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Overview of the events of 2018 in Japanese music
List of years in Japanese music
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The year 2018 in Japanese music .
Debuting and returning artists [ edit ]
Returning from hiatus [ edit ]
Disbanding and retiring artists [ edit ]
January 26 – Junji Yayoshi , guitarist and record producer (b. 1968)
January 31 – Itokin , MC and track maker (b. 1979)
April 24 – Doji Morita , singer-songwriter (b. 1953)
April 27 – Yukiji Asaoka , singer and actress (b. 1935)
May 16 – Hideki Saijo , singer and actor (b. 1955)
October 12 – Takehisa Kosugi , composer and violinist (b. 1938)
November 14 – Masahiro Sayama , jazz pianist (b. 1953)
November 25 – Norio Maeda , jazz pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1934)
^ BEST GENERATION (DVD3枚付) [Best Generation (3 DVDs included)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved January 6, 2018 .
^ WESTival(初回盤) [Westival (First Pressing)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved January 6, 2018 .
^ JACK IN THE BOX (DVD付) [Jack in the Box (includes DVD)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved January 6, 2018 .
^ THE MUSEUM III【CD+DVD盤】 [THE MUSEUM III(CD+DVD)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ 僕だけの君~Under Super Best~ [Boku Dake no Kimi (Under Super Best)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ "Everybody!!" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ "PENTAGON Tops Tower Records Weekly Album Chart With "Violet" " . Soompi . Jan 24, 2018. Retrieved 2022-07-27 .
^ 僕たちは、あの日の夜明けを知っている<Type B> [Bokutachi wa, Ano Hi no Yoake o Shitteiru <Type B>]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved February 21, 2018 .
^ COUNTDOWN(初回生産限定盤/DVD付) [Countdown (Limited edition (includes DVD)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved February 21, 2018 .
^ キラーチューンしかねえよ [Killer Tune Shikane yo]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ しおりごと -BEST-(初回限定盤) [Shiori Goto -BEST- (First Press Limited Edition)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved February 21, 2018 .
^ 【オリコン】モー娘。OG&現役コラボ作が首位 デビュー20周年に華 . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . February 13, 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2018 .
^ Digital Native(初回生産限定盤) [Digital Native (First Press Limited Edition)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved February 21, 2018 .
^ "aio piano" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ 【NEWS】BAND-MAID「WORLD DOMINATION」世界征服、始めます。 . Band-Maid official webpage (in Japanese). bandmaid.tokyo. Retrieved January 7, 2018 .
^ 私このままでいいのかな(DVD付) [Watashi Kono Mama de Ii no kana (DVD included)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ #5(初回生産限定盤) [#5 (Limited edition)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ HONEY(完全生産限定盤) [Honey (Limited edition)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ XYZ=repainting(初回限定盤A) [XYZ=repainting (Limited edition A)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ 家入レオ、初もの尽くしで迎えたデビュー5周年を経て、約1年8カ月ぶりとなるニューアルバム『TIME』発売決定 . Barks (in Japanese). Japan Music Network inc. December 20, 2017. Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ "JUJU New Album『I』Special Page" . JUJU official site (in Japanese). Sony Music Associated Records. Retrieved February 24, 2018 .
^ EVOLVE to LOVE -20 years Anniversary BEST-(初回限定盤) [EVOLVE to LOVE -20 years Anniversary BEST- (Limited edition)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ "DEEN The Best FOREVER ~Complete Singles+~" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved February 21, 2018 .
^ "AND" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved February 21, 2018 .
^ "BTOBの魅力溢れる至極の初BEST ALBUM『 BTOB JAPAN BEST ALBUM 2014-2017 〜1096DAYS 〜 』2018年 2月28日(水)発売決定!!" . PR Times . 2018-02-15. Retrieved 2022-07-27 .
^ "Kiyoharu reads poetry in album "Yoru, Carmen no Shishuu" " . JROCK NEWS . 2018-02-19. Retrieved 2020-08-23 .
^ YOU【初回限定盤】 [YOU (Limited edition)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ cocoon(初回限定盤) [cocoon (Limited edition)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ BEST(DVD付) [BEST (DVD included)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ "Reason of Black Color" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ スポットライト [Spotlight]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ Flyways(DVD付) [Flyways (DVD included)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ 高貴愛されスタンス [Koki Aisare Stance]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ Ziggy (2018-01-02). "BUCK-TICK presents White Day gift in form of "No.0", a tragic love-themed album" . JROCK NEWS . Retrieved 2020-07-16 .
^ "イヤホンズの"夢"を地図でたどるトレイラー公開、ツアー連動企画&衣装展も決定" . Natalie (in Japanese) . 2018-03-12. Retrieved 2018-03-12 .
^ "Sang" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ "EPCOTIA" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ "TRUE WOMAN" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ "PLAY" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ "BEST HIT AKG 2(2012-2018)" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ Highway Star(DVD付) [Highway Star (DVD included)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ "World Atlas" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ "G.R.N.D." Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ "Driving Hit's 8" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved September 29, 2018 .
^ "BEAT & ROSES" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ 魚図鑑(期間限定生産盤) [Sakana Zukan (Limited edition)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved March 13, 2018 .
^ ゆずニューアルバムは4月発売、26公演のアリーナツアーも決定 [Yuzu to release new album in April, 26 performance arena tour decided]. Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved July 7, 2018 .
^ GReeeeNニューアルバムは「うれD」、ジャケにあの外国人の姿が [GReeeeN New Album "UreD" has "that foreigner" on the jacket cover]. Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved July 7, 2018 .
^ 【オリコン】ユーミン、45周年ベスト初登場1位 女性アルバム最多首位記録24作に更新 [Yuming's 45th Anniversary Best Album wins first place on the Oricon Album Chart] (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved February 25, 2018 .
^ "EMPiRE、本日4/11リリースの1stフル・アルバム『THE EMPiRE STRiKES START!!』より昨日夜まで撮影を続けた「MAD LOVE」MV公開" . Skream!.
^ 4月18日に徳間ジャパン移籍第一弾となる4thアルバム『Revenant』リリース!! [Release of 4th album "Revenant" from Tokuma Japan on April 18]. Mary's Blood official site (in Japanese). Retrieved February 25, 2018 .
^ Herman, Tamar (March 21, 2018). "Shinee Share Japanese Single 'From Now On' Via Instagram Stories" . Billboard . Archived from the original on June 14, 2018. Retrieved May 7, 2018 .
^ 分離派の夏 [Bunriha no Natsu]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved February 21, 2018 .
^ MONSTA X、日本ファースト・アルバム『PIECE』 - TOWER RECORDS ONLINE . Tower Records Online (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-08-08 .
^ "Wagakki Band's 'Sasameyuki' to be Used as Theme Song for 'Kyoto Teramachi Sanjou no Holmes' Anime" . Moshi Moshi Nippon . 2018-06-03. Retrieved 2021-05-18 .
^ "2ndアルバム「Magic Hour」" . 内田真礼オフィシャルサイト . Retrieved May 17, 2022 .
^ "Tsuyoshi Domoto's "ENDRECHERI" persona to release its first Full Album in over a Decade" . aramajapan.com . Retrieved July 7, 2018 .
^ MAGIC(初回生産限定盤/DVD付) [Magic (Limited edition/DVD)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved December 7, 2018 .
^ "2018/5/23(水)JAPAN DEBUT MINI ALBUM「Chain」『NCT 127 JAPAN Showcase Tour "chain"』会場限定特典決定!!" (in Japanese). NCT Official Japan. Retrieved March 18, 2019 .
^ "GFRIEND「今日から私たちは...日本デビュー」 韓国で今年初の"グランドスラム"達成" . ORICON NEWS (in Japanese). Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved June 11, 2018 .
^ "Ni No Kuni 2 Sales Reach Almost a Million Units, Soundtrack Releasing Soon" . Game Revolution . May 18, 2018. Retrieved September 29, 2018 .
^ LOVEBITESのインタビュー公開!メタル&クラシック愛が炸裂!攻撃性もデコラティヴな要素もパワーアップし華麗に魅せるニュー・ミニ・アルバムを本日6/6リリース! . Gekirock.com (in Japanese). Retrieved July 16, 2018 .
^ "Chasing the Horizon" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
^ "the GazettE discloses NINTH's special reference book, tracklist, psychedelic artwork" . jrocknews.com . JRN. June 27, 2018. Retrieved July 7, 2018 .
^ Kisses and Kills(初回盤) [Kisses and Kills (Limited edition)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
^ ガラパゴス [Galapagos]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
^ TOMORROW(初回生産限定盤/Blu-ray Disc付) [Tomorrow (Limited edition/Blu-ray Disc)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved December 7, 2018 .
^ "けやき坂46 1stアルバム「走り出す瞬間」CD収録内容発表!" . 欅坂46公式サイト (in Japanese). Seed & Flower合同会社. May 28, 2018. Retrieved June 22, 2019 .
^ "TETSUYA KOMURO ARCHIVES"T" " . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved September 29, 2018 .
^ "TETSUYA KOMURO ARCHIVES"K" " . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved September 29, 2018 .
^ "Utada Hikaru releases 7th Japanese studio album "Hatsukoi" " . aramajapan.com . Arama! Japan. June 27, 2018. Retrieved July 7, 2018 .
^ Herman, Tamar (June 21, 2018). "Red Velvet's First Japanese Single '#Cookie Jar' Is a Full-Blown Sugar Rush: Watch" . Billboard . Retrieved July 30, 2018 .
^ 【オリコン】BABYMETAL、通算4作目のBlu-ray Disc首位 . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . August 9, 2018. Retrieved September 29, 2018 .
^ "変わらぬ美貌と声に注目、浜田麻里のニューアルバム『Gracia』からミュージックビデオ「Black Rain」完成" . Billboard Japan . 2018-07-11. Retrieved 2020-04-19 .
^ Future Pop(DVD付) [Future Pop (DVD included)]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved September 29, 2018 .
^ "SENSE or LOVE" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved September 29, 2018 .
^ "DNA" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved September 29, 2018 .
^ "K-POPグループ PENTAGON 3RD MINI ALBUM 'SHINE'発売記念スペシャルミニライブ 8月18日(土)チケット一般発売" . PR Times . 2018-08-18. Retrieved 2022-07-27 .
^ "EMPiRE、9/5リリースのミニ・アルバム『EMPiRE originals』より「S.O.S」MV公開。本日8/27のみiTunes先行配信初日限定価格300円で3タイトル・リリース" . Skream!.
^ "BDZ" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved December 7, 2018 .
^ "LAST WALTZ IN TOKYO" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
^ "The Insulated World" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved December 7, 2018 .
^ じゃぱみゅ [Japamyu]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved September 29, 2018 .
^ "tofubeats/RUN" . tower.jp . Retrieved 2023-01-10 .
^ "qp" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
^ 君 想ふ ~春夏秋冬~ [Kimi Omou: Shunkashūtō]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved September 29, 2018 .
^ "事実上 (Jijitsujo)" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved April 30, 2019 .
^ "Unlock" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved February 4, 2019 .
^ "ずっと真夜中でいいのに。 正しい偽りからの起床" . Mikiki (in Japanese). Tower Records Japan . November 13, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2019 .
^ "Heir to Despair" . Oricon Music Store (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
^ "TAEMIN" . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved December 7, 2018 .
^ ホームタウン(初回生産限定盤) [Hometown (Limited edition]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved December 7, 2018 .
^ "Lovebites Reveals New Album, "Clockwork Immortality" Release Date And Artwork" . metal underground.com. September 26, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2018 .
^ "FTISLANDのイ・ホンギが2ndソロアルバム『Cheers』発売へ、新たなアー写&ジャケ写も公開" . Billboard Japan (in Japanese). 2018-09-27. Retrieved 2018-12-16 .
^ "大黒摩季「人生で一番の最高傑作」8年ぶりフルアルバム発売" . 音楽ナタリー . Retrieved 2018-10-14 .
^ Hwang, Hye-jin (December 21, 2018). "샤이니 키, 12월 26일 日 솔로 데뷔 확정(공식입장)" [SHINee’s Key Confirms Date For Japanese Solo Debut]. Naver . Archived from the original on January 10, 2019. Retrieved January 9, 2019 .
^ Shuta Sueyoshi(AAA)、初のソロアルバム発売&ソロツアー開催 . barks.jp (in Japanese). Japan Music Network. July 7, 2018. Retrieved November 1, 2017 .
^ RYUJI IMAICHI、堂々たるR&B路線へーーソロ第一弾「ONE DAY」の音楽性を読む . Real Sound (in Japanese). realsound.jp. January 25, 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2018 .
^ 「キュウレンジャー」山崎大輝CDデビュー、同日発売の写真集は「あくまで理想の僕」 [[Kyuranger] Yamazaki Taiki's CD debut, photo album "Akumade Risō no Boku" to be released on the same day]. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. January 10, 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2018 .
^ 明日で20歳の鈴木みのり「ラーメン大好き小泉さん」OP曲でソロデビュー決定 . Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 20, 2017. Retrieved February 21, 2018 .
^ 渕上舞がランティスよりソロアーティストデビュー。デビューアルバム「Fly High Myway!」を1月24日(水)にリリース . Moca News (in Japanese). Moca News. November 17, 2017. Retrieved July 7, 2018 .
^ AAA・宇野実彩子、2018年2月14日にソロデビュー&3月に写真集の発売が決定! [AAA's Uno Misako, solo debut on 14 February 2018 & photo album release in March]. T-Site News (in Japanese). TSUTAYA Co. February 21, 2018.
^ "RYUCHELL Serves Looks in Debut Music Video "Hands up!! If you're Awesome" " . Arama Japan . aramajapan.com. February 14, 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2018 .
^ 声優・立花理香、CDデビュー決定! 来年2月にミニアルバムをリリース . Mynavi News (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. November 3, 2017. Retrieved July 7, 2018 .
^ いきものがかり吉岡聖恵、ソロアルバム「うたいろ」ジャケット公開 [Ikimonogakari's Yoshioka Kiyoe reveals jacket cover for her solo album "Utairo"]. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 21, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
^ 人気声優・石原夏織さんのデビューシングルが、2018年3月21日発売決定! ラジオ新番組も元日放送スタート . Animate Times (in Japanese). December 20, 2017. Retrieved July 7, 2018 .
^ 島茂子、1stシングル「戯言」発売記念の無料リサイタル開催 . Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. April 4, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
^ エンディングテーマのアーティストが山崎はるかさんに決定! . Mahoushoujyo (in Japanese). February 3, 2018. Retrieved July 7, 2018 .
^ 人気声優・内田雄馬さんがアーティストデビュー! 1stシングル「NEW WORLD」が5月30日発売決定、表題曲の試聴もスタート . Animate Times (in Japanese). AnimateLAB Corporation. March 15, 2018. Retrieved September 20, 2018 .
^ a b 祝・アーティストデビュー!怪盗・古川慎にハートを盗まれるのは君 . OK Music (in Japanese). Japan Music Network. February 5, 2018. Retrieved July 7, 2018 .
^ 横浜流星、ソロ歌手デビュー GReeeeNプロデューサーJIN太鼓判「自信があります」 . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . June 15, 2018. Retrieved September 20, 2018 .
^ 『けもフレ』声優・尾崎由香、8・1ソロデビュー MV&ジャケ写は沖縄で撮影 . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . May 16, 2018. Retrieved September 20, 2018 .
^ Chapman, Paul (May 21, 2018). "ReoNa Performs Ending Theme for "Happy Sugar Life" TV Anime" . Crunchyroll . Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
^ "Kinoko Teikoku's Sato Chiaki Goes Solo" . Arama Japan . aramajapan.com. July 28, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
^ 尾崎由香、ソロ・デビュー・シングル「LET’S GO JUMP☆」を8月にリリース 全曲試聴動画公開 . CDJournal (in Japanese). July 26, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
^ ナナヲアカリ、メジャーデビューシングル『ワンルームシュガーライフ/なんとかなるくない?/愛の歌なんて』8月22日発売 . Tower Records Online (in Japanese). Tower Records Japan. May 10, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018 .
^ 伊藤千晃、ソロでの音楽活動本格化を発表 . Modelpress (in Japanese). August 21, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
^ 田村芽実、ソロ・デビュー曲などを初披露&つんく♂からのメッセージで大喜び . Billboard Japan (in Japanese). October 31, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
^ "Singer Eir Aoi Returns From Hiatus" . Anime News Network . February 8, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
^ KAT-TUN活動再開!ドラマ主題歌&東京ドーム公演決定 . Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha Inc. January 1, 2018. Retrieved July 7, 2018 .
^ "KAT-TUN announces Comeback!" . Arama Japan . aramajapan.com. May 11, 2018. Retrieved January 3, 2018 .
^ ホリプロ・グループが新会社設立 May’n・大橋彩香ら所属、海外展開を促進 . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . June 18, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
^ "ELLEGARDEN to return from hiatus after a decade-long absence" . Arama Japan . aramajapan.com. May 11, 2018. Retrieved July 7, 2018 .
^ Hilcrhymeが活動再開へ…メンバーの大麻逮捕で活動停止中 . Sankei Sports . April 13, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
^ "J-pop band Ikimonogakari to re-form" . Mainichi Shimbun . October 2, 2018. Archived from the original on November 2, 2018. Retrieved October 4, 2018 .
^ Charisma.comが活動再開、11月にWWWワンマン . Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha Inc. September 9, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2018 .
^ アイドルネッサンス運営より皆様への大切なお知らせ [Important announcement from Idol Renaissance management]. Idol Renaissance (in Japanese). Sony Music Artists Inc. January 20, 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2018 .
^ Mix Speaker's,Inc.が2018年2月に解散 . Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha Inc. August 23, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2018 .
^ GEM、3月末で解散を発表 金澤有希「とても悲しく、悔しい」 [GEM to disband at the end of March. Yūki Kanazawa "It is very sad and disappointing"]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . January 15, 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2018 .
^ Chelsyが解散、新宿LOFTでラストライブ . Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha Inc. February 26, 2018. Retrieved September 20, 2018 .
^ La PomPonが解散発表 メンバーの今後は未定 . Daily Sports . Daily Sports. February 24, 2018. Retrieved April 13, 2018 .
^ "Chatmonchy To Disband In July" . jpopasia.com . JpopAsia. November 26, 2017. Retrieved February 21, 2018 .
^ チャオ ベッラ チンクエッティ、8月の単独ライブで解散 . Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha Inc. May 24, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018 .
^ a b "Japanese idol duo Tackey & Tsubasa disband after 16 years" . The Mainichi . Mainichi Shimbun . September 13, 2018. Archived from the original on September 20, 2018. Retrieved September 20, 2018 .
^ PASSPO☆、9月の中野サンプラザ公演をもって解散 . Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha Inc. May 18, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018 .
^ ベイビーレイズJAPAN、9・24で解散を発表 6年の活動に幕 . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . July 25, 2018. Retrieved September 20, 2018 .
^ 女性デュオ、バニラビーンズが解散発表 レナ「とても幸せな11年間でした!」 . sanspo.com (in Japanese). Sankei Digital Inc. August 2, 2018. Retrieved September 20, 2018 .
^ X21、解散を発表 国民的美少女コンテスト出身者グループ結成6年で11・30に幕下ろす . Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon . October 7, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018 .
^ Aqua Timezが2018年をもって解散 . Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha Inc. May 8, 2018. Retrieved July 7, 2018 .
^ Kikuchi, Daisuke (January 19, 2018). "Famed producer Tetsuya Komuro quits music industry over alleged affair" . The Japan Times . Retrieved February 21, 2018 .
^ "J-pop diva Namie Amuro plans to exit showbiz next September after 25-year career" . The Japan Times . September 21, 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2018 .
^ 奥村チヨが引退へ…ファンへ感謝「大変幸福でした」 . sanspo.com (in Japanese). Sankei Sports . January 7, 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2018 .
^ 吉澤ひとみ引退「裏切るような結果となってしまったこと、本当に申し訳ございませんでした」 . hochi.co.jp (in Japanese). Sports Hochi . September 29, 2018. Retrieved September 29, 2018 .
^ Charisma.comが無期限活動休止、ゴンチは脱退&アーティスト活動引退 . Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha Inc. December 8, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2018 .
^ FOLKS、3月の自主企画をもって無期限活動休止「再スタートするために」 . Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha Inc. January 18, 2018. Retrieved July 7, 2018 .
^ 今井翼、メニエール病再発で入院 活動休止し治療に専念 (in Japanese). Sports Hochi . March 29, 2018. Retrieved July 7, 2018 .
^ 歌手クリス・ハートさん、活動休止へ 育児・勉強に専念 (in Japanese). Asahi Shimbun . December 5, 2017. Retrieved July 7, 2018 .
^ 傳田真央、5月開催のライブをもって活動休止 . Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha Inc. January 18, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2018 .
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