Marie Kondo explores Japan’s quiet corners in Breathe in Japan
In a new YouTube series sponsored by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), author and Netflix star Marie Kondo guides viewers to quiet cContinue reading…
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Shinichiro Watanabe discusses future of animation at Japan Foundation New York
Shinichiro Watanabe — director of anime series Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, and Lazarus — participated in a live Q&A with local students sponContinue reading…
Pokemon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live! coming to Blu-ray in August
Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live! is the first-ever collaborative performance between Pokémon and Hatsune Miku. A special-edition Blu-rayContinue reading…
Vampy Bit Me Interview – Part 1 (2026)
VAMPY BIT ME Interview by David Cirone Part 1 – March 20, 2026 Linda Le, known professionally as Vampy Bit Me, has built an international fanContinue reading…
Versailles announced for Knotfest Mexico 2026
Versailles has been confirmed for a performance at KNOTFEST Mexico 2026, the metal festival hosted by Slipknot, December 5, at Estadio Fray Nano iContinue reading…
Hirayasumi anime coming from Viz Media in 2027
Viz Media has announced the anime adaptation Keigo Shinzo’s award-winning manga Hirayasumi, set to debut in 2027. Serialized in Weekly Big ComContinue reading…
PassCode releases DESTINEX tour documentary
PassCode has released their new single “Liberator”. The Blu-ray included with the Limited First Edition features the track’s first live performancContinue reading…
ASH DA HERO announces “BELIEVERS” opening theme for Wistoria: Wand and Sword
ASH DA HERO has announced the release of their new single BELIEVERS” on May 27, 2026. The title track will serve as the opening theme for WistoriaContinue reading…
Nayuta Mikazuki and I Don’t Like Mondays bring Kamen Rider action to KATE cosmetics campaign
I Don’t Like Mondays has unveiled their first digital single of 2026, “Masquerade”. The track has been selected as the tie-in song for Japanese Continue reading…
Bi-ray releases second single Let You Go
J-Pop group Bi-ray has released their second digital single, titled “Ley You Go”. The emotional ballad is the follow-up to their debut song “ButteContinue reading…