TWICE‘s concept for their April comeback was “accidentally” leaked online yesterday, and it showed the group filming a music video in cheerleader outfits* in a stadium. *Actually, it just looks …
Read More »SXSW 2016: Wagakki Band drives the crowd berserk & gets demands for an encore
Although I didn’t make it to half the Japanese shows I wanted to at SXSW 2016, March 18 could very well be remembered for the Japanese acts I did end …
Read More »AKB48’s company set to expand the brand to Thailand, Taiwan, and Philippines
AKS, AKB48‘s company, is now expanding into three new foreign markets in their quest for Asian domination. The announcement included the groups MNL48 in Manila, Philippines, TPE48 in Taipei, Taiwan, …
Read More »SXSW 2016: The ‘We Are X’ documentary about X Japan & a Yoshiki live performance
On March 18, in what was likely the definitive highlight of SXSW 2016, I had the opportunity to catch the final screening of the X Japan documentary, “We Are X“, …
Read More »BABYMETAL’s “THE ONE” marks a stunning return to live performance music videos
BABYMETAL didn’t make enough people deceased with their “KARATE” music video release, so they decided to drop another music video, this time going back to filming their epic live performances …
Read More »‘TWICE’s Private Life’ Ep. 4 English Subs: Confidence woman Tzuyu & emo chef mode
While I enjoyed episode four of ‘TWICE’s Private Life‘, perhaps the most noteworthy thing is this episode took a few days to get subbed. The horror! —– http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x406bso_eng-sub-twice-s-elegant-private-life-ep-4_fun —– The …
Read More »Perfume’s “FLASH” showcases a lot of promise, but Japan still hates us all
Perfume recently dropped the short version of their “FLASH” music video, which as usual only serves to piss me off since I can’t see the whole thing. From what I …
Read More »Nogizaka46 will soon have a a dating simulation game, called NOGIKOI
In late April, Nogizaka46 will get their own dating simulation game, called NOGIKOI. All 36 members will be in “NOGIKOI”, the game’s stage is in “Private Nogizaka School”, player will …
Read More »SNH48’s Tang Anqi successfully completes 2nd round of surgery, needs a 3rd
SNH48‘s Tang Anqi, who was either accidentally or deliberately set on fire earlier this month, has undergone a second round of skin grafting surgery, this time on her legs. SNH48 …
Read More »SXSW 2016: De De Mouse & Wednesday Campanella troll their way through SXSW
I didn’t quite know what I was walking into on Tuesday night at Cheer Up Charlies for their SXSW music kick-off, but what transpired was a true godsend of trolling …
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