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…
Category: Reviews
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.
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…
Angela Aki – Life (Review)
Angela Aki Life Review by Jen Wang Life, Angela Aki’s fourth album, was released a year and half after her Oricon chart topper, Answer. ThContinue reading…
Tommy february6 & Tommy heavenly6 – HALLOWEEN ADDICTION (Review)
Tommy february6 & Tommy heavenly6 HALLOWEEN ADDICTION Review by David Cirone As much as I loved “I’m Your Devil (Halloween Remix)” from TContinue reading…
Ace Attorney (Film Review)
Ace Attorney Review by Jen Wang Ace Attorney (Gyakuten Saiban in Japanese) takes place in the “near future”, in which people have anime hair aContinue reading…