Pop rock outfit SCANDAL have a new single due for release this coming July. ‘Taiyo Scandalous’ will be the 13th single for the 4-piece band who have also enjoyed contributions to popular anime titles such as Bleach and Fullmetal Alchemist … Read More
It’s not just for boys! Can K-On! simply be categorised as a moe series pandering to a male audience? Or is it lending inspiration to the female audience and encouraging their own musical ambitions? Kat Kourbetti looks at the issue… … Read More
To coincide with our K-ON! WEEK of features and articles, we also have a great competition in which you can win your own copy of K-ON! THE COMPLETE SERIES courtesy of Manga Entertainment. Simply answer a quick question about K-On! … Read More
Catching up with one the UK’s most talented performers… As a rising star on the UK’s Japanese culture scene, Finny Attridge has already been a contestant for the Hyper Japan UK Kawaii Star Of The Year contest, Miss Teen Queen … Read More
Harajuku pop outfit to hit London… Following the news of their comeback in April, Harajuku Dance Rock outfit AN CAFE have announced plans for a third world tour – including a date in London. The tour, titled NYAPPY GO AROUND … Read More
It’s a KPP revolution… As previously reported, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has a new album scheduled for release next month. PAMYU PAMYU REVOLUTION now has a track listing and details of the various releases. This is Kyary’s first full length album … Read More
As our K-On! week continues, it’s time to look at some of the finest musical moments from the classic anime series. From rocktastic opener Cagayake! Girls to the J-Pop goodness of Fuwa Fuwa Time, plus the best of the insert … Read More
The legendary J-Pop star on film duties… Ayumi Hamasaki’s 2001 song ‘Evolution’ has been chosen as the theme song of new Japanese film Helter Skelter. The film, which is an adaptation from Kyoko Okazaki’s manga, stars Erika Sawajiri as a … Read More
Anime Rock The classic anime series K-On! built its reputation on its music which could have resulted in a passable if pedestrian series of insert songs. Thankfully, this task was placed in the right hands from the start courtesy of … Read More