In a move that stunned fans, Japanese technopop trio Perfume chose their 20th anniversary (September 21) to announce that they will be going on an indefinite hiatus starting December 31 of this year. ...
From his roots as a VOCALOID music producer to becoming one of Japan's hottest artists, Kenshi Yonezu has been absolutely everywhere lately! His music is the undeniable soundtrack to countless films a ...
ZUTOMAYO (Zutto Mayonaka de Ii no ni.), the enigmatic music collective known for their anime anthems, pulled off a massive, self-produced free concert on September 2nd at the Osaka-Kansai Expo site's ...
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the first theatrical anime film for Tatsuki Fujimoto's hit manga, "Chainsaw Man." Titled "Chainsaw Man – The Reze Arc," the movie is officially set to hit Japanese the ...
Yasushi Akimoto, the mastermind behind countless J-pop hits and the general producer of AKB48 and its sister groups, is a name synonymous with Japanese entertainment. On today's (September 15) NTV spe ...
If you're into Japanese variety shows, you've definitely heard of veteran host Tamori (タモリ). This guy's a national treasure, known for his wide-ranging interests and razor-sharp wit. But here's the ...
The Japanese creative duo GARNiDELiA, composed of MARiA and toku, dropped a bombshell on September 2, with toku announcing on social media that the group would be suspending activities indefinitely. T ...
Even if you're not deep into the Japanese entertainment scene, the name "Takuya Kimura" probably rings a bell. A household name across Asia since the 90s, he's still a massive star today. With a loyal ...
After Japanese comedy duo DownTown's comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto was embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal in late 2023, he announced a hiatus from entertainment activities in early 2024. He then pu ...
The scandal surrounding former SMAP leader Masahiro Nakai that erupted earlier this year has already tarnished the reputations of both the star and Fuji TV. Now, another major celebrity has been pulle ...
YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE just dropped its 579th episode, featuring the debut performance of ANISAMA FRIENDS! This special limited-time group was formed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Anime ...
Japanese rock legend NoB (Nobuo Yamada), the powerhouse vocalist behind the iconic "Pegasus Fantasy" theme from "Saint Seiya" and numerous Super Sentai series anthems, has passed away. His agency anno ...
Hold the phone! Japanese actress Fumi Nikaido, 30, and 41-year-old comedian Kazu Laser from the duo Maple Chogokin just dropped a bombshell: they're officially married! The surprise announcement hit t ...
Originally the frontman for the band Sound Schedule, Masayoshi Oishi launched his solo career as "Oishi Masayoshi" in 2014, diving into the world of anime and game music. He quickly shot to fame in th ...
Kenshi Yonezu, who rose from his roots as a VOCALOID music producer to become one of Japan's hottest artists, boasts an undeniable musical prowess. He's a frequent contributor to anime soundtracks and ...
Even if you're not deep into the Japanese entertainment scene, you've definitely heard the name "Takuya Kimura." A superstar who rose to fame across Asia in the 90s, he still holds legendary status to ...
Japan's Queen of Pop, Ayumi Hamasaki, is still reigning supreme! Even after 27 years in the game, her star power is undeniable. This August, she's finally hitting Taiwan for a concert after a 17-year ...
Celebrating 24 years in the game, Japanese band ORANGE RANGE is a name that needs no introduction. Known for their unique blend of rock, hip-hop, pop, and reggae, the group exploded onto the scene in ...
Japanese visual kei icon GACKT has been absolutely crushing it for over 30 years! This multi-talented powerhouse isn't just a singer, songwriter, and composer; he's also a highly sought-after actor, T ...
Coca-Cola's "Yakan no Mugicha from Sokenbicha" drink revamped its promo earlier this April, teaming up with the iconic Crayon Shin-chan for a live-action ad series titled "Another Crayon Shin-chan: We ...
