuma Hitomi & J-Girls will feature new Disko Warp remixes of Musicrush’s biggest hits, including Sakuma Hitomi’s “Change My World.” Also included will be a remix of Eryko’s “Ready for Love,” which previously appeared on FARM’s VIP Mega Euro Star series.

The album will be available on various digital download services in late May.
For more info, visit the official Disko Warp website or the Disko Warp MySpace.

01. Change My World (Believe in Disko Warp Remix) / Sakuma Hitomi
02. Ready for Love (Disko Warp Speedy Mix) / Eryko
03. Bell Me (Disko Warp Remix) / Marin
04. Nagisa no Vacation (Disko Warp Nihonmachi Remix) / Girls Air Line
05. Over You (Disko Warp Remix) / Sakuma Hitomi
06. Gekka Sai (Disko Warp Euro Mix) / Himeno
07. Princess of Chinatown (Disko Warp Old-School Mix) / Eryko
08. Shakunetsu (Initial P Remix) / Akemi
09. PaPaPaYa (Initial P Remix) / Girls Air Line

Super Anime Remix Touge 2
Release Date: 5/27/09
Price: 2381 yen

The tentative list is out, and it’s an eclectic mix of anime, J-Euro, and, for some reason, Mega Man songs. “Airman ga Taosenai” has certainly been getting a lot of airplay recently.

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Love ParaPara ~ Eurobeat Hits 30!
Release Date: 4/8/09
Price: 2381 yen

The final list is out, and it’s essentially the same as the earlier one posted. The tracks have been switched around somewhat, but otherwise no real surprises. Well, Amazon do list track 26 as “Age Age Every Night,” but since the artist is listed as Coo Coo it’s safe to say it’s just a misprint.

According to Star Fire’s website, special DVD’s will be handed out at a special event on March 28. It also looks like you can get the DVD if you pre-order at Tsutaya. More info at their website: http://superloose.net/SF/index.php

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Anime*Max
Release Date: 4/22/09
Price: 2500 yen

Ventura Music confirmed! The producers of last year’s Anime*Mania and Techno Pop Anime will also be behind this latest Anime-themed dance compilation.

A slightly revised tentative track list has been revealed, for a total of 15 songs. That’s how many Anime*Mania had, so there’s good chance this list will be final.

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