author: Aurore - translation: Claire

source: Japan Expo

After the cancellation of SUIKA, Japan Expo have now announced two new Japanese artists for the event.

First off is Natsuko Aso, a multi-talented pop artist. While she sometimes appears in drama series and adverts, she is most known as a singer. Her first single was released in 2009 and she released her fourth single in May this year. Her music, which ranges between pop and electro/dance beat, will fit well with the atmosphere of the guest of honour, Morning Musume。.

In addition to this, C-ZONE have also been confirmed as guests. They recently became a four-piece group after the graduation of Takai Miu last May. C-ZONE is a female pop band that debuted on the Chiba musical scene and have since produced no fewer than two albums and 10 singles, including their latest one, SUMMER☆PARTY which will be released on July 9th.

As a bonus, Clémentine, a French artist, will promote her album Animente, on which she covers anime songs in a bossa nova style.