Boybands SMAP, Tokio, Tackey & Tsubasa, Arashi and Flame have announced new releases for the upcoming months.
First of all, SMAP will release a new single on January 19th, which will be their first single since the success of sekai ni hitotsu dake no hana two years ago: tomodachi e ~Say what you will~ was composed by Eric Clapton with lyrics writen by Mariya Takeuchi.
On February 2nd, Tackey&Tsubasa will release a live DVD, including:
-12 pages booklet
-2h of concert (29 songs)
-Backstage footage
-Comments by Tackey & Tsubasa.
On February 2nd too, b>Tokio will release their new album, including new songs and their last singles Ambitious Japan, jibun no tameni and For you.
On February 3rd, Arashi will release a DVD including the music video for their last single, sakura sake.
Finally, on February 16th, Flame will release their very first single since Kyohei has left the band: Shake you down.