The first SATB release of 2014 has just been announced for an April release, which puts the series on track for 3 or fewer releases this year. Bonus items include a strap and a bath poster. Track list details are scarce, though the official site mentions 20 tracks are scheduled.
Apparently it launched last November, but I only just noticed that Starving Trancer now has an official website up at www.starvingtrancer.com The site has a rather extensive discography, including stuff he’s released outside of Exit Tunes. They kind of gloss over his contributions to Exit Trance, though.
His most recent non-Another Infinity song, “Fall of Gust,” is pretty awesome piano trance. I’m glad he’s stayed true to his roots and hasn’t become Starving EDMer.
Another excuse for repeats from Exit Tunes. Bonus items include a ticket to an Exit Tunes Academy event, cell phone strap (1 of 10 designs, though DJ Uto’s is clearly the best), and poster. Retailer-exclusive bonuses include a calendar and ticket holder.
Re:alize
Artist: Ryokun
Release Date: 1/1/14
Price: 1905 yen
Second major album from male utaite, Ryokun. Bonus items include a cell phone strap, poster, and clear file. There are also a few retailer-exclusive bonus CDs available, depending on if you get the album from Animate, Tsutaya, or Tora no Ana. Visit the official website for more details.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
Koharu Sakurai presents Exit Tunes Academy -11th Anniversary Special- @20130407 Saitama Super Arena
Release Date: 12/18/13
Price: 4286 yen (Blu-Ray Edition) or 3333 yen (DVD Edition)
The Exit Tunes Academy live tour has been a huge success for Exit Tunes, and this December they’ll be celebrating the 11th anniversary of the Exit Tunes brand with a special DVD/Blu-Ray release featuring footage shot during the performance at Saitama Super Arena. Almost 18,000 people attended the event to watch ETA artists like Mayumi Morinaga, Shamuon, recog and others perform live.
Both the DVD and Blu-Ray releases will come with a cell phone strap, poster, and clear file. You can visit the official website for more info.
The third Exit Tunes album to focus on the trio of Gumi, IA, and Mayu, following Vocaloextra and Vocaloexist. Bonus items include a cell phone strap, clear file, and poster.
You can visit the official website for more samples and more details.
A collaboration between Exit Tunes and Sega. This album will feature character songs from Azuki and Matchi, who are featured in Sega’s Project 575. The songs will be produced by notable Vocaloid producers like Lamaze P, Travolta, and Utata P, among others. Bonus items include a cell phone strap, clear file, and poster.
You can visit the official website for more samples and more details.
Second major album from Vocaloid producer, Asa, who is most famous for “Yoshiwara Lamento.” It’s pretty much the same as Asa’s first album, except instead of utaite this one will have vocals from Kasane Teto. Bonus items include a cell phone strap (1 of 3 designs), poster, and clear file. Retailer-exclusive presents have yet to be announced. You can visit the official website for samples and more info.
Eighth release in the Kamikyoku series, which features utaite renditions of popular Vocaloid songs. Bonus items include a cell phone strap, poster, and clear file. There are also expected to be retailer-exclusive bonuses. Visit the official website for samples and more info.