As the latest Gundam anime, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, races towards its grand finale, its high-octane action, intricate plot, and mysterious twists have kept fans buzzing. The eleventh episode, "T ...
Japanese apparel brand Graniph, known for its killer pop-culture collaborations with franchises like and , and even fast-food giant McDonald's, is back with another must-have collection. This time, t ...
Ever sold something online? In this digital age, online marketplaces make it super easy to find a new home for your pre-loved gear. But have you ever wondered who actually ends up with your stuff? A J ...
Since her debut in 1998, singer-songwriter aiko has been a mainstay in the Japanese music scene, beloved for her unique, gentle voice and lyrics that delicately capture the nuances of love. Her blend ...
Taka, the charismatic frontman of Japanese rock powerhouse ONE OK ROCK, recently dropped some serious praise for international anime fans, calling their understanding "highly intelligent." The band, g ...
Popular Japanese artist Gen Hoshino just dropped his brand-new original album, "Gen," after a six-and-a-half-year hiatus! His last album was way back in 2018, so fans have been absolutely buzzing for ...
Chiikawa, the adorable creation of illustrator and manga artist Nagano, burst onto the scene in 2020 and quickly swept across the globe. Its unique charm only grew with the TV anime adaptation, making ...
If you've ever dipped your toes into niconico's early days, you've probably heard of "Let's Go! Onmyoji" (レッツゴー!陰陽師). Hailed as niconico's oldest video, this legendary track is now getting a s ...
Japanese pop queen Utada Hikaru, celebrating 26 years in the biz, is making a grand return to the popular YouTube music channel THE FIRST TAKE. This time, she's set to perform the iconic title track f ...
The annual "Detective Conan" movie series has been a staple for fans, and this year's 28th installment, titled "Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram," hit Japanese theaters on April 18. Follo ...
We previously introduced you to X user Kajiisou (@kajiisou), a master of DIY instruments, who once created a "super instrument" out of 23 recorders. It looked like a pipe organ but surprisingly produ ...
Hikaru Utada, who recently made her debut on "THE FIRST TAKE" with her new track "Mine or Yours," has ignited a fierce debate on social media. The controversy stems from a lyric in the song: "How many ...
The track "Ai♡Scream!" by the special unit "AiScReam" from Love Live! School Idol Project has absolutely blown up recently! This catchy tune has gone viral across social media platforms like TikTok a ...
Friends familiar with Japanese visual kei rock should be no stranger to "Kishidan." Characterized by the style of 80s Japanese delinquents and bosozoku, sunglasses and pompadours are the standard atti ...
J-pop legend Utada Hikaru dropped her new single "Mine or Yours" on May 2, 2025, performing the track for the first time on the popular YouTube channel *THE FIRST TAKE*. The song, also featured in a ...
Japanese pop icon Hikaru Utada just dropped a surprise appearance on the wildly popular YouTube channel "THE FIRST TAKE," sending fans into an absolute frenzy. It wasn't just her debut on the show tha ...
The latest Gundam anime, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, dropped this season, and it's already making waves! With a fresh new premise and the powerhouse collaboration between khara (of "Evangelion" fame ...
Japan's pop queen, Hikaru Utada, recently unveiled a fascinating interest beyond music: a deep passion for physics. In an interview with WIRED Japan, she visited CERN (the European Organization for Nu ...
Japanese rock band King Gnu has absolutely exploded onto the scene in recent years. They shot to stardom in 2019 with their smash hit "Hakujitsu," and have since delivered chart-toppers like "BOY" (th ...
A Japanese junior high school music textbook is currently blowing up online after it was discovered to feature the acclaimed rock band Sakanaction's track "Aruku Around" as an example of J-Pop. The d ...
