JAM Project announces new album and World Cosplay Summit performance
Anisong super unit JAM Project (Hironobu Kageyama, Masaaki Endoh, Hiroshi Kitadani, Masami Okui, and Yoshiki Fukuyama) appeared together on the live broadcast “MOTTO! MOTTO!! Radio Vol. 1″ on May 19 to promote the upcoming release “JAM Project LIVE TOUR 2016 ～AREA Z～” Blu-ray and DVD, due for release May 24. The first edition of “MOTTO! MOTTO!! Radio” on Niconico was also broadcast on JAM Project’s mobile fan app “MOTTO! MOTTO!! App”, achieving more than... Read More
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 Japanese pop group angela’s latest theme song “Calling you” will reach a worldwide audience today with the premiere of the Netflix original film BLAME!, based on the manga by Tsutomu Nihei. angela, formed by vocalist atsuko and guitarist KATSU, has created theme songs for many popular anime series, including... Read More
Minori Chihara announces annual festival concert Summer Dream 5
Anisong singer Minori Chihara (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Mitsuki Nase from Beyond the Boundary, and Kaori Nakaseko from Sound! Euphonium) has announced the return of her annual “Summer Dream” concert held every August at Lake Kawaguchi’s Stellar Theater. The event will be held three days this year from August 4th to 6th. The first day of the concert will be performed in a special acoustic style, and on the second and third day, the concerts will feature Chihara... Read More
exist†trace reveals “The story of existence” in second night of The 19th Challenge
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. The 20-song “A story of existence” recounted the musical journey of the pioneering visual kei rockers beginning with original fan-favorites like “Judea” and “liquid” moving through “Get Back” and “Sky” from their recent release ROYAL STRAIGHT MAGIC. The monthly events, which began last month with “chain... Read More
Anime streaming service ANiUTa holds first celebration concert ANiUPa!!
The anime music streaming service “ANiUTa” held their first anisong concert event “ANiUTa LIVE 2017 ANiUPa!!” on May 13, 2017 at Yoyogi National 1st Gymnasium. Approximately 9,000 fans gathered at the venue for performances by ALI PROJECT, Aqours, May’n, and Wake Up, Girls ! The concert also included special “ANiUTa Premium” segments where each artist covered popular anime music. In addition, secret guests Hiroaki “Tommy” Tominaga and Hiroshi Kitadani appeared... Read More
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) and “Slaveman” (Film)
BRATS have revealed an aggressive, “in-your-face” promo image for their upcoming double-A-side single CD release on June 21, 2017, featuring their new songs “Ainikoiyo” (theme from the anime To Be Hero) and “Nounai Shoukyo Game” (theme from the film Slaveman). The CD will be released in Japan in 2 editions: a regular version with 2 songs plus 2 instrumental tracks, and a limited edition CD+DVD package with 2 music videos and the full 6-song set of performance videos... Read More
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!
Anime Expo has revealed the second round of performers for this year’s Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017, part of the anime convention’s week-long announcement event highlighting 2 new artists each day through Friday. GARNiDELiA (Kill la Kill) and Konomi Suzuki (No-Game, No-Life) will join the lineup for the July 1 concert. Details: http://www.anime-expo.org/garnidelia-and-konomi-suzuki-join-anisong-world-matsuri-at-anime-expo-2017/ ANISONG WORLD MATSURI Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnisongWorld Related... Read More
Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017 Announces First Round of Performers! 5-Day Announcement Event Will Reveal 2 Performers Each Day!
Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017 has announced its first round of performers for the special concert event coming this June 30 and July 1, 2017, to the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Two performers will be announced each day this week, for a total of ten amazing anisong artists at this year’s event. The first set of performers revealed on April 24 includes ALI PROJECT (Rozen Maiden, CODE GEASS Lelouch of the Rebellion) and Minori Chihara (The Melancholy... Read More
Mashiro Ayano and angela Join AX Lineup for Anisong World Matsuri Day 3 of Week-Long Announcement Event!
Japanese anisong artists Mashiro Ayano (Fate/stay night, GUNSLINGER STRATOS, D.Gray-man HALLOW) and angela (FAFNER in the azure, K, KNIGHTS OF SIDONIA) will perform at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017 on July 1. The renowned performers were announced on Day 3 of Anime Expo’s week-long announcement event highlighting 2 new artists each day through Friday. Details: http://www.anime-expo.org/angela-mashiro-ayano-join-anisong-world-matsuri-anime-expo-2017 About SPJA SPJA... Read More
maidreamin charms Dubai fans at Middle East Film and Comicon
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 Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. The trio of maids — Peace (from Shinjuku), Hinata (Shibuya), and Iroha (Akihabara) — took a break from their busy schedules to perform authentic maid service for the fans at the MEFCC event, a return visit to the region for Peace and Hinata, who had... Read More
