Performances included songs from “Naruto”, “Code Geass”, “Beyond the Boundary” Live event brought surprise collaboration on “Eureka Seven” theme FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2017 Anisong heavyweights FLOW and Minori Chihara performed a special collaboration concert in Shanghai, China, on June 9, delivering a 2-hour-plus set of anime song favorites, including a surprise cover version […]
Legendary anisong unit featured in hit anime series Rozen Maiden, Another, CODE GEASS Lelouch of the Rebellion 25th Anniversary Best Album features 2 new videos shot in Fontainebleau Palace in France FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2017 ALI PROJECT has revealed the elegant photography of their 25th Anniversary Best Album, Chi to Mitsu – Anthology […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2016 Anisong artist unit angela has released the music video for “Zenryoku☆Summer!”, the theme song for the upcoming anime series Aho Girl. Known for dramatic, high-powered music (FAFNER in the azure, K, KNIGHTS OF SIDONIA), vocalist atsuko and guitarist KATSU don a variety of costumes to introduce a playful mood […]
Konomi: It’s really interesting to express emotions other than my own, singing with the world view of a particular anime and the emotions of those characters. Anime brings me to a world that I’m not able to reach by myself, and the thrill I get at the moment I finally get to listen to my […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2017 “I Can Only Live by Moving Forward. I Want a Goal to Live” X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X CONFIRMED! During a press conference held in Tokyo on June 9th, X Japan members Toshl, Pata, and Heath, along with host Udo Artists, Inc., announced that the “X […]
Minori: I’m overjoyed when audiences sing along in Japanese at my concerts. Some of the audience members even ask me to speak in Japanese. Learning Japanese isn’t easy, so I admire anisong fans who try to understand Japanese in order to enjoy concerts. It demonstrates the power of anime! Link: http://manga.tokyo/interview/actress-singer-minori-chihara-answers-your-questions/
June 8, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE X Japan leader Yoshiki will return to Paris in July for special screenings of the award-winning X Japan documentary We Are X.
11 Anime Voice Actors (from NARUTO, CODE GEASS and Others) Provide Guest Chorus for “GO!!! ~15th Anniversary ver.〜”. FLOW Will Perform Live at Anisong World Matsuri at Otakon® in August FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2017 Starting in July 2017, FLOW will begin their 15th anniversary year, beginning with the release of a new mini-album […]
BRATS new MV “Pain” (Live) — from Japanese limited-edition “Ainikoiyo” / “Nounai Shoukyo Game” double A-side single Girls rock band featuring Rei Kuromiya performs theme for anime series To Be Hero FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2017 Japanese girls rock band BRATS have released a live music video for “Pain” (with lyrics co-written by singer […]
Empress Yui: Rather than conveying the mythology of a single particular world, my intention is to convey various different worldviews from a variety of angles. However, the mythologies of various nations closely resemble one another, and I feel that our fundamental desires, fears, hopes, and likes are all connected… Link: https://myanimelist.net/news/50887895
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2017 Japanese gothic metal band YOUSEI TEIKOKU has announced a series of stunning, limited-edition “tarot cards” for fans who purchase their 20th anniversary single, flamma idola, at selected stores in Japan.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2017 Anisong super unit JAM Project (Hironobu Kageyama, Masaaki Endoh, Hiroshi Kitadani, Masami Okui, and Yoshiki Fukuyama) appeared together on the live broadcast “MOTTO! MOTTO!! Radio Vol. 1” on May 19 to promote the upcoming release “JAM Project LIVE TOUR 2016 ~AREA Z~” Blu-ray and DVD, due for release May […]
Minori Chihara is famous for playing Yuki Nagato in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Mitsuki Nase in Beyond the Boundary, and Kaori Nakaseko in Sound! Euphonium. Anisong singer actress prepares for her 100th solo live concert! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2017 Anisong singer Minori Chihara (Yuki Nagato from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Mitsuki […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2017 All-female J-Rock band exist†trace performed the second night of their one-man concert series “The 19th Challenge” on May 19th at Ebisu’s club aim.
Empress Yui: When I write lyrics, I turn the lights off and make the room totally dark. I burn a candle and watch its flame sway. I write words that spring from me. When words don’t flow, I go to somewhere in nature. Nature always inspires me visually and by its tactile sensations. It’s either […]
Netflix Original BLAME! Starts Today Featuring angela Theme Song “Calling you” Anisong artist angela will perform live at Anime Expo on July 1 at Anisong World Matsuri FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2017 Japanese pop group angela’s latest theme song “Calling you” will reach a worldwide audience today with the premiere of the Netflix original […]
Anime Streaming Service ANiUTa Holds First Celebration Concert ANiUPa!! Special Announcements Include Gundam Series Catalog and Restaurant to Another World with May’n x Wake Up, Girls ! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2017 The anime music streaming service “ANiUTa” held their first anisong concert event “ANiUTa LIVE 2017 ANiUPa!!” on May 13, 2017 at Yoyogi […]
May 17, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE X Japan leader YOSHIKI successfully completed his emergency surgery in Los Angeles yesterday and is now recovering in Los Angeles. Management statement is reprinted below. (via Yoshiki’s official website: http://www.yoshiki.net/YoshikiSurgery.html)
Aya: During the break from live performances, I kept dreaming about performing again, and hoping that day would come soon. When the comeback live was decided, I was nervous, like “For real? Oh no!” But, we were able to show how hard we’d practiced and trained during the break, so I was happy. Link: http://jame-world.com/us/articles-125469-interview-with-brats.html
BRATS to release bonus international content for “Ainikoiyo” / “Nounai Shoukyo Game” double A-side single Girls rock band featuring Rei Kuromiya performs theme for anime series To Be Hero FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2017 Japanese girls rock band BRATS will release their double-A-side single “Ainikoiyo”/”Nounai Shoukyo Game” on digital platforms worldwide with bonus international […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2017 Overseas fans of Love Live! Sunshine!! school idol group Aqours can now get access to official goods from the “Love Live! Sunshine!! Aqours 2nd LoveLive! HAPPY PARTY TRAIN TOUR”, available through May 27th — great news for idol fans who want to gear up for the group’s upcoming live […]
YOUSEI TEIKOKU Reveals Track List and Powerful Jacket Image for 20th Anniversary Single Japanese Gothic Rock Band Will Return to the United States for Anisong World Matsuri at Otakon 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2017 Japanese gothic metal band YOUSEI TEIKOKU has revealed the stunning cover image and track list for their upcoming 20th […]
May 9, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE It has been determined by multiple doctors that YOSHIKI of X JAPAN will undergo an emergency cervical artificial disc replacement surgery on Tuesday, May 16 in Los Angeles.
What message do you want to convey through your music? Rei: I feel that our music says, “Look, this is the reality for current teenage girls.” Link: http://aramajapan.com/news/music/brats-to-release-new-single-in-june-exclusive-qa/74621/
Aqours and THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS are Final Reveals for Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017 Last Day of Week-Long Announcement Event Brings Fan-Favorite Idol Performers! Limited VIP Pre-Sale Info Announced! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2017 Aqours, from the multimedia project “Love Live! Sunshine!!”, and THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS are the final performers […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 28, 2017 Three top members of Japan’s internationally-famous maid cafe, maidreamin, made a special appearance at Dubai’s Middle East Film and Comicon, held April 6-8 at Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates.
Voice Actress Unit Wake Up, Girls ! and JUNNA and Minori Suzuki from Walküre to Perform Day Zero Concert at Anime Expo Day 4 of Week-Long Announcement Event! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2017 This year’s Anime Expo will kick off their event with a major concert on June 30, “Day Zero” of the popular […]
Mashiro Ayano and angela Join AX Lineup for Anisong World Matsuri Day 3 of Week-Long Announcement Event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2017 Japanese anisong artists Mashiro Ayano (Fate/stay night, GUNSLINGER STRATOS, D.Gray-man HALLOW) and angela (FAFNER in the azure, K, KNIGHTS OF SIDONIA) will perform at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017 on […]
GARNiDELiA and Konomi Suzuki Revealed in Round 2 of Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017 Announcements 5-Day Announcement Event Will Reveal 2 Performers Each Day! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2017 Anime Expo has revealed the second round of performers for this year’s Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017, part of the anime […]
Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017 Announces First Round of Performers! 5-Day Announcement Event Will Reveal 2 Performers Each Day! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2017 Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017 has announced its first round of performers for the special concert event coming this June 30 and July 1, 2017, to […]
