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Kaiun Densetsu 777 ~Hyper Bonus~
Release Date: 8/7/13
Price: 1800 yen

This Pachislot-themed CD features Eurobeat covers of popular anime themes. In other words, it’s yet another excuse for Akiba Koubou to showcase the same old repeats.

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Maharaja presents Global Mix
Release Date: 10/2/13
Price: 2400 yen

OMG, new Maharaja release! Unfortunately, it’s not what you might expect. Apparently the Maharaja Roppongi club has a “Global Mix” event where they play EDM and other Top 40 hits. Perhaps in an effort to represent global studios, they’ve licensed tracks from Saifam, Power Music, and Dynamix in addition to in-house tracks. I actually thought that something like this would end up being Rave Mix 001.

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Rave Mix Boom! 001
Release Date: 8/7/13
Price: 1200 yen

Digital EP featuring full versions to accompany the recently released CD. I can’t help but think it’s a little pricey, though. EMI’s EDM Compilations were 900 yen for 13-14 songs, while this is 1,200 yen for 10 songs. Avex tax, I guess 🙁

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Ultra EDM #1 ? Rave Mix 001
Release Date: 7/17/13 ? 8/7/13
Price: 1905 yen

Despite the name change to the more generic “Rave Mix,” this is still indisputably an EDM album, with familiar names like Afrocjack, Nervo, Armin van Buuren, and Avicii.

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Exit Tunes presents GUMity from Megpoid
Release Date: 8/7/13
Price: 1905 yen

The sixth GUMI compilation from Exit Tunes, following GUMism, GUMitive, GUMish, GUMing and Gumitia. The title is a portmanteau of “GUMI” and “Infinity.” Bonus items include a cell phone strap (1 of 5 designs), mouse pad (1 of 6 designs), poster, and clear file. Retailer-exclusive bonuses are mostly limited to postcards, posters, and alternative covers. Visit the official website for samples and more info.

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Shoubu Zenya Gengetsu ~Hikite Ban~
Artist: Osamuraisan
Release Date: 7/17/13
Price: 1905 yen

First major album from the acoustic guitar player, Osamuraisan. Features acoustic guitar covers of Vocaloid songs. This version features instrumentals only. Bonus items include a cellphone strap (1 of 4 designs), clear file, and poster. Retailer-exclusive presents are also available, ranging from bonus CDs to postcards. Visit the official website for samples and more info.

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Shoubu Zenya Ginpuu ~Utaite Ban~
Artist: Osamuraisan
Release Date: 7/17/13
Price: 1905 yen

First major album from the acoustic guitar player, Osamuraisan. Features acoustic guitar covers of Vocaloid songs. This version will feature accompanying vocals by famous utaite, including Glutamine, Shamuon, and more. Bonus items include a cellphone strap (1 of 4 designs), clear file, and poster. Retailer-exclusive presents are also available, ranging from bonus CDs to postcards. Visit the official website for samples and more info.

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Fictional World
Artist: Chouchou P (papiyon)
Release Date: 7/3/13 ? 8/7/13
Price: 1905 yen

Second album from Vocaloid producer, Chouchou P (papiyon). Bonus items include a rubber strap (1 of 6 designs), clear file, and poster. There are also retailer-exclusive bonuses, ranging from special CDs to stickers. Visit the official website for more samples and more info.

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House Nation ~EDM~
Release Date: 7/24/13
Price: 450 yen

The fifth of five House Nation digital EPs. This one features party songs from Best Mix Loves… House Nation.

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Heat Up!! -Burnin’ Hot Megamix- mixed by DJ Fumi*Yeah!
Release Date: 7/20/13
Price: 1900 yen

R&B House compilation from Aqua Productions, mixed by DJ Fumi*Yeah! Features 50 tracks in all, pulled from Power Music, Aqua Project, and CDM Project.

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House Nation ~EDM~
Release Date: 7/24/13
Price: 450 yen

The fourth of five House Nation digital EPs. This one features EDM songs from Best Mix Loves… House Nation.

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R&B Best -Urban Hits Selection- mixed by DJ Asari
Release Date: 8/7/13
Price: 1905 yen

New compilation from Aqua Production featuring R&B covers of pop hits. Also available on iTunes Japan.

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House Nation ~Meikyoku Cover~
Release Date: 7/24/13
Price: 450 yen

The third of five House Nation digital EPs. This one features covers of popular Western songs.

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The Best Hot Shots!! -2013 1st Half Hits- mixed by DJ Roc the Masaki
Release Date: 7/10/13
Price: 1500 yen

Third in the series of Tsutaya-exclusive compilations produced by Manhattan Records. All of the tracks are licensed from Power Music. You can listen to samples on Manhattan Records’ web store.

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House Nation ~Josei Vocal~
Release Date: 7/24/13
Price: 450 yen

The second of five House Nation digital EPs. This one features female vocalists.

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