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Always start with learning hiragana and katakana. These are a handful of phonetic symbols that you will need to read basically anything. The guides below will cover them, but just make sure it's the first thing you do.

Tae Kim's guide starts at the basics and then continues with grammar. It's very much based on a "casual first" principle where it starts informal and builds up to formal speech, unlike most textbooks that focus on the latter. You could also check out the pdf version if you find that more comfortable.

Speaking of informal, you might like Namasensei's videos. This is how I made a start years ago. His handwriting is terrible, but it's a very motivational way to learn your hiragana and katakana.

A popular tool for learning vocabulary is Anki with a Core 2k/6k vocab deck. I found a guide here, but I haven't checked if this particular one is up to date. Anki is a flashcard program, and that vocab deck contains the 6000 most frequently used words in Japanese. You can build up your vocab knowledge daily, and get reviews on words you've had before. There's also a mobile app (free on android, paid on iphone), which is really convenient if you commute a lot.

If you like textbooks, possibly the most commonly used are Minna no Nihongo and Genki. I have no experience with these myself, so I can't really comment on them. Apparently the Minna no Nihongo book I linked expects you to know hiragana and katakana before you even dive in, so be aware of that.

For reading practice, look for children's books or simple manga. These texts usually have furigana, which basically means that all the complex characters (kanji) have little hiragana on top that show you how to read them. It's going to make your life a lot easier when you're just starting out.

Another website to keep in mind is Jisho, which will help you look up kanji by piecing them together. Useful if furigana aren't present, which is the case for most advanced texts. Kanji are a huge roadblock for a lot of people, but don't be intimidated by them.

The only thing I can't really help you with is listening practice. I have tried watching some TV shows, but it's often very fast and hard to follow. Anime is fine, as long as you're aware that it's not always exactly realistic.

In summary:

• Learn hiragana and katakana first
  
• Build up your grammar and vocabulary
  
• Find material to practice reading and listening, appropriate for your current level of grammar/vocabulary

edit: okay for those asking I am uploading the full length concert in one 1080p file, I did not split any of it, it is the full entire show :)

p.s.: if you can buy it please check the links at the bottom, thanks! :)

I (finally) got the Blu-Ray of the concert and I know some people can't get it, so I was wondering if it would be okay to share some of it.. the main concert might be okay? all together it is over almost 3hrs long.. and it is amazing! there are lots of awesome and memorable scenes, and not just the songs..

like
Kyouko voice actress Yuka Ōtsubo breaking into crying while talking to the crowd during her closing speech I almost cried too, she is so adorable :(

there are also really funny scenes like a magic show with Akari and Chinatsu, where Akari disappears

I don't want to break any rules but it's nice to share..? Anyways I uploaded the main show to my mediafire in 1080p, it is 5gb~... so if you want to maybe you can pm me!

of course if you can buy it please do! or ask someone to buy it for you for your birthday or something.. valentines day is coming up!

you can buy it here

HMV

Amazon

It is - I ordered the the pair on Amazon last year, as well as Yui and Kyouko. Despite the cheap price, they quality is not bad, especially if you're a new collector.

Kyouko/Yui

Chinatsu/Ayano

Blue-rays:

Season 1

Season 2

huh, I couldn't find season 3 on blue-ray or any of them on DVDs. interesting

I don't know about Chinatsu, but I got Kyouko off amazon right here!