m-flo’s OTAQUEST LIVE full of beats and surprises (Live Report)
m-flo presents “OTAQUEST LIVE” powered by LDH USA m-flo, PKCZ, YASUTAKA NAKATA, Crystal Kay, Hachioji P, TeddyLoid, Masayoshi Iimori, and YUC’e MContinue 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.
Aimer at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2018 (Gallery)
Aimer (Fate/ Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn) performing at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2018 2018.07.06 LoContinue reading…
HYDE – AFTER LIGHT (Review)
HYDE AFTER LIGHT (single) Review by Michelle Minikhiem The latest from HYDE is a nu-metal tune that rolls like thunder. Lyrically, “AFTER LIContinue reading…
HYDE – WHO’S GONNA SAVE US? (Review)
HYDE WHO’S GONNA SAVE US? (single) Review by Michelle Minikhiem HYDE has been somewhat silent during the six months following the announcemeContinue reading…
MIYAVI kicks off US leg of DAY 2 World Tour with charisma, power, and truth
MIYAVI El Rey Theatre – May 8, 2018 Concert review by Nhu Nguyen Photos by Emi Nguyen I’ve literally lost count of how many times I’ve wContinue reading…
BRATS – Shibuya Takeoff 7 “Versus” (Live Report)
BRATS Shibuya TAKEOFF 7 April 7, 2018 Live Report and Photos by Meiko Kikuta Girls rock band BRATS headlined their “VERSUS” event at ShibuyaContinue reading…
Kat McDowell – TEN (Review)
Kat McDowell TEN Review by Marc Bowie Singer-songwriter Kat McDowell’s latest album, TEN, released on March 24th, is by turns a bracing andContinue reading…
LUNA SEA ‘LUV’ing Osaka (Live Report)
LUNA SEA LIVE TOUR 2018 “The LUV -World left behind-” Osaka Festival Hall, March 24, 2018 Live Report by Michelle Minikhiem Back in 2011, LContinue reading…
Plastic Tree “doorAdore” in Osaka (Live Report)
Plastic Tree Spring Tour 2018 “doorAdore” Osaka BIG CAT, March 18th 2018 Live Report by Michelle Minikhiem Plastic Tree hit Osaka on MarContinue reading…
Mika Nakashima – KISS OF DEATH (Review)
Mika Nakashima KISS OF DEATH (single) Review by Michelle Minikhiem “KISS OF DEATH” is the much-anticipated single produced by HYDE especiContinue reading…