Maki Goto’s 3rd mini-album continues where her 2nd (Gloria) left off with more organic sounding pop songs.
Berryz Koubou – Ai no Dangan
Ai no Dangan is Berryz Koubou’s 26th single. It has a strong Rock influence which makes the song different from the dance fueled Heroine ni Narou ka and Shining Power.
Morning Musume – Only You PV
Morning Musume’s Only You PV has been released and it looks much more interesting than their previous outing.
Perfume – Laser Beam/Kasuka na Kaori
Perfume’s first single of 2011 is a double a-sided one featuring a song used in a Chu-Hi ad. (Laser Beam)
2NE1 – Lonely
2NE1′s first digital single is a change in direction that may be a shock to some and a pleasant surprise to others.
Kikkawa Yuu – Kikkake wa YOU!
Hello! Project’s newest soloist Kikkawa Yuu has released her first single Kikkake wa YOU!
Berryz Koubou – Heroine ni Narou ka Remix
Selective Hearing takes on another H!P song, this time Berryz Koubou’s Heroine ni Narou ka.
f(x) – Vol. 1 – Pinocchio
f(x)’s debut album has finally arrived and with all five members intact.







Sakura-con Recap & Final Thoughts
A few parting words about Sakura-con 2011.