Hanamizuki (Film Review)
Hanamizuki Review by Jen Wang Hanamizuki is not a typical young adult romance. Sure it begins with the shy straight-A student meeting the boContinue 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.
MoNoLith – Reversible Days (review)
MoNoLith Reversible Days Review by Jen Wang MoNoLith is a band of extremes, which fits for its dual vocals. On one hand, they have a pop sidContinue reading…
Dir en grey – The Unraveling (Review)
Dir en grey The Unraveling Review by Nhu Nguyen Maintaining a band is like maintaining a relationship, it takes work. It’s hard enough for twContinue reading…
Kalafina – Red Moon (Review)
Kalafina Red Moon Retro Review by Jen Wang Listening to Kalafina’s 2010 album Red Moon is like riding a magic carpet. With international infContinue reading…
Juice=Juice – Hajimete wo Keikenchuu PV (Review)
Juice=Juice Hajimete wo Kekenchuu Review by Kelly-Mae Matt Set for release in December, Hajimete wo Keikenchuu is a new sound and approach foContinue reading…
Rookies – Episode 3 (Review)
ROOKIES Episode 3 Review by David Cirone SUMMARY Harassment of the baseball club escalates as their clubhouse and classroom are vandalized bContinue reading…
tokyo pinsalocks – Sentimental Metal Chair (Review)
tokyo pinsalocks Sentimental Metal Chair Review by David Cirone With their unique blend of deep-bass-and-fuzz-filter infused new wave electroContinue reading…
RH Plus (Series Review)
RH Plus Review by Jen Wang When the scariest character in a vampire drama is a human priest, something is wrong. That’s not to say abuse isContinue reading…
Rookies – Episode 2 (Review)
ROOKIES Episode 2 Review by David Cirone SUMMARY Kawato (Ryuta Sato) receives a phone call from neighboring Yougadaiichi High School checkinContinue reading…
Melt-Banana – Fetch (Review)
Melt-Banana Fetch Review by David Cirone Melt-Banana’s Fetch curb-stomps your brain into alt-rock-noise euphoria. It’s been a long, long wContinue reading…