Naoki Urasawa’s Asadora! – Review (Volumes 7-9)
Asadora! by Naoki Urasawa Volumes 7-9 Review by David Cirone Warning – spoilers ahead. To catch up on Asadora!, check out our reviews of prevContinue reading…
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Critical analysis of the sounds and stories shaping modern Japan. From the visceral energy of live rock, pop, and idol performances to the subtle mastery of award-winning manga and deeply personal films, our reviews offer an expert lens on the craftsmanship, production, and cultural legacy of Japanese media.
HYDE reveals raw emotion in Orchestra Tour JEKYLL (Live Report)
HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL Tokyo Garden Theater – January 29, 2026 Live Report by Nhu Nguyen Fans from around the world celebrated JapContinue reading…
JROCK NEWS delivers four hours of spectacular metal in 10th anniversary event PULSE Vol 1
JRock News – PULSE Vol. 1 -10th Anniversary- Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK – September 13, 2025 Live Report by Molly Coggshall JROCK NEWS went all outContinue reading…
HYDE [INSIDE] LIVE 2025 WORLD TOUR launch at Zepp Haneda (Live Report)
HYDE [INSIDE] LIVE 2025 WORLD TOUR Zepp Haneda – June 21, 2025 Live Report by Yuko Honma Photos by Hiroaki Ishikawa HYDE [INSIDE] LIVE 2025 Continue reading…
Vampire rockstar KAMIJO holds legendary finale concert for THE AMERICAS TOUR 2025 -MASTERPIECE- at The Mayan in L.A.
KAMIJO The Mayan Los Angeles – June 1, 2025 Live Report by Molly Coggshall Photos courtesy of KAMIJO Vampire rockstar KAMIJO finished off Continue reading…
DIR EN GREY reignites The Belasco for a second night in Los Angeles for TOUR25 WHO IS THIS HELL FOR? [mode of Withering to death.] (Live Report)
DIR EN GREY Belasco Los Angeles – April 9, 2025 Live Report by Molly Coggshall Photos courtesy of DIR EN GREY DIR EN GREY had already taken Continue reading…
DIR EN GREY shakes up The Belasco in Los Angeles for TOUR25 WHO IS THIS HELL FOR? [mode of VULGAR] (Live Report)
DIR EN GREY Belasco Los Angeles – April 8, 2025 Live Report by Molly Coggshall Photos courtesy of DIR EN GREY For the first time in over fivContinue reading…
HYDE [INSIDE]: Rock legend returns to L.A. with theatrical brilliance (Live Report)
HYDE [INSIDE] NOVO Los Angeles – November 30, 2024 Live Report and Photos by Christan Copeland HYDE’s 2024 world tour concluded with overwhelContinue reading…
Hoyaman’s endearing performances anchor quirky Japanese comedy (Film Review)
Hoyaman (Sayonara, Hoyaman) Film review by David Cirone – Screening as part of Japan Society’s “Family Portrait: Japanese Family in Flux” film serContinue reading…
Under the Sky of Legacy: YOSHIKI’s Imprints Unveiled at the TCL Chinese Theatre
YOSHIKI Handprint and Footprint Unveiling Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre January 9, 2024 Event report and Photos by Christan Copeland FaithfContinue reading…