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MIKU EXPO 2024 EUROPE marks return after 4 years of wait!

Apr 6, 2024

The concert and event, HATSUNE MIKU EXPO, is finally returning to European soil after four years of wait—since the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown!MIKU EXPO 2024 EUROPE will the first in-person MIKU EXPO in Euro...

HYDE and GACKT face off as new characters in fighting game “Tekken”!

Erica, NBT and Nori

Apr 1, 2024

Entertainment

Hold on to your headsets, folks! The developers of the popular fighting game Tekken unveiled an exclusive downloadable content (DLC) collaboration tailored for Jrock fans. This DLC adds new characters to its la...

ELFENSJóN prereleases enchanting track “ZENITH” from upcoming album

NBT

Mar 21, 2024

Doujin, Releases, Videos

ELFENSJóN recently teased their fifth album ZENITH, but now the first delivery is here with the prerelease of the lead track, ZENITH! It's a fast-paced and impactful piece with the enchanting fantasy tunes that...

ELFENSJóN teases 5th album “ZENITH” with mystical video

NBT

Mar 15, 2024

Doujin, Releases, Videos

Following ELFENSJóN's remake album REINCARNATE, the group is now gearing up for the launch of their fifth full album, ZENITH, scheduled for April 10. While the album was announced in late 2023 with just a relea...

Crossfaith’s explosive comeback single “ZERO” showcases their unique style!

NBT

Feb 29, 2024

Lineup change, Music Video, Releases

Crossfaith is back in action after almost a year of hiatus, and they truly mean business with their latest single, ZERO! Released on February 19, this track packs a punch with its explosive and fierce sound; de...

Survive Said The Prophet embarks America Tour 2024

NBT

Feb 19, 2024

Tour and event

Survive Said The Prophet is set to embark on their America tour dubbed “MAKE / BREAK YOURSELF The West Coast Tour”. Spanning five major cities along the West Coast, the tour will commence on April 2 in Seattle ...

KAMIJO heads for Europe tour 2024 “The Anthem”

NBT

Feb 17, 2024

Tour and event

Excitement surges as KAMIJO announces details on his European tour for 2024, spanning seven cities. Titled 'KAMIJO Europa Tour 2024 "The Anthem"', the tour offers an opportunity for fans to experience KAMIJO li...

Crossfaith says farewell to bassist Hiro after 16 years in band

NBT

Jan 31, 2024

Lineup change

Crossfaith has announced the departure of bassist Ikegawa Hiroki (Hiro) and expresses gratitude for his 16 years with the band. The announcement was made during the ongoing tour, "Japan Tour 2024 - Departure -"...

Sawano Hiroyuki prereleases songs from anime “Ore dake Level Up na Ken” (Solo Leveling)

NBT

Jan 29, 2024

Anime, Releases

Sawano Hiroyuki (澤野弘之) prereleases four new instrumental singles for the action anime series, Ore dake Level Up na Ken (Solo Leveling), based on the South Korean web manga (manhwa). Sawano is renowned f...

Hatsune Miku, YOASOBI, ATARASHII GAKKO join Coachella festival lineup for 2024

NBT

Jan 27, 2024

Tour and event, Vocaloid/Virtual singer

Coachella is set to make a return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA, spanning two weekends from April 12-14 and April 19-21. Within the extensive lineup, we spotted the notable Japanese acts, Hatsune Miku, Y...

Witness Alba Sera’s extremely powerful song “Messiah”, composed by Yuyoyuppe!

NBT

Jan 20, 2024

Doujin, Music Video, Releases

Alba Sera is hard at work with a tightly packed release schedule for the coming weeks. Nevertheless, before all of this, on January 17, she unveiled the exceptionally powerful song Messiah composed by Yuyoyuppe...

WagakkiBand enters indefinite hiatus at year’s end, marks 10 years of activity

NBT

Jan 10, 2024

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

WagakkiBand, the traditional Japanese rock band, announces an indefinite hiatus that will take effect on December 31, 2024, coinciding with their 10th-anniversary year.The announcement was made on January 7...

Top 25 anime opening and ending songs 2023

NBT

Dec 30, 2023

Anime, Entertainment

In 2023, we witnessed long-awaited anime continuations, such as the six-year-awaited Masamune-kun no Revenge R, alongside impactful conclusions, i.e., Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan). As a spoiler though, ...

Takanori Nishikawa sings his love for McDonald’s beef stew pie in parody commercial

NBT and afaenia

Dec 19, 2023

Entertainment, Videos

Takanori Nishikawa, the frontman of T.M.Revolution, joins forces with the fast-food giant McDonald's to create a delectably enchanting commercial. This collaboration serves as a comedic lyrical parody of Takano...

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