Umi Shinonome gives out Zaku chocolates for Valentine’s Day
In a perfect, “dream girlfriend” move, cosplayer and Gundam enthusiast Umi Shinonome decided to give out mass-produced Zaku for Valentine’s Day. TContinue reading…
Author: David Cirone
Peach Momoko to illustrate Marvel kimono variants in March
Japanese comic artist Peach Momoko will release a series of kimono variant covers for Marvel Comics in March 2025, featuring 19 illustrations thatContinue reading…
Snow Man breaks records with 1.1 million day-one sales of greatest hits album
Snow Man – the nine-member Japanese boy band whose members include leader Hikaru Iwamoto, Tatsuya Fukazawa, Raul, Shota Watanabe, Koji Mukai, RyContinue reading…
Japan Foundation presents free 2025 JFF online film festival
Japan Foundation has announced their 2025 online film festival for Japanese movie fans. This year’s films are divided into special features: BridgContinue reading…
Leetspeak monsters to perform at Katsucon 2025
Visual kei rock band Leetspeak monsters has been announced as a musical guest of honor for Katsucon. In addition to a concert, fans can expect to Continue reading…
XY drops surprise single “Crazy Love (XIV Version)”
Hot new boy band XY, produced by YOSHIKI, dropped the surprise single “Crazy Love (XIV Version)” on January 27, and the song has already hit #1 onContinue reading…
Phantom Siita’s first North American tour starts this week
Phantom Siita has announced the dates for their first North America Tour “Moth to a Flame”. San Jose – Jan. 28 Anaheim – Jan. 30 Dallas – Feb. Continue reading…
Best J-Pop/J-Rock Album Covers 2024
Check out J-Generation′s best J-Pop and J-Rock album/single jackets of 2024, chosen by David Cirone, Nhu Nguyen, Marc Bowie, and Molly CoggshallContinue reading…
SCANDAL launches international social media accounts
“Hi, everyone! Thank you so much for your amazing support for SCANDAL over the years! We are excited to announce the launch of our new internationContinue reading…
Eru Matsumoto’s TRIVENI nominated for Best New Age album at the 67th Grammy Awards
Eru Matsumoto’s album TRIVENI, created in collaboration with Chandrika Tandon and Wouter Kellerman, has been nominated for the Best New Age, AmbieContinue reading…