AKB48's "Heavy Rotation" fast catching up with Arashi

Oh no... All-female idol group AKB48's newest single, "Heavy Rotation", which was released on the 18 of July, has apparently sold close to 650 000 copies, almost catching up with Arashi's 690 000 copies for "Monster", which was released earlier this year on 10th May.

The PV for the single has generated a lot of buzz, especially with the young female members of the group dressed in lingerie and kissing each other. Some say that this buzz will cause "Heavy Rotation" to become the best selling single of the year.

This sales record is the best ever for AKB48. (Entame)