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The niconico Chokaigi 2019 (niconico Super Conference 2019) was held on April 27-28 and the event received a record high number of attendees at 168,248 and for online viewers, 66,613. The event also announced that they will have another event on April 2020. 正式な数字が発表されました。過去最高の来場者数となりました。ご来場のみなさんに心からお礼を申し上げます。ありがとうございました。 そして来年もやります！！！ Read More …
AKB48 producer Akimoto Yasushi has a strong fatherly relationship with HKT48 member, Sashihara Rino. Even when Sashihara Rino was at her lowest point after a scandal (and was dropped out of AKB48), he gave her the chance to restart from scratch, to be responsible for Read More …
In a recent article from News Post Seven, the article is regarding members of Johnny’s Jimusho who are otaku and the number is increasing. It’s well known that Kimura Takuya is a huge “ONE PIECE” fan, Kanjani Eight’s Yokoyama Yu is a big “Dragon Ball” Read More …
NOTE: The following was featured originally on dennisamith.com In Tokyo, Seirinkan located in Naka-Meguro is considered the #1 pizza restaurant. That’s a pretty major statement that would be sure to shock and maybe even anger certain people who feel that the best pizza must be Read More …
What has made Momo (34) one of the popular bloggers on Ameba is her willingness to share her life, may it be the ups and downs. Her blog is so popular that four books have been published. In fact, she and her boyfriend at the Read More …
A delightful and entertaining manga series, if you want a romantic comedy-driven storyline and a story that is easy to follow and enjoy, definitely give “After the Rain” a try! Definitely recommended! MANGA TITLE: Hiroshima’s Revival: Remembering how people overcame destruction and despair BY: Tezuka Read More …
NGT48 took to the stage for the “AKB48 Group Haru no Live Fes” (AKB48 Group Spring Live Festival) on the 27th and it was the first time people got to see the new NGT48 in action. Members Nakai Rika (20), Ogino Yuka (20) and Homma Read More …
Of the AnimeJapan events I have covered, I have to say this is my favorite by far. I felt that with each year, the event has managed to grow not in just attendees but interactive entertainment for its attendees. The sixth event drew 146,500 visitors Read More …
The software sales ranking for April 8-14, 2019 are out and D3 Publisher’s “EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN” for the PS4 takes the top spot on the charts. SOURCE: ASCII Business Media Works EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN – D3 Publisher – PS4 (Estimated Sales: Read More …
Koei Tecmo recently released their financial statement and it was revealed that “Dead or Alive 6” (for the PS4, XBOX One and Steam) sold 350,000 copies worldwide. The company released the basic free version and “Dead or Alive 6 World Championship” has been held around Read More …
Nakai Masahiro discussed the anxiety he has about his new program “Kinyo Purachi Naito Shin Nippondanji to Nakai” (Friday Platinum Night – New Japan Boys and Naki) will be starting on May 3rd. After finishing a taping for the first episode, Nakai said he was Read More …
New mother, actress and former AKB48 member Maeda Atsuko and SKE48 member Matsui Jurina recently hung out at recently married Shinoda Mariko’s (a former AKB48 member, now TV talent/model) home to hang out and eat. And possibly try out Shinoda Mariko’s well-known “brown rice” (note: Read More …
Model/TV talent ROLA took to Internet showcasing her new short hairstyle. Known for her long hair, many complimented ROLA on her new hairstyle. View this post on Instagram I got a haircut 💇 👧🏽⛺️ ショートボブにしちゃった🧸 A post shared by ROLA🇯🇵 (@rolaofficial) on Apr Read More …
NGT48 member Yamaguchi Maho wrote earlier in the week that she look forward to meeting with fans at the handshake meeting. But NGT48 has announced on their website that Yamaguchi (23) will be doing a “Speak-Only” event at Pacifico Yokohama on May 5th and 6th. Read More …
Possibly one of my favorite highlights at AnimeJapan 2019 Day One was the performance of 22/7 (pronounced as Nanabun no Nijuni). For those not familiar with the idol group, 22/7 is a Japanese idol group and anime series project by AKB48/Nogizaka46/IZ*ONE producer Akimoto Yasushi, Aniplex Read More …