The TCA Music page

[matataku_hoshi]

According to the Takarazuka news page, the TCA Music page is in the middle of a renewal.  I haven't actually been there before now, but it does look new and spiffy.  You can preview samples on the page instead of having to go through iTunes.  Don't know if this is new or not, but in addition to iTunes you can also use OnGen, mora, or MUSICO to download your mp3s.  Not sure if those all require a Japanese billing address like iTunes.  I think the search interface is also new.

There is some shiny new stuff like A/L and Never Sleep. 

I must admit that I've been buying less through the iTunes store ever since I found out I could make mp3s from DVD, but it's still pretty darn shiny.  And I'm really glad that a lot of these tracks (like the musical halves of Grand Theater shows) are being released.

Comments

[shirabyoshi.livejournal.com]

It was always possible to preview samples on the website, but I'm glad they've organised it by album now instead of only by troupe. All the scrolling was annoying.

OnGen, mora, and MUSICO are also old news. You know what I think? Someone who speaks Japanese should do the public service of figuring out if they can be made to accept foreign credit cards, and, if so, putting together a tutorial on how to register. If you were to do this, every Zuka fan in the West would love you forever.

[shirabyoshi.livejournal.com]

Reads Japanese, I mean. Can cope with Japanese.

[utena1409.livejournal.com]

A little OT, but I just wanted to let you know I (finally) added you. ^_^
I've always seen you around the other Zuka journals but it always takes me weeks to overcome my shyness and finally add someone. ^_^; Hope that's ok!! ^^

[muffin-song.livejournal.com]

No problem, I'll add you back ^_^