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YOSHIKI and The Chainsmokers perform “Closer” from documentary film YOSHIKI: Under the Sky

YOSHIKI collaborates with EDM group The Chainsmokers for a special performance of their #1 song “Closer”. Video clip from the documentary feature film YOSHIKI: Under the Sky, coming to cinemas...

Press Release: Japanese rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS postpone November concert in Los Angeles due to unforeseen circumstances

November 17, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS postpone November concert in Los Angeles due to unforeseen circumstances Japanese rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS announced today...

X Japan issues official statement regarding the passing of band member HEATH

Announcement from X JAPAN It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of XJAPAN’s esteemed bass player HEATH after his battle with colorectal cancer, on October 29th, 2023,...

Press Release: Japanese Metal Band ASTERISM Releases New Music Video “Shooting Star”

November 8, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese Metal Band ASTERISM Releases New Music Video “Shooting Star” Featuring Behind-the-Scenes Footage from Their U.S. Tour ASTERISM, the Japanese three-piece heavy metal band,...

Press Release: Ado Japan Tour 2023 “Mars” Now Available for Streaming Worldwide

October 31, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ado Japan Tour 2023 “Mars” Now Available for Streaming Worldwide on Beyond LIVE Enigmatic chart-topping artist presents her captivating live performance at Nippon Budokan,...

Press Release: Documentary film YOSHIKI: Under The Sky (feat. HYDE, SUGIZO, SixTONES) coming to theaters in US/UK

October 31, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US and UK Theatrical Release Dates Announced for New Music Documentary: YOSHIKI: Under The Sky – Directed by International Rock Star and Composer YOSHIKI...

Press Release: YOSHIKI performs with GRAMMY winners St. Vincent and Ellie Goulding at Royal Albert Hall

October 18, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI Receives Unending Standing Ovation After Revolutionary Performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall Ellie Goulding and St. Vincent, GRAMMY Award Winning artists, Join Japanese...

Press Release: YOSHIKI Makes History as First Japanese Artist to be Honored by TCL Chinese Theatre with Handprint and Footprint Ceremony in Hollywood

September 19, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI Makes History as First Japanese Artist to be Honored by TCL Chinese Theatre with Handprint and Footprint Ceremony in Hollywood Introduced by Gene...

Press Release: YOSHIKI to Become First Japanese Artist to be Immortalized in Cement at the World-Famous TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood

September 5, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI to Become First Japanese Artist to be Immortalized in Cement at the World-Famous TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood Acclaimed as “One of the most...

Press Release: YOSHIKI makes directorial debut with music documentary film “Under The Sky”; premieres in NYC, L.A., and London

August 14, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE International Rock Star YOSHIKI Makes Directorial Debut with Music Documentary Film YOSHIKI: Under The Sky All-Star Global Performers Include: The Chainsmokers, St. Vincent, Sarah...

Rock Supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS – YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, MIYAVI – Returns to L.A. for Concert at YouTube Theater on November 29

August 11, 2023 Rock Supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS – YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, MIYAVI – Returns to L.A. for Concert at YouTube Theater on November 29 Rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS...

Press Release: Japanese Rock Icons X Japan Release First New Single in Eight Years “Angel” – Out Now

July 28, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JAPANESE ROCK ICONS – X JAPAN – RELEASE FIRST NEW SINGLE IN EIGHT YEARS “ANGEL” OUT NOW Photo by YOSHIKI LISTEN HERE One of...

Press Release: YOSHIKI and Yoshitaka Amano reveal stunning cover art for YOSHIKI’s upcoming single “REQUIEM” at Anime Expo 2023

July 3, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Music Icon YOSHIKI and Yoshitaka Amano Reveal Stunning Cover Art for YOSHIKI’s Upcoming Single “REQUIEM” at Anime Expo 2023 YOSHIKI Shocks Audience in Los...

Boy Band XY’s debut single “Crazy Love” hits #1 on iTunes alternative chart

XY – the new band born from NTV and Hulu Japan’s top-rated talent competition program YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X – has released their debut single “Crazy Love” on digital platforms...

Press Release: ASTERISM announces free concerts in California and New York

June 28, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese rock band ASTERISM has announced two free concerts in July following their appearance at Anime Expo in L.A. The band will present back...

Press Release: Manga Artist and Illustrator Acky Bright to make Debut Appearance at Anime Expo 2023

June 20, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Acclaimed manga artist and illustrator Acky Bright will make his debut appearance at Anime Expo 2023 as a Guest of Honor. Acky will perform...

Press Release: Takarazuka Revue Company’s Cosmos Troupe, Starring Suzuho Makaze, Will Stream Final Performance of “Casino Royale – My Name’s Bond -” Worldwide

May 22, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Japanese all-female theatrical troupe Takarazuka Revue has announced the worldwide livestream of Casino Royale – My Name’s Bond – on June 11, 2023....

Press Release: YOSHIKI announces 2023 Classical Tour “REQUIEM” and X Japan’s first single in 8 years

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ROCK STAR/CLASSICAL PIANIST YOSHIKI WILL BE FIRST JAPANESE ARTIST TO HEADLINE HISTORIC VENUES INCLUDING CARNEGIE HALL, ROYAL ALBERT HALL, AND MORE IN CLASSICAL WORLD TOUR WITH ORCHESTRA...

Press Release: YOSHIKI Invited by the GRAMMY Museum to Make Major Global Announcement w/ Live Performance May 15

APRIL 27, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JAPAN’S BIGGEST ROCK STAR AND COMPOSER YOSHIKI INVITED BY THE GRAMMY MUSEUM® TO MAKE MAJOR GLOBAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOLLOWED BY LIVE PERFORMANCE ON MAY 15...

Press Release: Macross Delta Walküre FINAL LIVE TOUR 2023 ~Last Mission~ Global Viewing Event in Cinemas

The Tactical Sound Unit Walküre, featured in the Macross Delta anime series, will hold its final solo live tour “SANKYO presents Walküre FINAL LIVE TOUR 2023 ~Last Mission~”. The final...

Media Alert: Hello Kitty Designer Yuko Yamaguchi explains the birth of yoshikitty

Hello Kitty designer Yuko Yamaguchi explains the creation of yoshikitty in a new video on YouTube. – The video interview (subtitled in English) was previously only available as a Blu-ray...

Press Release: yoshikitty selected to compete against Hello Kitty in global Sanrio Character ranking for ninth straight year

April 11, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKITTY SELECTED TO COMPETE AGAINST HELLO KITTY IN GLOBAL SANRIO CHARACTER RANKING FOR NINTH STRAIGHT YEAR yoshikitty has been selected to compete against Hello...

Press Release: Marvel/DC cover artist Jeehyung Lee launches Kickstarter for final chapters of horror comic GUMAA

February 21, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marvel/DC cover artist Jeehyung Lee has launched the Kickstarter campaign for the final chapters of his new horror comic GUMAA – The Beginning of...

Press Release: THE LAST ROCKSTARS Finish Debut World Tour with Explosive Sold-Out Show at Hollywood Palladium

February 14, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS delivered an explosive sold-out show for thousands of fans at their February 10 concert at Hollywood Palladium. Fans camped...

Press Release: THE LAST ROCKSTARS Announce BAND-MAID as Opening Act for U.S. Tour Dates

January 24, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS – YOSHIKI (drums and piano), HYDE (vocals), SUGIZO (guitar), and MIYAVI (guitar) – has announced the all-female rock group...

Press Release: The Last Rockstars Release Full MV for 1st Single; NYC (Feb 4) and L.A. (Feb 10) Shows Sold Out

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 20, 2023 THE LAST ROCKSTARS RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED MUSIC VIDEO FOR “THE LAST ROCKSTARS (PARIS MIX)” LIVE DEBUT CONCERTS IN NEW YORK (FEB. 4) AND L.A....

Press Release: YOSHIKI Announces Holiday Wish & Donation to Help Refugees Affected by War in Ukraine

LOS ANGELES, December 22, 2022 – Legendary Japanese composer YOSHIKI, leader of both X Japan and the new international rock band THE LAST ROCKSTARS, announced today that he is making...

Press Release: THE LAST ROCKSTARS add second NYC show due to demand

J-Rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS (YOSHIKI – HYDE – SUGIZO – MIYAVI) has added a second NYC show on February 3, 2023, due to high demand. Tickets go on sale...

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Press Release: YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, and MIYAVI form J-Rock Supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS

J-Rock superstars YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, and MIYAVI have announced the formation of a new supergroup called THE LAST ROCKSTARS, with tour dates announced for early 2023 in Japan and the...

Press Release: Cover artist Jeehyung Lee’s creator-owned comic launches new Kickstarter campaign

November 4, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVER ARTIST JEEHYUNG LEE’S CREATOR-OWNED COMIC LAUNCHES NEW KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN DARK SUPERNATURAL THRILLER “GUMAA – THE BEGINNING OF HER” RETURNS AFTER SUCCESSFUL FIRST CAMPAIGN...