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Back in 2012, a RecoChoku app for 3DS launched in Japan. It has since gone on to be a success with over 3 million downloads.

If you’re interested in learning more about what the app offers, check out these details below (as translated by Siliconera):

– RecoChoku was the first Japanese website to sell ringtones in Japan
– They have expanded and now sell music downloads, CDs and DVDs, e-books and other digital content
– Can purchase downloads of singles, albums, video clips, ringtones, and more
– There’s also a flat-rate service for J-pop
– Can see the latest top hits on the website
– 3DS app allows users to choose from about one million songs of various genres and can be checked out through searches, latest songs, rankings, and recommended songs
– App also plays songs for listening or as part of an alarm clock that can play downloaded songs
– Studio feature lets you practice singing and record songs
– Message system to send recommendations to friends as well
– Community feature coming to 3DS
– This lets users check out various sections of RecoChoku, such as Japanese music, Western music, new tracks, currently selling, anime/games, Vocaloid, songs I’ve sung, and recommendations
– The community always has new music that changes on a regular basis
– Its goal is to help people discover new music with its voting system and favorites list that can be used later if you’d like to make a purchase

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Kuroko’s Basketball: Ties to the Future is launching in Japan on March 26, Bandai Namco has revealed.

A new Japanese magazine scan shares a few other details as well. Bandai Namco is including an original story, and there will be some visual novel elements.

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Taiko no Tatsujin Tokumori will feature over 100 songs on disc and will feature both free and paid DLC. Some free DLC that’s been detailed so far includes “Do you Want to Build a Snowman” from Disney’s Frozen (coming January 31st 2015) as well as “Du-Du-Wa Do It” from Aikatsu. There’ll be a Monster Hunter 4 Medley, costume and frame (coming November 21st) as well as an Akari Ozora costume.

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