Oricon

...of NEWS , a pop group, was released only through 7-Eleven stores, which are not covered by Oricon, and its sales were not reflected in the Oricon charts. Oricon's rankings of record sales are therefore not completely accurate. Before data was...

In this article: 7-eleven and Japan

...copies. Later that year, the band's first full length album, Kaze o Atsumete, was released and reached a peak position of third on the Oricon charts. Since its release, the album has sold over 200,000 copies. "Shiori", their third...

In this article: Aqua Timez, Gokusen, Sony Music Entertainment Japan, Bleach, Niji, Stay Gold, and Sony

...(the word "''shuchishin''" was pronounced as ). Shuchishin's self-titled debut single became the fifth top selling song for 2008 on the Oricon Charts and the tenth on the Billboard Japan Year-End Hot 100. The group's debut single only...

In this article: Double Platinum, Takeshi Tsuruno, Platinum, Recording Industry Association of Japan, Kiseki, Japan Gold Disc Award, May, and Linda Linda

The music video was not only promoted in the US, but also in 68 counties worldwide. However the single charted at the #40 place on the Oricon chart. She also became the face of Glico confectionery. Nearly 6 months later, her 6th single...

In this article: Beni, Avex Trax, Cecil McBee, Japan, Beni Arashiro, R&B, Cherish, Infinite..., and Harmony

But if they are, we could say there are numerous idols," Nashimoto said. For example, Aki Hoshino, who entertainment researcher Oricon rated as No. 1 in swimsuit photo magazines this month, is arguably a top photogravure idol. Shoko...

In this article: Noriko Sakai, SMAP, Kyoko Koizumi, Seiko Matsuda, Johnny and Associates, Shoko Nakagawa, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and Namie Amuro

...use as a springboard." For the man who's been behind some of the biggest hits of the last few years, including two at No. 1 in the Oricon charts, there might also be a hint of frustration that his efforts behind the scenes aren't...

In this article: Capsule, Tokyo, Pizzicato Five, Shibuya-kei, Perfume, Japan, and Studio Ghibli

In November 2006, she released her fourth single, "Lovely Cat's Eye: Neko wa Kotatsu de Maruku Naranai no Maki " which debuted at #9 on the Oricon single charts. In February 2007, she released her first double A-side single, "Hot Time / A.__:...

In this article: Misono, Neverland, Avex, Day After Tomorrow, VS, Kumi Koda, Bye Bye, and Pochi

The High-Lows (October 25, 1995) (Oricon #5) Tigermobile (December 6, 1996) (Oricon #6) Lobster (May 8, 1998) (Oricon #5) - Jacket design by Downtown 's Hitoshi Matsumoto Baumkuchen (June 9, 1999) (Oricon #8) Relaxin' with the...

In this article: Baumkuchen, Relaxin, Hitoshi Matsumoto, and Downtown

...tripartite release also consisting of the group's debut single and its tie-in DVD. All three releases were immensely successful on the Oricon albums, singles and DVD charts with "Real Face" and "Real Face Film" being certified as the...

In this article: Kat-tun, Real Face, DVD, Japan Gold Disc Awards, Japan, Junnosuke Taguchi, One Records, Koki Tanaka, and Arashi

The Tokyo District Court on Tuesday ordered a freelance journalist quoted in a magazine article to pay YEN1 million in damages to Oricon Inc. for stating that its music charts are fixed and inaccurately rank the tunes. Oricon sued music...

In this article: Oricon Inc. and Billboard magazine