Aqours celebrates first American solo live show at Anisong World Matsuri
Love Live! Sunshine!! school idol group Aqours kicked off the three-day Anisong World Matsuri concert event at Anime Expo with an electric, non-stContinue reading…
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Aimer – Interview (2018)
Aimer Interview by David Cirone July 2, 2018 At the age of 15, Aimer lost her voice due to an accident. After years of work to overcome her hContinue reading…
i☆Ris – Interview (2018)
i☆Ris Interview by DJ Greg Hignight (Tune in Tokyo) June 30, 2018 i☆Ris is best known for starring in the popular franchise PriPara. The Continue reading…
Wasuta dances through Harajuku for summertime love song Tapioca Milk Tea
Japanese idol group Wasuta (The World Standard) has released the music video for their new digital single “Tapioca Milk Tea”. The song’s theme Continue reading…
Kamen Joshi’s Tomoka Igari shows true idol spirit, vows to move forward after injury
On April 11, Kamen Joshi member Tomoka Igari was hospitalized following an accident where a sudden gust of wind blew over a signboard which collapContinue reading…
Erina Kamiya (Kamen Joshi) – Interview (2018) Pt. 2
Erina Kamiya (Kamen Joshi) Interview by David Cirone Part 2 April 23, 2018 Continuing our interview with gravure model, YouTuber phenomenon, andContinue reading…
Erina Kamiya (Kamen Joshi) – Interview (2018) Pt. 1
Erina Kamiya (Kamen Joshi) Interview by David Cirone Part 1 April 8, 2018 Erina Kamiya is one of the key members of the outrageous hockey-maContinue reading…
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu announces 2018 Europe and USA tour dates
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has announced the European and American dates for her extended Halloween-themed tour “THE SPOOKY OBAKEYASHIKI ~PUMPKINS STRIKE BContinue reading…
Anisong World Matsuri returns to Anime Expo 2018
Anime music festival Anisong World Matsuri returns to L.A.’s Microsoft Theater for the third year in a row with a three-day, multi-artist event atContinue reading…
PassCode – Interview (2018)
PassCode Interview by John Winner and David Cirone April 4, 2018 Formed in 2014 with a musical direction towards a mix of EDM and rock, PassCContinue reading…