Dreams Come True – Love Central (Review)
Dreams Come True Love Central Review by David Cirone 2010’s Love Central feels more playful and experimental than the stellar Do You Dreams CContinue 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.
Strawberry Night (Film Review)
STRAWBERRY NIGHT (FILM) Review by Jen Wang Based on the detective novel Invisible Rain by Tetsuya Honda, Strawberry Night brings Assistant InsContinue reading…
Tommy february6 – Tommy Candy Shop Sugar Me (Review)
Tommy february6 TOMMY CANDY SHOP ♥ SUGAR ♥ ME Review by David Cirone You could easily call TOMMY CANDY SHOP ♥ SUGAR ♥ ME a dance albuContinue reading…
Lucky Seven (Series Review)
Lucky Seven Series Review by David Cirone Lucky Seven started with a lot of potential, and I was looking forward to more fireworks between rivContinue reading…
URBANGARDE – Koi to Kakumei to URBANGARDE (Review)
URBANGARDE Koi to Kakumei to URBANGARDE Review by David Cirone URBANGARDE’s Koi to Kakumei to URBANGARDE is a well-earned “best” album, capsuContinue reading…
Namie Amuro – FEEL (Review)
Namie Amuro FEEL Review by David Cirone FEEL is a strategically-engineered album, slickly produced and aimed squarely at the dance floor. ButContinue reading…
exist†trace – DIAMOND (Review)
exist†trace DIAMOND Review by David Cirone exist†trace’s 3-song single “DIAMOND” is the first release to demonstrate the band’s recent “NContinue reading…
DESTROSE – DESTROSE (Review)
DESTROSE DESTROSE Review by David Cirone I’d almost given up hope on DESTROSE. Guitarist Mina established herself as a superstar metal guitarContinue reading…
DQS – 10 Drummers vs. Earth (Review)
DQS 10 Drummers vs. Earth Review by David Cirone The idea of 10 drummers slamming away at once is impressive and scary. I expected a “wall Continue reading…
FROM ADAM ON DOWN – TRIFORCE (Review)
FROM ADAM ON DOWN TRIFORCE Review by David Cirone The strength of FROM ADAM ON DOWN’s TRIFORCE is its collection of solid guitar work, and thContinue reading…