MONOBRIGHT – Remain in MONOBRIGHT (Review)
MONOBRIGHT Remain in MONOBRIGHT Review by Jen Wang A band obviously loves their songs when they don’t stop at thirteen songs in their greatContinue 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.
Bloody Monday – Episode 6 (Review)
BLOODY MONDAY Episode 6 Review by David Cirone As soon as Falcon and his friends enter the biochemical lab, they’re shot at by the terrorist Continue reading…
Super Sonico – Covers (Review)
Super Sonico Covers Review by David Cirone Nitroplus spokesgirl and mascot Super Sonico surprised the hell out of me when she covered NirvanaContinue reading…
Doctor X – Episode 3 (Review)
Doctor X – Gekai Daimon Michiko Episode 3 Review by David Cirone SUMMARY Teito University Hospital is holding a special seminar on patient fContinue reading…
Tommy February6 – Be My Valentine (review)
Tommy February6 Be My Valentine Review by David Cirone Tommy February6 (the brilliant greeen’s Tomoko Kawase) gets the head start on this yeaContinue reading…
MIX MARKET – NEW FUTURE (Review)
MIX MARKET NEW FUTURE Review by David Cirone NEW FUTURE’s opening track “Super Sonic” is super-awesome, and it’s been that way since they popContinue reading…
Rurouni Kenshin (Film Review)
Rurouni Kenshin Review by Jen Wang Rurouni Kenshin is, in one word, nostalgic. On the surface, it is an adaptation of a manga and anime many Continue reading…
Bloody Monday – Episode 5 (Review)
BLOODY MONDAY Episode 5 Review by David Cirone Maya brings Falcon into crowded cafe, promising to reunite him with his missing father if he’lContinue reading…
URBANGARDE – Geiger Counter Culture (Review)
URBANGARDE Geiger Counter Culture Review by David Cirone URBANGARDE’s albums have always struck me as mad scientist creations — vocally and Continue reading…
BABYMETAL – Ijime, Dame, Zettai (Review)
BABYMETAL Ijime, Dame, Zettai Review by David Cirone Listening to the CD release of BABYMETAL’s major-label debut single was instantly familiContinue reading…