-"SHINOBI" Premiere-
Here's a few pictures of Ayu joinning Joe Odagiri and Yukie Nakama at the premiering of movie "Shinobi" on 09.05.05. Refer post 07.24.05 for more information about "Shinobi".

Articles: Sponichi, Yomiuri, Chunichi, MSN, Sanspo, Nikkansports

-"HEAVEN" PV Screenshots-
Here's a few screenshots of "HEAVEN" promotional video which premiered 2 days ago. Additionally, Avex has also updated Ayu's official site with "HEAVEN" layout which has the "HEAVEN" single CM too. Check it out.

Scroll down for more info as well as preorder links of this upcoming single.

-"HEAVEN" Cover & Track listing-
It has been officially revealed the cover of both CD+DVD and CD-only version of the upcoming single "HEAVEN" as well as its track listings:

CD+DVD CD only (regular version)

HEAVEN CD+DVD: AVCD-30842 Release Date: 09.14.05 Price: ¥1.890 CD: AVCD-30843 Release Date: 09.14.05 Price: ¥1.050 CD Tracklisting: 01. HEAVEN "original mix" 02. Will "original mix" 03. alterna "Orchestra Version" 04. HEAVEN "Piano Version" 05. HEAVEN "original mix -Instrumental-" 06. Will "original mix -Instrumental-" DVD Tracklisting:   • HEAVEN (video clip)   • HEAVEN (photo gallery)   • HEAVEN (TV-CM) Preorder now:     • US Customers: Japan version (CD+DVD)     • Global customers: Japan version (CD+DVD)     • US Customers: Japan version (CD only)     • Global customers: Japan version (CD only)

Check out this cool "ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2005 ~MY STORY~" DVD introductory page with screenshots of all the 3 DVD contents (scroll down for info and preorder links posted previously).




-New Panasonic LUMIX FX9 CM & Wallpaper-
Panasonic LUMIX section just came up with a fresh new layout featuring (who else?) Ayumi Hamasaki plus goodies for you to download! Check out the page now especially the brand new CM for a sneak preview of Ayu's new song "Will":

         •  Download wallpaper            •  Stream LUMIX FX9 CM (feat. "Will")

Related articles: Sanspo, Yomiuri.




-Avex "a-nation 2005"-
Here's a short video clip of Ayu's performance at Avex's a-nation 2005 on 08.21.05:

Related articles: Sanspo, Daily, Sponichi, Yomiuri.

-Upcoming single "HEAVEN"-
Ayu's official site has announced that the main theme song of movie SHINOBI "HEAVEN" (see post 07.24.05 for details) will be released 09.14.05! No track listing has been revealed yet however but the CD+DVD version is expected to include "HEAVEN" PV:

Preorder now:  • US Customers: Japan version  • Global customers:  Japan version

AVBD-91345 Release Date: 08.24.05 Price: ¥6,090 Tracklisting: Disc 1 (LIVE) 00. OPENING 01. HAPPY ENDING 02. INSPIRE 03. SURREAL 04. UNITE! 05. GAME 06. my name's WOMEN 07. About You 08. Moments 09. walking proud 10. CAROLS 11. HONEY 12. evolution 13. Boys & Girls Disc 2 (encore) e-1. STEP you -MC- e-2. Humming7/4 e-3. flower garden e-4. Replace Special screenies Disc 3 (SPECIAL SIDE)   • Humming 7/4 MC   • Off-stage shots collection   • All Speeches (MC) collection

-"fairyland" PV screenshots-
Premiered by MTVJapan this morning was the "fairyland" PV shot in Hawaii. So check out screenies below now!



-Upcoming concert DVD - "ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR A ~MY STORY~"-
According to TowerRecords Japan and Neowing, the ARENA TOUR A ~MY STORY~ concert DVD is set to be released 08.24.05. The package will consist of two discs where Disc 1 will contain recording of the concert and the extensive Disc 2 shall feature off-stage shots, speeches and extras.

         • Preorder Japan version now : US customers | Global customers

*Preorder links added 07.27.05.