exist†trace announces new mini-album The Only Garden
Visual kei rock band exist†trace has announced their new mini-album The Only Garden, due for release on July 29, 2020. The Only Garden is theContinue reading…
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Yoshikitty hits Sanrio Top 10 for fifth year in a row, tops international rankings
The final results of the 2020 Sanrio Character Ranking were announced on June 8, and Yoshikitty defeated Hello Kitty to win no.1 in France, GermanContinue reading…
MIYAVI’s new sake is “sharp as a sword”
MIYAVI has revealed a new brand of Japanese sake, named after the popular guitarist and actor. (more…)Continue reading…
NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST moves to next level in fiery new track “Life is Once”
Japanese metal band NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST has released the brutal new single “Life is Once”, creating an intense, mind-bending video featuring Hiro’Continue reading…
Naoki Urasawa says Roll Over, Beethoven for composer’s anniversary CD
Naoki Urasawa (author/artist of Yawara!, Monster, 20th Century Boys) has created a portrait of composer Ludwig van Beethoven for Universal Japan’s “Continue reading…
Minamino Rock Festival 2020 to stream worldwide on June 10
Minamino Rock Festival will stream internationally for the first time on June 10, 2020. The yearly event, which benefits the family of slain JaContinue reading…
BACK-ON to stream no-audience concert worldwide
Japanese rock band BACK-ON – known to international fans for creating themes for the anime series Gundam Build Fighters, Eyeshield 21, and FairyContinue reading…
Symphogear XD Unlimited (Review)
Without having seen the anime series, the Symphogear Unlimited XD mobile game was a fresh experience for me. Unable to compare it to the story or Continue reading…
Five bloody, delightful Japanese films streaming now from Alamo Drafthouse
Alamo Drafthouse has curated a selection of top indie films now available for streaming via their Alamo on Demand online platform. While you’re waContinue reading…
BRATS release studio recording video of new track “Jigyakusei Loop”
BRATS have released the music video for “Jigyakusei Loop”, the band’s 5th straight new song of 2020. The behind-the-scenes footage shows BRATS Continue reading…