New V6 single and limited PLAYZONE 2010 single

There a couple of new releases that I know I need to catch up on so here is information for them both.

First up is the new V6 single, which is their first single after their album was released earlier in the year. It is a double A-side and comes in three versions, to be released on September 1st. The Jacket A limited edition has a bonus DVD with the PV for the title track only dreaming as well as footage from their concert this year in Kobe. Jacket B comes with a bonus CD with songs from the two sub-units of V6, 20th Century and Coming Century. The regular edition comes with two group tracks that are not available on the limited editions.

only dreaming / Catch [w/ DVD, Limited Edition / Jacket A] / V6

only dreaming / Catch [Limited Edition / Jacket B] / V6

only dreaming / Catch [Jacket C] / V6

The PLAYZONE 2010 single is of the main theme song of the show, Road To Playzone, and only comes in one version. It comes with a DVD that will have a Road To Playzone clip from the musical. It goes on sale August 18th and will only be on sale until December of this year.

Road To Playzone [CD+DVD] [Limited Pressing] / V.A.

Honestly I can't see why they're releasing this single. They have the track on the album that has already come out. The DVD with clips sounds nice but I wonder if it's getting released because there won't be an actual DVD release of PLAYZONE this year, which could be a possibility as it would not be the first time one hasn't been released. I guess only time will tell. Nakayama Yuma's role in the musical is really my main interest, especially since from reports A.B.C.-Z have pretty lackluster roles in it.

New concert tours and a PLAYZONE CD release

First off Takizawa Hideaki will be having a short solo concert tour beginning at the end of July and will end mid-August. The dates are up on Johnny's net, though it looks like the html is borked as it has the button for concert goods even though the page doesn't exist yet.

Also at Akanishi Jin's concerts over the weekend it was announced he will be doing a tour in the U.S. In total he will be performing in seven cities, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Anaheim, and Houston. No dates or venues have been announced yet.

Tokyo Graph article. (English)

Johnny's net has updated with not only information for Yamapi's new single but also for a CD album release for the upcoming PLAYZONE musical. It's titled PLAYZONE 2010 ROAD TO PLAYZONE and it will come out the same day as Yamapi's single, July 28th. Other than price and the fact is will have 15 tracks there is no other information.

PLAYZONE 2010 ROAD TO PLAYZONE Original Soundtrack / Original Soundtrack

Though I do think it goes without saying that those listed as being a part of PLAYZONE this year are sure to have at least parts in the songs that will be on the CD. Which makes me very happy as the thought of having a CD quality A.B.C.-Z song is awesome and I can't really say no to more songs with Nakayama Yuma in them.

PLAYZONE 2010 announced and Summary wonderings

Well Johnny's net had a lot to update with in the latest update, not only does Hey! Say! JUMP now have an album section in their discography section (though no complete track listing is up yet) they have the dates for this year's PLAYZONE.

This year's production will star Imai Tsubasa with Tomoyuki Yara, A.B.C.-Z, Morimoto Shintarou, They Budou, M.A.D., Johnny's Jrs with special appearances by Nakayama Yuma. The Tokyo run will be from July 9th to August 1st and then it will have an Osaka run from August 14th to August 22nd.

Of course seeing the cast list does raise some questions as Summary runs from July 19th to August 29th so it overlaps the PLAYZONE dates. I'm sure Yara, They Budou, M.A.D. and most likely A.B.C.-Z will be PLAYZONE only and forgo any Summary appearance but I can't imagine Summary without any MoriShin and Yuma. Though as Yuma is only down for special appearances they could have him go back and forth while PLAYZONE is in Tokyo and if MoriShin's part is small enough they can do the same for him. Of course once it goes to Osaka they lose that option so it will be interesting to see if those two go with PLAYZONE there or get replaced with Kansai Juniors so they can do Summary. I guess things won't clear up on this matter until Summary starts up on July 19th.

But I guess it can be guessed that it will be mainly the younger Juniors with Hey! Say! JUMP at Summary. The older groups (minus Question? though who knows where they will end up with all the summer concerts) will be busy with other productions as not only do you have those doing PLAYZONE but Kis-My-Ft2 will be with KAT-TUN for their world tour so they won't be at Summary either. So I think for Junior groups for Summary it will be B.I. Shadow, Mis Snow Man, Hip Hop Jump and if Johnny's wants it Snow Prince Gasshoudan though they could just as easily create a new group or two with Summary this year for those younger Juniors. Either way it looks like it's a good summer for the Juniors as they will be busy for so much of it.