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 ...
The annual "Detective Conan" movie has been a staple for fans for ages, and this year's 28th installment, titled "Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram," is set to hit Japanese theaters next w ...
Most of you have likely experienced the passing of relatives or friends. The departure of such close individuals is undoubtedly heartbreaking, but sometimes, even the passing of someone you've only me ...
Monkey Punch's iconic creation, Lupin the 3rd, has captivated fans for years with its brilliant storytelling and unforgettable characters, even spawning the ongoing TV anime series, Lupin the 3rd Part ...
Pop sensation milet, who burst onto the scene in 2019 with her debut single "inside you," quickly captivated audiences with her distinctive voice and seamless bilingual English-Japanese singing style. ...
Last year, Mochi Mochi dropped the AI-powered track "YAJU&U," a homage to the infamous 2000s gay adult film "Midsummer Night's Lewd Dream" (Manatsu no Yo no Inmu) that became a huge online sensation. ...
Japanese singer Kousuke Atari, 44, known for his role and songs in the Taiwanese film "Cape No. 7," is likely a familiar name to many. A self-taught performer of island folk songs (shima-uta), he prev ...
If you've been keeping up with Japanese music, you've probably noticed a massive shift: mainstream artists are not just lending their voices to anime, they're crafting bespoke theme songs specifically ...
The iconic PlayStation console, developed and founded by SIE (Sony Interactive Entertainment), celebrated its 30th anniversary last December. For many, its first generation debuted as a groundbreaking ...
Japan McDonald's has been absolutely crushing it with their wild and creative social media campaigns lately. We've seen them team up with Hololive's Sakura Miko for a "Butter Croquette Burger" promo s ...
McDonald's Japan has been absolutely crushing it on social media lately, showcasing some seriously wild creativity. Fresh off a collab with VOCALOID diva Hatsune Miku, where they playfully resurrected ...
In today's music landscape, digital downloads and streaming platforms reign supreme. Physical CDs are practically relics, with many homes not even owning a CD player anymore – some might even conside ...
Virtual diva Hatsune Miku, now celebrating her 17th anniversary, continues to drop a steady stream of collaborations, proving her undeniable charm and the unwavering devotion of her fanbase. Today (Ma ...
The hit new anime series Medalist, currently airing this season, has been racking up praise from viewers for its rare take on figure skating. Even Yuzuru Hanyu himself has reportedly raved about the s ...
