Reviews
PIKOTARO promotes handwashing and prays for peace in the 2020 edition of PPAP
An already very known song gets a new meaning in light of the current situation surrounding COVID-19. PIKOTARO, who achieved global fame for the hit PPAP, also known as Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen,...
Read moreDetailsFilm Review: My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising
Deku and the class of 1-A return for their second (and last) cinematic adventure for the My Hero Academia series. Whilst the first film, Two Heroes was well-received, does Rising...
Read moreDetailsAnna Takeuchi invites you to the studio for a performance of the song SUNKISSed GIRL
It has been a while ago that singer-songwriter Anna Takeuchi published a video of the song catchy song SUNKISSed GIRL, filmed at AT Studio Live, where she shows you the...
Read moreDetailsGame Review: SHENMUE III
We go a bit back into time. The year is 2019, a continued fascination with the 1980s has sparked a new wave of 'retro-cool' products, from hit Netflix TV shows,...
Read moreDetailsAnime Review: BEASTARS
With an airing date of October 8th in Japan, Netflix finally launched BEASTARS for audiences across the world on March 13th. The 3D animated Netflix exclusive follows the story of...
Read moreDetailsJuice=Juice’s new music video is an ode to pop music
In just one music video the pop idol group Juice=Juice races through a couple of decades of pop music, western and Japanese, while referencing to it with the 8 pop...
Read moreDetailsLucie,Too’s video for ゆらゆら (Yura Yura) brings bittersweet feelings
After announcing the new EP CHIME, the indie-pop trio Lucie,Too published a couple of music videos to promote the release and went on a promotional tour through Japan. That means...
Read moreDetailsProduct Review: Heart – Minions Pudding
This is not a sponsored review and because of this I won’t mention where I bought this set, if you do an online search using the name of this kit...
Read moreDetailsProduct Review: Valentine’s Candies
Happy Valentine’s Day! Though it is not a day everyone really celebrate, it is a great excuse for chocolate and other candies. So I decided to purchase some Japanese Valentine’s...
Read moreDetailsFilm Review: Weathering With You
After the hugely successful Your Name., Makoto Shinkai is back with the next film, Weathering With You. No doubt these 2 years has built a lot of hype and high...
Read moreDetailsMOMOCURLY will bring Spring to us early with the song Candy
Jazzy and refreshing tones come directly after the first notes of the song Candy can be heard, one of the songs on the upcoming first album of the pop duo...
Read moreDetailsMV Review: BiS – BASKET BOX
BASKET BOX marks the third music video from the third generation of BiS, and holds a familiar, late 90s to early 2000's sound reminiscent of Green Day - this should...
Read moreDetailsMV Review: Hinatazaka46 – JOYFUL LOVE
In Japan's highly competitive and almost overwhelming cookie-cutter world of idol culture, where everything feels manufactured, overpopulated, insincere and ultimately fake, it can be incredibly hard to stand out, to...
Read moreDetailsMV Review: EMPiRE – Have it my way
Disclaimer: If you are sensitive to clowns or suffer from Coulrophobia, then it is not advised to watch this video. EMPiRE have been carving out an identity since their debut...
Read moreDetailsMV Review: BiS – STUPiD (NEW TYPE Ver.)
For those of us who purchased 2019's Brand-new idol Society, an album that has now been released over three generations, all with different features - one stand-alone track hereof was...
Read moreDetailsBook Review: Jun’ichi Tanizaki – The Bridge of Dreams
The Bridge of Dreams is a collection of short stories by Tanizaki’s hand, released by Dutch publisher De Bezige Bij in 2017. The book starts off with a very broad...
Read moreDetailsProduct Review: Kracie – Tsukameru Fushigi Dama Mystery Ball
This is not a sponsored review and because of this I won’t mention where I bought this set, if you do an online search using the name of this kit...
Read moreDetailsShoplifters: a cold hard reality check
In this article, there will be no analysis of the cinematographic techniques, tropes, camera angles or tone of the film, even though it is what I love doing most. Instead,...
Read moreDetailsProduct Review: KitKat White Peach, Kumamon Ikinari Dango, Banana Easter Break, Strawberry Tiramisu, Freezable Cookies & Cream, Freezable Strawberry Cheesecake & Setouchi Salty Lemon
Yes, I’ve bought more KitKats, again! There are still a lot of flavours to discover, but this time I’ve chosen: White Peach, Kumamon Ikinari Dango, Banana Easter Break, Strawberry Tiramisu,...
Read moreDetailsProduct Review: Hayakawa – Rilakkuma Strawberry Gummies
Hayakawa - Rilakkuma Strawberry Gummies Price: ±€3,- This adorable resealable bag contains 40 grams worth of Rilakkuma gummies. The gummies are shaped like Rilakkuma and there are some strawberry shaped...
Read moreDetailsProduct Review: Meigum – Odangoya-san
This is not a sponsored review and because of this I won’t mention where I bought this set, if you do an online search using the name of this kit...
Read moreDetailsMV Review: YeYe – 暮らし (Kurashi)
Singer-songwriter YeYe has finally made herself heard again through a new music video. In November 2017 she released her fourth album Mottainai and after that, it seemed to be quiet...
Read moreDetailsCD Review: April in 85 – BEYOND THE RAY/TIME AFTER TIME
Tokyo Pop Rock band, April in 85, released a new double A-side single earlier this month, titled BEYOND THE RAY/TIME AFTER TIME. In 2016, yuichi abe (as the musician likes...
Read moreDetailsCD Review: 88Kasyo Junrei – Tokyo (凍狂)
Before rock band 88Kasyo Junrei (八十八ヶ所巡礼 in Japanese) announced their new album Tokyo (凍狂), the band released several music videos to share which new tracks the trio had brewed since...
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