“Rider Time Kamen Rider Ryuki” trailer released, cast members reunited

Back in 2003, the 12th Kamen Rider series aired on television. Titled “Kamen Rider Ryuki” made its debut on television. And now the original cast which includes Suga Takamasa, Matsuda Satoshi, Takano Hassei, Ichijo Satoshi, Yuge Tomohisa and Hagino Takano will be featured in “Rider Read More …

globe’s Marc Panther has hope that one day he and his fellow globe members, TK and KEIKO will reunite on stage

globe member Marc Panther (49) still has interested in taking the stage alongside his fellow globe members Komuro Tetsuya and KEIKO as reported in Daily Sports on March 15th. Back in October 2011, vocalist KEIKO stopped activity after suffering a brain hemorrhage and has been Read More …

Manga Reviews (the ’80s): Dr. Slump vol. 1 (a Neo-Tokyo 2099 Manga Review, 1980)

Akira Toriyama’s “Dr. Slump” is a classic manga series that will continue to entertain fans for generations to come!  Hilarious, crazy and just a delightful manga series that I highly recommend! Image courtesy of © 1980 by Akira Toriyama. All Rights Reserved. Purchase this Manga Read More …

Manga Reviews (the ’90s): Slam Dunk vol. 2 – Inoue Takehiko (a Neo-Tokyo Manga Review, 1991)

“Slam Dunk” is an enjoyable manga series that is not just for basketball fans but for those who want a manga series that captures the spirit of basketball, competition, the strategy involved in the sport but a captivating storyline with cool characters that makes this Read More …

Manga Reviews (the 2000s): Azumanga Daioh: The Omnibus (a Neo-Tokyo 2099 Manga Review, 2007)

An enjoyable series cool and hilarious characters, “Azumanga Daioh” is a manga series that is worth reading.  And for its price and its delightful, fun storyline, “Azumanga Daioh: The Omnibus” deserves a 5-star ranking!  Highly recommended! MANGA TITLE: Azumanga Daioh: The Omnibus STORY & ART Read More …

Ongaku Cafe (2010-2019): NMB48 – Kitagawa Kenji (Type-A) (November 2012)

While I enjoyed their last single “Virginity” much more for the music, as an overall package, the DVD alone for Type-A and Type-B for “Kitagawa Kenji” makes this single worth owning. If you are an NMB48 fan, you definitely want to check out each CD+DVD Read More …

Ongaku Cafe (The 2000s): moumoon – EVERGREEN (February 2009)

“EVERGREEN” is another solid CD single from moumoon.  Each release has been fantastic to listen to and they are becoming one of my favorites from Japan to listen to.  A good balance of vocals, songwriting and music, “EVERGREEN” is definitely worth checking out! GROUP: moumoon Read More …

Ongaku Cafe (The ’90s): TK Presents – You are the One (January 1997)

If you are a TK family fan, “YOU ARE THE ONE” is highly recommended! GROUP: TK Presents/TK Presents Konetto CD SINGLE: YOU ARE THE ONE LABEL: Nippon Crown, Ltd. CATALOG #: KPDD-20171 DURATION: 17:30 RELEASE DATE: January 1, 1997 YOU ARE THE ONE ORIGINAL MIX YOU ARE Read More …