The release of 3 new works of the 50th anniversary project "ROMAN PORNO NOW" starring actor Ichiha Komiya has been announced.

The release of 3 new works of the 50th anniversary project "ROMAN PORNO NOW" starring actor Ichiha Komiya has been announced.

The main cast of 3 new works produced as part of the 50th anniversary project of "Nikkatsu Roman Porn", which boasts of Japanese film history, has been unveiled.

Actor Kazuha Komiya (under LD&K Agency), who is active mainly in movies, has announced that he will be starring in the third installment "Yuri no Amane".

Played the heroine Saya of the same name in director Rikiya Imaizumi's "Lowest" and "Koppi Doi Neko". Komiya Ichiyo, who has been energetically expanding her range of actors such as "The Child is Evil" (directed by Sho Kataoka), will give an enthusiastic performance in the 3rd work of the Nikkatsu Roman Porn 50th Anniversary Project, directed by Shusuke Kaneko (W starring / Hanazumi). fascinate

The main cast was announced on the release date.

The first installment will be directed by Daigo Matsui, based on Yamazaki Naocola's "Te", which will be released on September 16th (Friday).

Matsui, who has received the Audience Award and Special Mention at last year's Tokyo International Film Festival with "Just remembered a little" (22) and is currently attracting the most attention, participates in Roman Porno.

Skillfully depicts the real men and women in their 20s. Akari Fukunaga plays the subtleties of Sawako, the main character who has been dating only older men, with her rich sensibility.

Next, in the second installment, Koji Shiraishi's work "I love you! will be released on September 30th (Friday). Shiraishi, who is a master of horror and suspense, who has worked on a wide range of works from independent films to major works, and who specializes in fake documentaries, will take on his first SM work.

Sachiko Kawase enthusiastically plays the main character, Misa, who wakes up to the first pleasure of SM play that can't be resisted. Nagisa Torinoumi has been selected to play the role of Kanon, the queen who leads Misa to the SM world, and Ai Otoha has been selected to play Yumeka, who is also Misa's rival. A pop depiction of an idol who reveals his unknown true nature through SM and is liberated.

The third installment, directed by Shusuke Kaneko, will be released on October 14th (Friday). After making his directorial debut with the romance porn film Koichiro Uno's Wet Strike (1984), the master who created blockbuster entertainment works such as the Heisei "Gamera" series (1995-99) and "Death Note" (06) returns to his roots. .

Kazuha Komiya will play the main character Hazuki, who is timid about love due to a past trauma, and Kazumi will play Shiori, the boss he longs for. In a romantic porno work, Kaneko vividly depicts a romantic relationship between women for the first time in 38 years since "OL Yurizoku 19" (84).

<Comment from Kazuha Komiya>

As an actor and as a woman, I wanted to make this work a film for women that can be seen widely, and with the help of Director Kaneko, I did my best to achieve that. While I was acting, I was in the midst of sadness and pain as a role, but I felt that the finished work was a warm and funny, human hymn that is typical of Director Kaneko.

(I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the wonderful cast members.)

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[Nikkatsu Roman Porn]

A label for adult movies in the Eirin regulations of the time Nikkatsu launched in 1971.

The directors and staff were limited because it was possible to make films relatively freely as long as they followed certain rules such as ``make a scene once every 10 minutes, the running time is about 70 minutes'' and the production conditions. I explored new ways to make films under these conditions and challenged various expressions. In the 17 years until 1988, when the production was completed, we continued to release about 1,100 films, and as a result, many staff and cast members grew up. Highly rated.

[ROMAN PORNO NOW]

Project name for the new film production of the Roman Porno 50th Anniversary Project.

Depicting women in a variety of genres, strong and beautiful, inheriting the spirit that has been loved for half a century, we will produce a new movie that cuts out the "now" of the times, acknowledging and supporting the various ways of life and individuality of modern times.

●Official sitehttps://www.nikkatsu-romanporno.com/
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[Ichiyo Komiya]

Born in Tokyo. Graduated from the piano department of Tokyo College of Music. Appeared in Rikiya Imaizumi's "Lowest" while still in school, and was nominated for the Best Actress Award at the TAMA Film Festival.

She also plays the heroine in Rikiya Imaizumi's feature film "Koppidoi Neko".

Ryota Nakano's "Did Brother-chan go to the battlefield?" Heroine, Hiyori, Hisatake Yoshikawa's "Hikiko Kourin" heroine, Nico, Miki Yoshida's "Three Lights" heroine, Aoi, etc. . The film will be officially screened at the Berlin International Film Festival. Mum and Gypsy "cocoon" etc. on the stage. In recent years, under the name of "faela", the single "em" has been released on itunes, etc., and she also composes and writes lyrics.

●Official sitehttps://ldandk-agency.com/portfolio/komiya/


Sing when you're sad "Loveable music" that you believe in Hiroshima-based life-sized rock band bokula.

The music video for "Loveable Music" has been released from the 2nd mini album "Seikatsu ni, Nesakoi." This song is not distributed by subscription, and the music video is an image of youth in school days.

<Comment on vo.Ei songs>

A song that I was able to write because I was saved by music.

The precious music that saved you in the worst days that broke you and hurt you is a treasure that no one can ever take away.

Along with the release, the first two-man tour will start on May 27th.

[Lovable music video site]

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZN_sOL4XIK-mp2CUSs-oQ

Director: Yuka Ueda

[Distribution site that is close to life]

https://orcd.co/bokula

▼Release information

bokula.2nd mini album "Close to life"

Release date: Wednesday, May 4

[recorded music]

1. overflowing, overflowing

2. uzai

3. Boys and girls

4. Buy My Friend

5. I want to cry

6. Marie Youth

7. Loving music

Product number: LDSF-00006

POS: 4580529530968

Price: 1,980 yen (tax included), 1,800 yen (tax excluded)

Label: STAY FREEEE!!!!!!!!

[Original benefits] Tower Records Limited

Benefits: vo. Ei's handwritten lyrics postcard * 7 random types

Online reservation site

https://tower.jp/item/5362966

▼ Tour schedule

■ May 27 (Friday)

Fukuoka LIVE HOUSE OP's

OPEN 18:15 / START 19:00

w / singer's high

■ Friday, June 3

Shimokitazawa Shangri-La

OPEN 18:15 / START 19:00

w / Alstake

■ Wednesday, June 8

Nagoya RAD SEVEN

OPEN 18:15 / START 19:00

w/Organic Call

■ Thursday, June 9

Umeda Shangri-La

OPEN 18:15 / START 19:00

w/ climbgrow

■ Saturday, June 11

Joetsu EARTH

OPEN17:30 / START18:00

w / push-pull pot

■ June 23 (Thursday)

KYOTO MUSE

OPEN 18:15 / START 19:00

w / memeta

■ Friday, July 1

Hiroshima CLUB QUATTRO

OPEN 18:15 / START 19:00

w/WOMCADOLE

■Advance ticket 3,300 yen (separate fee for 1D / all-you-can-eat)

General sale

Sales URL:https://eplus.jp/bokula-2022/

Only e-plus and smart cards

<<bokula. OFFICIAL SITE>>

Web https://bokula-hiroshima.localinfo.jp

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bokula_bandmate

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bokula_official


Collaboration video with JASPĘR TikTok's popular song "Hello" x "Merupuchi" has been lifted!

On TikTok, a collaboration video between JASPĘR, which is rapidly gaining popularity among teen girls, and the popular Youtube group "Merupuchi" has been released.

"Merupuchi" is a YouTuber channel that is extremely popular among elementary and junior high school girls. With the concept of “Let’s start with kawaii!”, it is the highest YouTube channel for junior high school students in Japan that has exceeded 210 million views in total. Yuna, Sakura, and Osaki, who are currently active on YouTube, have been enrolled in the past, and are active on various stages, mainly on YouTube and TikTok.

The video released this time is a MV-style content that announces the new members selected as research students for the main part of "Mel Petit", and it is because they acted with courage saying "I want to change myself now". The Cinderella story of "Mel Petit" who transforms into a sparkling girl,

It is a work that matches the concept of JASPĘR's popular song "Hello" with the hope that "even if you feel lonely in everyday life, if you gather the courage to say 'Hello', you will surely have a bright future." . Please stay tuned.

[mel petit research student MV]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRz7FfGpn2U

◆ Collaboration song "Hello"

The 4th digital single released in December last year by next-generation artist JASPĘR, who is active mainly on TikTok. After the choreography video posted by the influencer was spread, it was selected for various playlists such as TikTok trend sound sources and Spotify viral charts. It is a song that is rapidly gaining popularity among teens.

[Official MV]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_Gee8pYGiM

[TikTok official sound source]

https://www.tiktok.com/music/Hello-7035941637842913282

[Merupuchi profile]

Number of subscribers: 264,000
Total number of views: 210 million times
Performers: Konoha, Minatsu, Ririka, and Mahoko
With the concept of "Let's start kawaii!" Japan's top junior high school channel that creates and disseminates trends for elementary and junior high school students. The strength of the channel is that children in the generation who do not have smartphones will want to watch it even if they borrow a smartphone from their parents.
[Youtube]https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEqQlGbiuheoBwYCC4VV4tA
[Twitter]https://twitter.com/melpetite_tokyo
[TikTok]https://www.tiktok.com/@melpuchipuchi

[JASPĘR profile]

A next-generation artist who started music activities on TikTok and has exceeded 120,000 followers and 15 million total video views in 5 months. Fans are rapidly expanding not only in Japan but also overseas.

[HP]https://jasper.tokyo/

[TikTok]https://tiktok.com/@jas_per.jp

[Youtube]https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjU4mpNWluW9xXUwRLwt2iA/featured


Dramatic Alaska will release the long-awaited new song "Heterogeneous" in 2022 for limited distribution!

Kobe guitar rock band Dramatic Alaska will release a new single "Heterogeneous" for the first time in 8 months since their previous work "Ningen Pass" on May 14th! A catchy melody that can be said to be the band's pronoun, and a song that affirms all humanity following "Human Passing", which screams that no one should be "forgotten".

With this new song, they will participate in the "Haru wa Akebono STAY FREEEE!!!!!!!! Tour" held in May from LD&K's label "STAY FREEEE!!!!!!!!".

【profile】
Formed in 2010 by members attending the same high school in Kobe. Despite not being known, he has attracted attention for acting as an unusual lead in COMIN'KOBE13, and made his CD debut in June 2013.
Belongs to the new label "STAY FREEEE!!!!!!!!" from 2021. With Naoto Hijikata's relaxed high-tone voice and catchy melody as weapons, he strums guitar rock that can be said to be the royal road. The aggressive live performance that overflows with emotions is also worth seeing.

member
・Vo&Gt Naoto Hijikata
・Ba Takemura Kazuki
・Gt Sawayanagi Masataka
・Dr Atsushi Nishibata

【release information】
Distribution limited single "Heterogeneous substance"
Distribution starts on various subscription services and download sites from Saturday, May 14

[Live information]
"Spring is Akebono STAY FREEEE!!!!!!!! Tour"

Dramatic Alaska / Push-Pull Pot / bokula. / GUEST: Every day is a good day

May 12 (Thursday) Umeda Shangri-La
May 13 (Fri) Nagoya CLUB UPSET
May 17 (Tue) Shizuoka UMBER
May 18 (Wednesday) Shimokitazawa Shangri-La

May 22 (Sun) COMING KOBE22 @ Kobe Meriken Park

June 05 (Sun) SAKAE SP-RING 2022 @ Nagoya
June 15th (Wednesday) Hinata Tokage 1st Single Release Tour "Time Machine ni Ride" @Shibuya Star Lounge
June 27th (Monday) Gokko Bunritsu Tour @ Shibuya Club Malcom *April 13th transfer performance w/ Hello Montesquieu / Kokoro Auction
July 04 (Monday) Ikebukuro Adm 2man series 15th generation Tsuyu Shogun ~ Last Shogun ~ @ Ikebukuro Adm w/Bentham

[Official SNS]
Official sitehttps://dramaticalaska.com/

Twitter https://twitter.com/dramaticalaska

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dramaticalaska/

[DISCOGRAPHY]
10th MINI ALBUM "Human Pass"
2021.8.25 (Wed) release
\2,200 (tax included) / 8 songs in total
STAY FREEEE!!!!!!!! / LD&K

1. Human pass
2.CODE:RED
3. As a child
4. Don't be silly
5.To the same you again
6.Alive
7. Remember After School
8. Lapis lazuli

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"LD&K in Shibuya. The gallery "Shibuya Art" is relocated to Jinnan. It has a photo studio, a cafe, and a creative office. 』

LD&K Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo: Representative Hidemasa Otani) will open a gallery "Shibuya Arts" in the Shibuya Jinnan area at the end of April.

Currently, the current "Shibuya Arts" in the Tokyu Main Store will be relocated in anticipation of the building's scheduled closure in February next year. The Tokyu Main Store will also continue until the end of January next year.

https://shibuya-geijutsu.com Shibuya Arts

A three-story building. There is a cafe and photo studio on the first floor. The 2nd floor houses a gallery and creative office, while the 3rd floor houses an affiliated MD production company "Four Workers Co., Ltd." that undertakes production of merchandise for the "Chim↑Pom" exhibition.

https://for-workers.co.jp Four workers

LD&K music business + gallery business base for MD goods production.

LD&K has 16 stores in the Shibuya area.

The preview will be held from 16:00 to 20:00 on April 27th and 28th.

LD&K head office in Udagawa-cho, music office and recording studio in Hatsudai will not be moved.

Halle Jinnan Annex, 1-5-19 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku


Life-size rock band bokula from Hiroshima. Mini album released on May 4th.

Life-size rock band from Hiroshima, bokula. From the 2nd mini album "Nestled in life." The pre-delivery and music video were released.

<Comment on vo.Ei songs>

Broken hearts don't repeat themselves over and over again, so they try to cherish their one-time encounters. There is a part of me that loses sight of it because I try to take care of it, so please look at your scars once more, remember them, and feel a little nostalgic.

Along with the release, the first band tour will also start in May.

[Distribution site that makes you want to cry]

https://orcd.co/bokula

【Music video】

https://youtu.be/DVyqKdUOemg

Director: Toichiro Okada

Cast: Airi Saito

▼Release information

bokula.2nd mini album "Close to life"

Release date: Wednesday, May 4

[recorded music]

1. overflowing, overflowing

2. uzai

3. Boys and girls

4. Buy My Friend

5. I want to cry

6. Marie Youth

7. Loving music

Product number: LDSF-00006

POS: 4580529530968

Price: 1,980 yen (tax included), 1,800 yen (tax excluded)

Label: STAY FREEEE!!!!!!!!

[Original benefits] Tower Records Limited

Benefits: vo. Ei's handwritten lyrics postcard * 7 random types

Online reservation site

https://tower.jp/item/5362966

▼ Tour schedule

■ May 27 (Friday)

Fukuoka LIVE HOUSE OP's

OPEN 18:15 / START 19:00

w / singer's high

■ Friday, June 3

Shimokitazawa Shangri-La

OPEN 18:15 / START 19:00

w / Alstake

■ Wednesday, June 8

Nagoya RAD SEVEN

OPEN 18:15 / START 19:00

w/Organic Call

■ Thursday, June 9

Umeda Shangri-La

OPEN 18:15 / START 19:00

w/ climbgrow

■ Saturday, June 11

Joetsu EARTH

OPEN17:30 / START18:00

w / push-pull pot

■ Thursday, June 23

KYOTO MUSE

OPEN 18:15 / START 19:00

w / memeta

■ Friday, July 1

Hiroshima CLUB QUATTRO

OPEN 18:15 / START 19:00

w/WOMCADOLE

■Advance ticket 3,300 yen (separate fee for 1D / all-you-can-eat)

General sale

Sales URL: https://eplus.jp/bokula-2022/

Only e-plus and smart cards

<<bokula. OFFICIAL SITE>>

Web https://bokula-hiroshima.localinfo.jp
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bokula_bandmate

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bokula_official


LD&K CEO: Hidemasa Otani established Holdings Co., Ltd. LD&K HD on April 1 with 100% investment. Acquired LD&K, Cockney Graphics, and Four Workers.

LD&K Representative: Hidemasa Otani established a holding company LD&K HD (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hidemasa Otani) on April 1st with 100% investment.

Made LD&K Co., Ltd. a subsidiary.

In addition, for the purpose of strengthening the MD creative area, Cockney Graphics Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Naoto Mizuno) and Four Workers Design Company Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yamamoto) We are pleased to announce that we have acquired the shares of Sai) and made it a subsidiary.

The management of each company will continue to promote the management of the company.

In addition to the 1 billion yen borrowed last year, we borrowed over 400 million yen using the land of "Umeda Shangri-La" as collateral to further strengthen our finances.

At the same time, LD&K Co., Ltd. announced new executive appointments. Takafumi Sugawara was appointed as Vice President.

LD&K HD Co., Ltd.

Hidemasa Otani, President and Representative Director

LD&K Co., Ltd.

Hidemasa Otani, President and Representative Director

Executive Vice President Takafumi Sugawara

Senior Managing Director Yuko Tagata

Managing Director Shuichi Kawasaki

(Yes) Cockney Graphics

Naoto Mizuno, President and Representative Director

Four Workers Co., Ltd.

Representative Director and President Aya Yamamoto

https://for-workers.co.jp

 


"Yuki Kei" released the music video for "Kingyo" from his first full album "W" on 4/1 (April Fool's Day).

Singer-songwriter "Kei Yuki" released on February 22, 2022, the 5th anniversary of his debut.
The first full-length album "W" includes the debut song "Ichigo Ichie" five years ago, representative songs "Ichigo Ichie", "Smoke", movie theme song "Kokoro Soru",
It is a work that can be said to be a best compilation with a total of 17 songs, including the latest song "XT", which summarizes Kei Yuki's five years of activities.
The music video for the song "Kingyo" was released on April 1st on April Fool's Day. "Goldfish" has been a popular song among fans for a long time.

["Goldfish" MV URL]
https://youtu.be/QDdBsFiYS68

♪ Eating food that makes me red, and being praised, I'm drifting to a place where life is easier
The little lie left in my body is a pure goldfish.
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〜Comment from Satoshi Yuki〜
Chikako takaki and Akiko Takada
With an artist with the coolest soul and art power,
This MV was created with the best video team and staff who have been working together for a long time.

The expression that swims in the blood is the best
everything is great
Is a lie
…… Satoshi Yuki

[Goldfish]
An ornamental fish that was created by artificially selecting mutations in crucian carp and breeding them for ornamental purposes.
It is popular all over the world because it is easy to keep.
Goldfish of various colors and shapes have been created through selective breeding.

Nationwide tour "W wa da Da." starts from 5/7!
The Tokyo and Osaka performances are already sold out, so please check it out early.

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[1st Full Album "W" special site]
https://yukiakira.com/w/
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【release information】
Satoshi Yuki
1st Full Album『W』
On sale February 22, 2022 (Tuesday)

・ Regular Edition (CD): LDTN-1003 / ¥ 3,000 (excluding tax)
・First press limited edition (CD + DVD + special package): LDTN-1002 / ¥ 5,000 (excluding tax)
・Limited to LD&K SHOP ・Photobook SET (CD + photobook): LDTN-1004 / ¥4,500 (excluding tax)

-CD (regular edition / first limited edition common)-
1.WithWho?New2DoubleTalkin'DoubleYou
2. Applause
3. Burns
4. Carbon dioxide (stage "carbon dioxide" play song)
5. Uso no Ato feat. Minoru
6. Song of Ten Ai
7. Goldfish
8. Smoke
9. Unraveling the Heart (Movie "Chasing the Light" Theme Song)
10. Mahouno Himitsu
11. The Magic of Two
12. Selection
13. Birthday
14. Lone Wolf
15. Thank you
16. Once-in-a-lifetime chance -2022-
17.XT

−DVD (first press limited edition only)−
Satoshi Yuki one-man live "Applause" at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall (2021.6.5)
1. applause
2. Rich colors
3.Answer
4. Smoke
5. reticular veins
6. Alstroemeria
7. Heartless
8. Selection
9. Birthday
10. Goldfish
11. Memories
12. Burns
13. Lone Wolf
14. Once-in-a-lifetime chance
15. Thank you
+ One-man live "applause" making-of video

▼ "Kei Yuki" each distribution site
https://orcd.co/yukiakira

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[Tour information]
"W" Release Commemorative National Tour "Who is W?"

5/7 (Sat): Shibuya Star Lounge, Tokyo
OPEN 17:30 / START 18:00→SOLD OUT!!
Advance ¥4,500 / Door ¥5,000

5/14 (Sat): BOHEMIA, Shinsaibashi, Osaka
①OPEN 14:45 / START 15:30→SOLD OUT!!
②OPEN 17:45 / START 18:30→SOLD OUT!!
Advance ¥5,500 / Door ¥6,000 (All seats reserved/separate D fee/light meal included)

5/15 (Sun): Aichi / Nagoya BL cafe
①OPEN 14:30 / START 15:00
②OPEN 17:30 / START 18:00
Advance ¥4,500 / Door ¥5,000

5/22 (Sun): Fukuoka Live House Himitsu
①OPEN 14:30 / START 15:00
②OPEN 17:30 / START 18:00
Advance ¥4,500 / Door ¥5,000

5/28 (Sat): Hokkaido / PROVO
①OPEN 15:30 / START 16:00
②OPEN 18:30 / START 19:00
Advance ¥4,500 / Door ¥5,000

6/4 (Sat): Kanagawa/Yokohama 1000CLUB
OPEN 17:00 / START 18:00
Advance ¥5,800 / Door ¥6,300

▼Ticket information
https://eplus.jp/yukiakira22/

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[Profile of Satoshi Yuki]
A song written with sharp phrases and messages that shake the emotions of “living” by facing “living” through expression,
Armed with live performances that appeal to the five senses, not only as a singer-songwriter,
He is deeply involved in illustration, painting, stage decoration, music video production, etc.
He is active in multiple fields, such as self-producing projects that combine his own solo exhibitions and acoustic live performances.
In 2019, he made his major debut with the single "Birthday" on June 5, his 21st birthday.
On August 7th, they released their second major single "Ichiro" and held a one-man live "Tsunagari no Kokoro" at Kinema Club (Tokyo) and Shangri-La (Osaka). In November, he held his first solo exhibition "HAKOBUne-2019-" at Gallery Conceal Shibuya, appealing not only for "music" but also for "art". Released major first EP "Smoke" on August 19, 2020. On June 5, 2021, when he turned 23, he held his first hall one-man live "Applause" at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall and announced the establishment of a new label "TANEtoNE RECORDS".
The first single "Applause" was released on August 8th, and the newly written theme song "Kokorowaru" for the movie "Hikari wo Oseitete" was released on September 29th.
In December, he held his second solo exhibition "HAKOBUne-2021-" at Shibuya Arts.
Released Ist Full Album “W” on February 22, 2022, the 5th anniversary of his debut.
From May to June, the nationwide tour "W wa Dare." will be held.

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[Yuki Satoshi Official Site]
https://yukiakira.com/
[Yuki Satoshi Official Twitter]
https://twitter.com/Yuki_Akirart
[Yuki Satoshi Official Instagram]
https://www.instagram.com/yukiakirart/


Udagawa Bekkan Band's new MV released on the day of "Rasichi" in March, when encounters and partings intersect

2022.3.31 On the day of "Rasuichi" in March, where encounters and partings intersect,

Udagawa Bekkan Band / Udagawa Bekkan Band has released a new song and MV depicting the sad emotions associated with life's "Rasichi".

"Rasichi" MV Link
https://youtu.be/ilTND4_3Te0

"Rasichi" Piano Duo Link
https://linkco.re/aEsqt6ud

Udagawa Bekkan Band HP
https://www.ubb428.com/
London, Boston, Shibuya. "Street painter" "Oshiromune Yumi" continues to draw street culture around the world.

The MV directed by him is the famous ballad of the Udagawa Bekkan Band, "Rasichi".

The MV's special guest will be Hidemasa Otani, the representative of LD&K, who is familiar with the Udagawa Cafe Group, which operates businesses based in Shibuya.

An adult love song that makes you feel the new stage of the Udagawa Bekkan band, Oshiromune Yumi's vivid color sense that cuts out the present of the street, and Otani Hidemasa's bitter and sweet man's bitterness that makes you feel the depth of life. Set in the city of Shibuya where the three of them live, they blend together beautifully.

Along with the release of the MV for "Rasichi", "bohemianvoodoo/Primitive Art Orchestra" pianist "Kimura Iori" was invited as a guest, and the "Udagawa Bekkan Band & Kimura Iori" version created by Vo. Hiro and just the two of them. The distribution of "Rasichi" Piano Duo has also been decided.

I would like you to check out the outstanding MV, along with the charm of the new "Rasichi", which is recorded in one full-length, and is played with a simple song and piano only.

Text by Eigo Motozawa


Nisshoku Natsuko's new album lead track "√-1" music video unveiled!

Nisshoku Natsuko, a piano singing artist from Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, will release her fourth full-length album "Mimesis" on March 30 (Wednesday). The music video for the lead track "√-1" (reading: root minus one) has been released.

In this work "Mimesis", Nisshoku Natsuko, who has gained a huge amount of time due to the corona disaster, absorbs various sensibilities from a wide variety of genres during that time. I can write interesting songs!” It was produced with a strong desire for output. 13 songs with various musicality and origins are gathered under the theme of "mimicry" = mimesis.

The lead track "√-1" was created with Tomoki Numano as an arranger. The melody that flows vigorously in the chorus is especially memorable. In contrast to such a track, the music video presents a monochrome world filled with a sense of collapse, an animation that colors the world from various angles, and a scene of a piano playing on a stage where the lights come and go. Combined with this, it became a finish that stirs up emotions. The animation is handled by Hana Ono, following the previous work "Utsurobune".

Regarding this song, Solar Eclipse commented that it was "a song based on non-existent numbers", but in the work "Mimesis", what exactly did this song imitate and what did it sing? I would like you to search for the answer by retrieving the hints in the video.

▼Nisshoku Natsuko - '√-1' Official Music Video

https://youtu.be/uyjhaLLxT7Q

▼Natsuko's comment on the solar eclipse

This is a song about numbers that don't exist.
What was it that I unknowingly dropped at the end of the days when I chased those things named "i" and "empty" with curiosity?
I wrote this song by borrowing multiple figures in order to keep my still unsettled emotions rushing at that speed.
Why can't I find an answer? I want to cherish the feeling of hesitation for the rest of my life.

["Mimesis" special page]

https://nisshoku-natsuko.com/mimesis/

【release information】

On sale March 30, 2022 (Wednesday)

4th Full Album "Mimesis"

<First Press Limited Edition>

Price: 6000 yen without tax / 6600 yen with tax

Product number: 366-LDKCD

Form/specification: BOX specification with window (regular edition CD + specimen-style card) full album

<Normal Edition>

Price: 3000 yen without tax / 3300 yen with tax

Product number: 367-LDKCD

Form: CD full album

<Recorded songs>

01 serial
02 √-1
03 Clothoid curve
04 meridian
05 Essentials (album ver.)
06 Night Flight
07 VIP?
08 un-gentleman
09 hunch_A (album ver.)
10 Koishi no Uta (Natsuko singing ver.)
11 Demon Hunt
12 Utsurobune
13 At the bottom

[Release tour information]
"Collection Pilgrimage" (Shushuangya)
April 9, 2022 (Sat) Iwate Iwate Prefectural Public Hall OPEN 16:30 / START 17:30
April 16, 2022 (Sat) Hokkaido Mutual Aid Hall OPEN 16:30 / START 17:30
April 23, 2022 (Sat) Hiroshima Blue Live Hiroshima OPEN 16:30 / START 17:30
April 24, 2022 (Sun) Kagawa Kagawa Prefectural Cultural Center Performing Arts Hall OPEN 16:30 / START 17:30
May 14, 2022 (Sat) Aichi Nagoya City Kita Bunka Small Theater OPEN 16:30 / START 17:30
May 20, 2022 (Friday) Tokyo LINE CUBE SHIBUYA OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00
May 21, 2022 (Sat) Miyagi Silver Center Exchange Hall OPEN 16:30 / START 17:30
May 27, 2022 (Friday) Osaka Morinomiya Piloti Hall OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00
May 29, 2022 (Sun) Fukuoka Denki Building Mirai Hall OPEN 16:30 / START 17:30
June 4, 2022 (Sat) Niigata LOTS OPEN 16:30 / START 17:30

June 18, 2022 (Sat) Okinawa Sakurazaka Central OPEN 16:30 / START 17:30 [Additional performance]

All seats reserved/advance ¥6,500 (tax included)

<General sale> March 5 (Sat) 10:00~

<Okinawa performance ticket advance> March 25 (Fri) 12:00-April 3 (Sun) 23:59

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* Solar eclipse Natsuko profile *
Born May 8, 1991 in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture.
Started playing the piano at the age of 9 and writing songs at the age of 12. In the winter of his second year of high school, he started full-scale artist activities in his hometown of Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. His powerful singing voice that directly touches people's heartstrings, his meticulously crafted world of lyrics, and his composing techniques have attracted attention, and he has performed at many large-scale festivals such as "ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL" and "FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL". The 3rd full album "Anti Freeze" released in 2021 was selected as a prize-winning work at the 14th CD Shop Awards 2022. He continues his activities based on his unique play style, which expresses instruments such as guitar and bass, and sometimes even percussion parts such as drums, with a single piano. In addition to playing the piano, he often performs in a simple form with only piano and drums at his live performances. It has been transformed into a premium, extraordinary space. Strength, weakness, sharpness, and ephemerality, the piano music that runs at full speed pierces the listener's heart and provides a unique musical experience.