Rabbit releases a promotional clip for Rabito!

Avex Network uploaded a promotional clip for Rabbit's upcoming debut album "Rabito". The clip is a kind of medley featuring all the previews of the album tracks which were already revealed on Rabbit's official site. What's interesting is the fact that the clip has a form of a PV with a very quirky plot... But this is something that you have to see yourself:

What do you think about the promo clip? Did you like the previews of the tracks? Pick your favourite and vote for it! :)

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Rabbit's "Awa Garu" a theme song for an upcoming drama High School Drive!

Rabbit's song 泡ガール (Awa Girl - Bubble Girl) from their upcoming debut album "Rabito" will be featured in a new drama titled ハイスクールドライブ～ (High School Drive). The drama is going to be a mobile drama consisting of 10 episodes and it's going to be broadcast by BeeTV. You can view the trailer here:

High School Drive is going to be a teenage drama whose main themes will be friendship, love and obstacles. Two main characters are Sota (Horii Arata) and Kana (Kurumi Shimizu) whose hearts are inhabited by two 38-year-old spirits. This, obviously, will lead to problems and plot twists! :)

More info about the High School Drive - 1 | 2

I think that the song matches the drama perfectly :) I can't wait to hear its full version!

An article about Rabbit on Wikipedia

It was revealed on Rabbit's official Facebook that the band has their own article on Wikipedia :) Unfortunately for foreign fans, the article is only in Japanese and other language versions are not available (yet). Click the image below to be redirected to the page :)

Rabbit reveals previews of the tracks from their album

Are you curious what will Rabbit sound like? Their official website was updated with samples of the tracks from the upcoming album "Rabito". Click the image to be redirected to the page with previews:

Hmmm, today's day is full of attractions for Ai-chan's and Rabbit's fans :) The PV is out and so are the previews... Things just got very interesting :)

Official PV for Nikki released!

Without further ado, check out the newest PV for Rabbit's first single "Nikki"!

Your thoughts? :)

What do you think about Rabbit?

In the poll below, you can express your feelings about the whole project :) Let's see how many of you really like the new adventure of Ai-chin!

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Rabbit's debut album "Rabito" is selling out fast...

Even though the release date for "Rabito" is December 12, the copies of the album are selling out fast! At the moment, there are only 19 copies of limited version and 4 copies of the regular version left at CDJapan. It seems that Rabbit project gained some serious popularity in Japan :)

Pre-order your copy of Rabito! CDJapan | YesAsia | mu-mo

Ai Otsuka's sporting a new short hairstyle...

It seems that Ai-chan decided to begin her adventure with Rabbit with a new hairstyle :)

Personally, I think that short hair suits her very much. It reminds me a little of her hairdo from "Ren'ai Shashin" promotions back in 2007 :)

Do you like it? :)

Source: Channel-Ai

Rabbit online - Twitter, Facebook and the official site

Rabbit is currently beginning the promotions of their first album and they keep fans updated using social networking services and their official websites.

Rabbit's official site | Rabbit's Facebook | Rabbit's Twitter

Remember to follow Rabbit and Ai Otsuka Love Blog to keep up with updates! :)

See also:

• Ai Otsuka as a part of a new band - Rabbit
• Rabbit - Nikki (radio rip) - listen!
• Rabbit - Rabito album covers and promo

Rabbit - Rabito album covers and pre-order info

Covers for Rabbit's first album "Rabito" along with a promo picture have been revealed today!

 

Normal Edition

Limited Edition

Promo picture

 The album is slated for release for December 12, 2012. Normal edition will contain only the CD and the Limited edition will be CD + DVD with two videos.

Pre-order from mu-mo: CD | CD+DVD

What do you think about the covers? Do you like them? ;) Have you pre-ordered your copy of the album yet?

Rabbit - Nikki (radio rip) - listen!

Without further ado, check out the first song by Rabbit - Nikki! :) Click the image below to be redirected to the player.

The version above is a low-quality radio rip, but it sure gives you what you need to anticipate the whole album :) The song sounds like a garage rock composition, but I kinda like this raw arrangement - it's an interesting change in Ai's usual sound. I can't wait to hear the whole album!

Do you like the song? What do you think about it? :)

Ai Otsuka's a part of a new band - Rabbit!

According to recent news, Ai Otsuka has become a part of a new music band called Rabbit! The band has announced their first album entitled 裸人 (Rabito) which is slated for December 12, but the album is already available to pre-order at mu-mo.

The band's line-up:
Ai Otsuka - vocals
Minami Sasuga's Jagatara - backup vocal
Toshiyuki Mori - keyboard
Watusi - bass
Satou Taiji - guitar, backup vocals
Numazawa Takashi - drums

The upcoming album's covers:

Tracklist and credits:

01. ドーナツスポット words : AiO music : AiO & 森 俊之 arrangement : Rabbit
02. RUNWAY words : AiO music : Lori Fine arrangement : Rabbit
03. 泡ガール words : AiO music : AiO arrangement : Rabbit
04. Nikki words : 南流石 music : 佐藤タイジ arrangement : Rabbit
05. UNLOVE words : AiO music : 森 俊之 arrangement : Rabbit
06. 半熟たまご words : AiO music : AiO arrangement : Rabbit
07. MOONLIGHT words : LOVE music : LOVE arrangement : Rabbit
08. 時の彼方 words : 佐藤タイジ music : 佐藤タイジ arrangement : Rabbit
09. HoloHolo words : AiO music : Lori Fine arrangement : Rabbit
10. ローリン アース ストーン ～地球を転がせ～ words : 南流石 music : 佐藤タイジ arrangement : Rabbit

Rabbit is also planning to embark on a tour which is going to start in January 2013.

UPDATE 1: The album's title 裸人 (romanized as: Rabito) literally means "naked people" and as you probably noticed, it sounds very similar to the bands' name. Isn't it clever? Many thanks to すんすけ for this information :)

UPDATE 2: Listen to Nikki!

UPDATE 3: Covers and a promo picture

UPDATE 4: Rabbit's official website, Twitter and Facebook

What do you think about all this Rabbit project and Ai Otsuka in it? Honestly, I was very surprised to hear about it, but I'm looking forward to hear their songs! ;) I wonder what the album's general theme will be about - I'm sensing something... really peculiar :D

Also... what do you think about the band's logo? I can't even... :D

More info: Channel-Ai