Eir Aoi announces Monster, opening theme for Classroom of the Elite
Eir Aoi has announced her new song “MONSTER”, the opening theme for the TV anime Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester. TContinue reading…
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Japan Society mounts Meiko Kaji retrospective film series in March
Japan Society has announced the film series “Meiko Kaji: A Retrospective”, featuring the cult actress’s first New York public appearance in over 4Continue reading…
JURIN (XG) graces Numero Tokyo April 2026 special cover
JURIN, leader of XG will be featured on the special edition cover of the April 2026 issue of Numéro TOKYO, on sale February 28. The magazine has Continue reading…
Ghost in the Shell: ARISE – Tabletop Roleplaying Game (Interview with Mana Project Studio)
Ghost in the Shell: ARISE – Tabletop Roleplaying Game Interview with Mana Project Studio by David Cirone In this exclusive interview, we talkContinue reading…
XG to make first appearance at Fuji Rock Festival ’26
Breakout pop group XG has been confirmed to make their first appearance at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’26. FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL is an outdoor music festContinue reading…
Rino Sashihara pens lyrics for AKB48 song Hatsukoi ni Niteru
AKB48 will release their 67th single “Nagori Zakura” on February 25, and the coupling song “Hatsukoi ni Niteru” — with lyrics by Rino Sashihara –Continue reading…
FIRST CONTACT – Interview (2026)
FIRST CONTACT Interview by David Cirone February 15, 2026 FIRST CONTACT is a new project bringing together RYU (Blood Stain Child), Sawa (AldContinue reading…
BABYMETAL teams with Tatsuya Kitani for Hell’s Paradise theme
BABYMETAL has joined with Japanese vocalist Tatsuya Kitani for “Kasuka na Hana”, the theme song for the second season of the anime Hell’s ParadiseContinue reading…
NEMOPHILA releases Metallica and Slipknot cover videos
NEMOPHILA’s official YouTube channel has released live videos of their cover performances of Metallica’s “Master of Puppets”, Limp Bizkit’s “StuContinue reading…
Shonen Jump offers One Piece manga for free through April
Shonen Jump has cracked open a treasure chest for digital manga readers by offering One Piece for free via its digital app. Chapters 1–155 of EiContinue reading…