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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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Bukkomi Gachi Renchan Mix ~Age Oto Euro~
Release Date: 7/13/11
Price: 1524 yen

Yup, another J-Euro Pachislot compilation. It’s unclear if it’ll be Akiba Koubou producing, but all of the announced songs have been covered by AKBK in the past (repeatedly, in some cases).

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

A J-Euro compilation produced by DJ Mocchi of Akiba Koubou. This being Akiba Koubou, you can expect tons of repeats including, of course, “Sousei” and “Zankoku.” It does look like there’ll be some new songs, however.

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Majokko Disco
Artist: Sweet Beats Lub
Release Date: 4/27/11
Price: 2000 yen

From the makers of the Anime Nitro series comes this new compilation with covers of magic girl anime themes. Produced by Sweet Beats Lub, who previously released Jazzin’ Pop in 2008.

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Majokko Disco
Artist: Sweet Beats Lub
Release Date: 4/27/11
Price: 2000 yen

From the makers of the Anime Nitro series comes this new compilation with techno pop covers of witch girl anime themes.

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Exit Trance presents Speed Anime Trance Best 12
Release Date: 4/6/11
Price: 1905 yen

Panty & Stocking! Hommarju starts off this 12th release in the SATB series — and the first Exit Trance release since last November’s SATB 11 — with a hyper techno version of the Panty & Stocking theme. “Down Town” is another highlight, though it didn’t turn out at all like what I expected. I thought it would be a lot more fast paced, but MK’s slower uplifting trance remix works nicely as well.

Sigh, I really wish Quake would go back to doing more Exit Trance releases. I miss the days of bizarre themed collections like Eki Trance or Kids Trance Land.

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Speed Anime M@ster ~Super Euro Best~
Release Date: 3/23/11
Price: 1900 yen

A few odd resings here and there, but for the most part it’s the same old songs Akiba Koubou have been using since the dawn of time (only a slight exaggeration). Resings are listed in bold.

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Joysound presents Anison Trance Laboratory ~First Report~
Release Date: 3/2/11
Price: 2095 yen (Limited Edition) or 1714 (Regular Edition)

A brand new series from Universal Music featuring trance covers of anime themes. The songs were picked out based on their popularity on the Joysound service. Producers include Ryu*, kors k, and 4 Skips, among others. Vocals are supplied by various idols and idol groups, including yula. and Liz, who previously provided vocals for Lady Bird’s album.

If you get the first-press edition, you’ll receive a bonus CD with karaoke versions and a bonus non-stop trance mix. You’ll also get a bath poster featuring the art of Kaworu Watashiya.

The album is also available for download at iTunes Japan. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be iTunes Plus and it doesn’t include the bonus tracks.

Visit the official website for more info.

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Speed Anime M@ster ~Super Euro Best~
Release Date: 3/23/11
Price: 1900 yen

Victor are reviving the Speed Anime M@ster series, even though it’s been almost two years since the first release. This time Akiba Koubou will be producing the entire album, which can only mean one thing: REPEATS! Yes, there are a handful of resings, but for the most part it’s the same old songs AKBK. Was anyone really clamoring for Haruka’s version of “Sousei no Aquarion” yet again?

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Anison Joshibu
Release Date: 2/16/11
Price: 2000 yen

From the makers of the Anime Nitro series comes this new compilation with covers of girl anime themes.

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Anime Euro Best ~Complete Edition~
Release Date: 2/23/11
Price: 1905 yen

Aww, they changed the title slightly from the redundant Anime Euro Best ~Best Edition~. Ehh, still the same crap track list. Dreamusic have decided to reward their fans with a one disc compilation of repeats from the three AEB releases. They couldn’t at least make it two discs and include full versions? To make matters worse, there are no new songs or even resings at all. And how dare they release a best-of compilation without including “Gekitei”!

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Kouryaku Gundan presents J-Euro Buchi Kamashi Slo Pachi Best
Release Date: 2/23/11
Price: 1905 yen

Formerly known as J-Euro Pachinko Big Hits 20 Ren Chan. It’s a blatant ripoff of Tokuma Japan’s popular Geki Atsu! J-Euro series, which focuses on Pachinko/Pachislot themes. Sousei? Check. Zankoku? Check. There are a few new songs on the album, however, which I’ve bolded below. One of them is an original song by DJ Command… I guess I need to get this after all >_<

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Joysound presents Anison Trance Laboratory ~First Report~
Release Date: 3/2/11
Price: 2095 yen

A brand new series from Universal Music featuring trance covers of anime themes. The songs were picked out based on their popularity on the Joysound service. Exit Trance producers will supposedly be involved, while vocals will be supplied by various idols and idol groups.

If you get the first-press edition, you’ll receive a bonus CD with 15-20 minutes of content, likely karaoke versions, which would be rather fitting. You’ll also get a bath poster featuring the art of Kaworu Watashiya.

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