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Singer Nagisa Yoko passed away on September 28th, due to heart failure at 10:40 a.m. Nagisa made her debut in 1996 and was also president of the music label, Sound of Elegance. On the 24th, Nagisa took part in the Crazy Ken Band Debut 20th Read More …
Yabuki Nako took photos with her fellow HKT48 members yesterday for her final HKT48 event for the next 2.6 years and today, she celebrated with her fellow third generation HKT48 members who gave her pancakes for a farewell. 3期生のみんなが IZONEのお祝い&お見送りを込めて 用意してくれました✨ 3期が大好きだー♡ pic.twitter.com/qdILeQfncr — 矢吹奈子 Read More …
For weeks, many fans of have commented on IZ*ONE/HKT48 member Miyawaki Sakura’s YouTube video game channel to please play Marvel’s “Spider-Man”. And sure enough, she has listened to her fans and posted the following on Twitter: 明日9月30日 夜7時から私の公式YouTubeチャンネルにて、『PS4 MARVEL SPIDER-MAN』生配信を行います！ 皆さん、ぜひ遊びに来てください〜〜☺️ 내일 9 월 30 Read More …
HKT48/IZ*ONE members Miyawaki Sakura and Yabuki Nako participated in their final event as HKT48 members for the next 2 years and six months. As Miyawaki and Yabuki will be focusing 100% as members of the global pop group IZ*ONE, the two took part in their Read More …
The software sales ranking for September 17-23, 2018 are out and Sony Interactive Entertainment’s “Spider-Man” for the PS4 tops the charts for a third straight week. SOURCE: ASCII Business Media Works Marvel’s Spider-Man – SIE – PS4 (Cumulative Sales: 233,952) Minecraft – Microsoft – Switch Read More …
SMAP may be without member Katsuyuki Mori but to listen to SMAP’s 22nd single “Aoi Inazuma”, its easy to say that the guys will be fine. Awesome, catchy and addictive, “Aoi Inazuma” is an awesome track! GROUP: SMAP CD SINGLE: Aoi Inazuma LABEL: Victor CATALOG Read More …
If you are a fan of NMB48, I definitely recommend the single. While the drama may be hard for people who can’t understand Japanese to follow, those who just want the music may want to opt for the Theater Edition, while NMB48 hardcore fans will Read More …
You do get something different with each track on this album, which is cool. “MADE IN TWENTY (20)” is a good album, average at best. ARTIST: BoA ALBUM: Made in Twenty (20) Catalog #: AVCD-23153 (CD+DVD) 23154 | Dur. 1:08:28 Release date: January 17, 2007 Read More …
It was announced that Utada Hikaru will be back with another “Kingdom Hearts” song, this time a collaboration with Skrillex for “Face My Fears” for “Kingdom Hearts III”. The #KingdomHearts III opening theme song is a special collaboration between long-time #KH fan @Skrillex and @utadahikaru! Read More …
It was a surprise birthday for IZ*ONE’s Choi Yena on VLIVE! It began with a birthday celebration at a bowling alley hosted by member Ahn Yujin and joined by Honda Hitomi, Kwon Eunbi, Kim Chaewon and Kang Hyewon. The five enjoyed playing bowling but then Read More …
AIR-G (80.4 FM Hokkaido) has announced that Ohguro’s Maki’s radio show “Tohou Resort presents Ohguro Maki – Otono no Break Time” was suddenly canceled and will end officially on September 28th due to organizational circumstances. The radio station apologized to listeners and Ohguro Maki fans Read More …
If you love action, humor and and an anime series that features a good number of characters (similar to “Shonen Jump” titles such as “Bleach”, “Naruto”, “Dragon Ball Z” and “One Piece”), Tabata Yuki’s “Black Clover” is highly recommended! TITLE: Black Clover: Season 1, Part Read More …
On September 18th, Yamamoto “The Kid” Norifumi passed away from cancer. A Japanese mixed martial artist and kickboxer who competed in the UFC, Yamamoto was known for his fights for K-1 Hero’s. Yamamoto came from an athletic family, his father Ikuei Yamamoto wrestled for Japan Read More …
Photos of IZ*ONE/HKT48’s Miyawaki Sakura at Incheon International Airport in Korean as she was returning back to Japan went viral as fans all over the world raved about her new hairstyle. Miyawaki Sakura and Yabuki Nako returned back to Japan on September 28th. While Miyawaki Read More …
AKB48’s Sato Minami, Nakanishi Chiyori, Motomura Aoi, Miyazaki Miho, Goto Moe, Nakano Ikumi, Shinozaki Ayana, and Takeuchi Miyu, all who were “Produce48” trainees, visited Lee Hong Ki of FT ISLAND, who’s band was performed at Nippon Budokan. There is no doubt the members wanted to Read More …