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…
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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.
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…
Femme Fatale – PMX 2015 Live Report
Femme Fatale Pacific Media Expo (PMX), September 5, 2015 Live report by Nhu Nguyen Kaya is no stranger to performing in America. He has been Continue reading…
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…
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…