Disney Japan and Matsu Takako released a statement on Kanda Sayaka’s death

Disney Japan and Matsu Takako released a statement in regards to Kanda Sayaka’s death. Kanda Sayaka did the voice of Anna in the Japanese dub version of the film “Frozen” (Japan title: Ana to Uki no Jo-ou), Matsu Takako did the Japanese voice dub of Read More …

Matsu Takako shines in performance at the Academy Awards

Matsu Takako became the first Japanese to perform at the Academy Awards. Matsu joined Idina Menzel and other performers from different countries such as Poland’s Kasia Laska, Thailand’s Gam Wichayanee, Spain’s Gisela, Germany’s Willemijn Verkaik, Norway’s Lissa Stokke, Russia’s Anna Buturlina, Mexico’s Carmen Sarahi, Denmark’s Read More …

1996 Japanese hit drama “Long Vacation” to be released on Blu-ray in November 2018

The 1996 Fuji TV drama “Long Vacation” is considered one of the best Japanese dramas ever made. With a 30.6% rating for the first episode and an average audience rating of 29.6%, needless to say, it was one of the most successful dramas released. Written Read More …

Previews for a few songs from the upcoming Ringo Shiina tribute album are up on YouTube

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Ringo Shiina, a tribute album titled “Adam to Eve no Ringo” (Adam and Eve’s Apple) to be released on May 23rd. Ringo Shiina debuted in May 1998 and continues to work as a singer, songwriter and producer. Artists to Read More …

Final artists announced for Ringo Shiina tribute album

The final artists were announced for Ringo Shiina’s tribute album. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Ringo Shiina, a tribute album titled “Adam to Eve no Ringo” (Adam and Eve’s Apple) to be released on May 23rd. Ringo Shiina debuted in May 1998 and continues Read More …