FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2017 Backed by a live orchestra, Yoshiki was invited to perform the closing song at TV Asahi’s “Music Station Ultra Fes 2017” on Monday, September 18th. Playing a special arrangement of the X Japan masterpiece, “Forever Love ‘Life, Death, and Love…’ Piano with Orchestra Version”, which was prepared specifically for […]
September 15, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Passion Pictures and X Japan have announced that the critically acclaimed film WE ARE X about Japan’s most successful rock band of all time will be released theatrically across Europe this October.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2017 On September 9, 2017, YOSHIKI made a special guest appearance during the opening ceremonies of VOGUE FASHION’S NIGHT OUT 2017, sponsored by Condé Nast Japan. The surprise performance was kept secret until 1 hour before the event, when YOSHIKI made the announcement on his official Instagram.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 11, 2017 On Saturday, September 2, “EVENING WITH YOSHIKI 2017 IN NAGOYA & OSAKA & TOKYO JAPAN” ushered in its final day at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo. The sold-out tour, which began with a first-ever set in Nagoya, moved on to Osaka and Tokyo for a total of 7 shows, including […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2017 On Saturday, August 26, 2017, the Yoshiki Premium Dinner Show — “EVENING WITH YOSHIKI 2017 IN NAGOYA & OSAKA & TOKYO JAPAN” — kicked off with a first-time-ever performance in Nagoya. This marks the fourth year of this concert series, offering fans a precious once-in-a-year opportunity to see a […]
URBANGARDE’s All-Day Music Festival Features A9, BRATS, Nana Kitade, Kaya, and many more FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2017 Japanese rock band URBANGARDE has announced the full lineup of their all-day Utsu Fes 2017, to be held September 10 at Tsutaya O-East in Shibuya. URBANGARDE will headline the annual event with guests A9 (Alice Nine), […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2017 YOSHIKI Featured On The Cover Of VOGUE JAPAN First Japanese male ever selected for the cover in the magazine’s history YOSHIKI, leader of X JAPAN, graces the October 2017 cover of Vogue Japan, on sale August 28th. He is the first Japanese male ever selected for the cover in […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2017 Anisong World Matsuri completed its 2-day event at Otakon in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, August 12, with performances by two diverse anisong artists – gothic metal band Yousei Teikoku and rock group FLOW. 3000 fans filled the event hall at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to experience a […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2017 Anisong World Matsuri made its east coast American debut at Otakon’s new home in Washington, D.C. on Friday, August 11. The ambitious concert series, produced by Japan’s leading entertainment companies with the goal of delivering Japan’s anisong concerts worldwide in the highest quality, opened the Friday concert with a […]
Mashiro Ayano: There is this this thrilling feeling of, “No one can tell what’s going to happen at a live show.” and I always try to sing and express the world of the songs that cannot be delivered by just listening to the CD. Link: http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-126341-video-interview-with-mashiro-ayano-at-anime-expo-2017.html
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2017 Last month, in July 2017, FLOW began their 15th Anniversary year, and the band recently finished the first round of their 6-city celebration tour in Fukuoka August 6th.
KEIGO: Because “GO!!” is the song we’ve performed most during our history, and it’s the song that marks the beginning of our history with anime, it helped us to grow a lot. We also wanted to send the message that even though this is our 15th year, “We are still Fighting Dreamers.” Link: http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-126531-interview-with-flow.html
Hironobu Kageyama: Since JAM Project began, we’ve seen more people say they want to become anisong singers. The Animelo Summer Live has become bigger and more popular as more anisong singers have begun to perform, and now JAM Project is giving the stage to the next generation of artists. Link: https://myanimelist.net/news/51794808
toku: Our greatest desire is to have as many people listen to our music as possible. That’s a wish that’s never going to change. Link: http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-126350-video-interview-with-garnidelia-at-anime-expo-2017.html
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2017 Swinging Popsicle held an intimate, limited-access one-man live at Tokyo’s Mona Records on July 22, 2017. The concert featured some of the band’s most popular hits from their two decades together, and fans received a special venue-only CD single featured a re-recording of the band’s debut single “Joy Of […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2017 Starting at Osaka-jo Hall and continuing over six days, “X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X Acoustic Special Miracle 6 DAYS” had its final performance on Monday, July 17, at Yokohama Arena.
Minori: I was a big fan of Macross Frontier, since primary school. I had a dream, “I want to sing like the two princesses from Macross Frontier.” When I was chosen, I was really happy and at the same time really pressured. I always had the fear, “Can I perform like the two girls from […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2017 Girls rock band BRATS took to the road in late June to promote the release of their double-A-side single “Ainikoiyo” / “Nounai Shoukyo Game”.
Iida: I have no problem performing on stage, even during exciting moments. I have no problem staying cool and composed, but when it comes to recording CDs, I sometimes get too passionate and the director needs to tell me to cool down! Link: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2017-07-17/the-idolm@ster-cinderella-girls/.118942
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2017 URBANGARDE frontman Temma Matsunaga dives headfirst into temptation in his newly-released music video “Blood, Semen, Death”, with seductive young actress Ami Tomite (Anti-Porno, Joshiko) pulling the strings.
X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X Acoustic Special Miracle 6 DAYS Yokohama Arena 07.14.2017
Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017 June 30, 2017 “Japan Kawaii Live” w/ Aqours, THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS, Junna and Minori Suzuki from Walkure, Wake Up, Girls! July 1, 2017 “Japan Super Live” w/ angela, ALI PROJECT, Mashiro Ayano, Minori Chihara, GARNiDELiA, Konomi Suzuki “Everyone became one as the venue was illuminated with penlights.” […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2017 X Japan began their most recent World Tour with a concert for over 10,000 fans at Osaka-jo Hall on July 11. “X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X Acoustic Special Miracle 6 DAYS” received attention from many overseas fans who traveled to attend the event, which has been […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2017 Anisong World Matsuri 2017 ~Japan Super Live~ Anisong Artists Gather in L.A. for Giant Music Celebration with American Fans! On July 1, 2017, “Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017 ~Japan Super Live~” was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, marking the second night of back-to-back concerts […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2017 Award-Winning X Japan Documentary We Are X Now Streaming Exclusively on Hulu
Aqours (from Love Live! Sunshine!!) performing at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017 2017.06.30 Los Angeles – Microsoft Theater
