2017 releases

Review | DRINK ME “The New World”

DRINK ME revamped their sound, visuals and even Daiki Yamashita's singing style changed for "The New World".

MEDICODE “GABBY” (Review)

MEDICODE revamped its sound with the help of DIAURA's Kei, entering darker and dramatic territory with "GABBY".

Review | Trignal “Back To Basic”

In "Back to Basic", Trignal showcases their maturity and versatility, embracing and polishing old concepts and tunes.

Trickstar “Ensemble Stars! Unit Song CD 3rd Series vol.10 Trickstar” (Review)

Trickstar's "Ensemble Stars! Unit Song CD 3rd Series vol.10 Trickstar" had everything to be a top release: top tier smooth, technical vocals and funky...

Review | Takuya Sato “Monologue”

Takuya Sato's "Monologue" is a gentle, laidback release that only asks you to enjoy it. Sweet melodies, surprising instrumentals and rock tunes, this single cover almost all bases perfectly.

W “AFTER THE RAIN” (Review)

W return with "AFTER THE RAIN". The single, despite its ups and downs, includes what we consider to be the unit's best song to...

Switch “Ensemble Stars! Unit Song CD 3rd Series vol.9 Switch” (Review)

Switch struggle to impress in a release plagued with flaws in the vocal department. Switch's new Unit Song CD takes a little bit of time and a...

S.E.M “From Teacher To Future!” (Review)

S.E.M's “From Teacher To Future!” is an exciting release with some mild flaws on it, flaws that are easily patched up by powerful vocals and entertaining...

Beit “TOMORROW DIAMOND” (Review)

Beit’s TOMORROW DIAMOND is a solid and engaging release that will have you jamming along to it. A solid addition to their repertoire. Beit consist...

SOARA “FRIEND” (Review)

SOARA returned in mellow and mature fashion with their newest single "FRIEND", one of the band's best releases to date. Title: FRIEND Label: Tsukino Production/Movic Release date: ...

[Oricon Weekly] THE IDOLM@STER SideM units return to top 30

We're back with a new Oricon Weekly roundup. This article covers the first week of January - which includes singles/albums released between 01/01/2018 and 07/01/2018. This...

SolidS “Oka Ranman” (Review)

SolidS deliver a delicate and classy piece, a contemporary Japanese traditional beauty of a song in "Oka Ranman".

[Oricon Monthly] Trignal, S.E.M, Trickstar and more impress in December

Oricon Monthly December's final rankings are out. December wrapped up a year filled with exciting releases and record breaking surprises. December was no exception with...

[Oricon Weekly] Fling Posse, Trignal, Doggy Black and more featured on this week’s roundup

Happy New Year! As it's been common on THTFHQ, we're back with a new Oricon Weekly roundup. This article covers the fourth week of December...