exist†trace – Spiral Daisakusen (Review)
exist†trace Spiral Daisakusen Review by David Cirone exist†trace’s new single “Spiral Daisakusen” is bound to divide fans. The all-femaleContinue 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.
Space Battleship Yamato (Film Review)
Space Battleship Yamato Review by Jen Wang The live-action adaption of the classic anime, Space Battleship Yamato, has all the potential to beContinue reading…
Gacharic Spin performs new songs “Winner” and “Beauty and the Beast” at Tekko 2014
Photos by David Cirone All-female J-Rock band Gacharic Spin treated fans to an early performance of their new song “Winner” at Pittsburgh’s TekContinue reading…
SoundWitch – Romanesque (Review)
SoundWitch Romanesque Review by Dave Cirone SoundWitch’s new album Romanesque is one of the tightest industrial rock albums I’ve heard in yeaContinue reading…
Rookies – Episode 5 (Review)
ROOKIES Episode 5 Review by David Cirone SUMMARY The first practice game begins, giving the Nikogaku team a chance to show the results of alContinue reading…
DAZZLE VISION – FINAL ATTACK (Review)
DAZZLE VISION FINAL ATTACK Review by David Cirone With their latest album, FINAL ATTACK, DAZZLE VISION has finally unleashed Full-Metal MaikoContinue reading…
Nightmare – Rewrite (review)
Nightmare Rewrite Review by Jen Wang Nightmare has always been an unpredictable band, and their latest single, Rewrite, definitely captures tContinue reading…
Leo Ieiri – a boy (Review)
Leo Ieiri a boy Review by Kelly-Mae Matt Leo Ieiri’s second album a boy is the first album I have heard from the singer in full, introducing Continue reading…
Cibo Matto – Hotel Valentine (Review)
Cibo Matto Hotel Valentine Review by David Cirone Funny, tragic, and mesmerizing, Cibo Matto’s Hotel Valentine is a return to form, and then Continue reading…
Yui Ogura – Charming Do! (Review)
Yui Ogura Charming Do! Review by Kelly-Mae Matt Charming Do! is Yui Ogura’s latest release which sports a fresh and energetic sound that is Continue reading…