YOSHIKI goes to Carnegie Hall on PBS – new TV special premieres March 8

New York’s PBS television station WNET THIRTEEN will premiere a special one-hour version of “YOSHIKI – Live at Carnegie Hall” on Friday, March 8, at 9:00pm ET in the tri-state area, with encore showings March 11-18 and additional U.S. markets to be announced soon. “YOSHIKI Read More …

Manga Reviews (2010-2019): After the Rain vol. 1 by Mayuzuki Jun (a Neo-Tokyo 2099 Manga Review)

Refreshing and delightful, Mayuzuki June’s “After the Rain” is a humorous, fun manga series which I definitely recommend! Image courtesy of © 2015 Jun Mayuzuki. All Rights Reserved. MANGA TITLE: After the Rain vol. 1 STORY AND ART BY: Mayuzuki Jun FIRST PUBLISHED IN JAPAN: Read More …

Sega to host SEGA FES 2019 and 25th Anniversary Sega Saturn event on March 30th in Akihabara

SEGA will be hosting “Sega Fes 2019” Opening Stage Event for fans. The opening stage is a “Thanks to all Sega fans ~Sega Fan Meet-Up 2019” and wil be held at Belle Salle Akihabara – B1F from 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 30th. At the Read More …

Wagakki Band’s “Senbonzakura” surpasses 100 million views on YouTube

Wagakki Band’s “Senbonzakura” has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube!  The video which was released back in January 2014 has achieved the 100 million mark in a little over five years. Vocalist Suzuhana Yuko said, “Over a million views, how many 0’s!  This movie that Read More …

HYDE LIVE 2019 live tour to feature 26 performances in total from June to September 2019

HYDE announced that he will be holding a “HYDE LIVE 2019” in seven cities nationwide (26 performances in total) from June to September. Performances dates are as follows: HYDE LIVE 2019 06/22(土)東京・Zepp Tokyo 06/23(日)東京・Zepp Tokyo 06/25(火)東京・Zepp Tokyo 06/26(水)東京・Zepp Tokyo 06/28(金)東京・Zepp Tokyo 06/29(土)東京・Zepp Tokyo ※BEAUTY & THE Read More …

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) Japan Asia has completed their final shipment PlayStation Vita (PCH-2000)

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) Japan Asia has completed their final shipment of the PlayStation Vita (PCH-2000) which was available in black and aqua blue. By completing this shipment, this will lower the curtain to the PlayStation portable console which has lasted for 14 years and Read More …

Ongaku Cafe (2010-2019): Watariroka Hashiritai – AkKanbe Bashi (Type-B) (March 2010)

“AkKanbe Bashi” has quickly become my favorite single from AKB48 sub-unit Watarirouka Hashiritai, but unfortunately for those wanting the best DVD content (featuring the music videos), will need to shell out money for the DVD only release of “AkKanbe Bashi”. Otherwise, for the Type-B version, Read More …

Ongaku Cafe (The ’90s): ZARD – Yureru Omoi (May 1993)

Catchy, addictive and a wonderfully performed single! ZARD’s “Yureru Omoi” is highly recommended! BAND: ZARD CD SINGLE: Yureru Omoi LABEL: B-Gram Records CATALOG #: BGDH-1005 DURATION: 17:33 RELEASE DATE: May 19, 1993 揺れる想い Just For You 揺れる想い (Original Karaoke) Just For You (Original Karaoke) Reviewed Read More …

Ongaku Cafe (The 2000s): Mother Ninja – Spontaneous (August 2007)

“Spontaneous” is definitely a positive and enjoyable first effort coming from Mother Ninja. GROUP: Mother Ninja ALBUM: Spontaneous LABEL: Avex Entertainment, Inc. CATALOG #: AVCD-23335 Released on August 22, 2007 Mother Ninja Greeting サヨナラリフレイン RELAX ~REGGAETON MIX~ Talkin’ bout good days 1+1=3 Witch queen Y.M.C.A Read More …

IZ*ONE NEWS: IZ*ONE attends the VLIVE re:memVer party and more!

IZ*ONE members attended the VLIVE “re:memVer party” and also showcased their new haircolor: Kwon Eunbi showed off her new haircolor today:   View this post on Instagram   어때요 ~? 달라졌나요 !😛 잠시 후 V LIVE 시상식에서 만나요! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ どうですかー?結構変わりました?😛 後でV LIVE授賞式で会いましょう! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #은비 #ウンビ Read More …