Yuma Nakayama with B.I.Shadow. Single

Yuma Nakayama with B.I.Shadow., a new Johnny's group of five members, announced the release of their debut single, Akuma na koi/NYC, for July 15th. The single will feature a special unit formed together with Ryosuke Yamada and Yuri Chinen (from Hey!Say!JUMP) called NYC boys, who will be responsible for the track NYC, and will be available in three versions. Limited edition A will come with the PV and making-of for Akuma na koi and limited edition B will come with the PV and making-of for NYC. The regular edition will include both title tracks' instrumental counterparts and a third song called I can catch the moon.

Both Akuma na koi and NYC will also be used as tie-in songs: the former will serve as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama "Koishite Akuma ~Vampire☆Boy~, in which Yuma Nakayama stars as a vampire named Ruka, while the latter will be the image song to the upcoming Volleyball World Grand Prix 2009 tournament.