My JPop CD Collection (update 2018)

So I finally went through the hassle and actually made this video. I wanted to make a video like this for so long now but because I own so much my motivation was always gone when I was just through half of everything. However I was finally able to complete this and I am really glad about it. I had to split the video into two parts because it's way too long. Here it is.

Do you collect japanese cds? Which cds do you own?

{A 1st Impression of} BLACK IRIS

Some days ago I came across this new group called "BLACK IRIS". It's a 5 member dance and vocal boy group. On March 22nd 2018 they were the opening act for "BUZZ-UP 2018 spring" which marks the beginning of their activities. By the way I was pretty stunned to see that they even had backdancers on their first ever live performance. That's nothing you usually see for indie groups.

So far I don't know if they are under a lable or kind of self-produced but it looks like they have quite some money to produce more of a high quality contant. Like for example the making of for the photo shooting looked quite professional. As for releases they already released two songs. Both have been released on a music card on May 2nd. Sadly these are only availible at their lives. However you can listen to a short preview on a video on their website. Besides having an official website and twitter account they also have an instagram account and youtube channel. I will link all of that at the end of the post. So here is some info on the 5 members.

Handa Gou

02.09.1994

from Fukuoka

blood type: O

favorite food: Ramen

favorite season: Spring

favorite movie: Harry Potter

favorite color: blue

a place he would like to visit: Hawaii

Saitou Hiroki

03.07.1995

from Aomori

blood type: B

favorite food: curry rice

favorite season:

favorite movie: Avengers

favorite color: red

a place he would like to visit: america

Hayano Rio

15.02.1996

from Fukuoka

blood type: O

Kawasaki Shouta 

29.01.1998

from Saitama

blood type: B

favorite season: Winter

favorite movie: La La Land

favorite color: purple

a place he would like to visit: South Korea

Sugimoto Takuya

08.07.1994

from Kumamoto

blood type: B

favorite season: summer

favorite movie: Greatest Showman

favorite color: orange

a place he would like to visit: New Zealand

*fromer member of AMAZO NIGHT*

The main reason of me writing about this group is because I was really supprised to see Takuya in this group. He once was a member of the indie group AMAZO NIGHT, which I love a lot. I was kinde sad when he left them however I kept followng him on instagram because I really love his voice. However I saw nothing about him joining a new group so I was kinde excited to find out he finally is in a new group. I am so much looking forward to what their way will be like. If you guys want to know more about them you can check out their chanel or twitter. They really post a lot on twitter and already uploaded a few videos to youtube. Here are the links.

Youtube

Official Website

Twitter

Instagram

By the way even thought my reason for getting to know them better was Takuya I found myself having a thing for Gou. That guys is cuteness overload and I always have the feeling I saw him before but I am really not sure. However I feel like for me there is no turning back from now on. XD

What do you think about them?

My recent JPop favorites from 2018

Today I want to show you my personal favorites of songs that have been released this year. These are just my personal favorites that I love repeating. There are other great songs but these stick to me the most. They are in no particular order.

ANTIME - Number One

This group gets me really excited. I think they are really talented and their music turns out really well most of the time. I am sure they will have a bright futur ahead and I hope for more awesome music with the years coming. So this particular song came out in February and is the main track to their first album "VISION" which is also their first cd to be sold in stores. Number One is a fun song that get's me in a good mood whenever I hear it and it makes me want to sing along. Kauan's vocals always stunnes me. All their voices are great but his one is the most outstanding for me. Also songs about friendship are always awesome.


MADKID - Summer Time



Like the titel of the song indicates this song has a summer feeling to it and since I am a summer person and LOVE summer songs I already had the feeling I would love it before I actually listend to the song, so my expectation was really high. However I didn't got disappointed. This song really has an amazing summer feeling to it. The rap parts are amazing as always and I love the singing parts of You-ta soooo much!! His voice is so nice to the ears.


Shimizu Shota - Friday



OK I just have to love this 'cause it's a song by Shimizu Shota my absolute number one. However besides me loving him so much, this song really is so good. I tend to often hum it whenever I am alone with my thoughts. This song always stucks in my head for a long time after listening to it. The refrain is so extremly addicting. ~Friday I don't care about anything~ ❤❤❤


COLOR CREATION - CANVAS



If you have been on my blog before you might already know that I LOVE this group. All the members and all the songs they released so far and I was extremly excited when they announced to have a their major debut already. CANVAS is an amazing major debut song because it shows off their amazing vocal skills. These 5 boys are so extremly talented, especially Takuya, Rioske and KAZ. Damn it I love their voices so much but Junpei and Yuuto have great voices too. I can't wait to recieve my copies of the single to listen to the b-side tracks.


FAKY - Who We Are



I fell in love woth this song as soon as I first listend to it. This is such a beautiful song not only vocal wise but also the lyrics or especially the lyrics. This song is about being true to yourself and to not care about what others say. The song has been translated into various languages by fans (Faky asked for that on their twitter, that's also where you can find the translations). I love when songs have such important and strong messages and the way the girls sing this song makes it feel even more honest. Their vocals are stunning as always, definitly still one of the best girl groups I ever listend to.


lol - ice cream



This is another extremly addicting song. The beat, their singing and the rap part making this song so extremly good. I am following them for so long already and I am not always extremly excited by their songs but this one definitly got me. I can't even count how much I already listend to this, it really is this good.


AKLO - Dirty Work



So first of all I need to tell you guys that I love this man for already uploading the full song to Youtube even befor it is being released on itunes. I love his music a lot and I am so much looking forward to the music video for this song but so far I am just enjoying this awesome song on it's own. His rap is the best!


Swimy - Tenshi to Akuma no Uta



Also as three members Swimy doesn't disappoint. This is one awesome song that always get's me sing along (as much as I can). Both vocals harmonize well and all their solo parts sounding great too. I love this group for their music and I hope they keep on releasing good song like this one.


WHITE JAM - Amaoto



I am always stunned by how easy it seems for them to release a very good song one after the other. This is once again a song of them I deeply fell for. The reason for that may be their amazing vocals all three of them have awesome voices and I always get goosebumps listening to them. Amaoto is a beautiful song full of emotions that they transfer easily. It is once more a well done song by them.


CRAZYBOY - LOCO



I am so much in love with this song, especially the last few days. This has been on repeat for so many times and I am not getting tierd of it. I love to turn up the volume whenever this song playes. It's one of these songs that make you dance and singe along unintentionally. I really love the solo music by ELLY and think it was one of the best decisions he ever made. This song is definitly my favorite of his releases but if you never check out his music I absolutly recommend checking out all his other songs too.

What are your favorite songs of 2018 so far?

Shimizu Shota to release new album in June

Shimizu Shota is going to release his 9th original album on June 27th 2018. The album will be titled "WHITE" and the picture above is the first image picture of it. As usual there will be two versions, a regular one and a dvd version. The dvd version will come with some excerpts form his "10th Anniversary Event for Family" live, which is a live he only did for his fanclub members. As for the cd tracklist nothing has been announced but I am sure Friday and Good Life will be on the album 'cause it's his latest singles. 

For me personally, since I am a huge fan of his, I am extremly excited for these news. Thought because he is releasing very regular I already excpected for an album to come out sooner or later. Nevertheless I am super happy and can't wait to hold it in my own two hands and enjoy listeing to his beautiful voice. He is indeed one of the best japanese singers out there. Oh and I can't wait for a new music video coimg out as well!!

What do you think about the new album? Are you going to order it?

Fiima completely disappeared...

Fiima announced to continoue with their hiatus at the beginning of this year however me as a huge fan had to check out their website to see whether or not something is finally happening again. However just recently I went to take a look again and sadly I had to find out that their website has been deleted. This is what I go to see.

I am so incredibly sad because this time no mail has been send telling us fans whats going on. So we are being here not knowing if they just change the website because Hosei was still on it or if they decided to finally disband. Guys I am honestly incredibly sad and feel helpless 'cause there is no way to find out what's going on. >-<

What do you guys think about this?

MADKID released MV for Summer Time

Just yesterday MADKID uploaded the music video for Summer Time to YouTube. It's a great song and I love the video. It has this awsome, nice, chill summer feeling. Also the boys looking super handsome in it. Thought the most important still is the song, which is, like I already wrote, great. Bothe rapping parts do not lack in quality and You-Tas voice getting me all excited once again. I love his soft and sweet voice. This group definitly is talented and I hope all of you will watch the music video so hopefully we will be able to watch the other music video as well, which they will upload as soon as they get 50k views.

What do you think about the video and song?