New Sakanaction Single Announced!

It has been announced that Sakanaction will be releasing their 6th single "Boku to Hana"(僕と花) on 30th May 2012!!

This is news much awaited by fans, and what's even more exciting is that the song will be used as the theme song for the Kansai/Fuji TV drama "37sai de Isha ni Natta Boku ~Kenshui Junjou Monogatari"(37歳で医者になった僕 ～研修医純情物語～) which stars Kusanagi Tsuyoshi of SMAP. This drama starts airing on the 10th of April so we will get to hear some of the song much earlier.

Take note that there is a commemorative Ustream tonight for the Makuhari DVD's release. Be sure to tune in as there might be some talk about the new single!

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SAKANAQUARIUM 2011 DocumentaLy release commemorative USTREAM!

To commemorate the release of the Makuhari Live DVD/BD, there will be 3 upcoming Ustreams! Get ready to mark your calendars.

SAKANAQUARIUM 2011 DocumentaLy -Live at Makuhari Messe- is set to drop in the coming week, but before that, you get to enjoy the first Ustream on 24th March at 8PM JST and stave off your anticipation temporarily. This first Ustream will feature Yamaguchi Ichiro and guest, ROCKIN ON JAPAN writer Shiba Tomonori.

The second Ustream airs at 10PM JST on the release date of the DVD/BD itself, 28th March. It will feature Yamaguchi Ichiro as well as Team Sakanaction. Same goes for the third Ustream, airing also 10PM JST, on 30th March.

The Ustream channel is here!

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Sakanaction regular radio show to start in April!

TOKYO FM's SCHOOL OF LOCK! programme, which is a regular radio programme that features musicians and celebrities, will have new additions soon, and Sakanaction is one of them!

From April onwards, every Monday night there will be "SAKANA LOCKS!". The time has not been confirmed but these special "musician-focused" slots usually take 11:05PM - 11:55PM JST. However, Asian Kung-Fu Generation's AJIKAN LOCKS! currently occupies this slot, so it is uncertain if there will be two LOCKS in one night or it is being replaced. The other new addition to SCHOOL OF LOCK! is Sekai no Owari.

SCHOOL OF LOCK!'s roster of artists includes artists like Base Ball Bear and Perfume.

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Note: For those outside Japan, you can tune in to TOKYO FM by using keyhole TV (Windows, Mac, Linux).

Bach PV takes home Best Video of the Year from MVA!

In a rather exciting night, it has been announced that Sakanaction once again received the big prize of Space Shower TV's Music Video Awards -Best Video of the Year with their PV "Bach no Senritsu wo Yoru ni Kiita Sei desu."!

Last year, Sakanaction took home the same big prize with Aruku Around and caused them to gain wider recognition. With this, I believe they will become even better known.

Congratulations to Sakanaction and the team!

MVA Winners

Bach PV nominated for Best Rock Video in MTV VMAJ 2012

Sakanaction's "Bach no Senritsu wo Yoru ni Kiita Sei desu." PV has been nominated for Best Rock Video in MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2012. Congratulations to Sakanaction and the team behind the video for getting yet another award nomination!

Check out all the nominees here!
http://gyao.yahoo.co.jp/vmaj2012/nominee/

*Update* VOTE FOR SAKANACTION HERE!! (Facebook required)
https://www.facebook.com/mtvjapan/app_312805645448290

Feature: Go To The Future Minisite Translations

Well, I had some time to finally do this. Presenting... translations of the GO TO THE FUTURE Minisite!

Take note that the original text was in 2007 and whatever is translated here is of them and their feelings during then, so it may have changed. However, the self-liners gives a nice insight into the album.

(It is always difficult to translate Yamaguchi's complex written thoughts, so sorry for any translation errors.)

Trailer for Makuhari Live DVD revealed!

Just revealed today on the Victor Music Channel on Youtube, Sakanaction's SAKANAQUARIUM 2011 DocumentaLy -LIVE at MAKUHARI MESSE- DVD trailer! Enjoy!