Entertainment

Dec 17, 2019

Entertainment, Vocaloid/Virtual singer

Kenshi Yonezu (米津玄師) who began his musical career under the name "Hachi" (ハチ) has over the years released an incredible amount of hit songs, appearing in commercials, drama series, anime, and much more. Regardl...

DIR EN GREY’s Kyo features members of 6XT7 for “Madara Ningen” fashion brand

Dec 7, 2019

Entertainment, New Look

Madara Ningen is the fashion brand by vocalist Kyo of bands: DIR EN GREY, and sukekiyo. In the latest clothing line-up, we are pleased to find the duo unit 6XT7 (sixty-seven) appearing as models for the printed...

L’Arc-en-Ciel opens YouTube channel and teases important announcement!

Dec 4, 2019

Band status, Entertainment, Music Video

Fans worldwide can now enjoy L'Arc-en-Ciel's content through their newly launched YouTube Official Artist Channel. As of writing, the channel has gained about 100 thousand subscribers in just a day, with videos...

BAND-MAID and MIYAVI to appear on Netflix film “Kate”

Nov 28, 2019

Production for a new Netflix assassin thriller Kate featuring BAND-MAID and MIYAVI is currently underway.Starring American actor Mary Elizabeth Winstead who plays the role of an assassin who has been poison...

YOSHIKI documentary series to hit YouTube Originals

Nov 20, 2019

Does everyone else also only have 24 hours in a day? We ask because Yoshiki seems to have more than us.Making a surprise appearance at YouTube Brandcast Japan event last week, Yoshiki announced his document...

Eating blue ramen at the sort of Hatsune Miku ramen shop

Nov 18, 2019

Entertainment, Report and review, Vocaloid/Virtual singer

The virtual pop star Hatsune Miku is an entity that appears in almost any medium you can think of. Her imprint stretches beyond music and is an influential character that even big companies want to have a piece...

Delicious and magical treat at BanG Dream cafe in Akihabara

Mazohyst_Kyo and NBT

Nov 7, 2019

Entertainment, Report and review

Right in the heart of Akihabara, we’re able to find the out-of-the-world venue, Princess cafe. This place is known for the numerous otaku (nerd) collaborations they have, no matter the time of year you go, ther...

Review: Did Yoshiki create the spiciest teriyaki burger at McDonald’s?

Nov 5, 2019

Two weeks ago, Yoshiki announced a collaboration with McDonald's to drum up to the challenge of designing the spiciest teriyaki burger possible for McDonalds' 30th anniversary. The limited range named Mc ni Muc...

MIYAVI and Kyoto’s oldest brewery team up to release sake

Oct 30, 2019

Joining the lineup of the Jrock liquor shelf alongside "Y" by Yoshiki, a red wine from Napa Valley, is a collaboration between MIYAVI and Kyoto's oldest brewery Tsuki no Katsura (月の桂) who will be releasing a ne...

Underground drain that saves lives from typhoons doubles as rock music video hotspot

Oct 29, 2019

Anime, Entertainment, Music Video

Typhoons in Japan have always been a serious issue, in the past, being trapped in a flooded city was just part of life. But after 13 years and 3 billion dollars of construction, in 2006, the world's largest und...

Yoshiki and McDonald’s team-up for absurd spicy Teriyaki McBurger

NoMusicNoReason

Oct 20, 2019

X Japnan's frontman Yoshiki is known for his ventures in all kinds of business, from Yoshikimono to Yoshikitty, and even branding his own line of wine, Y by Yoshiki. This time around, the drummer teams up with ...

Highlights from Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2019

Oct 12, 2019

Entertainment, Report and review, Vocaloid/Virtual singer

The annual event Magical Mirai honors the digital characters from the software company Crypton Future Media, such as Hatsune Miku, Megurine Luka, Kagamine Rin/Len and more. This time around, taking place in bot...

amazarashi receives 4 awards at Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity

Oct 6, 2019