Kimura Takuya's Checkpoint reaches Amazon Japan #28

Amazon Japan listed Kimura Takuya’s new album “Checkpoint” at No. 28 in its music rankings on July 9, according to the retailer’s product page for the initial limited edition B package. The listing identified the format as an AL+Blu-ray Disc edition and showed a price of ¥5,390 for the bonus-included version. Amazon’s page also said the album is due for release on Aug. 12. The ranking gives an early snapshot of demand around one of several “Checkpoint” configurations now listed on Amazon Japan. The same product family page shows multiple versions, including a standard edition, an initial limited edition A, and initial limited edition B packages in Blu-ray and DVD formats. Amazon’s listing describes “Checkpoint” as Kimura’s first new album since moving labels. (amazon.co.jp) ### Which edition reached No. 28 on Amazon Japan? Amazon’s listing ties the No. 28 music ranking to the “Checkpoint” initial limited edition B configuration sold with Blu-ray. The retailer’s page for the broader product set shows the bonus-included AL+Blu-ray Disc initial limited edition B priced at ¥5,390, while a non-bonus Blu-ray version appears at a lower price point. (amazon.co.jp) A separate Amazon Japan page for “Checkpoint” initial limited edition A, crawled today, showed that edition at No. 31 in Amazon’s overall music best-seller rankings, indicating multiple formats from the same release were appearing high in the retailer’s category charts on July 9. (amazon.co.jp) ### What does Amazon say buyers get for ¥5,390? Amazon Japan listed the bonus-included AL+Blu-ray Disc initial limited edition B at ¥5,390, tax included. The retailer’s product description says the release comes with a C&C STAGE logo sticker as part of a manufacturer bonus offer tied to the “Checkpoint” package lineup. (amazon.co.jp) The same Amazon page also lists a three-format set bonus consisting of one mini hoodie rubber key holder and three C&C STAGE logo stickers for qualifying bundled purchases. Amazon distinguishes those bonus-bearing versions from non-bonus editions on the same listing. (amazon.co.jp) ### What is included on the album itself? Amazon Japan says “Checkpoint” will contain nine tracks on the standard edition, including “Take It Easy,” “マリブドライブ,” “Long Saturday,” “BLACK DENIM,” “Talk,” “High on you,” “新風に吹かれつつ,” “What a dramatic life!,” and “光の中で.” The retailer says the initial editions add a 10th track, a self-cover of “セロリ.” (amazon.co.jp) The Blu-ray content for initial limited edition B is listed by Amazon as including “C&C STAGE -Brand Movie-,” the “BLACK DENIM” music video, a band version of that video, the “光の中で” music video, and behind-the-scenes footage with a captain interview. (amazon.co.jp) ### What comes next after the Aug. 12 release? Amazon Japan lists Aug. 12, 2026, as the release date for “Checkpoint.” The retailer says serial codes enclosed with initial edition A, initial edition B and first-press standard editions can be used for applications running from noon on Aug. 12 through 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 16. (amazon.co.jp) Amazon’s product pages say those serial-code campaigns include a “Checkpoint Lounge” special event, with date and details to be announced later, and rehearsal viewings for “TAKUYA KIMURA Live Tour 2026 Checkpoint.” The listed rehearsal dates are Sept. 5 and Sept. 6 at GLION ARENA KOBE, Oct. 7 at Marine Messe Fukuoka A Hall, and Nov. 21 to Nov. 23 at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY. (amazon.co.jp)