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The EDM ~Erotic Dance Music~
Release Date: 12/25/13
Price: 900 yen

Digital EDM compilation from Victor Japan featuring select full versions from the CD release, The EDM ~Erotic Dance Mix~.

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World Anthem -Global Megamix- mixed by DJ Fumi*Yeah!
Release Date: 2/4/14
Price: 1900 yen

The latest in Victor’s “Anthem” series. Unlike the second entry, which had DJ Yu-Ki doing the mixing honors, this third release has DJ Fumi*Yeah! returning.

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More! Electronic Disney Music
Release Date: 2/26/14
Price: 2800 yen

The sequel to Electronic Disney Music arrives next month with even more EDM covers of Disney classics. One track, “When You Wish Upon a Star,” is already available on iTunes Japan. Other producers includes CTS, DJ Komori, and Ram Rider. Visit the official website for more info.

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Asamade Nomisugi Chuui Ho! ~Enkai Song Best~
Release Date: 12/18/13
Price: 900 yen

New digital compilation from Avex with songs for end-of-year parties. Features favorites like “Night of Fire,” “Dragostea Din Tei,” and “Tokyo, Go!”

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Gekkan eta Vol. 08
Release Date: 11/6/13
Price: ??? yen

A new monthly series from Exit Tunes, featuring songs from the Exit Tunes Academy tour. The CDs will only be available for rental at Tsutaya. Visit the official website for more info on the series. Vol. 08 features an exclusive track from Mayumi Morinaga × Matsushita and a special message from Fuwari P. I’m assuming Touyu is featured on the cover.

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Gekkan eta Vol. 07
Release Date: 11/6/13
Price: ??? yen

A new monthly series from Exit Tunes, featuring songs from the Exit Tunes Academy tour. The CDs will only be available for rental at Tsutaya. Visit the official website for more info on the series. Vol. 07 features an exclusive track from Sekihan × Mikito P and a special message from Fuwari P. I believe Glutamine is illustrated on the cover.

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Vocarock collection 5 feat. Hatsune Miku
Release Date: 12/25/13
Price: 1905 yen

The fifth main release in FARM’s Vocarock series, which features Vocaloid rock songs. There’ll be 20 tracks in all from famous Vocaloid producers like Neru, Scop, and others. Bonus items include a 3D cover and guitar pick. You can visit the official website for more info.

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Million Dance 2
Release Date: 12/25/13
Price: 1886 yen

I was wondering when “The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)” would start appearing on Japanese dance compilations. In addition to Norwegian EDM parodies, the album also has appearances by legendary Japanese trance producers like DJ Kaya and DJ Ozawa.

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I Love Party Pop
Release Date: 11/27/13 ? 12/25/13
Price: 1900 yen

The second release in Universal’s I Love Party series. Uggh, Universal are the absolute worst when it comes to compilations. Not only are a lot of the songs quite old now, but a few of them already appeared on the first CD!

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What’s Up! The Best ~ 10th Anniversary
Release Date: 12/4/13 12/25/13
Price: 2838 yen

Ah, now we know why V.I.P didn’t come out in December like it usually does. It seems that Universal have reserved the month for the 10th anniversary release of their own long-running R&B/Hip-Hop/Dance compilation series, What’s Up! The anniversary release will be a 2-disc set. Disc 1 will focus on dance, including the latest EDM hits. Disc 2 will feature R&B/Hip-Hop from the past decade. Both discs will be non-stop mixes. The set will come in a 2-disc wide case, as well as a cardboard sleeve.

Apparently “Wanna See U Dance” uses the same melody as “Samba de Janeiro.” It’s like a requirement that it appears on every dance compilation.

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The EDM ~Erotic Dance Mix~ mixed by DJ Rie
Release Date: 12/25/13
Price: 1900 yen

Another EDM compilation, this time from Victor Japan. I did a double-take when I first saw the title, thinking it was somehow related to E-Rotic, but no such luck. I’m not really sure why it’s an “erotic” dance mix, but it may have something to do with the fact that it’s being mixed by a female DJ, DJ Rie.

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Blue Dragon
Artist: Seiryu
Release Date: 12/25/13
Price: 1905 yen

Santa’s bringing a special present this year for Ryu* fans. Back when Plan 8 was released I speculated that the relatively small number of tracks would mean they would release two Ryu* albums this year, and it ended up being true. Seiryu is the alias that Ryu* uses for 190+ BPM tracks, and Blue Dragon will focus on songs he’s released under the alias as well as his other dragon aliases. Like Plan 8, this album will contain 15 tracks, many of which have previously appeared on various Konami music games.

Bonus items include a cell phone strap, signed seal, pass case, poster, and clear file. The official site has samples and more info. There are also retailer-exclusive bonuses available, ranging from can badges to special remix CDs:

Animate
– Kouryu Special Remix CD – Blue Dragon (Kouryu Remix)

Tsutaya Records
– Rairyu Special Remix CD – Blue Dragon (Rairyu Remix)

Tora no Ana
– Hakuryu Special Remix CD – Blue Dragon (Hakuryu Remix)

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Miki Uta
Release Date: 12/18/13
Price: 1905 yen

New album from Vocaloid producer, Mikito P. Bonus items include a sticker set, poster, and clear file. Visit the official website for samples and more info.

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Exit Tunes presents Ikemen Voice Paradise 7
Release Date: 12/18/13
Price: 1905 yen

The seventh release in the Ikemen Voice Paradise series, which features pretty boys singing Vocaloid songs. Featured utaite include un:c, kain, and Kool. A bit odd that they’re releasing another entry so soon after the last one. Bonus items includes a cell phone strap (1 of 8 designs), poster, and clear file. Visit the official website for more info.

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Occult Maiden Character Song Album
Release Date: 12/18/13
Price: 2381 yen (CD+DVD Edition) or 1905 yen (CD Only Edition)

A new collaboration between Square Enix and Exit Tunes. Occult Maiden is an iOS/Anrdoid mobile game, and this CD will have characters from the game singing their own themes. Producers include Exit Tunes mainstays like Starving Trancer, YM, and Dead Ball P. Also includes two bonus remixes by DJ Uto and Ryu*. The CD+DVD version includes a DVD with preview videos and commercials. Bonus items include a cell phone strap (1 of 12 designs), poster, clear file, and a serial code for a rare item in the game. Visit the official website for more info.

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