Ghost in the Shell SAC 2045 gets its wires crossed on Netflix (Anime Review)
Netflix’s original series Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045 is indeed puzzling, but unlike its predecessors, the questions of the franchise’s latest entContinue reading…
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Leetspeak monsters – Interview (2020)
Leetspeak monsters Interview by David Cirone April 29, 2020 Japanese gothic rock band Leetspeak monsters has turned their gaze to the rites oContinue reading…
YOSHIKI donates 10 million yen to Japan’s National Center for Global Health and Medicine
YOSHIKI has donated 10 million yen (appx. $100,000) to the National Center for Global Health and Medicine through his 501(c)(3) non-profit organiContinue reading…
URBANGARDE announces “Polkadot Autobiography – URBANGARDE Chronicle”
Japanese rock band URBANGARDE will release their first-ever authorized biography on April 27. (more…)Continue reading…
BRATS – Interview (April 2020)
BRATS Interview and Photos by David Cirone April 12, 2020 Japanese rock band BRATS performed their first USA live concert at Anime Los AngeleContinue reading…
Wasuta performs emotional 5th Anniversary concert in worldwide livestream
Japanese idol group Wasuta (“The World Standard”) held their 5th Anniversary concert on March 28, 2020, livestreaming the event to a worldwideContinue reading…
Yousei Teikoku returns with dark, thrilling Age of Villains (review)
Yousei Teikoku the age of villains Review by David Cirone Japanese gothic metal band Yousei Teikoku returns from an all too long hiatus to deContinue reading…
PIKOTARO brings handwashing to the next level in new PPAP 2020 music video
PIKOTARO, who achieved global fame for the hit “PPAP” (“Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen”) in 2016, has updated his song to encourage people aroundContinue reading…
MONDO GROSSO DJ/producer Shinichi Osawa’s new project RHYME SO slays Instagram culture in “Fashion Blogger”
Japanese DJ and producer Shinichi Osawa’s latest collaboration project RHYME SO combines the worlds of social media and competitive ice skating inContinue reading…
YOSHIKI donates $100,000 to COVID-19 relief fund for music industry devastated by coronavirus outbreak
YOSHIKI has donated $100,000 to the COVID-19 Relief Fund established by the Recording Academy and its charitable foundation MusiCares to help musiContinue reading…