19Jun

Press Release: Bilibili livestream anisong concert July 17 – feat. T.M. Revolution, May’n, Granrodeo, Liella!, and more

June 19, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BILIBILI MACRO LINK – STARPHASE 2022 ANISONG CONCERT WILL LIVESTREAM WORLDWIDE ON JULY 17 Performers include GRANRODEO, Maaya Uchida, May’n, T.M.Revolution, and more! Asia’s largest anime song festival “BILIBILI MACRO LINK – STAR PHASE” will present a live concert event at Makuhari Messe on Sunday, July 17. Featuring 10 […]

16May

Press Release: YOSHIKI Partners with Coca-Cola Japan to Launch New Energy Drinks “Real Gold X” and “Real Gold Y”

May 16, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese rock star and leader of X JAPAN, YOSHIKI, has become the first ever artist to partner with Coca-Cola Japan to launch energy drinks. The two new YOSHIKI-inspired energy drinks “Real Gold X” and “Real Gold Y” launched on May 16 nationwide across Japan. Real Gold X is inspired […]

4May

Media Alert: YOSHIKI and Coca-Cola tease secret new project

Japanese rock star YOSHIKI and multinational beverage brand Coca-Cola have teased a secret new project to be revealed next week. This announcement comes shortly after YOSHIKI announced a partnership with Japan’s largest television network, Nippon TV, on a groundbreaking music competition series, YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X. NTV also announced another music competition show in partnership […]

28Apr

Bleed Them Dry Sake / Yoshitaka Amano Limited Edition – Review (Omnibus Collector)

Ryley the Omnibus Collector gives a retrospective of Yoshitaka Amano’s varied career including the new Bleed Them Dry sake. Watch on YouTube:

8Apr

X Japan Leader YOSHIKI Reveals Fan-Favorite Hello Kitty Style Icon ‘yoshikitty’ to Compete in Worldwide Sanrio Character Ranking Contest

April 8, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 8, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE X Japan Leader YOSHIKI Reveals Fan-Favorite Hello Kitty Style Icon ‘yoshikitty’ to Compete in Worldwide Sanrio Character Ranking Contest yoshikitty, the beloved collaboration between Hello Kitty and YOSHIKI – leader of the legendary band X JAPAN and one of the most influential composers […]

8Apr

Interview: David Nakayama – Marvel Comic Book Cover Artist

The Pressable Defects sit down with hot concept art and comic book cover artist David Nakayama, talking about his new work on Red Sonja, Spider-Gwen, Venom, and whole bunch of other cool titles. Plus we get insights on his creative process, his new action figure and video game projects, and his career in comics starting […]

26Mar

Bleed Them Dry Sake / Yoshitaka Amano Limited Edition – Review (Near Mint Condition)

Near Mint Condition reviews the new Bleed Them Dry sake with artwork created by Yoshitaka Amano and the graphic novel published by Vault Comics. Watch on YouTube:

16Mar

Press Release: Nagoya’s “dreampop” duo PIRANICA releases MV from upcoming album YAWARAWARA

March 16, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PIRANICA has released the trippy, ethereal music video for “Sora no Ue” (“Above the Sky”) from their upcoming album YAWARAWARA, coming out on March 30. PIRANICA — the Nagoya-based band formed by Budo Grape leader Hidehiko Nagai and vocalist/pianica player Keroyon — takes a mini-sized journey in the video […]

1Mar

Press Release: YOSHIKI donates 10 million yen to humanitarian aid for Ukraine

March 1, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese rock star YOSHIKI has donated 10 million yen (appx. $87,000) to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Emergency Assistance Fund launched by Rakuten chairman Hiroshi Mikitani. The fund supports the Japan committee for UNICEF and other efforts aimed at humanitarian assistance. YOSHIKI’s donation was announced on his Twitter account to […]

25Feb

Press Release: Award-winning X Japan Documentary “We Are X” Now Streaming in the U.S. on Amazon Prime Video

February 25, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AWARD-WINNING X JAPAN DOCUMENTARY WE ARE X NOW AVAILABLE ON PRIME VIDEO “If We Are X proves anything, it’s that rock bands can experience similar trials: acrimony and fatalities, but also, sometimes, glorious comebacks.” — THE NEW YORK TIMES “An excellent new doc profiles one of Japan’s most famous […]

20Feb

Pressable Defects – Comic Book Spec, News, and Commentary (YouTube Trailer)

New trailer for the Pressable Defects YouTube Channel. YouTube’s Hottest, Wildest, Unfiltered Comic Book Show! Join Matt Forge, DaButcha105, and Guy Forge for the latest on comic book news, TV and movie releases, and market spec! — What is comic spec? — How to pick comics to send to CGC and CBCS! — How to […]

16Feb

Press Release: Olympic Figure Skater Mana Kawabe to Perform with YOSHIKI’s “Miracle” on Feb. 17

February 16, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mana Kawabe, representing Japan in figure skating at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, will be free skating to “Miracle”, composed by YOSHIKI, on February 17, 2022.

10Jan

Press Release: BRATS launch crowdfunding campaign for high-tech music video project

Japanese girls rock band BRATS has launched a crowdfunding campaign to produce a new music video in early 2022. The music video for their new single will be produced at Tokyo’s ultra-modern studio “BLACK BOX³”, which houses cutting-edge technology and massive LED screens.

1Dec

Interview: Peach Momoko – Marvel Stormbreaker artist and creator of Demon Days (2021)

“The type of characters I like in general are confident, erotic, sexy women. I understand the criticism of men drawing females too ‘sexy’, but personally I think it’s great to draw erotic women, regardless of an artist’s gender. When I try to draw an erotic pose or situation, it ends up becoming more about the […]

28Oct

Press Release: TIMM 2021 Music Showcase to Livestream Worldwide for 3 Days on November 1st-3rd

October 28, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Tokyo International Music Market will livestream their annual music showcase to fans worldwide on Nov 1-3, 2021. The three-day event, presented in conjunction with TIMM’s music and entertainment seminars, features up-and-coming Japanese music artists from a variety of genres. The back-to-back sets will be livestreamed free on TIMM’s […]

26Oct

Press Release: BRATS release anime-style music video for Doudatte Yokatta

October 26, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese rock band BRATS has released an anime-style music video for their popular song “Doudatte Yokatta”. For the new visual style, the band collaborated with Tokyo-based painter and printmaker Mao Nakada. BRATS x Mao Nakada – Doudatte yokatta (Anime ver.) The new video is the latest in a series […]

1Oct

Press Release: French luxury brand Baccarat selects YOSHIKI to design Harcourt Glass

October 1, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1841-2021. From the top of its hexagonal foot and its triple-buttoned leg, the Harcourt glass celebrates its 180th anniversary this year. Born under Louis-Philippe, it has survived almost two centuries without losing its crystalline aura. Featured on the tables of all epicureans, the Harcourt glass is a timeless but […]

23Sep

Press Release: Macross Frontier Concert with May’n and Megumi Nakajima to livestream worldwide Nov. 10

September 23, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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 […]

9Sep

Press Release: ERY (KiLLKiLLS) and miko (exist†trace) star in new photo collection by Masanori Kato

September 9, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A pair of Japan’s hardest rocking female musicians have teamed up for a new photobook titled CLOSSING ERY & miko. ERY (bassist for KiLLKiLLS, Far East Phallus Kicker, Raglaia) and miko (guitarist, vocalist, and main songwriter for exist†trace) are close friends and active players in Tokyo’s rock scene. The […]

1Sep

Press Release: Bleed Them Dry premium sake bites into the U.S. with designs by Yoshitaka Amano

September 1, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BLEED THEM DRY SAKE BITES INTO THE U.S. WITH EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS BY RENOWNED JAPANESE ILLUSTRATOR YOSHITAKA AMANO The visionary artist is known worldwide for his work on Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Magic: The Gathering, and upcoming Netflix production Exception. Bleed Them Dry Premium Sake […]

19Aug

Press Release: Macross Delta concert “Walkure Attack!” complete 2016 Live Tour Finale will stream to 18 territories worldwide on August 28

August 19, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tactical sound unit Walküre, featured in the Macross Delta anime series, will premiere the remastered version of their legendary 2016 concert “Walküre Attack!” Tour Finale to international fans on August 28.

7Aug

HYDE creates art in motion at Heian Shrine (Live Report)

“HYDE’s clean singing was uplifted by the orchestra, demonstrating how fluidly he can move up and down his vocal register. He delivered each song flawlessly, from high notes to a full cry from his chest, effortlessly riding the waves of emotion.” Live Report: https://jrocknews.com/2021/08/report-hyde-creates-art-motion-heian-shrine.html

21Jul

Press Release: Tickets on sale now for HYDE’S 20th Anniversary Concert

July 21, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tickets are now on sale for HYDE’s 20th anniversary live event “20th Orchestra Concert 2021 HYDE HEIANJINGU”. The two days of performances will also be broadcasted live in movie theaters across Japan and streamed live worldwide. Archive viewing of the concert will be available to fans so they can […]

8Jul

AKB48 Group Asia Festival 2021 – Live Reports

AKB48 Group’s Asia Festival 2021 was a fantastic primer for J-Pop fans who might not be familiar with the various sister groups that have emerged across Asia. Broadcast live to a worldwide audience on June 27, the concert featured the iconic idols of AKB48 with JKT48 (Jakarta), BNK48 (Bangkok), MNL48 (Manila), AKB48 Team SH (Shanghai), […]

26Jun

Press Release: HYDE announces 20th Anniversary Orchestral Concert at Heian Shrine

June 26, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Internationally acclaimed rock vocalist HYDE has announced a special two-day event celebrating his two decades as a solo artist. “20th Orchestra Concert 2021 HYDE HEIANJINGU” will be performed live at Heian Shrine in Kyoto, one of Japan’s top cultural landmarks. The two days of performances will also be broadcasted […]

16Jun

Press Release: AKB48 Group to livestream “Asia Festival 2021 Online” on June 27

June 16, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AKB48 has announced a live broadcast event “Asia Festival 2021 Online”, which will present performances from the internationally popular J-Pop idols and their sister groups on June 27. The livestream broadcast event will unite AKB48’S sister groups from across Asia, including JKT48 (Jakarta), BNK48 (Bangkok), MNL48 (Manila), AKB48 Team […]

11Jun

Press Release: Yoshikitty Sweeps 2021 Sanrio Character Ranking, Claiming Number 1 Spot in 4 Countries

June 11, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The results of the prestigious “2021 Sanrio Character Ranking Contest” were announced on Tuesday, June 8th, and yoshikitty has again captured the hearts of anime fans globally, claiming the number one spot in four countries: Italy, Germany, France, and Thailand. Inspired by the leader of the biggest rock band […]

20May

Press Release: Grenfelle with Swinging Popsicle vocalist Mineko Fujishima to release debut single on Record Store Day 2021

May 20, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Japanese pop group Grenfelle — featuring Swinging Popsicle vocalist Mineko Fujishima — will release their first single “KEEP IT GOIN’” on July 17, RECORD STORE DAY.

9Apr

Press Release: Yoshikitty Selected to Compete in Sanrio Character Ranking for 7th Consecutive Year

APRIL 9, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKITTY – INSPIRED BY ROCK STAR YOSHIKI – WILL COMPETE WITH HELLO KITTY, CINNAMOROLL, AND MY MELODY yoshikitty—the popular Sanrio character inspired by rock star YOSHIKI—has been selected to compete in the 2021 Sanrio Character Ranking contest for the 7th consecutive year against other popular characters Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, […]

3Apr

Press Release: Geisha Opera Singer Madam Sen Releases Debut Album “Kachoufugetsu”

April 3, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Madam Sen has released her debut album Kachoufugetsu (“The Beauties of Nature”) on streaming platforms worldwide. The album spans multiple musical genres, fusing classical and operatic vocals with traditional Japanese instruments and modern electronic beats.

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