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J-MELO - Season 18
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Title: J-MELO

Overview: J-MELO is a weekly Japanese music television program broadcast by NHK. It is recorded entirely in the English language. It began broadcasting on October 7, 2005. The program is available on NHK's World Service television station, Radio Japan, Digital Educational TV and on its Domestic General Channel.

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Cast

J-MELO - BiS and Kaya (Season 18 - Episode 1)

We have two guests on the show today. The first guest is BiS, a female group that was formed in 2010. The group has attracted many fans with their off-the-wall and extreme performances, like a live concert that lasted 24 hours, or running a 200-kilometer relay race over two days. Our other guest is Kaya, who just made her debut on a major record label in January. She has a beautiful pure clear voice that's been called a "holy voice." She's competed in many singing contests and has earned praise since she was little. Enjoy their special interviews and live studio performances.

J-MELO - CRAZY KEN BAND (Season 18 - Episode 2)

Today, we bring you a special live performance by Crazy Ken Band. The group of 11 members is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The band's style that covers a wide spectrum of music genres attracts fans of various age groups. The band's leader and vocalist, Yokoyama Ken, is also known as a brilliant melody maker, providing songs to many famous artists in Japan. Please enjoy their exclusive interviews and live studio performances.

J-MELO - Liella! and ONE N' ONLY (Season 18 - Episode 3)

We feature two groups that are getting lots of attention this year through anime and social media. The first group appears on the internationally popular "Love Live!" school idol project series. They're called Liella!. The other group, ONE N' ONLY is a six-piece dance-and-vocal group. Their style of music is not J-pop or K-pop. It's a unique style called JK-pop. Please enjoy their exclusive interviews and live studio performances.

J-MELO - Miyazawa Kazufumi and Takeuchi Anna (Season 18 - Episode 4)

We have two guests on the show. Appearing first is a singer-songwriter, Miyazawa Kazufumi. One of his signature songs, Shima Uta ("Island Song,") was a huge hit selling more than one and a half million copies. With also cover versions made abroad, the song has been sung all over the world. Our second guest is Takeuchi Anna, an up-and-coming singer-songwriter who has been performing internationally, making an appearance in one of the biggest music festivals in the United States. Please enjoy their exclusive interviews and live studio performances.

J-MELO - Morning Musume。’22 (Season 18 - Episode 5)

Today is a special show featuring one of the top pop idol groups in Japan - "Morning Musume.'22." "Morning Musume." was originally formed in 1997 through a TV audition show, and they now perform as "Morning Musume.'22." They keep evolving, as members graduate, or in other words leave the group, and new members join in. And now they celebrate their 25th anniversary. Please enjoy their exclusive interviews and live studio performances.

J-MELO - Higuchi Ai + J-RECOMMENDS (Season 18 - Episode 6)

In today's show, we feature Higuchi Ai, a talented singer-songwriter. She made her major label debut in 2016. She is known for her dramatic lyrics that reflect a unique perspective. And this year, her song "Akuma no Ko," or "Child of Evil," became the closing theme on the latest series of the TV anime "Shingeki no Kyojin," or "Attack on Titan." Please enjoy our exclusive interview with Higuchi Ai and her live studio performances.

J-MELO - Moriguchi Hiroko and fhána (Season 18 - Episode 7)

We have two guests with us on the show. Our first guest is Moriguchi Hiroko. The singer made her debut with the theme song for the TV anime series "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam" in 1985. And today, she will be singing the theme song for the latest Gundam movie, which was released this June. And for our second guest, we have fhána, a group which is known for singing many anime songs. Today, they will be performing a song from their latest album that was released this April. Please enjoy their exclusive interviews and live studio performances.

J-MELO - Atari Kousuke and Fudanjuku (Season 18 - Episode 8)

Join May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week: Atari Kousuke (a singer from the Natural World Heritage island of Amami Oshima) and Fudanjuku (a 7-piece female idol group who dress as men).

J-MELO - Tokyo Rikisha and NEMOPHILA (Season 18 - Episode 9)

Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: 2 groups creating a big buzz. Tokyo Rikisha are 4 real-life rickshaw men. NEMOPHILA are an all-girl band with a hard sound and an international career.

J-MELO - Omoinotake and Not Equal ME (Season 18 - Episode 10)

Join May J. for Japanese music! Two acts are coming to chat and perform. Omoinotake are a piano-based three-piece band with a growing fanbase. Not Equal ME are an idol group with a just-released fourth single.

J-MELO - Kawaguchi Kyogo and Miyamoto Karin (Season 18 - Episode 11)

We have two guests with us on the show today. First up is Kawaguchi Kyogo. He is a singer-songwriter who delights people with a singing voice that seems to wrap them in a warm embrace. His signature song "Sakura" has been covered by artists in Japan and abroad. And our second guest is Miyamoto Karin. She is a former member of an idol group called juice=juice. She left the group and went solo in 2020. She has a richly expressive singing voice. She started touring as a solo artist even while she was still with the group.

J-MELO - hana*hana and JUNNA (Season 18 - Episode 12)

We have two guests with us on the show. First up is hana*hana. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the major-label recording debut of this female duo. Their debut song "Ah Yokatta" is still loved by people across a wide age range. And our second guest is JUNNA. Currently a university student, she's a singer who is well known in the anime song world. She made her debut on a major label five years ago at the age of 15. She is now attracting attention for her powerful singing.

J-MELO - FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE and BRIDEAR (Season 18 - Episode 13)

We have two guests with us on the show today. First up is FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE. They are a dance-and-vocal group, originally formed in 2016. Last year, they gained attention after covering "Choo Choo TRAIN," a dance number that's very popular in Japan. And our second guest is BRIDEAR. They are a five-piece, all-female heavy-metal band. They're getting lots of attention overseas, expanding the international fanbase for the Japanese metal sound known as J-metal.

J-MELO - TWEEDEES and ASAKA (Season 18 - Episode 14)

Join May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week are the pop duo TWEEDEES and the singer ASAKA, who's in the spotlight for singing the opening theme to the anime "Laid-back Camp Season 2."

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