Staff picks

Temperatures are rising, people are carefully venturing out of their homes in some parts of the world and having socially distanced gatherings outside again. Summer is here and, as always,...

AVO Magazine started in 2003 as a forum and over the years transformed into an online magazine with a variety of articles. While I have started this project myself and...

The name of HIRΦNO KAMINOSE might be new for many fans of Japanese music, but the person behind this name is totally not new to the same music industry. For...

The birds are singing, the sky is clearing and winter is on its way out. Spring is around the corner and, as always, another season means new anime series as...

Even though this project only started in the summer of 2020 and not at the start of the new year - after so many weeks of presenting new music videos...

Missing Japan? With the current ongoing situation in mind, it might be taking a while before we will be able to visit the Land of Cherry Blossoms (again). But there...

Missing Japan? With the current ongoing situation in mind, it might be taking a while before we will be able to visit the Land of Cherry Blossoms (again). But there...

Winter is coming and due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, and all the restrictions in place, we’re all spending a little more time inside than usual, for a good cause....

It’s that time of year again, Halloween. Cold long October days, dark weather, stuck at home and lots of spooky things you can watch and listen to! Of course, you...

Visual Kei band Lamiya (ラミヤ) will disband soon, but before they do that, they will have one last live performance where they will share all the chapters of their modern...

The smell of rain, leaves falling and lower temperatures: fall is almost here. Since we’re all stuck inside more than usual, because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, why not spend...

On the 30th of March, DADAROMA had issued some news through their fan club. In this Yoshiatsu stated he wants to leave the band and as a result, the band...

Temperatures are rising lately, at least in the Netherlands, which means Summer is upon us. The perfect moment to take it easy and watch something new. Given the current COVID-19...

A new campaign has started in the Netherlands with the name Liefde voor Muziek (Love for Music). The live music industry is in the toilet and it looks like it...

Before we begin, let’s just clarify this isn't defending the quality of English dubs out there, particularly as this is written by someone who tends to watch anime in Japanese...

Spring is coming, warmer weather, flowers blooming, baby animals and, of course, new anime series. With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping a lot of people indoors these series are a welcome...

It’s 2020 and a new year means new anime series and films to look forward to. Here’s our list of ten Winter anime we’re looking forward to. Are you missing...

Alone during the holiday season? Or do you like to watch a nice ‘feel good’ film or romantic drama series? Then you’re in luck because here is a list of...

For most, the holiday season has started with the Christmas days coming up. Time to listen to some music to get you in the right mood, right? If you don't...

It’s getting a little colder outside, everybody’s getting a cold and it’s raining, it’s pouring. The perfect time to stay inside and watch some brand new anime series, here’s our...

Sun, sea, beach and new anime: summer is almost here! So whether you’re going to sit outside in the sunshine or inside behind your screen, here’s our ten picks for...

Are you ready for baby animals, warmer weather and of course: a season full of new anime? It’s almost spring, so here’s our list of spring anime recommendations! Are you...

It's getting colder and colder, so it's time to snuggle up behind your screen and enjoy a season full of new anime! So grab a nice warm beverage and enjoy...

Rainy days are best enjoyed inside with some brand new fall anime, so with a new season around the corner enjoy our fall anime recommendations. Do you feel like we...