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Japanese hyper idols Niji no Conquistador bring back the sunshine with bright triple-track single Summer towa Kimi to Watashinari!!, out today for digital download and streaming. All songs have never before been released and follows the J-pop group's massive 17-track studio album RAINBOW GRAVITY, released in June. Despite Niji no Conquistador's 12-members identifying as sun-dodging otaku – who would rather stay indoors and watch anime, play video games or draw than frolic outside – the group manage to capture the essence of summer in their pursuit of things that make them say "kawaii" and "suki". The single's title track is...

Japan's super cute indoor idols (they aren't fans of direct sunlight) Niji no Conquistador continue their quest seeking out all things "kawaii" with the release of three singles, out from today on digital platforms worldwide. Niji no Conquistador – BOKURA NO TURN This electronic J-pop track is composed by Takashi Asano (Dempagumi.inc, The Idol Formerly Known As LADYBABY) and features as an ending theme for the anime CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD SHINEMON. Niji no Conquistador – HIBIKE! FANFARE The upbeat offering was created by Motonari Murakawa (BABYMETAL) and sees the idol group appointed as the "Food cheering party" for Japan's National Federation...

Niji no Conquistador celebrate their fifth anniversary with their strongest single so far; Ai wo Kokoro ni Summer to Kazoeyo. Packed with festival vibes, rays of audible sunshine and bursts of J-pop energy and enthusiasm, the single features three tracks, all of which have music videos available on YouTube that have been viewed a total of one million times. Title track Ai wo Kokoro ni Summer to Kazoeyo’s official music video sees the idol group hit the beautiful beaches of Okinawa to celebrate a member’s birthday, play air guitar and bust moves in bikinis. Second song Waiting Wedding is composed...

PassCode – a hybrid outfit from Japan that mixes heavy rock, electronic music with their country’s unique idol culture – have released their second major album CLARITY on CD today via JPU Records in the UK, Europe, USA and Canada. This international edition of the album includes an exclusive booklet with English lyric translations and transliterations. CLARITY received its name due to the level of confidence the group has built up so far. This album further lights up the path of members Nao Minami, Kaede Takashima, Yuna Imada and Hinako Ogami; allowing them to move forward without hesitation; allowing them to move...

PassCode have revealed their brand new music video to "PROJECTION" today, the opening track from their second major album CLARITY. CLARITY is available now to download / stream ahead of its international CD release on 3 May from JPU Records which includes English lyric translations and transliterations. The music video is a collaboration with French liquor brand ABSENTE and features the brand's character Gogh-kun in a mind-altering virtual reality scene. Check out the video below: PassCode CLARITY album Includes • 24 page booklet• English lyric translations• Romaji lyric transliterations• Bonus track 1. PROJECTION2. DIVE INTO THE LIGHT3. Ray4. 45. Taking...