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Press Release: angela goes full bananas in new “Aho Girl” theme song “Zenryoku☆Summer!”

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,...

NekoPOP: Interview with Konomi Suzuki (2017)

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...

Press Release: X Japan confirms Japan tour, changes format to “Acoustic Special Miracle”

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...

Manga.Tokyo: Interview with Minori Chihara (2017)

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...

Press Release: Yoshiki to visit Paris for We Are X premiere events

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.

Press Release: FLOW celebrates 15th Anniversary year with Fighting Dreamers

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...

Press Release: BRATS preview live DVD with “Pain” music video

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...

MyAnimeList: Interview with Yousei Teikoku (2017)

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...

Press Release: YOUSEI TEIKOKU announces tarot card exclusives for 20th Anniversary single

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...

Press Release: JAM Project announces new album and World Cosplay Summit performance

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!!...

Press Release: Minori Chihara announces annual festival concert Summer Dream 5

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...

Press Release: exist†trace reveals “The story of existence” in second night of The 19th Challenge

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.

Manga.Tokyo: Interview with Yousei Teikoku (2017)

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...

Press Release: Netflix original BLAME! starts today featuring angela theme song “Calling you”

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...

Press Release: Anime streaming service ANiUTa holds first celebration concert ANiUPa!!

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...

Press Release: X Japan’s Yoshiki Completes Surgery, Begins Recovery in Los Angeles

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...

JaME: Interview with BRATS (2017)

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...

Press Release: BRATS to release bonus international content for Ainikoiyo / Nounai Shoukyo Game

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...

Press Release: Love Live! Sunshine!! Aqours tour goods now available for overseas fans

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...

Press Release: YOUSEI TEIKOKU reveals track list for new single “flamma idola”

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...

Press Release: X Japan’s Yoshiki to Undergo Emergency Surgery in L.A.

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...

Arama Japan: Interview with BRATS (2017)

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/

Press Release: Aqours and THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS are final reveals for AX’s Anisong World Matsuri

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...

Press Release: maidreamin charms Dubai fans at Middle East Film and Comicon

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...

Press Release: Wake Up, Girls ! and JUNNA and Minori Suzuki from Walküre to Perform Day Zero Concert at Anime Expo

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...

Press Release: Mashiro Ayano and angela Join AX Lineup for Anisong World Matsuri

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,...

Press Release: GARNiDELiA and Konomi Suzuki Revealed in Round 2 of Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017 Announcements

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...

Press Release: Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017 Announces First Round of Performers!

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...

Press Release: BRATS reveal new image and CD release live events for Ainikoiyo / Nounai Shoukyo Game

BRATS Reveal New Image and CD Release Live Events for Ainikoiyo / Nounai Shoukyo Game Sisters Rock Band Led by Rei Kuromiya (Ladybaby) Performs Themes from “To Be Hero” (Anime)...

NekoPOP: Interview with BRATS (2017)

What do you get to express in BRATS that you can’t express anywhere else? Rei: Other projects have concepts to start with, and there are commitments and limitations, but I...