fafafoom: Interview with YANAKIKU (2015)
“For us, kimono cosplay is like a battle uniform. When we wear them, we are ready to perform as Yanakiku. The kimono costumes also evoke a strong feeling and impact...
“For us, kimono cosplay is like a battle uniform. When we wear them, we are ready to perform as Yanakiku. The kimono costumes also evoke a strong feeling and impact...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19, 2015 – Japanese vocal/dance unit YANAKIKU made their triumphant return to San Francisco’s J-Pop Summit during the August 8-9 weekend, returning to the spot of...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2015 — Japanese mascot Ossan returns to the U.S just a few weeks after his American debut at Anime Expo. This time around, he’s bringing...
“What would you say to someone who told you girls can’t play metal music? Akane: Crush that prejudice. Just crush it.” Link: http://jrock247.com/2015/07/band-maid-interview-2015/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YANAKIKU ADDS LIVE CONCERT TO J-POP SUMMIT APPEARANCE Japanese Pop Duo will host POP Travel Area and share stage with FEMM and Ken Ishii at J-POP LIVE...
“In Japan, the guy who rubs my head gets a nice car and nice girlfriend, a fancy life. Or usually people say I have an ordinary life, but that is...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VAMPS to perform 2 shows in L.A. and San Francisco after Latin America Tour July 20, 2015 – Japanese rock band VAMPS will perform two hard-rocking shows...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOUSEI TEIKOKU releases new MV and track list for SHADOW CORPS[e] Heavy metal band’s new album includes song from Revolutionary Girl Utena anime July 19, 2015 –...
All-girl band to team with hot visual kei and J-Rock artists for series of 3-man shows FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2015 — Japanese girls rock band exist†trace has announced...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2015 — Japanese mascot Ossan made his successful American debut at Anime Expo in Los Angeles July 2-5, 2015. The popular “Go Torch” (also known...
BAND-MAID “definitely rocks” – Metal Injection Link: http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/band-maid-is-a-japanese-all-girl-rock-band-who-dress-like-maids-for-real
“They’re called Band-Maid, they rock pretty convincingly—and play their own instruments!” Link: http://www.guitarworld.com/thrill-sounds-japanese-girl-band-band-maid-video
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2015 – Japanese rock band URBANGARDE made their USA debut at A-Kon 2016 in Dallas, Texas, earlier this month, performing for an audience of 2000...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YANAKIKU RETURNS TO J-POP SUMMIT 2015 Japanese Pop Duo Became Fan Favorites at Last Year’s Festival Music Video Features New Fashion Outfits and Comedy Guest Star June...
“I try to make the lyrics meaningful for the people who don’t know the game or anime, and but for those who know the work, I want the lyrics to...
JAPANESE MASCOT OSSAN TO APPEAR AS GUEST OF HONOR AT ANIME EXPO Comical character will present Japanese culture and comedy routines FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2015 – Japanese mascot...
“It’s like cigarettes and alcohol. As a kid you fantasize about them because you’re not supposed to go near them. I don’t want to be a band that forgets all...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2015 – Nagoya-based New-Wave band Budo Grape has released 2 more digital singles on iTunes this month, continuing the streak they began in March building...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2015 – J-Pop indies band Swinging Popsicle performed a special double-anniversary live show with longtime friends advantage Lucy on April 29, 2015 at Club Que...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2015 – J-Pop kimono-cosplay vocal unit YANAKIKU released their self-designed set of LINE stickers this week for the popular international messaging app. The sticker set...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2015 – Japanese trauma techno-pop group URBANGARDE has released a music video “Coin Locker Babies” from their live-show only mini-album release Shojou Kaitai, featuring costume...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VAMPS Rocks New York Fans on Final Stop of U.S. Tour May 8, 2015 – VAMPS finished the sole headlining show of their 2015 American tour on...
“When we create songs, we always decide a theme first, and we have fun as we bring each other’s ideas together.” http://selective-hearing.com/interview-with-yanakiku
Link: http://nekopop.com/2015/04/yanakiku-interview-2015/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2015 – Japanese trauma techno-pop group URBANGARDE has released a welcome message for fans preparing for the band’s USA debut at A-Kon® 26 in Dallas,...
Selective Hearing: http://selective-hearing.com/yanakiku-yanakiku-no-enban-review
VAMPS LAUNCHES BLOODSUCKERS TOUR IN SAN FRANCISCO ON THE WAY TO NEW YORK HEADLINING SHOW FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2015 – VAMPS, the Japanese rock band formed by HYDE...
Kanako Itou Concert Impressions @ Sakura-Con 2015 http://www.t-ono.net/conventions/Kanako-Itou-Concert-Impressions-Sakura-Con-2015.html
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2015 – J-Pop anime and game songstress Kanako Ito performed a set of fan favorite theme songs during her live concert at Seattle’s Sakura-Con 2015...