November 19, 2012

GILLE Makes Her Music Video Debut with World-famous Dancer TAKAHIRO

The music video for “GIRLS,” a track on GILLE’S first single released on October 24, is now completed, and the video has been released on Universal Music’s official YouTube channel. GIRLS Featured in this music video is TAKAHIRO, a dancer known for his performances in Madonna’s world tours and music videos. With GILLE working hard and setting her sights on the world stage, she offered a spot in the video to TAKAHIRO, who shares her ambition, which... Read More

November 19, 2012

LAGITAGIDA / Release of First Single!

LAGITAGIDA will be releasing the band’s very first digital single “Terrible boy / Uncrackable nuts” on 12/5/2012. This new single includes the new song ‘Terrible Boy’ recorded at their live at Shindaita FEVER held on 10/21 especially to record this new song at one take. It also features ‘Uncrackable nuts,’ a cover of Tchaikovsky’s famous number ‘Nutcracker.’ With this new single release, LAGITAGIDA is scheduled for a... Read More

November 19, 2012

J-Punk band CANTOY makes American debut at Tekkoshocon 2013

November 14, 2012 – Japanese punk band CANTOY will make their American live performance debut at Japanese anime and culture event Tekkoshocon in Pittsburgh, PA. Produced by ex-ketchup mania leader/guitarist Dai on his Splatter Records label, the young band has become well-known in Tokyo’s indie scene for their hardcore sound, pixie-cute vocals, and high-energy stage shows. CANTOY will perform a live concert, fan Q&A, and autograph sessions during the four-day... Read More

November 16, 2012

baroque / New Worldwide Release of “Kizuna” from Warner Music Japan

baroque recently held a solo live titled “TOUR baroque Genshou Daiyon Genshou” on 11/7/2012 at Tokyo NHK Hall. After the live, they made an announcement of their new single “Kizuna” to be released on 12/12. The title song of this new single will be digitally released in 62 countries for baroque fans all around the world. Official Website: http://www.pigmy.jp Twitter: http://twitter.com/baroqueofficial Related posts:baroque / baroque's revival live attracted 10000 passionate... Read More

November 16, 2012

JROCK EVOLUTION / Alice Nine, MUCC, and Unite in Fierce Competition in Jakarta

Neo-Visual Kei bands participated in the live event tour “JROCK EVOLUTION 2012,” beginning on October 5th in Singapore. The 2nd stop on the tour was a performance in Jakarta held on October 7th at Skenoo Hall Jakarta Hall#B. This show featured MUCC and Unite, who also took part in the Singapore performance, as well as Alice. With all 3 bands vying for attention, the audience packed into the venue was overwhelmed. Live Information: “JROCK EVOLUTION 2012” “JROCK EVOLUTION... Read More

November 15, 2012

T.M.Revolution / First performance in Asia! Big Success on AFA Singapore 2012

On November 9, T.M.Revolution performed as the main act for Southeast Asia’s biggest anime festival, “Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2012” (AFA). T.M.Revolution’s 90-minute performance fascinated 3,000 fans. Since the debut, T.M.Revolution has been developing global fan base led by the “Japanimation” fans and building up a high reputation in the world. Dynamic performance by T.M.Revolution attracted many audiences in events overseas such as “OTAKON 2003” in Baltimore... Read More

November 15, 2012

exist†trace / First Time Release of Live DVD!

On 11/28/2012(Wed), exist†trace is bringing you their very first live DVD of “ONE MAN SHOW -Just Like a Virgin-” which was held on 6/23/2012 at Shibuya O-WEST. This solo live featured songs from their first full major album “VIRGIN” along with other signature song of exist†trace. From the usual scenes of a live to a challenge of a brand new way of staging, you will be able to experience 3 different sides of exist†trace through this live DVD. Relive the brilliant... Read More

November 15, 2012

Cosplayer Enako Attracts a Crowd of 1500 Fans in Myanmar

The international cosplayer, Enako, performed as a special Japanese guest for 3 days, from October 5th to 7th, at the “JAPAN PRODUCT EXPO 2012,” the largest scale trade fair in Myanmar, which was held in Yangon. During these 3 days at the “JAPAN PRODUCT EXPO 2012,” Enako’s performances as well as the related photo events were a great success, with around 1500 Myanmar fans and cosplayers coming to watch and take part. Enako is a member of the idol group “Panache!”... Read More

November 14, 2012

MAN WITH A MISSION / Performance at Grand Ceremony of CoFesta 2012

MAN WITH A MISSION showcased their powerful performance at the grand ceremony of CoFesta 2012 held at Zepp DiverCity in Odaiba on 10/24, along with Nogizaka 46 in front of an audience of 1,200. As the opening act, MAN WITH A MISSION performed ‘Wabi, Sabi, Wasabi’ and ‘FLY AGAIN’ in front of an unusual audience consisted of executive affiliates of contents business in and outside of Japan. Right before their stage, Mr. Takayuki Matsutani, the vice chairman... Read More

November 14, 2012

The First Show of Perfume’s Overseas Tour is a Great Success

The decisive first show of Perfume’s first ever world tour, “Perfume WORLD TOUR 1st,” was played on October 26th at Taiwan’s Neo Studio venue. The venue was packed with local fans eager to see the performance. Perfume has performed in front of crowds as large as 50,000 people within Japan, but for this tour, the 3 singers, who have always placed a lot of importance on their live shows, have chosen smaller live house venues. In some ways they are getting back to... Read More