Anime

Interview with ASH DA HERO: Breaking the mold with fusion rock and “Blue Lock” anime music

Jul 22, 2024

ASH DA HERO is a five-man band consisting of members all with unique backgrounds to create a sound rooted in rock, punk, and hip hop. Founded by the vocalist in 2021, who also goes by the name "ASH DA HERO" or ...

Unlucky Morpheus and ELFENSJóN perform anime theme songs for “Nazeboku”

NBT

Jun 19, 2024

Anime, Doujin, Releases

Two prominent doujin circles, Unlucky Morpheus and ELFENSJóN, will provide their music as theme songs for the fantasy anime, "Naze Boku no Sekai wo Daremo Oboeteinai no ka?" (Nazeboku), or in English, "Why Does...

Interview with Yui Nishio: Turning everyday life charm into musical tunes

NBT and Nori

Jun 6, 2024

Anime, Interview

With a captivating clear and deep voice, Yui Nishio (ゆいにしお) stands out in the Japanese pop scene with her blend of nostalgic and modern sound, and notably, her vivid lyrics that capture the everyday life and em...

MAN WITH A MISSION Europe and UK tour 2024 “Kizuna no Kiseki”

NBT

May 29, 2024

Anime, Tour and event

The half man, half wolf Japanese rock band, MAN WITH A MISSION, announced on May 28 the Europe and UK leg of their 2024 summer headline tour "Kizuna no Kiseki". Pre-sale tickets are available now via Crunchyrol...

MIYAVI pens “Running In My Head”, theme song for anime “Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture”

Bri

May 17, 2024

Anime, Releases

MIYAVI's latest single Running In My Head was released on May 8 and is available to stream now. The song was announced as the theme song for the anime Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture back in 2023. MIYAVI has ...

Interview with JYOCHO: Journey to musical autonomy and fulfillment

NBT

May 4, 2024

Anime, Interview

Hailing from Kyoto, Japan, JYOCHO isn't your typical progressive rock band. Their name, meaning "emotion", "mood", and "atmosphere", perfectly encapsulates their unique approach that offers a distinct worldview...

Kroi’s single “Water Carrier” makes a splash for anime “SAND LAND”

Nori

Mar 19, 2024

Anime, Releases

R&B-infused funk-rock five piece Kroi releases digital single Water Carrier on March 20. The song serves as the main theme for the anime adaptation of SAND LAND, originally written by the late manga legend ...

“DRAGON BALL” creator Akira Toriyama passes away at age 68

Nori

Mar 11, 2024

Anime

Manga artist Akira Toriyama, best known to the world as the creator of DRAGON BALL, passed away on March 1. He was 68 years old.According to an official statement from his production company Bird Studio, th...

TK from Ling tosite sigure performs opening song for “My Hero Academia” Season 7

Bri

Feb 27, 2024

Anime, Releases

TK from Ling tosite sigure confirmed that he would be in charge of the opening song for the upcoming seventh season of the popular TV anime My Hero Academia. It was announced on Twitter following the initial an...

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...

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, ...

XaaXaa plays Russian Roulette in music video “Draw”, for TV anime “Duel Masters”

Erica

Oct 23, 2023

Anime, Music Video, Releases

On October 8, the visual kei quartet XaaXaa released the music video for their single Draw (ドロー). Draw serves as the outro track for the TV anime series Duel Masters WIN Duel Wars, now airing on TV Tokyo.Th...

IKEA creates captivating slice of life anime, showcases iconic products

NBT

Jul 19, 2023

Anime

IKEA U.S. has taken a step into the world of anime, capturing Gen Z consumers with the launch of its slice-of-life anime shorts on TikTok. The series features its iconic products, bringing them from three-dimen...

SiM threatens to rock the world with 6th album “PLAYDEAD”

Erica

Jul 14, 2023

Anime, Releases, Tour and event

SiM, the powerhouse metal rockers renowned worldwide, unleash their long-awaited album PLAYDEAD on September 24. This announcement brings forth a wave of thrilling revelations, including expansive tours...