2005.12.28 -
Evolution Releases: Oumi Tomoe's 2nd CD-single, 'Float,' was recenly released from the evolution label, while Makkun's new single 'mitsu' will be released in late January of 2006. Purchasing details are listed below. 2006 - God Speed: Makkun's CD-album release and concert tour for 2006 have been announced. In her diary entries Makkun has been mentioning song recording for her new full-length album 'God Speed,' which is slated to be released on February 24. Details about her upcoming concert tour, which will include stops at Osaka, Aichi, and two concerts in Tokyo, have also been announced at makusonia. More information can be found at makusonia and at evolution-m. Purchasing information is included below.
Recent Release + Pre-order List:
-- Okui Masami / mitsu [CDS] :
CDJapan or Yesasia   (Release date : 2006.01.25, Price: 1260 yen, Code: EVCS-0005)
Features the image song for live-action drama series 'RAY,' as well as an unplugged version of 'Sora ni Kakeru Hashi' featuring Watanabe Itaru and Kageyama Hironobu.
-- Oumi Tomoe / Float [Maxi CDS] :
CDJapan or Yesasia   (Release date : 2005.11.23, Price: 1260 yen, Code: EVCS-0004)
Features the ending theme of TV anime series 'Solty Rei.' Coupling song is 'Still Love,' which is the TV commercial spot song for Animelomix. Both songs are written by Okui Masami

2005.07.12 -
GIGS DRAGONFLY 2005 DVD: Pre-ordering for the concert DVD 'GIGS DRAGONFLY 2005' has begun at evolution-m's order page. By the looks of things, international ordering also seems to be possible by e-mailing them directly (you can contact them by e-mailing the address listed on the order page or by typing in the text box at the very bottom of the page). The track list is as follows:

GIGS DRAGONFLY 2005 [2-Disc DVD]
Okui Masami
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- Disc 1 -
01. Dragonfly
02. Fire.com
03. SECOND IMPACT
04. Rondo-revolution
05. TRANSMIGRATION
06. WHEEL
07. Troubadour ~Ginyuushijin~
08. Jounetsu
09. STAR GATE
10. TRUST
11. MIRACLE GO!GO!
12. INTRODUCTION
13. A confession of TOKIO
14. REINCARNATION
15. Megami ni Naritai
16. To all the things to love
17. Olive
18. Birth
19. DEPORATION ~but, never too late~
20. Shuffle
- Disc 2 -
01. En.1 - EARTH (Piano Accompaniment ver.)
02. En.2 - Koishimasho Nebarimasho
03. En.3 - Houkago no Tenshi
04. Dragonfly (Music Video)
05. TRUST (Music Video)
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Release date: 2005.08.08
Code: EVBL-0002/03
Price: 6,800 yen

Ohmi Tomoe's Debut Single: One of the winners of the 'O-live' auditions held late last year, Ohmi Tomoe, has her debut single coming out this month. The A-side track is titled 'Utakata' (Evanescence), ending theme to the Kid's Station anime news TV program Dream Factory. The B-side track is 'Hi no Hana' (Fire Flower). Both songs are written by Okui Masami. For more information, and to view a clip of the 'Utakata' music video, go to the evolution-m official site. Purchasing information can be found below.
Recent Release + Pre-order List:
-- Okui Masami / GIGS 2005 Dragonfly [DVD] :
Pre-order: evolution-m   (Release date : 2005.08.08, Price: 6800 yen, Code: EVBL-2/3)
A 2-disc set, showing the full concert program. Will feature the 'multi-angle' function for DVD players.
-- JAM PROJECT / GONG [12cm CDS] :
CDJapan or Yesasia   (Release date : 2005.08.03, Price: 1200 yen, Code: LACM-4210)
Features the theme song to the newest installment of the 'Super Robot Taisen' games series, 'Third Super Robot Taisen Alpha', and participation by guest guitarist Nuno Bettencourt.
-- Ohmi Tomoe / Utakata [Maxi CDS] :
CDJapan or Yesasia   (Release date : 2005.07.27, Price: 1260 yen, Code: EVCS-3)
A-side track is the ending theme to Kid's Station TV program 'Dream Factory'. Songs written and produced by Okui Masami.
-- Anisama Friends / ONENESS [Maxi CDS] :
Animate Shop   (Release date : 2005.06.24, Price: 1260 yen, Code: ONEM-001)
Theme song to Animelo Summer Live 2005. Sung by Ainuchi Rina, Ishida Youko, Oumi Tomoe, Okui Masami, Kageyama Hironobu, can/goo, Kuribayashi Minami, JAM Project, Suzuki Tatsuhisa, Shimokawa Mikuni, Takahashi Naozumi, Mizuki Nana, unicorn table, Yonekura Chihiro. Music and lyrics written by Okui Masami. Includes 5 tracks: (1) full version, (2) women's only vocal version, (3) men's only vocal version, (4) off vocal (karaoke) version, and (5) chorus + off vocal version.

2005.06.27 -
Recent Releases: Anisama Friend's single, 'ONENESS', was released on sale on June 24. GIGS 2005 Dragonfly : Okui Masami's latest DVD release, recorded from the Shibuya O-East leg of her spring tour this year, is scheduled to be released on August 8. According to Makkun's diary, this DVD will be the first of hers to feature the 'multi-angle' function, where you can choose to view the stage from different camera angles using your DVD player. Pre-ordering can be done beginning July 10 on the evolution website. More information can be found at makusonia and at evolution-m. Purchasing information is included below.
Recent Release + Pre-order List:
-- Okui Masami / GIGS 2005 Dragonfly [DVD] :
Pre-order: evolution-m   (Release date : 2005.08.08, Price: 6800 yen, Code: EVBL-2)
A 2-disc set, showing the full concert program. Will feature the 'multi-angle' function for DVD players.
-- JAM PROJECT / GONG [12cm CDS] :
CDJapan or Yesasia   (Release date : 2005.08.03, Price: 1200 yen, Code: LACM-4210)
Features the theme song to the newest installment of the 'Super Robot Taisen' games series, 'Third Super Robot Taisen Alpha', and participation by guest guitarist Nuno Bettencourt.
-- Anisama Friends / ONENESS [Maxi CDS] :
Animate Shop   (Release date : 2005.06.24, Price: 1260 yen, Code: ONEM-001)
Theme song to Animelo Summer Live 2005. Sung by Ainuchi Rina, Ishida Youko, Oumi Tomoe, Okui Masami, Kageyama Hironobu, can/goo, Kuribayashi Minami, JAM Project, Suzuki Tatsuhisa, Shimokawa Mikuni, Takahashi Naozumi, Mizuki Nana, unicorn table, Yonekura Chihiro. Music and lyrics written by Okui Masami. Includes 5 tracks: (1) full version, (2) women's only vocal version, (3) men's only vocal version, (4) off vocal (karaoke) version, and (5) chorus + off vocal version.

2005.06.16 -
'TRUST' and 'Masami Kobushi' Out for Sale: Makkun's new CD-single and a re-release of her 10th anniversary special anime song cover album are now out for sale. Okui Masami: Singer Turned... Voice Actor?!?: In a diary entry dated May 27, our one-time strictly music-based Makkun announced that she had a small voice-acting role on the anime series 'Kore ga Watashi no Goshuujin-sama' (He is my master). Makkun read the preview narration at the end of the latest episode. Interview with Makkun at 'TRUST' Recording: There is a short interview published on the 'Kore ga Watashi no Goshuujin-sama' official website, including a couple of pictures of Makkun while she was recording the opening theme song, 'TRUST'. Upcoming Concert Appearances: Makkun will appear at several public events and concerts this summer and fall. She will appear as part of JAM Project at radio program HOT WAVE's public recording session on June 12 at Club1ne2wo in Takadanobaba in Tokyo. 'Animelo Summer Live 2005 -THE BRIDGE-' will take place on July 10 Tokyo (more on this one later). 'Anime Japan Fes 2005' will take place on August 13 in Tokyo. 'TBS Anime-Fest 2005', featuring seiyuu and singers from various TBS and BS-i anime series, will take place on August 20 at Bunkyo Civic Hall (in Tokyo). 'JAM Project 5th LIVE 2005' (tentative title) will take place in Osaka on October 22 and again in Tokyo on October 30. Special Singles Release 'ONENESS': The anime music community is abuzz with news of one of this summer's largest anime song concert events, 'Animelo Summer Live 2005 -THE BRIDGE-' ('Anisama' for short). Guests scheduled to appear include Kageyama Hironobu, Endou Masa'aki, Shimokawa Mikuni, Mizuki Nana, JAM Project, Aiuchi Rina, Yonekura Chihiro, can/goo, Ishida Youko, Takahashi Naozumi, Kuribayashi Minami, and also one of the winners of Makkun's O-live audition, Oumi Tomoe! What's more, the entire group of guest stars have joined together as the 'Anisama Friends' to produce Animelo Summer Live 2005's theme song, 'ONENESS,' with music and lyrics written by our very own Okui Masami. Purchasing information can, as always, be found below.
Recent Release + Preorder List:
-- Anisama Friends / ONENESS [Maxi CDS] :
Animate Shop   (Release date : 2005.06.24, Price: 1260 yen, Code: ONEM-001)
Theme song to Animelo Summer Live 2005. Sung by Ainuchi Rina, Ishida Youko, Oumi Tomoe, Okui Masami, Kageyama Hironobu, can/goo, Kuribayashi Minami, JAM Project, Suzuki Tatsuhisa, Shimokawa Mikuni, Takahashi Naozumi, Mizuki Nana, unicorn table, Yonekura Chihiro. Music and lyrics written by Okui Masami. Includes 5 tracks: (1) full version, (2) women's only vocal version, (3) men's only vocal version, (4) off vocal (karaoke) version, and (5) chorus + off vocal version.
-- Okui Masami / Masami Kobushi (Re-release) [CDA] :
CDJapan or Yesasia   (Release date : 2005.05.11, Price: 2800 yen, Code: EVCS-2)
Includes all tracks featured on the original release, with normal packaging.
-- Okui Masami / TRUST [CDS] :
CDJapan or Yesasia   (Release date : 2005.05.11, Price: 1260 yen, Code: EVCS-2)
Will include the OP to anime series 'Kore ga Watashi no Goshuujin-sama' and 'A confession of TOKIO'.

2005.04.04 -
Audition Winners Show Off: The evolution-m website now has sample clips of new songs featuring the winners from the 'O-live' audition. Starting from the top right, going counter-clockwise, the winners are : Oumi Tomoe, singing 'Utakata'; The Space Funkool (with guitarist MACARONI* doing vocals) performing 'Lovers', Kawai Maya singing 'Fretting Me', and Yoshida Ayaka singing 'Hanamizuki'. Downloads of the songs as ringtones will be available on the Animelomix site starting April 15.
-- Okui Masami / TRUST [CD-Single] :
CDJapan or Yesasia   (Release date : 2005.05.11, Price: 1260 yen, Code: EVCS-2)
Will include the OP to anime series 'Kore ga Watashi no Goshuujin-sama' and 'A confession of TOKIO'.

2005.04.02 -
Singles Release: A new single is scheduled to be released in May on the 'evolution' label. It will include Makkun's new song 'TRUST', OP of 'Kore ga Watashi no Goshuujin-sama', as well as 'A confession of TOKIO'. Radio 'O-live' Update: The official 'O-live' website has a nice new design. The live recording session took place last week, and the recorded event will air on 'O-live' for the next two weeks. 'O-live' Audition Results: Winners of the 'O-live' auditions held late last year (there appears to be four of them) have been announced on the evolution-m website. Three Concert Events This Summer: Makkun's tour season concluded in March, but she will be appearing in two special concerts this spring/summer. The first is the 'Anipara Ongakukan EXTREME LIVE 2005', to be held on April 3, in which Makkun will appear as part of JAM Project and which will include other guests like Nogawa Sakura, Shimokawa Mikuni, Yonekura Chihiro, meg rock, and CooRie. The second is the 'Animelo Summer Live 2005 THE -BRIDGE-, to be held July 10, which will include guests like Okui Masami, JAM Project, Mizuki Nana, Yonekura Chihiro, and Ishida Youko. The third is the 'TBS Anime-Fest 2005', to be held August 20. Details are on the official TBS Anime-Fest 2005 Website.

2005.02.25 -
Dual Release Yesterday: Makkun's third and final singles collection from King Records, 'S-mode #3', and JAM Project's 4th live concert DVD were both released on sale yesterday. Evolution's 2nd Singles Release: 'TRUST', the opening theme to the new anime series 'Kore ga Watashi no Goshuujin-sama', is now available for pre-order. The release will be on the 'evolution' label, and is scheduled to be released on May 11. makusonia Updated: Makkun's official website has gotten a nice face-lift with a beautiful new 'Dragonfly' theme, and finally, FINALLY, the discography has been updated!

2005.02.08 -
Release of 'Dragonfly': 'Dragonfly', Makkun's first album on the evolution label, is now out for sale! Anican Article: An interview with Makkun about 'Dragonfly' was published on the cover page of Anican. See a snapshot of the article here at Anican. Public Recording Session at O-live: O-live will be holding a public recording session on March 20 (Sun.) at Yakult Hall in Tokyo.

2005.01.20 -
Sample Clips of 'Dragonfly': They're up! Music clips in high-quality mp3 format are available for sampling on the evolution-m website. JAM Project at Super Robo Festival: JAM Project will be guest-appearing at the 2005 Super Robo Fan Appreciation Event. Details are here.

2005.01.11 -
New Year's Message at makusonia : There's a short movie that can be accessed by clicking on the main picture at the top of makusonia. In the movie, Makkun wishes you a Happy New Year and thanks you for supporting 'evolution'. She also mentions the release of 'Dragonfly' and her involvement in... Okui Masami's First Anime Tie-in in 3 Years : Makkun will be singing the OP of a new anime series 'Kore ga Watashi no Go-shuujin-sama' (This is My Master), to begin airing this spring. Details on the obligatory singles release are pending. Commercial for 'Dragonfly' : A commercial for is available for viewing at makusonia. Pretty cover photo! JAM Project Concert DVD : JAM Project will release a live recording DVD of its concert on Oct. 16, 2004. The pre-orders list has been updated.
-- JAM Project / JAM Project 4th LIVE VICTORY - a once in a lifetime chance [DVD] :
CDJapan or Yesasia   (Release date : 2005.02.23, Price: 5800 yen, Code: LABM-7004)
The live recording DVD of JAM Project's concert at Hibuya Yagai Ongakudou on October 16, 2004.
-- Okui Masami / S-mode #3 [CD-Album] :
CDJapan or Yesasia   (Release date : 2005.02.23, Price: 3000 yen, Code: KICS-1148)
The third and final installment of the S-mode series, released by King Records. Includes singles from 'Tenshi no Kyuusoku' (1999) to 'SECOND IMPACT' (2003).
-- Okui Masami / Dragonfly [CD-Album] :
CDJapan or Yesasia   (Release date : 2005.02.02, Price: 3150 yen, Code: EVCA-1)
Okui Masami's first album release on her independent label, 'evolution'.