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Remembering Reita (the GazettE) with silly and funny moments

NBT
Apr 15, 2025
Entertainment
Even today, it still feels unreal that bassist Reita of the GazettE has left us... This fact has been hard to swallow but somehow, we've already reached April 15 again, the anniversary of Reita’s passing.In...

JLOCKS haircare partners with visual kei legends for ultimate rockstar products

Erica, NBT and Rin
Apr 1, 2025
Entertainment
Since the dawn of Jrock, fans have strived to recreate the epic hairstyles they see on stage. Now, achieving that iconic look is easier than ever, no stylist required! Enter JLOCKS, the ultimate haircare line f...

Farewell to littleHEARTS Shinjuku store, as staff shares top visual kei band picks

NBT
Mar 4, 2025
Entertainment, Music Video, New Band
“littleHEARTS.”, a well-known chain in Japan catering to the visual kei scene, is a haven for fans, offering CDs, exclusive releases, and merchandise. It is truly a gem, as many other similar stores in Japan ha...

Top 25 anime opening and ending songs 2024

NBT
Jan 26, 2025
Anime, Entertainment
We’re a bit late this time, but let’s just say there were way too many contenders to sift through (and there definitely were)! We’ve compiled the best opening and ending anime theme songs of 2024 based on our s...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2024

Erica, NBT, Nori and Jack
Jan 2, 2025
Entertainment
Our 2024 top list honors the visual kei and Japanese rock artists who defined the year with groundbreaking achievements and boundary-pushing creativity. These musicians didn’t just transcend borders—they redefi...

Reita (the GazettE) legacy preserved in his accessories designs “SNAKEDLOWS”

NBT
Dec 26, 2024
Entertainment
It still feels surreal that our beloved bassist, Reita of the GazettE, departed from this world earlier this year. We find comfort in knowing that his bandmates continue to honor his memory on stage, leaving hi...

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...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2023

Erica, Nori, Astrid and Kayla
Jan 1, 2024
Entertainment
With pandemic restrictions easing, Japanese bands are now boldly crossing borders once again. Our 2023 top list celebrates exceptional visual kei and Japanese rock artists who not only transcended geogr...

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...

HYDE produces “PSYCHO LOVE” vodka, just in time for the holidays

Erica
Nov 23, 2023
Entertainment
Internationally acclaimed rockstar HYDE becomes the latest of Jrock legends to produce his own alcohol, "PSYCHO LOVE"—a top-tier organic vodka. Starting November 22, a limited supply is up for grabs for fans in...

SCANDAL nabs Guinness World Record!

Nori
Aug 25, 2023
Entertainment, Releases
Osaka pop rock quartet SCANDAL made history on August 21 with the Guinness World Records title “Longest running rock band with the same musicians (female)”. The date also commemorated the band’s 17th anniversar...

YOSHIKI makes directorial debut with documentary “YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY”

Bri
Aug 20, 2023
Entertainment, Tour and event
The world of music is about to witness an unprecedented cinematic experience as international rock sensation YOSHIKI steps into the realm of film direction with his debut feature, "YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY". The ...

THE LAST ROCKSTARS leap into theaters with movie “THE FINAL ROCKSTARS”

Nori, afaenia, Erica and NBT
Apr 1, 2023
Entertainment
Jrock super group THE LAST ROCKSTARS announced today their move to the big screen for the feature-length action blockbuster THE FINAL ROCKSTARS. Band members YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, and MIYAVI promise to flex th...
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