Tigarah e Laura – This World is My Playground (Review)
Tigarah e Laura This World is My Playground Review by David Cirone The split-personality dynamic of Tigarah e Laura (formerly Tigarah) tag-teContinue 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.
BAND-MAID – New Beginning (Review)
BAND-MAID New Beginning Review by David Cirone BAND-MAID might get your attention with frilly costumes and the playful “Welcome home, master”Continue reading…
VAMPS – The Roxy Theater 2015 (Live Report)
VAMPS The Roxy Theater, October 5, 2015 Concert review by Nhu Nguyen Photos by Emi Nguyen (http://www.emiphotograph.com) “How bad do youContinue reading…
YOUSEI TEIKOKU – Shadow Corps(e) (Review)
YOUSEI TEIKOKU Shadow Corps(e) Review by David Cirone Yousei Teikoku’s Shadow Corps(e) is easily the best Japanese rock album released this yContinue reading…
akai SKY – AnimeFest 2015 (Live Report)
akai SKY AnimeFest, September 5, 2015 Live report by Jen Wang What does American J-Rock sound like? That was the question lingering on the mContinue reading…
Takeshi Kitano’s Outrage (Film Review)
Outrage Review by David Cirone In Takeshi Kitano’s Outrage, violence comes suddenly and at full force, often preceded by brief, polite conversContinue reading…
FEMM – GAMeBoi 2015 (Live Report)
FEMM Live at GAMeBoi, August 7, 2015 Live report by Nhu Nguyen West Hollywood is L.A.’s epicenter for night life. Smack dab in the middleContinue reading…
Rookies – Episode 11 (Review)
ROOKIES Episode 11 Review by David Cirone SUMMARY The Nikogaku team has reached the semi-finals, and the dugout is filled with a feeling of Continue reading…
umbrella – Kinematograph (Review)
umbrella Kinematograph Review by Jen Wang The latest mini-album from visual kei quartet umbrella opens with the cranking sounds of an old-fasContinue reading…
Momoiro Clover Z – Microsoft Theater 2015 (Live Report)
Momoiro Clover Z Live at Microsoft Theater, July 2, 2015 Live report by Nhu Nguyen “U.S. is the best! Japan is the best! KISS is the best! Continue reading…