Janus Films expands release of The Samurai and The Prisoner
Janus Films began the U.S. theatrical release of Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s The Samurai and The Prisoner on July 31, 2026, opening the film in New York anContinue reading…
Author: David Cirone
TsuShiMaMiRe brings Oversized American Dreams to NYC (live report)
TsuShiMaMiRe Mercury Lounge (New York City) – May 31, 2026 Live Report by Victoria Goldenberg The luxury of being a long-term Japanese music Continue reading…
Vampy Bit Me Interview – Part 2 (2026)
VAMPY BIT ME Interview by David Cirone Part 2 – May 1, 2026 In Part 2 of our exclusive interview with Linda Le, known professionally as VamContinue reading…
YOASOBI announces 2026 North America tour
YOASOBI has announced that they will hold their largest-ever North America tour titled YOASOBI NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2026 ‘NEVER ENDING STORIES’. KicContinue reading…
Actress Shioli Kutsuna to appear in Netflix Gundam live-action film
Shioli Kutsuna has been cast in the upcoming Netflix live action Gundam film. According to Deadline, the actress will join Sydney Sweeney, Noah CeContinue reading…
AiNA THE END reveals MV for One Piece theme “Luminous”
AiNA THE END has released her new song “Luminous”, the opening theme for the Elbaf Arc of the globally beloved anime One Piece. The track is now aContinue reading…
Jun Amaki announces gravure retirement
Actress Jun Amaki has announced that she will retire from gravure modeling this year. The performer, who made her modeling debut in Weekly PlayboyContinue reading…
Wasuta announces final concert in winter 2026
Wasuta – The World Standard – has announced the group will perform its final concert at the end of this year. In a message posted to social medContinue reading…
YOSHIKI announces Scarlet Night & Violet Night classical concerts in L.A.
YOSHIKI – leader of rock bands X Japan and The Last Rockstars – will perform two back-to-back concerts in Los Angeles on July 16 and 17. After begContinue reading…
PassCode – Interview (2026)
PassCode Interview by David Cirone March 26, 2026 In our exclusive interview with PassCode members Nao Minami, Kaede Takashima, Hinako Ogami,Continue reading…