Kobukuro (コブクロ) is a Japanese band, which formed in 1998 and made its major label debut in 2001. The name is a portmanteau of the two members’ family names, Kentarō Kobuchi and Shunsuke Kuroda.
Nearly a year since their top-selling album, 5296, J-Pop duo Kobukuro will finally return in October with their 16th single, 時の足音 (Toki no Ashioto). “Toki no Ashioto” was used for dorama “Oh! My Girl!” theme song. The single will also include the Nissei commerical song Akai Ito, which is being covered by Aragaki Yui.
Artist : Kobukuro
Album : Toki no Ashioto
Release Date : 29 October 2008
Tracklist :
1. Toki no Ashioto (時の足音)
2. Akai Ito (赤い糸)
3. Betelgeuse (ベテルギウス)
4. Toki no Ashioto (Instrumental)
5. Akai Ito (Instrumental)
4. Betelgeuse (Instrumental)
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Yui Aragaki, the most successful young star 2007, will release her new single “Make My Day” on 16th July 2008.
“Make My Day” will be the theme song for the FujiTV dorama Hachi One Diver.
Artist : Yui Aragaki
Single : Make My Day
Release Date : 16 July 2008
Download and watch Yui Aragaki new single “Make My Day” video PV and song mp3 on youtube here
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Oricon published the female half of its “who do you want as your lover” survey, and the #1 woman was actress Yui Aragaki, who has seen a large surge in popularity this year. She outranked two other popular young actresses, Masami Nagasawa (#2) and Maki Horikita (#3).
There were ties at #4 (Yukie Nakama and Haruka Ayase) and at #6 (Ai Otsuka and Aya Ueto). Saki Aibu, Aki Hoshino, and Yuri Ebihara completed the top ten.
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