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Tatakai wa Kore Kara (Single)
Artist: Allover
Release Date: 2/20/13
Price: 952 yen (Type-A Version) or 952 yen (Type-B Version)
3rd single from the Akiba Koubou-produced idol group, Allover. The single will come in two editions, a Type-A version and a Type-B version, each with different team lineups singing the songs.
Zero
Artist: Anima
Release Date: 1/23/13
Price: 1714 yen
Previously known as Anima the Best. Surprisingly, it’s mostly new songs with the exception of “Complication.” Still a bit expensive for only 8 songs total, though.
CAnDy VoX
Artist: Nodoame
Release Date: 1/23/13
Price: 1714 yen
Previously known as Nodoame the Best. Surprisingly, none of the songs from the early list are on the final one. However, most of the songs appear to be just resings of existing Akiba Koubou productions.
Akiba Koubou presents Utatte Mita Collection Kaito
Artist: Kaito
Release Date: 1/4/13
Price: 952 yen
Seventh wave of Utatte Mita singles from Akiba Koubou. This one features male utaite, Kaito. Surprisingly, 3 out of the 4 tracks are new productions.
The single will be available during Akiba Koubou’s Festa New Year Tour 2013.
Akiba Koubou presents Utatte Mita Collection Sanmai, (Keitan, Bouto, Tadanon)
Artist: Sanmai, (Keitan, Bouto, Tadanon)
Release Date: 1/4/13
Price: 952 yen
Seventh wave of Utatte Mita singles from Akiba Koubou. The last set was released in April 2012, so it’s been a while. This one features the popular odottemita trio composed of Tadanon, Keitan, and Bouto. All of the tracks are resings.
The single will be available during Akiba Koubou’s Festa New Year Tour 2013.
Chouzetsu Kamikyoku Anime On! -Vol. 1-
Release Date: 1/4/13
Price: 1500 yen
A new Akiba Koubou anime compilation that appears to be a tie-up with a live online show called “Anime On!“. Available exclusively through Asahi Productions or from AKBK’s upcoming New Year’s tour.
Super Euro Smash Vol. 2
Release Date: 12/30/12
Price: 1400 yen
Second release in the Super Euro Smash series from A-One Records and Akiba Koubou. Available at C83 and in shops shortly after. Features new songs from Elementas, DJ Command, valle blanco, FN2, Sumijun, and others. Also includes a special megamix by DJ Mocchi.
Samples are also available on the A-One website: http://a-one-records.com/discography/000278.html
Drive ga 100-bai Tanoshiku Naru J-Pop Mix
Release Date: 12/12/12
Price: 1886 yen
100% repeats on this one as well, though not all of the songs have appeared on EMI-published compilations.
Drive ga 100-bai Tanoshiku Naru Anison Mix
Release Date: 12/12/12
Price: 1886 yen
100% repeats, including the worst offenders: “Zankoku,” “Sousei,” and “Shangri-La.” EMI is billing “Drive ga 100-bai Tanoshiku Naru” as a new series, but they have yet to set up a special website for it.
Hyakkaryouran! Anison Cover Mix!
Release Date: 12/5/12
Price: 1714 yen
Holy crap, the Mayans were right. The world will indeed end in December 2012. What else could explain an Akiba Koubou anime compilation that isn’t 100% repeats? Okay, it’s only 2 new songs, but still more than I expected.
Anima the Best
Artist: Anima
Release Date: 1/23/13
Price: 1714 yen
January will also see the release of an Anima collection, again featuring only 8 songs.
Nodoame the Best
Artist: Nodoame
Release Date: 1/23/13
Price: 1714 yen
Akiba Koubou’s first release of the upcoming new year will be a collection of Nodoame’s best works. 1,800 yen for just 8 songs is hardly a bargain, especially when at least half of them will be repeats.
Drive ga 100-bai Tanoshiku Naru J-Pop Mix
Release Date: 12/12/12
Price: 1886 yen
More repeats on the J-Pop edition, as well. Sigh, I really have nothing left to say about these lazy cash grabs.
Drive ga 100-bai Tanoshiku Naru Anison Mix
Release Date: 12/12/12
Price: 1886 yen
Final list and cover art have been revealed. 100% repeats, including the worst offenders: “Zankoku,” “Sousei,” and “Shangri-La.” EMI is billing “Drive ga 100-bai Tanoshiku Naru” as a new series, but it’s possible it will be considered yet another sub-series of Dancemania.
Inazuma Lovely (Single)
Artist: Allover
Release Date: 10/31/12
Price: 952 yen
Second maxi single from Akiba Koubou’s idol project, Allover. The group is composed of members from 6 different idol units: Alice 10-ban, Anna*S, asfi, Candy-Go! Go!, Pastel*Joker, and Starmarie. You can visit the official Allover website for more info on the group.
DanceMaster | 
02 21st, 2013| 
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