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…
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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…
Ouran High School Host Club (Film Review)
Ouran High School Host Club (film) Review by Jen Wang Fans of Ouran High School Host Club are able to visit the Third Music Room again with thContinue reading…
The After Dinner Mysteries – Episode 1 (Review)
The After Dinner Mysteries (Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de) Episode 1 Review by David Cirone SUMMARY Rich and beautiful heiress to the internaContinue reading…
Lucky Seven – Episode 1 (Review)
Lucky Seven Episode 1 Review by David Cirone SUMMARY Job-hopping part-time worker Shuntarou Tokita (Arashi’s Jun Matsumoto) fills his emptContinue reading…
Jin Akanishi – HEY WHAT’S UP? (Review)
Jin Akanishi HEY WHAT’S UP? Review by Jen Wang Back in August, Jin Akanishi broke his hiatus, which lasted over a year and a half, with theContinue reading…
Shishido Kavka – Kavkanize (Review)
Shishido Kavka Kavkanize Review by David Cirone Drummer-vocalist Shihido Kavka’s Kavkanize pushes the singer and her drum kit to the front ofContinue reading…
TRIAMPERSANDY – PLANET of the TRIAMPERSAND (Review)
TRIAMPERSANDY PLANET of the TRIAMPERSAND Review by Nhu Nguyen Triampersandy is a band that has former members of popular pop-punk bands GolContinue reading…
Koda Kumi – Summer Trip (Review)
Koda Kumi Summer Trip Review by David Cirone Summer EP release Summer Trip is a fun, welcome back treat for Koda Kumi fans. Matched together Continue reading…