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Luv Euro 2
Release Date: Winter 2011
Price: 1800 yen

I got my copy of Natsu Euro yesterday and was surprised that there was a teaser for Luv Euro 2 on the obi strip, complete with cover art. It says that it’s scheduled for release “Winter 2011.” I’m kind of wondering if this evolved into Idol Euro, or if it will in fact be a separate release. If it’s the latter, Idol Euro is set for release in November, so if they’re aiming for a winter release for this then it has to mean a December release date.

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Idol Euro
Release Date: 11/16/11
Price: 1800 yen

Another Akiba Koubou release from Full Moon, following Luv Euro and Natsu Euro. The title suggests that there’ll be a focus on idol song covers. I’d be shocked if there isn’t an AKB48 cover on this. Mixed by DJ Mocchi.

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Chou Euro Best
Release Date: 10/12/11
Price: 1800 yen

Cover art is out, and it’s strangely familiar, heh. The kanji is definitely read “chou,” and they added butterflies on the cover to emphasize it. “Wasureru Koto ga Setsunakute” is apparently a new Nagisa re-sing, and Sunplaza Nakano-kun will also have a new song. The album is scheduled to have only 15 songs, so it’ll be interesting to see if it’ll be a non-stop mix again..

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Forever Songs -Brand New Remixes-
Artist: Rina Aiuchi
Release Date: 9/28/11
Price: 2381 yen

New remixes of songs by the recently retired Rina Aiuchi. Akiba Koubou producers are heavily featured, but there are also Vocaloid producers and other top acts such as Remo-Con and Ram Rider. I’m surprised they didn’t use the existing AKBK version of “Koi wa Thrill, Shock, Suspense” and just overlay the original vocals on top.

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Chou Euro Best
Release Date: 10/12/11
Price: 1800 yen

Title has been changed from Chou Euro to Chou Euro Best to further capitalize on Wa Euro Best’s previous popularity. An early track list has also surfaced and it sadly has repeats 🙁 I’m pretty sure no one was aching to hear “Wasureru Koto ga Setsunakute” again. I’m surprised he didn’t put “Sousei no Aquarion” on for good measure.

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Chou Euro
Release Date: 10/12/11
Price: 1800 yen

DJ Yossy is at it again. Kiwami Euro Best wasn’t so hot, so it seems that DJ Yossy’s next CD will be released on the Full Moon label rather than Avex. The kanji in the title could be “itadaki” or “chou,” and the title translates to “Top Euro.” No tracks announced yet, but I sincerely hope they’re finally out of repeats to repeat.

Pre-order at CDJapan.

Fly Away/Burning Warriors (Single)
Artist: Team KY
Release Date: 7/20/11
Price: 952 yen

First single from the duo comprising Utatte Mita singers Kouhey and Yamadan. “Fly Away” is a new production, while “Burning Warriors” is from Super J-Euro Best Mix. Both are produced by DJ Comamnd. Strange that they chose “Burning Warriors,” since I thought that was their weakest track. “Skill” or “Garo” are much better showcases of their trademark powerful voices.

Unfortunately the single is not available at major retailers. You can order it from Animate or Toranoana, but neither will directly ship overseas. Instead, you’ll have to use a middleman service like CDJapan to order the item for you.

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Natsu Euro
Release Date: 6/29/11 ? 7/13/11
Price: 1800 yen

Summer eurobeat album featuring summer-themed songs. The track list contains some repeats — it is Akiba Koubou, after all — but most of the album is composed of new material. Notable new tracks include “17 sai” and “Hot Limit.”

The album is available digitally at iTunes Japan and Amazon Japan.

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Akiba Koubou presents Utatte Mita Collection Nodoame
Artist: Nodoame
Release Date: 7/2/11
Price: 952 yen

New collection of Utatte Mita singles from Akiba Koubou. This third single features songs from Nodoame. “Aa Mujou” “Don’t say ‘lazy'” and “Uchuu Senkan Yamato” are all resings of existing DJ Command productions. However, “Days” appears to be newly arranged by Sumijun.

Unfortunately the singles are not available at major retailers. You can order it from Animate or Toranona, but neither will directly ship overseas. Instead, you’ll have to use a middleman service like CDJapan to order the items for you.

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Akiba Koubou presents Utatte Mita Collection Yamadan
Artist: Yamadan
Release Date: 7/2/11
Price: 952 yen

New collection of Utatte Mita singles from Akiba Koubou. This second single features Yamadan. “Driving Myself” by Sumijun and “Kimi ga Suki da to Skebitai” by DJ Command are brand new tracks. I just realized they updated the artwork, too, but I’m too lazy to change it 😀

Unfortunately the singles are not available at major retailers. You can order it from Animate or Toranona, but neither will directly ship overseas. Instead, you’ll have to use a middleman service like CDJapan to order the items for you.

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Akiba Koubou presents Utatte Mita Collection Kouhei
Artist: Kouhei
Release Date: 7/2/11
Price: 952 yen

New collection of Utatte Mita singles from Akiba Koubou. This first batch focuses on male singers, but hopefully future entries will include female vocalists as well. The first single features covers from Kouhei. “Kokoro e,” “Ai wo Torimodose!!” and “Mazinger Z” are repeats, but “Makka na Chikai” is a new production by Asahi.

Unfortunately the singles are not available at major retailers. You can order it from Animate or Toranoana, but neither will directly ship overseas. Instead, you’ll have to use a middleman service like CDJapan to order the items for you.

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Dekiruhazu! Zenbu!
Release Date: 6/8/11
Price: 1800 yen

Greatest hits album from J-Euro queen, Nagisa. Includes full versions of her biggest hits. Also available for download at Amazon Japan or iTunes Japan.

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Geki Atsu! J-Euro Dai Ren Chan Senryoubako Version!
Release Date: 5/25/11
Price: 2190 yen

Hmm, not as bad as I initially feared. There are 8 new songs, not including a few resings. I’m not sure yet if the other songs are rearranged because I didn’t bother pre-ordering this one. ^^; “Zankoku” is definitely the rearranged version from the first Geki Atsu! J-Euro. Meanwhile, “Ai wo Torimodose!!” sounds like it’s the version from Kiwami Euro Best.

Takeshi Ikoma, who produced the first two entries, no longer seems to be involved with the series.

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Luv Euro
Release Date: 4/27/11
Price: 1800 yen

J-Euro compilation produced and mixed by DJ Mocchi of Akiba Koubou. There are a few songs on this that have yet to appear on any other J-Euro compilations.

It’s available as a digital download at Amazon and iTunes, but I believe the digital version is the same as the CD release so don’t expect full versions.

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Geki Atsu! J-Euro Dai Ren Chan Senryoubako Version!
Release Date: 5/25/11
Price: 2190 yen

Third release in the Geki Atsu! J-Euro series. From the looks of it this’ll be a best-of release, though there will be new tracks included as well as tracks taken off other Akiba Koubou compilations.

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