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On the 2nd, three-person group TOKIO Co., Ltd. announced on the Johnny & Associates website that Joshima Shigeru , who serves as TOKIO’s “President and CEO”, has been appointed as “Representative Director and President” on September 30th. Joshima wanted to carry out activities as a Read More …
Pokemon Co., Ltd. announced that the Android and iOS game “Pokemon Scramble SP” will be available soon. Originally announced as “Pokeland” back in 2017, this fast-paced action game has players investigating unknown islands and befriending many Pokemon. The official website is now accessible.
Ichimasa Kamaboko Co., Ltd. announced on January 15th that they will stop broadcasting NGT48 commercial. Since 2015, NGT48 has been appearing in commercials for the company featuring Ogino Yuka and Nishigata Marina. The company went so far in deleting the commercials featured in the TVCM Read More …
“Aura Battler Dunbine” is an epic anime series especially for those who enjoy mecha action with enough drama, humor and it’s all set in a fantasy world. “Aura Battler Dunbine: Complete Collection” is highly recommended! Image courtesy of © SOTSU-SUNRISE. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: Aura Read More …
Stardust Promotion’s “STARDUST PLANET” to release a 40th anniversary idol EP titled “We Are” STAR featuring Momoiro Clover Z, Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, Team Syachihoko, Tacoyaki Rainbow and more Stardust Promotion Co., Ltd. is one of the leading talent agencies in Japan founded back in 1979 Read More …
“Gomen ne, SUMMER” (Type-B) is a pretty cool CD+DVD. Definitely my favorite single yet from SKE48, Type-B features three idol tracks, one for the summer, one mellow with an acoustic sound while the third track is a mix of pop and rock. GROUP: SKE48 CD Read More …
If you are a Japanese music fan looking for a taste of a different style of Japanese music and not so commercial, “Pizzicatomania!” is an album worth listening to! GROUP: Pizzicato V ALBUM: Pizzicatomania! LABEL: Non-Standard/Techiku Records Co., Ltd. CATALOG #: TECN-15256 DURATION: 35 Minutes Read More …