The Recording Industry Association of Japan has published its official rankings for February 2021 gold disk records, revealing that Japanese boy bands King & Prince and SixTONES have been certified Double Platinum with their latest singles while SKE48, Kanjani Eight, Kis-My-Ft2, Johnny's West, MISIA, and King & Prince again were certified Platinum. Check out the record-selling tracks below.  

Double Platinum Ranking

King ＆ Prince - "koi-wazurai" (Single)SixTONES - "Boku ga Boku Janai Mitai da" (Single)  

 Platinum Ranking

SKE48 - "Koiochi Flag" (Single)   Kanjani Eight - "Kimi to Mitai Sekai" (Single) Kis-My-Ft2 - "Luv Bias" (Single)   Johnny's West - "Shuukan Umaku Iku Youbi" (Single)   MISIA - "Super Best Records -15th Celebration-" (Album)   King ＆ Prince - "King ＆ Prince CONCERT TOUR 2020 〜L＆〜" (Video)   Six records including two singles, three albums, and one video went Gold in January.

In response to the lockdown measures implemented as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), dTV® is set to live stream Kis-My-Ft2's variety programme Kisumai Dokidoki-n for free on May  31, 2020 from 19:00 (JST). The episode was originally scheduled for regular broadcast on May 29. Episode 69 will be streamed on June 5.  

Kis-My-Ft2 cheer up fans with a free live stream

Kis-My-Ft2's Japan dome tour "Kis-My-Ft2 LIVE TOUR 2020 To-y2," which was set to kick off in Tokyo, was cancelled due to COVID-19. The band members wanted to cheer fans up in some way, and so has teamed up with dTV to offer this free live stream. The streaming service caters to today's smartphone lifestyle and so you can watch their programmes on smartphones too. And to increase the number of people who can watch the stream, fans won't have to sign up for a dTV account or login. They can simply tune in and watch Kis-My-Ft2 live.   You do need to download the dTV app however which can be done on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and any other device that's compatible with dTV. If you're using a PC, you can watch via the dTV website. You then just need to choose the programme which is entitled "キスマイどきどきーん！生特番" in Japanese. The stream will take place on Sunday May 31 from 19:00-19:45 (JST).  

See songs performed for the first time

To protect the regular studio and staff against getting infected, the programme will be streamed in real time from each of the 7 band members' locations. There will be an opening talk as well as various special segments and a chance for fans to vote on certain topics. The show will finish with a performance of songs fans want to hear the most, as well as songs chosen by the band which haven't been performed before. There's also a chance for fans to be involved in the show by using the Japanese hashtag #キスどき生特番.   *dTV is a registered trademark of NTT Docomo Inc.

Toshiya Miyata, a member of the seven-member Japanese boy band Kis-My-Ft2, appeared in a new commercial for &CAST!!! on Wedneday. The video application is catered towards fans of anime and voice actors/actresses.   Miyata is the self-proclaimed (and proclaimed by others) number one Japanese anime fan. In the commercial, Miyata showcases the fun you can have with the app. This is his first commercial to appear by himself, and features a song written by Miyata for the commercial entitled Boku Dake no Princess with lyrics by MEGUMI.

The commercial begins with Miyata with a serious expression, explaining the hearts of anime fans in detail with difficult words, but in the second half his expression changes when he takes the phone in his hand and starts using the app.   &CAST!!! lets you message and use items on various "cast" members and they will reply to you.In line with the new commercial, a log-in bonus campaign is being held right now until October 15 where you can receive the above-pictured clothing item when you log in.

Kis-My-Ft2's new single Kimi, Boku. dropped on October 3 and has made it into Oricon's latest Weekly Single Rankings, selling 195,000 copies in its first week. This is the 22nd record from the seven-member boy band that has reached number one since their debut.   The song is currently being used in a commercial in which the members also appear for a new heating pad product by KOWA. Kimi, Boku. is a pop song about love and the thoughts and feelings Kis-My-Ft2 want to convey. The CD cover photo (above) has also been unveiled featuring the group's new concept for the release that sees each member with their own respective colours painting onto a white canvas - as seen in their music video for the song. The single also comes coupled with a blank version of the CD cover inside the booklet for fans to colour in. This has blown up along with the hashtag #君僕お絵描きジャケット which is seeing fans sharing their coloured-in pieces on social media. It has meant that each and every person has their own unique CD cover for Kimi, Boku.. Another hashtag #ソライロ was also created for the song Sorairo ('colour of the sky') which is coupled on the single. Fans have been posting pictures of different skies such as the colour of the sky during a certain memory they remember, their favourite sky, how the sky looked when they want to the band's live show and so on.   These two hashtags are a result of the band members posting their own coloured-in CD covers and pictures of the sky, causing fans to follow suit.   Kis-My-Ft2 - "Kimi, Boku." - How to do the "Kis-Tep"

The music video for Kimi, Boku. drew much attention for a new kind of high-speed shuffle dance the members have dubbed "Kis-Tep." The band even posted a choreography video (above) showing how to do it properly.   Kis-My-Ft2 - "Kimi, Boku." Track Preview

A track-by-track preview of all five songs on the single was also released on YouTube. Also, previews for all 240 songs the band have released on CD up to October 3 from avex have been posted on the band's official website, enabling their discography to reach a wider audience and those who may not know much about the boys' music. Playlists are also set to be posted in the future. Taisuke Fujigaya, representing the band, had the following to say about the Oricon announcement. "All of us are extremely happy as a team. Our 22nd single 'Kimi, Boku.' is a very special song to the group. It contains the message 'I'm here because you're here' and is a song that's tied to our tour this year."   It's been 7 years since Kis-My-Ft2's debut, and they continue to sprint ahead full force with everything they've got.

Seven-member Japanese boy group Kis-My-Ft2 have released the music video to their new single Kimi, Boku. which is set to hit shelves on October 3. Having completed their first dome tour, the boys are now making their way onto new things. During this year's tour, the whole crowd held white penlights in their hands which has led the group to dye their image in the colour of that white canvas in their new music video. The short version can be seen below - you'll have to get your hands on a copy of the single if you want the full version.  

  The white buildings on the music video set are inspired by those on the island of Santorini located southeast of mainland Greece. The members, all donning white, perform a street dance like that from a musical before painting the world of the music video with their own respective colours. It's a combination of "beauty and cutey" that stands out from all of their other music videos.   What's drawing the most attention however is their dance performance.   The members perform what they call the "Kis-Tep" which is their own high-speed take on the popular shuffle dance. Legs are the focal point of the original shuffle, but Kis-My-Ft2 incorporate colourful umbrellas to create an original and vivid performance.   If you get your hands on a copy of the single's First Press Edition A you can watch a lecture by the members on how to do the Kis-Tep.   The lyrics are also grabbing fans' attention as they are littered with references to each members' colour. ・kiiro chikatetsu, "yellow underground" (Tamamori Yuta) ・makka ni saishiki zuite, "dyed bright red" (Kitayama Hiromitsu) ・sumiwataru sora wa mizuiro no haikei, "the clear sky is a light blue background" (Senga Kento) ・kureyuku paapuru no machinami, "the purple streets grow dark" (Miyata Toshiya) ・guriin no gairoju, "the green roadside" (Nikaidō Takashi) ・pinku no ringukeesu, "pink ring case" (Fujigaya Taisuke) ・orenji no tawaa, "orange tower" (Yokoo Wataru)   Each of these lyrics are sang as solo parts for each member. This is the group's 22nd single and in their 7 year career, this marks the first time each member has had their own distinct solo parts in a song. Members' Comments on the New Song & Music VideoKitayama Hiromitsu"This is a sung unlike any other from us. It's fresh. The filming of the music video was over in the blink of an eye, it was fun."   Tamamori Yuta"The Kis-Tep dance we perform was difficult, but we all came together and practiced hard! It's the highlight of the music video so I want lots of people to see it."   Senga Kento"The grand staircase decorated in each members' colours was really beautiful. We filmed it with that classic idol feeling."   Kis-My-Ft2 celebrated their 7 year anniversary on August 10. They are sure to keep going full force into the future.