Welcome, all, again. Today's discussion will focus upon The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent, a quiet isekai offering one of the least flamboyant--yet one of the most solidly constructed--storylines ...
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Welcome, all, again--and happy holidays(!), of whatever flavor you prefer. This time around, we'll be looking at I'm Standing on a Million Lives, a show that has me puzzled ...
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Welcome, all, again. Since last my last column appeared here, Corona-chan swung by briefly (I tested negative, thanks!); my profession has been even further vilified; and Memphis regressed from ...
Welcome, all, again. Today let's talk about Princess Connect! Re: Dive, a show that can be kind of hard to pin down: it's comedy; it's adventure; it's bodaciously harem! ...
Welcome, all, again. We are transitioning from a particularly bountiful viewing season, and one of my favorites was yet another anime about anime, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! ...
Welcome, all, again. I recently raided my backlog of series-to-be-watched and pulled out 2011's Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl--literally pulled it out of my DVD collection, where it's lingered ...
Welcome, all, again. A new viewing season is upon us, with generous offerings in a number of genres. Today's topic, Ascendance of a Bookworm, is an isekai story ...
Posted on Mar 29 2017
X Japan, the biggest band you have never heard of, or at least that is the tagline from the documentary film, We Are X. The film follows the life of the band's mastermind, Yoshiki discussing the trials and tribulations that befall the drummer/pianist/composer and his thirty year career.
Posted on Mar 17 2016
Today, X Japan film's additional screenings, Durarara!!x2 dub to stream on Crunchyroll, and second Digimion Adventure Tri film earns 46 million yen in first weekend.
Posted on Jul 20 2015
What the heck is American J-Rock? Better question: Do you know what J-Rock, or J-Pop for that matter, really means? While you probably think you have an answer, pinning down a definition can get a little messy. However, it’s key to understanding the popularity of J-Rock and J-Pop outside of Japan, and the growing movement in the West for a home-brewed version of this music.
Posted on Aug 05 2014
Today, Yoshiki to hold Twitter Q&A, Netflix gets anime, and Robotech Academy Kickstarter canceled.
Posted on Jul 31 2014
Today, live-action Attack on Titan cast announced, Death Note artist comes to New York Comic Con, and X Japan details Madison Garden concert.
Posted on Jul 21 2014
Today, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of the Gods adds more theaters, Yoshiki to return to Otakon, and Sailor Moon is available for digital download.
Posted on May 16 2014
The Yoshiki Classical World Tour concert at the San Francisco Symphony brought one of Japan’s premier musicians, Yoshiki Hayashi, to the Bay Area. With SFS and guest support, he brought the Davies Symphony Hall to life with classical adaptations of X-Japan hits and original compositions.
Posted on Sep 17 2012
Today, first two Madoka Magica movies are set for a theatrical release in the US, Rose of Versailles toilet paper, and auction to eat with Yoshiki.
Posted on Sep 13 2012
Today, Sentai Filmworks licenses quite a few series, Aniplex reveals Bakemonogatari Blu-Ray information, and Yoshiki attends 2012 Points of Light Tribute Awards.
Posted on Sep 11 2012
Washington, D.C. -- September 7, 2012 -- Yoshiki, international musician/producer, and leader of X Japan, attended The 2012 Points of Light Tribute Awards "Changing Lives Through Service", held at the Residence of the Ambassador of Japan on Friday, September 7, 2012. Points of Light is a charity nonprofit inspired by former President George H.W. Bush, and is the world's leading volunteer service organization.
