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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.

Tokyo Idols film review

Tokyo Idols (Film Review)

January 25, 2018June 14, 2020 David Cirone

Tokyo Idols Film Review by David Cirone Tokyo Idols has an agenda, and that’s no spoiler. Starting with its slanted description on Netflix, fiContinue reading…

HOTEI – Paradox (Review)

January 21, 2018February 20, 2026 Decepticon

HOTEI Paradox Review by David Cirone HOTEI’s 2015 release STRANGERS was a masterclass in showmanship — full of electrifying guitar hero momeContinue reading…

DIE DIR EN GREY DECAYS

DECAYS Interview and Live Report (2017)

January 16, 2018February 9, 2026 Michelle Minikhiem

DECAYS Interview by Michelle Minikhiem December 2017 The band is called DECAYS. What’s the reason you chose this name? DIE: Its a reallyContinue reading…

Ryoko Yonekura 35-sai no Koukousei

35-sai no Koukousei (Series Review)

January 9, 2018January 30, 2020 David Cirone

35-sai no Koukousei Series Review by David Cirone No Dropping Out -Back to School at 35- (35-sai no Koukousei) aims for shock value and socialContinue reading…

MIYAVI Samurai Sessions vol. 2 in Osaka (Live Report)

December 20, 2017February 9, 2026 Michelle Minikhiem

MIYAVI SAMURAI SESSIONS VOL. 2 Osaka Namba Hatch, December 2nd, 2017 Live report by Michelle Minikhiem Photo credit: Daisuke Hirano With tContinue reading…

BiSH – THE GUERRiLLA BiSH (Review)

December 11, 2017February 6, 2026 Decepticon

BiSH THE GUERRiLLA BiSH Review by David Cirone Whatever you thought you wanted from BiSH’s new album THE GUERRiLLA BiSH, you got it and you dContinue reading…

Silent Siren Los Angeles

SILENT SIREN rocks L.A. with idol style (Live Report)

December 11, 2017April 24, 2025 Nhu Nguyen

SILENT SIREN Musicians Institute Concert Hall, December 1, 2017 Live Report by Nhu Nguyen Photos by Emi Nguyen SILENT SIREN may call themselContinue reading…

MUCC Tribute album

MUCC Tribute Album “TRIBUTE OF MUCC -en-” (Review)

December 4, 2017December 11, 2025 Michelle Minikhiem

MUCC Tribute Album “TRIBUTE OF MUCC -en-” Various Artists Review by Michelle Minikhiem If you’re looking for a good way to join in with theContinue reading…

DOLLSBOXX - High Spec

DOLL$BOXX – high $pec (Review)

November 23, 2017January 11, 2025 Todd Nelson

DOLL$BOXX high $pec Review by Todd Nelson One of the most anticipated J-Rock releases of the year is finally here. Teased at their reunion shContinue reading…

Koda Kumi Best Dance Tracks

Top 10 Kumi Koda Dance Tracks

November 21, 2017February 3, 2026 David Cirone

Songstress and hitmaker Kumi Koda is one of the most successful artists to bring authentic Western beats and urban lyrics to the Japanese music scContinue reading…

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