Doctor X – Episode 5 (Review)
Doctor X – Gekai Daimon Michiko Episode 5 Review by David Cirone SUMMARY Busujima questions Daimon’s manager Kanbara about the identity of “Continue 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 7 (Review)
Bloody Monday Episode 7 Review by David Cirone Falcon and THIRD-i speed toward Falcon’s house, unaware that the Professor’s assistant is alsoContinue reading…
Princess Toyotomi (Review)
Princess Toyotomi Review by David Cirone Princess Toyotomi is a charming light comedy about fathers and sons, national and personal identity. Continue reading…
Doctor X – Episode 4 (Review)
Doctor X – Gekai Daimon Michiko Episode 4 Review by David Cirone SUMMARY Surgeon Hideki Kaji (Masanobu Katsumura) is profiled on television Continue reading…
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…
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…