Houkago Princess – Abracadabu Luv! (Review)
In a sparkling new release, Houkago Princess transform once again and bring the heat to your winter days with Abracadabu Luv!, a spirited single tContinue 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.
Looprider – Umi (Review)
Looprider Umi Review by Marc Bowie Bands who record single songs that take up an entire LP side or more run the risk of being called self-indContinue reading…
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (Series Review)
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories Series Review by David Cirone Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories, based on the popular manga Shinya Shokudo, stands oContinue reading…
NECRONOMIDOL – STRANGE AEONS (Review)
NECRONOMIDOL STRANGE AEONS Review by John Winner (Straight From Japan) NECRONOMIDOL’s Strange Aeons is available in two physical CD versions Continue reading…
Tokyo Idols (Film Review)
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)
HOTEI Paradox Review by David Cirone HOTEI’s 2015 release STRANGERS was a masterclass in showmanship — full of electrifying guitar hero momeContinue reading…
DECAYS Interview and Live Report (2017)
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…
35-sai no Koukousei (Series Review)
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)
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)
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…