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Orisaka Yuta to Release First New Album in 3 Years
On October 6, Orisaka Yuta will release his new album, “Shinri.” This album comes almost exactly three years since his previous one, October 2018’s “Heisei.” Yuta began working on his new album in the winter of 2019, but stopped the following April due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. During this break, he reviewed the […]
âPRODUCE 101 JAPAN SEASON2â Winners INI Make Their Debut
This past June, “PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SEASON2” ended and eleven contestants were selected to debut in the winning group, INI. They will make their debut on October 3 with the single “A.” The title stands for both “best in quality” and “the beginning.” “A” will feature two lead songs, “Rocketeer” and “Brighter.” The former is […]
SINoALICE Global’s Collaboration Event with Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion is now available!
Pokelabo Inc. (HQ: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Yuta Maeda, a fully owned subsidiary of Gree Inc., hereinafter referred to as "Pokelabo") and Square Enix (HQ: Shinjuku, Tokyo, CEO: Yosuke Matsuda, hereinafter referred to as "Square Enix") are proud to announce...
Anime âKAGINADOâ Website Updated Streaming, Character/Cast, Staff Information Announced
Bushiroad Inc. (Tokyo, Japan) has announced the update of the official website for anime âKAGINADOâ, disclosing information regarding streaming, characters/cast, and staff. The change in Misuzu Kamioâs voice actor has also been announced.â Official Website, Twitter...
Macross Frontier Concert “Macross F Galaxy Live 2021 Revenge” To Livestream Worldwide On November 10
May'n And Megumi Nakajima Will Reunite For Their First Macross Frontier Concert In 11 Years To Perform Songs As Sheryl Nome And Ranka Lee.Macross Frontier fans across the world will join together for the livestream concert "MacrossF Galaxy Live 2021 â Revenge",...
Popular Manga âMiss Kobayashiâs Dragon Maidâ Receives its First Game on the PS4/Switch in Spring 2022!
Bushiroad, Inc. (HQ: Nakano-ku, Tokyo, President: Yoshitaka Hashimoto, hereafter âBushiroadâ) is pleased to announce the Spring 2022 release of the PS4/Switch game âMiss Kobayashiâs Dragon Maid Burst Forth!! Choro-gonâBreathâ. We will also release the key visual...
HOLOLIVE COLLAB COMING SOON IN D4DJ GROOVY MIX!
(September 24, 2021) - Bushiroad International has announced that the hololive Collaboration Event, âShiny Smily Scratch!â will be coming to D4DJ Groovy Mix on September 28!This event features popular hololive VTubers Usada Pekora, Hoshimachi Suisei, Minato Aqua and...
Mukai Taichi Dances on His Own in âCelebrate!â MV
On September 22, Mukai Taichi will release “DOORS”, his new digital EP. Ths work was co-produced with Shin Sakiura and has the theme of hope overcoming conflict. The title stems from how doors are passageways between “you and I”, “past and future”, and different feelings. In tandem with the release of “DOORS”, Taichi has released […]
OC Japan Fair 2021 to host Annual Cosplay Contest on Oct 16th, 2021
September 20, 2021 Orange County, California - Japan Product Promotions (JPP-USA) organizers of the annual OC Japan Fair, will be hosting it's 100-participant cosplay showcase contest on the main stage on Saturday October 16th at 4:00 PM. The cosplay showcase is a...
RADWIMPS members feel betrayed over Akira Kuwaharaâs cheating scandal
Fallout continues for RADWIPS support vocalist and guitar player Akira Kuwahara over his cheating scandal that was uncovered this month. After the story was spread by the notorious tabloid Bunshun, RADWIPS quickly confirmed that the rumour was in-fact true when the bands official website released a statement stating that Akira’s entertainment activities has been suspended […]
Snow Manâs Ren Meguro Shows Off His Sweaty Muscles in Tarzan
Snow Man member Ren Meguro is the cover boy for the 819th issue of the fitness magazine Tarzan, out September 22. Ren is currently developing his body through home workouts, under the guidance of his group mate, “muscle training specialist” Hikaru Iwamoto. He took on the challenge of doing the Tarzan shoot, which had the […]
KOM_I Leaves Suiyoubi no Campanella
Suiyoubi no Campanella has been inactive since the release of their June 2018 album “Galapagos.” KOM_I, the group’s vocalist, has now revealed that she is leaving the group. Of her choosing to leave, KOM_I said that about three years ago she no longer wanted to be part of Suiyoubi no Campanella due to her wanting […]
V6 to Work with KOHH, Tempalay, and More on New Album
On September 4, V6 will release their 14th (and presumably final) studio album, “STEP.” This album will consist entirely of new songs. “STEP” sees V6 working with an array of collaborators, including KOHH, Tempalay, Moriyama Naotaro, and Keishi Tanaka. The covers of “STEP” were shot by Kurigami Kazumi. The new V6 artist photo, however, was […]
King & Prince Release âKoifuru Tsukiyo ni Kimi Omouâ MV
On October 6, King & Prince will release their eighth single, “Koifuru Tsukiyo ni Kimi Omou.” The song serves as the theme song for the film “Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai ~Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunosen~ Final”, which stars Hirano Sho. “Koifuru Tsukiyo ni Kimi Omou” sees King & Prince reuniting with Jazzin’ Park, who they previously worked […]
VivaOla to Release Debut Album
VivaOla is a new R&B singer-songwriter / producer on the scene. He was born in South Korea, raised in Tokyo, and educated at Berklee College of Music. On September 1, he will release his debut album, “Juliet is the moon.” The album will feature collaborations with the likes of YonYon, ZIN, starRo, and KRICK. Ahead […]
“BanG Dream! FILM LIVE 2nd Stage” is coming to U.S. and Canada on Eventive!
Bushiroad USA Inc. (Walnut, California) has announced the release of âBanG Dream! FILM LIVE 2nd Stageâ on the online streaming platform, Eventive, for the United States and Canada.â Online Streaming in the U.S. and CanadaVirtual Screening for âBanG Dream! FILM LIVE...
Tomohisa Yamashita to star in global Hulu series âDrops of Godâ
Tomohisa Yamashita has bagged another high profile role, this time for the upcoming Hulu drama series “Drops of God”. This series will be a joint co-production between Japan, France, and the U.S. Joining him in the main role will be French actress Fleur Geffrier. The drama series is based off of the manga series “Kami […]
Macrossâ Concert “WalkĂźre Attack!” Complete 2016 Live Tour Finale Will Stream To 18 Territories Worldwide On August 28
Tactical sound unit WalkĂźre, featured in the Macross Delta anime series, will premiere the remastered version of their legendary 2016 concert "WalkĂźre Attack!" Tour Finale to international fans on August 28.The never-before-seen complete version of the concert, which...