AKB48 Team Surprise – Hatsukoi no Kagi (Web Version – M4) (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review

“Yume wo Miru Nara”, the third AKB48 Team Surprise CD+DVD release for the second stage is recommended for those who don’t mind that there is only one single vocal track on the CD and DVD, and also recommended for Takamina and Tomochin fans who want Read More …

AKB48 – Tsugi no Ashiato (Theater Edition) (a J!-ENT World Groove Album Review)

Musically, while the collection of songs featured on the theater edition of “Tsugi no Ashiato” is primarily for those who don’t own the singles, it’s hard to recommend to those who own the singles already.  But if you don’t own any AKB48 single, this is Read More …

AKB48 – Heart Ereki (Type-K) (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)

Type-K of “Heart Ereki” is a fantastic CD+DVD single that features AKB48 first generation member Kojiharu as the lead center and you get the Undergirls and Team K track.  While on the DVD, you get the final farewell performance featuring longtime AKB48 member Sayaka Akimoto.  Read More …

AKB48 – Heart Ereki (Type-B) (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)

Type-B of “Heart Ereki” is a solid CD+DVD single that features AKB48 first generation member Kojiharu as the lead center and you get two awesome tracks plus the documentary of  new AKB sub-unit Tentoumu Chu!. Of the four types, it’s my favorite!  “Heart Ereki (Type-B)” Read More …

AKB48 – Heart Ereki (Type-4) (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)

The primary reason one would want to select Type-4 (if they have to choose one over the others) is for the Team 4 tracks and the music video for “Seijun Philosophy” and the Team 4/Team Kenkyuusei (research students who are not a member of a Read More …

AKB48 – Heart Ereki (Type-A) (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)

A solid single that features Kojiharu as the lead center and you get two idol pop tracks from the Undergirls and Team A.   “Heart Ereki (Type-A)” is recommended. GROUP: AKB48 CD SINGLE: ハート・エレキ Type-A / Heart Ereki (Type-A) LABEL: King Records CATALOG #: KIZM-90235/6 DURATION: Read More …

AKB48 – So long! (Theater Edition) (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)

AKB48’s 30th CD single “So long!” (Theater Edition) features the group’s spring, graduation song but also songs that focus on hope and inspiration.  Recommended! GROUP: AKB48 CD SINGLE: So Long! (Theater Edition) LABEL: King Records CATALOG #: NMAX-1145 DURATION: 28:52 RELEASE DATE: February 20, 2013 Read More …