2016 in Japanese music

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The year 2016 in Japanese music.

Events

Number-ones

Best-sellers

Artists

The following is a list of the 5 best-selling music artists in Japan in 2016 by value of sales, including sales of records and of DVDs and Blu-rays, according to Oricon.[1]

Rank Artist Value
1 Arashi ¥12.183 billion
2 Sandaime J Soul Brothers ¥8.256 billion
3 Nogizaka46 ¥7.437 billion
4 AKB48 ¥6.947 billion
5 Kanjani8 ¥4.788 billion

Albums

The following is a list of the top 10 best-selling albums in Japan in 2016, according to Oricon.[1]

Rank Album Artist Copies
1 Are You Happy? Arashi 747,115
2 The JSB Legacy Sandaime J Soul Brothers 643,115
3 Fantôme Hikaru Utada 569,963
4 Ano Hi, Ano Toki Kazumasa Oda 412,496
5 High & Low Original Best Album [ja] Various Artists 362,024
6 Your Name Radwimps 351,811
7 Sorezore no Isu Nogizaka46 331,848
8 Fuku no Oto Masaharu Fukuyama 302,628
9 Cho Ikimonobakari ~Tennen Kinen Members’ BEST Selection~ Ikimonogakari 294,207
10 DEAR Hey! Say! JUMP 292,426

Singles

Oricon

The following is a list of the top 10 best-selling singles in Japan in 2016, according to Oricon.[1]

Rank Single Artist Copies
1 "Tsubasa wa Iranai" AKB48 1,519,387
2 "Kimi wa Melody" AKB48 1,294,962
3 "Love Trip / Shiawase wo Wakenasai" AKB48 1,213,660
4 "High Tension" AKB48 1,202,533
5 "Sayonara no Imi" Nogizaka46 910,811
6 "Hadashi de Summer" Nogizaka46 851,229
7 "I Seek/Daylight" Arashi 828,533
8 "Harujion ga Sakukoro" Nogizaka46 828,315
9 "Fukkatsu Love" Arashi 541,121
10 "Power of the Paradise" Arashi 471,619

Billboard Japan

The following is a list of the top 10 best-selling singles in Japan in 2016, according to Billboard Japan's year-end Top Singles Sales chart.[2][3]

Rank Single Artist Copies
1 "Tsubasa wa Iranai" AKB48 2,507,000
2 "Kimi wa Melody" AKB48 1,482,000
3 "High Tension" AKB48 1,438,000
4 "Love Trip / Shiawase wo Wakenasai" AKB48
5 "Sayonara no Imi" Nogizaka46 918,000
6 "Hadashi de Summer" Nogizaka46
7 "I Seek/Daylight" Arashi
8 "Harujion ga Sakukoro" Nogizaka46
9 "Fukkatsu Love" Arashi
10 "Chicken Line" SKE48

Awards

Albums released

January

Date Album Artist Genre Labels
1 D×D×D[4] Shinee J-pop, dance-pop SM Entertainment, EMI Music Japan
6 Love Bebop[5] Misia Ariola Japan
13 Ryōseibai[6] Gesu no Kiwami Otome Unborde
Odore Balcony[7] Sawa Bellwood Records
Sid All Singles Best[8] Sid Ki/oon Music
Towa[9] Yuzu Toy's Factory
20 Fake Metal Jacket[10] BiSH Sub Trax
Winter of Love[11] Koda Kumi Rhythm Zone
Miwa Ballad Collection: Graduation[12] miwa Sony Music Entertainment Japan
The Last[13] Shikao Suga Speedstar Records
27 Sea and the Darkness[14] Galileo Galilei
Best Positive[15] Lecca
Welcome to Ghost Hotel[16] Pentagon Goemon Records
Yama-P[17] Tomohisa Yamashita Sony Music Entertainment Japan
Depend on Me[18] VIXX J-pop, dance-pop Jellyfish Entertainment, CJ Victor Entertainment
29 Momento[19] Ayumi Tanaka Trio AMP Music & Records

February

Date Album Artist Genre Labels
3 Made Series[20] Big Bang Dance-pop, PBR&B, hip hop, acoustic YG Entertainment, Avex Trax
Pow!/L.C.S.[21] FEMM Avex Music Creative
Prism[22] Rei Yasuda Sony Music Entertainment Japan
Vanilla Beans V[23] Vanilla Beans Avex Trax
Yūjō Best[24] Yusuke Sony Music Entertainment Japan
10 Butterflies[25] Bump of Chicken
E.G. Smile: E-girls Best[26] E-girls Rhythm Zone
Makkō Shōbu[27] Ken the 390 Rhythm Zone
The World's on Fire[28] Man with a Mission Sony Music Entertainment Japan
Uta[29] Subaru Shibutani Teichiku Records
Zard Forever Best: 25th Anniversary[30] Zard B-Gram Records
12 Unfinished[31] Jungkyun (Bigflo) Pop, dance HO Company
17 Origin[32] Kana-Boon Ki/oon Music

March

Date Album Artist Genre Labels
2 Yellow[33] Scandal Pop rock / Alternative rock Epic Records Japan
Liberty[34] Miliyah Kato Mastersix Foundation
16 3[35] B1A4 Pop, dance Pony Canyon
Spade 3[36] White Ash Rock VAP

April

Date Album Artist Genre Labels
1 Metal Resistance[37] Babymetal J-pop, heavy metal Toy's Factory
6 N.W.U[38] F.T. Island Rock Warner Music Japan
Cosmic Explorer[39] Perfume J-pop Universal Music Japan
Stroll and Roll[40] The Pillows Delicious Label
13 High Heels[41] CLC Pop, dance Cube Entertainment Japan

May

Date Album Artist Genre Labels
11 Heavenly[42] SpecialThanks K.O.G.A Records
2020: T.M.Revolution All Time Best[43] T.M.Revolution Epic Records Japan
Aki Kore: MTR&Y Tour 2015[44] Tamio Okuda Ramen Curry Music Record
Renai Shōsetsu 2: Wakaba no Koro[45] Tomoyo Harada Verve, Universal Music Japan
JaPo[46] Ua Speedstar Records
18 May Dream[47] Aiko Pony Canyon
Kidō: Start Up![48] Ayaka Ōhashi Lantis
Brand New Maid[49] Band-Maid Nippon Crown
Eve[50] Cinema Staff Pony Canyon
D-project with Zard[51] D-project Giza Studio
Kōtetsu-jō no Kabaneri Original Soundtrack[52] Hiroyuki Sawano
Wild Lips[53] Kōji Kikkawa Warner Music Japan
S[54] Shouta Aoi B-Green
Cold Disc[55] Straightener Virgin Music

June

Date Album Artist Genre Labels
8 Aiiro Music[56] Indigo la End Unborde
22 Lovers, Birthday, Music[57] Lego Big Morl Oorong-sha

July

Date Album Artist Genre Labels
27 Sayonara Hitori[58] Taemin Pop, dance EMI Music Japan
Chamisma[59] CLC Pop, dance Cube Entertainment Japan

August

Date Album Artist Genre Labels
10 Mirage[60] Especia Virgin Records
17 Zekkyō![61] Pentagon Goemon Records
Quest[62] White Ash Rock VAP

September

Date Album Artist Genre Labels
14 This Is Flower This Is Best[63] Flower Sony Music Associated Records
21 Daydream[64] Aimer Sony Music Entertainment Japan
N Album[65] KinKi Kids Johnny's Entertainment
Life[66] Plenty Headphone Music Label
Hallelujah[67] The Novembers Hostess Entertainment
28 White Noise[68] TK Sony Music Associated Records
Fantôme[69] Hikaru Utada Virgin Records

October

Date Album Artist Genre Labels
5 Killer BiSH[70] BiSH Avex Trax
12 Blue[71] Androp Unborde
Girlz n' Effect[72] Happiness Universal Sigma
P.Y.L[73] illion Warner Music Japan
19 Euphoria[74] CNBLUE Rock Warner Music Japan
Frederism[75] Frederic A-Sketch
Punky[76] Kaela Kimura ELA
26 Snack Juju: Yoru no Request[77] Juju Sony Music Associated Records
Now or Never[78] Nanase Aikawa Motorod
Are You Happy[79] Arashi Pop, R&B J Storm

November

Day Album Artist Genre Labels
9 Exist![80] Alexandros Rock Universal Music Japan
19 3 Pianos[81] Tanaka/Lindvall/Wallumrød Jazz Nakama Records
22 unPop[82] Charisma.com Hip hop Warner Music Japan
23 Dawn[83] AK-69 Hip hop Def Jam Recordings
Cinema Songs[84] Hiroko Yakushimaru Victor Entertainment
Greatest Hits 1991–2016: All Singles +[85] Maki Ohguro Being Inc.
Ningen Kaika[86] Radwimps Rock Universal Music Japan
The Baddest: Collaboration[87] Toshinobu Kubota Sony Music Entertainment Japan
30 Yano Sanmyaku[88] Akiko Yano Victor Entertainment
Vektor E.P.[89] Cinema Staff Pony Canyon

December

Day Album Artist Genre Labels
2 Film bleu[90] For Tracy Hyde Dream pop P-vine Records
6 Pay Money to My Pain[91] Pay Money to My Pain VAP
7 24/7 (Twenty Four/Seven)[92] BtoB Kiss Entertainment
Side by Side[93] Hilcrhyme Universal Music Japan
Suolo[94] Husking Bee Nippon Crown
Alive: Always in Your Heart[95] My Name Universal Music Japan
The Best: 10 Years Story[96] Nao Matsushita Epic Records Japan
PPAP[97] Pikotaro Avex Trax
Dangerman[98] Seven Victor Entertainment
Roll Up the Collectors[99] The Collectors Nippon Columbia
14 Tokowaka no Kuni[100] Aoi Yūki FlyingDog
Asunarou[101] Aqua Timez Epic Records Japan
Ifudōdō: B.M.C.A.[102] Boys and Men Virgin Music Japan
Urban Night[103] Cyntia Indie Maker
Meshiagare no Gatling[104] Dish Sony Music Entertainment Japan
Stand!![105] Fujifabric Sony Music Associated Records
Violet Cry[106] Garnidelia Defstar Records
Namari Sora no Stargazer[107] Good Morning America Nippon Columbia
No Shadow[108] Jun. K Epic Records Japan
Shin Enka Meikyoku Collection 4: Kiyoshi no Nihon Zenkoku Uta no Wataridori[109] Kiyoshi Hikawa Nippon Columbia
Lonely Night Magic Spell[110] Marie Ueda Giza Studio
Life[111] Masayoshi Yamazaki EMI Records Japan
Believer[112] Noriyuki Makihara Sony Music Entertainment Japan
Existence[113] Nothing's Carved in Stone Growing Up Inc.
Dynamord Label
Journey Without a Map[114] Takuro Pony Canyon
21 Pink Doll[115] Apink Avex Trax
Another Side Memories: Precious Best II[116] Deen Epic Records Japan
WWDBest: Denpa Ryōkō![117] Dempagumi.inc Toy's Factory
Doll Memories: Best of Doll Elements[118] Doll Elements Dreamusic
S[119] Double S 301 Pony Canyon
Fes Best[120] Golden Bomber Zany Zap
Veda[121] LM.C Victor Entertainment
Neogene Creation[122] Nana Mizuki King Records
SMAP 25 Years[123] SMAP Victor Entertainment
Live for Live[124] Saori Hayami Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Maido! Ōkini![125] Tacoyaki Rainbow Avex Trax
Circle of Life[126] Tetsuya Kakihara Lantis
U-KISS Japan Best Collection 2011–2016[127] U-KISS Avex Trax
Caravan wa Philia wo Kanaderu[128] Wataru Hatano DIVE II Entertainment
28 Live at Wembley[129] Babymetal Toy's Factory
Encore[130] Back Number Universal Sigma
The Mobb[131] MOBB YGEX

Debuting

Main article: List of Japanese musical groups (2010s) § 2016

Debuting groups

Debuting soloists

Deaths

  • February 10 – Asami Nagakiya, 30, Japanese steel pan player (suspected murder)[132]
  • April 3 – Kōji Wada, 42, Japanese singer and songwriter (pharyngeal cancer)

See also

References

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  25. ^ BUMP OF CHICKEN「Butterflies」とリンクした鮮やかなビジュアル完成. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. January 15, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
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  27. ^ デビュー10周年のKEN THE 390、“真っ向勝負”した新作＆毎月ワンマン. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. January 18, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  28. ^ MAN WITH A MISSION新作「The World's On Fire」詳細判明. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. January 6, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
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  30. ^ ZARDデビュー25周年記念日に4枚組オールタイムベスト. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. December 8, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  31. ^ JUNGKYUN/Unfinished＜通常盤＞. Tower Records Online (in Japanese). Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  32. ^ KANA-BOON「SCHOOL OF LOCK!」新講師に就任. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. December 22, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
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  35. ^ B1A4、日本3rdアルバム「3」のジャケット写真が公開…発売記念イベントも実施！. Kstyle (in Japanese). Line Corporation. February 25, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  36. ^ WHITE ASH、4thアルバムは「SPADE 3」. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. December 13, 2015. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
  37. ^ BABYMETAL新作は「METAL RESISTANCE」、黒ミサ＆赤ミサ収録BDも. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. January 15, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  38. ^ FTISLAND新アルバム「N.W.U」リリース、東名阪アリーナツアーも決定. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. February 2, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  39. ^ 伊勢丹コラボ「Perfumeダンスヒール」春にピッタリの新色登場. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. March 25, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  40. ^ the pillows新アルバムに上田健司、JIROら5人の強力ベーシスト. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. January 26, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
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  44. ^ 奥田民生ズムスタひとり股旅が映像化、秋コレツアーライブアルバムも. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. February 24, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
  45. ^ 原田知世カバー集「恋愛小説」第2弾発売、レコ発イベントも決定. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. April 4, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
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  55. ^ ストレイテナー、ニューアルバム発売＆全国ツアー開催を発表. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. March 10, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
  56. ^ indigo la Endが6月にアルバム「藍色ミュージック」発表、9都市ツアーも. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. April 12, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  57. ^ LEGO BIG MORL、ベスト盤に新曲＆「dim」原曲を収録. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. April 10, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
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  70. ^ BiSHメジャー1stアルバム全貌解禁、1日限定300円で配信も. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. August 31, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  71. ^ androp、アルバム「blue」収録内容明らかに. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 15, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  72. ^ Happiness、サマンサCM曲含む約4年ぶりのアルバム発売. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 15, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  73. ^ illion新作「P.Y.L」CD、DVD、アナログの全容. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 2, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  74. ^ CNBLUE 5thアルバム『EUPHORIA』＆ツアー決定、感謝と祝福の『CN5キャンペーン』も. Excite Music (in Japanese). Excite Japan. September 5, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  75. ^ フレデリックのアルバム詳細明らかに、インディーズ時代の楽曲も. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 9, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  76. ^ 木村カエラ1年10カ月ぶりアルバム「PUNKY」発表、全国ツアーも. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. July 13, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  77. ^ JUJU「Request」シリーズ第3弾は80年代の名曲収めた“スナックアルバム”. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. August 16, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  78. ^ 相川七瀬の3年半ぶりオリジナルアルバムにシド明希、Jら提供曲. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 16, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  79. ^ 嵐ニューアルバム「Are You Happy?」全貌明らかに、笑顔ジャケも公開. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 6, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  80. ^ [Alexandros]「EXIST!」詳細発表、初回盤には城ホール本編映像＆副音声付きMV集. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 7, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  81. ^ "Tanaka // Lindvall // Wallumrød – 3 Pianos". NakamaRecords.no. Retrieved 2016-11-14.
  82. ^ Charisma.com新作に西寺郷太、フルカワユタカ参加. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 17, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  83. ^ AK-69新アルバムはUVERworld、清木場俊介、般若ら参加の会心作. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 7, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  84. ^ 薬師丸ひろ子が映画音楽カバーしたCD発売、「戦士の休息」「追憶」など全12曲. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 18, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  85. ^ 「ら・ら・ら」も「熱くなれ」も！大黒摩季の“グレイテストヒッツ”. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 4, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  86. ^ RADWIMPS、2017年に全国ツアー開催. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 21, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  87. ^ 久保田利伸30年間コラボを凝縮、ベストに国内外豪華ゲスト. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 18, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  88. ^ 矢野顕子1992年の録音ドキュメンタリー映画、復活上映. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. August 12, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  89. ^ cinema staff、トレイラーで新曲の一部公開. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 16, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  90. ^ "For Tracy Hyde、デビューアルバム『Film Bleu』リリース決定 トレーラーも公開に". Real Sound｜リアルサウンド (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  91. ^ Pay money To my Pain、12/6にリリースするコンプリート・ボックスをメンバー自ら解説！ 映像"「COMPLETE BOX」〜開封の儀〜"公開！！. Geki-Rock (in Japanese). Geki-Rock Entertainment. November 29, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  92. ^ BTOB、日本1stアルバム「24/7(TWENTY FOUR/SEVEN)」ジャケット写真を公開！. Kstyle (in Japanese). Line Corporation. November 18, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  93. ^ Hilcrhyme、“寄り添う”をテーマにした7thアルバム「SIDE BY SIDE」詳細発表. Musicman-NET (in Japanese). F.B.Communications, Magnet Company. November 21, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  94. ^ HUSKING BEE新作アルバムにマンウィズTokyo Tanakaらゲスト多数. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 14, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  95. ^ MYNAME、日本4thアルバム「ALIVE～Always In Your Heart～」発売記念イベント開催決定…予告映像も公開！. Kstyle (in Japanese). Line Corporation. November 18, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  96. ^ 松下奈緒、ベストアルバム収録新曲「24/7」のMV公開！. Excite Music (in Japanese). Excite Japan. November 15, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  97. ^ ピコ太郎、台湾でも大フィーバー 熱烈歓迎に「謝謝&ビーケアホー」. Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon. November 12, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  98. ^ SE7EN、10年ぶりの日本フルアルバム「Dangerman」12/7発売決定. Musicman-NET (in Japanese). F.B.Communications, Magnet Company. October 5, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  99. ^ THE COLLECTORS、22枚目のオリジナルアルバムに野音映像も. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 22, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  100. ^ 悠木碧、最新“プチ”アルバムは「声のみでつくりあげる」意欲作. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 26, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  101. ^ Aqua Timez太志、地元岐阜市の観光大使に任命されてガッツポーズ. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 2, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  102. ^ 氣志團、BOYS AND MENに四字熟語詰め込んだ楽曲を提供. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 18, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  103. ^ CYNTIA、ニューアルバム『Urban Night』で完全復活. Barks (in Japanese). Japan Music Network. November 18, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  104. ^ DISH//、2ndアルバム「召し上がれのガトリング」ジャケ写はNYで撮影. Musicman-NET (in Japanese). F.B.Communications, Magnet Company. November 15, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  105. ^ フジファブリック、メンバー共作曲含む2年3カ月ぶりアルバム「STAND!!」. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 2, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  106. ^ GARNiDELiA、2年ぶりのオリジナルアルバムは「Violet Cry」. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 23, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  107. ^ グドモ年末にニューアルバム、初回盤DVDには本日開催フェス映像. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 5, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  108. ^ 2PMのJun. K、日本ソロツアー「NO SHADOW」最終日公演のライブ・ビューイングが決定！. Kstyle (in Japanese). Line Corporation. November 30, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  109. ^ 氷川きよし　ヒット御礼イベントで新アルバムＰＲ「いろんな思い表現」. Sponichi Annex (in Japanese). Sports Nippon Newspapers. November 17, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  110. ^ 植田真梨恵、年末に「魔法の呪文のような」2ndアルバム発表. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 20, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  111. ^ 山崎まさよし、自身の人生観を表す3年3カ月ぶりアルバム「LIFE」. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 11, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  112. ^ ユーミンカバーも！槇原敬之新作アルバム詳細. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 15, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  113. ^ Nothing's Carved In Stone新アルバムタイトル＆発売日決定. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 13, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  114. ^ GLAY・TAKUROソロ始動、プロデュースは盟友B'z松本定. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 27, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  115. ^ Apink、アルバム『PINK♡DOLL』全曲トレーラーにドキュメントも. Barks (in Japanese). Japan Music Network. December 11, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  116. ^ DEEN、9回目の日本武道館にKYADEEN登場＆カップリングベストのジャケット解禁. Musicman-NET (in Japanese). F.B.Communications, Magnet Company. November 24, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  117. ^ でんぱ組.inc、新曲も収めた初の3枚組ベスト盤リリース. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 8, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  118. ^ Doll☆Elementsが年明けZepp公演で解散「残りの時間を全力で走りきる」. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 29, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  119. ^ Double S 301、日本セカンド・ミニ・アルバム『S（エス）』. Tower Records Online (in Japanese). Rovi Corporation. September 8, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  120. ^ ゴールデンボンバー、鬼龍院発案でフェス帰り専用ベスト盤リリース. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 8, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  121. ^ LM.Cが12月に新アルバム「VEDA」発表、限定盤には本日のライブ映像も. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 16, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  122. ^ ハマスタから甲子園まで、水樹奈々のライブに迫るドキュメント写真集. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 7, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  123. ^ SMAP「ファンの皆様の思いを大切に受け止め」リクエストベスト盤を発売. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 21, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  124. ^ 早見沙織が新作ミニアルバム発売、昨日終幕ツアーのライブ映像＆音源も. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 4, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  125. ^ たこやきレインボーが中野で仮面舞踏会、1stアルバムから新曲たっぷり初披露. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 31, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  126. ^ 柿原徹也、5枚目のミニ・アルバム『Circle of LIFE』のタワレコ特典絵柄公開. Tower Records Online (in Japanese). Rovi Corporation. December 9, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  127. ^ U-KISS、新曲「Lots of love」をAWAで先行配信。メンバーが選曲したプレイリストも公開. Barks (in Japanese). Japan Music Network. November 30, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  128. ^ 羽多野渉、西寺郷太作詞「ユーリ!!! on ICE」ED曲の試聴開始. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 4, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  129. ^ BABYMETALウェンブリー公演、ライブアルバムも発売決定. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 11, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  130. ^ back number、ベスト盤「アンコール」の詳細明らかに. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 1, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  131. ^ iKON、アンコール公演＜iKON JAPAN TOUR 2016～2017＞開催決定. Barks (in Japanese). Japan Music Network. November 14, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  132. ^ Body identified Japanese pannist found dead