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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.

exist†trace – Spiral Daisakusen (Review)

May 23, 2014February 10, 2020 Decepticon

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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Space Battleship Yamato (Film Review)

April 27, 2014June 2, 2020 Jennifer Elise Wang

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 Tekko 2014

Gacharic Spin performs new songs “Winner” and “Beauty and the Beast” at Tekko 2014

April 14, 2014February 10, 2022 David Cirone

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)

March 28, 2014February 10, 2020 Decepticon

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

Rookies – Episode 5 (Review)

March 17, 2014December 11, 2025 David Cirone

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

DAZZLE VISION – FINAL ATTACK (Review)

March 16, 2014January 19, 2026 Decepticon

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)

March 10, 2014June 2, 2020 Jennifer Elise Wang

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)

February 28, 2014June 2, 2020 Kelly-Mae Matt

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)

February 14, 2014February 15, 2026 Decepticon

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)

February 7, 2014June 2, 2020 Kelly-Mae Matt

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…

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