Princess Jellyfish (Film Review)
Princess Jellyfish (Kuragehime) Review by Jen Wang Very rarely do female geeks get the same treatment as their male counterparts. They may be Continue 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.
Atelier (Series Review)
Atelier Series Review by David Cirone Netflix Japan’s premiere original series Atelier (titled “Underwear” for its Japanese release) is an infContinue reading…
DIR EN GREY – The Mayan 2015 Live Report
DIR EN GREY The Mayan November 5, 2015 Live Report by Nhu Nguyen DIR EN GREY can be a quiet group of men off stage, but on stage, they are reContinue reading…
BABYMETAL Funko POP! Figures (Review)
BABYMETAL Funko POP! Figures Review by David Cirone When Funko announced the series of BABYMETAL POP! figures, I pre-ordered my set of 3 (honContinue reading…
Tomoyasu Hotei – Strangers (Review)
Tomoyasu Hotei Strangers Review by David Cirone Tomoyasu Hotei’s fist international album release, Strangers, is a perfect road-trip album, tContinue reading…
Tokyo Girls’ Style – 1st Best Album Kirari☆ (Review)
TOKYO GIRLS’ STYLE 1st BEST ALBUM Kirari☆ Review by DJ Greg Hignight (Tune in Tokyo) There’s a real treat for J-Pop fans on iTunes. The 1st BESContinue reading…
URBANGARDE – Showa 90 (Review)
URBANGARDE Showa 90 Review by David Cirone URBANGARDE knows how to write a hook. Showa 90’s dark, dystopian view is full of shocking, scary sContinue reading…
Flying Colors (Film Review)
Flying Colors (Biri Gyaru) Review by David Cirone The magic of Flying Colors is also its weakness. You know what you’re getting from the very Continue reading…
Swinging Popsicle – flow (Review)
Swinging Popsicle flow Review by David Cirone The first year of Swinging Popsicle’s 20th anniversary (they’re celebrating the three-year periContinue reading…
Jin Akanishi – Me (Review)
Jin Akanishi Me Review by Jen Wang Last year Jin Akanishi made a bold move by starting his own label. Since then, he has had a couple of relContinue reading…