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Volume 2 of “WACK in the UK” will include performances of GANG PARADE, ASP and KiSS KiSS

After the successful debut of the WACK in the UK event at The Underworld in London where the influential and ...

From left to right: Nonayu, Miho, and Okinawa Electric Girl Saya The image shows Nonayu, Miho, and Okinawa Electric Girl Saya standing together, each showcasing her individual style. Nonayu is dressed in white clothing, while Okinawa Electric Girl Saya is dressed in black clothing. In the middle, Miho, is dressed in a colourful dress, seemingly a qipao (Chinese traditional dress).

A Family Meeting: Miho, Nonayu and Okinawa Electric Girl Saya to the Netherlands for an idol extravaganza

by Francisca Hagen

11 January 2024

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Soon three Japanese idols — Miho, Nonayu, and Okinawa Electric Girl Saya — are gearing up for a special performance ...

The image is a collage composed of three promotional photos from the artists SARI, ERISU and NEMLESSS. The four members of ERISU are posing in a dark location clothed in dark ritualistic clothing. SARI in a black top with a black and pink hat on her head and black gloves. According to SARI, this is outfit has an octopus concept. NEMLESS is dressed in a red outfit wiht a cape, standing on what seems like a red stage with behind her a neon version of a tori.

SARI celebrates special birthday concert with ERISU and NEMLESSS in Sweden (and this will be streamed as well)

by Francisca Hagen

27 December 2023

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Entitled Illuminate, Japanese solo musician SARI will celebrate her birthday with a concert on Friday 19 January 2024 in Stockholm. ...

The photo depicts Himari Tsukishiro lying on a snowy surface, while being equipped with a sword and is clad in an outfit that includes a black leather dress and an the top part of her outfit has been decorated with an armour-like component. Her long black hair is spread out behind her, and she has red lipstick on. She is also wearing black gloves and a black headpiece that features a spikes. The environment around her is a serene, snow-covered expanse. The photo has been used as a cover for the single 浄土独唱 (Jodo Dokushou), released in April 2023.

Himari Tsukishiro’s Isiliel will return to Europe for “Moonbow Yuletide” mini tour

by Francisca Hagen

12 December 2023

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Solo idol Himari Tsukishiro, with her solo dance/vocal project Isiliel, had plenty to do this year, including a hefty world ...

The image shows the idol You’ll Melt More! sitting on a a red with golden accents couch or seat. in a room. Each group member are dressed in clothing that features predominantly yellow, white and black accents and their own member colour. In the background, elaborate gold-trimmed patterns against a red-coloured wall contributes to the luxurious ambiance.

Monster Of Dolls 2023 will bring You’ll Melt More! for exclusive show in Italy

by Francisca Hagen

23 November 2023

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This year, the organisation of Italian idol festival Monster Of Dolls took the first steps towards the return of a ...

The musician AiNA THE END and dancer AOI YAMADA are dressed in what seems orange/red-coloured clothing and are standing very near to each other, almost in a hugging position. While AOI YAMADA has her eyes closed and her head up, while AiNA THE END eyes are looking towards the camera but her head is not facing the camera. Photography by mumuko

Japanese music agency WACK to make overseas debut in London with “WACK in the UK” show

by Francisca Hagen

21 October 2023

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Japan's influential and at the same time notorious music agency, WACK, known for producing nonconventional pop and rock stars, is ...

Still from the music video for "ゴキブリ人間 (Gokiburi Ningen)" by the band 炙りなタウン (Aburi na Town). The camera moves really fast away from the band making the view blurry and colourful. One of the members is still in the frame while the camera moves further to the right.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 38, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

24 September 2023

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With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music ...

Collage of promotional photos of GARUDA and Satanic Punish, on the left is Yuffie aka GARUDA dressed in a gothic-style dress and wings leaning on a baseball bat decorated with spikes. She also holds a long-beaked mask in her hands towards her face as if she were about to put it on. On the right is ManaManomu dressed in a gothic lolita dress and long hair in twintails.

IKIGAI – Vol. 1 brings GARUDA and Satanic Punish to the Netherlands and Germany

by Francisca Hagen

2 September 2023

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In less than a week's time, Tokyo-based underground idols GARUDA and Satanic Punish will embark on a mini tour in ...

Text of "Bandcamp Friday" and "Suggestions September 2023" on top of a radio, edited in a way that there was a glitch. The result is that there are more radio's in the image. With added filters it is made colourful with the added colours of red, blue and green and mixes of that.

Five Japanese artists and labels to support during Bandcamp Friday (September 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

1 September 2023

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It is the first of September and it is a Friday, you know what that means: Bandcamp Friday is back! ...

Collage of promotional photos from Rukatama and ERISU. Rukatama is posing near blooming hydrangea and the four members of ERISU are posing in a dark location clothed in dark ritualistic clothing.

Rukatama returns to Italy for mini tour with ERISU

by Francisca Hagen

30 August 2023

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This September, solo musician and idol Rukatama will return to Europe to embark on a mini tour in Italy for ...

Still from Momoiro Clover Z's music video for "MONONOFU NIPPON". The four group members are standing on a dystopian version of Shibuya Scramble Crossing, dressed in armour reminiscent of samurai.

Momoiro Clover Z’s “MONONOFU NIPPON”: a rallying cry to bring Japan’s idol culture to the world

by Francisca Hagen

17 August 2023

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This year they are celebrating their 15th anniversary as an idol group: Momoiro Clover Z, commonly abbreviated as MCZ or ...

The four members of Broken By The Scream are standing next to each other.

Broken By The Scream to make European live debut in Austria

by Francisca Hagen

21 July 2023

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Metal idol group Broken By The Scream will make their European live debut this summer in Austria, marking a new ...

Collage of the highlighted performers at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2023: Naomi Suzuki, VOCAFEST UK & Ireland, R I N C H, Ready Singer One, Yuko Tsubame, FEMM, Colorpointe, Miura Ayme, Isiliel, Akari Mochizuki and DENSHONEN

10 musical acts you shouldn’t miss out on at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2023

by Francisca Hagen

18 July 2023

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HYPER JAPAN Festival is an annual festival that celebrates Japanese culture, food, fashion, music, and entertainment. This year, the event ...

10 musical acts you shouldn’t miss out on at Japan Expo Paris 2023

by Francisca Hagen

10 July 2023

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It is almost time for another edition of Japan Expo Paris and that means we will highlight a selection of ...

Doki Doki Deutschland: 2& (DOUBLE AND) and Yurapico are going to Bremen and Cologne for shows

by Francisca Hagen

5 July 2023

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If you have no plans in the weekend of 15 and 16 July, don't mind travelling a bit, have an ...

Still from RiqrhoAre00's music video for "黒いヴェール (Black veil)". A woman in a white dress is sitting on a red-coloured sofa.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 26, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

2 July 2023

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With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music ...

Himari Tsukishiro dressed in black-coloured lacquer clothing surrounded by red shibari rope

Isiliel’s first world tour will soon resume in Europe and the United States

by Francisca Hagen

19 June 2023

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After her first solo European tour in early 2023, Himari Tsukishiro has not been slowing down with her solo project ...

Chaotic Harmony flyer for "Awaken Chaos" with focus on the performing acts

Chaotic Harmony’s first event in Japan “Awaken Chaos” to be streamed live

by Francisca Hagen

13 June 2023

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While there are several tours of Japanese acts ongoing in Europe, we can still look forward to watching concerts via ...

Still from the music video by 辻井くぬえ (Tsujii Qunuee) for the song "ねえ、起きて (Nee, Okite)". The still shows the spiraling ceiling of an (abandoned) building.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 22, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

4 June 2023

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With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music ...

Still from the music video by the band kao for the song "New era". The still features a night view of a city and a shadow of a person that is sitting down.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 20, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

21 May 2023

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With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music ...

The three members of BABYMETAL are posing while being surrounded of what looks like fire.

BABYMETAL will return for a European tour in late 2023

by Francisca Hagen

21 April 2023

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A lot has happened for BABYMETAL in a short time, but it has only been good news for the fans ...

The three members of BABYBEARD are dressed in colourful dresses, with the colours pink, blue and green. They are standing close to each other and hold their fists up towards the camera lens.

BABYBEARD to perform at Polymanga 2023

by Francisca Hagen

8 March 2023

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BABYBEARD, the pop-metal idol group that got introduced in the spring of 2021, will go to Switzerland to perform at ...

The five members of idol group DEMO, they are standing next to each other while posing and looking to the person who took the photo. They are dressed in feminine clothing with blue and green stripes, black patches and golden coloured embellishments and black coloured sneakers.

Idol group DEMO to make international live debut at Anime Messe 2023

by Francisca Hagen

3 March 2023

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In addition to various summer music festivals announcing which artists will perform, several anime conventions set to take place this ...

Say hello to a new life with cana÷biss

by Phx

26 January 2023

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Comprised of 5 members, 4 vocalists (Kiria, Mizuki, Ayathimu & Alice) and DJ Goichi, the group was formed in 2014 ...

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Volume 2 of “WACK in the UK” will include performances of GANG PARADE, ASP and KiSS KiSS

A Family Meeting: Miho, Nonayu and Okinawa Electric Girl Saya to the Netherlands for an idol extravaganza

SARI celebrates special birthday concert with ERISU and NEMLESSS in Sweden (and this will be streamed as well)

Himari Tsukishiro’s Isiliel will return to Europe for “Moonbow Yuletide” mini tour

Monster Of Dolls 2023 will bring You’ll Melt More! for exclusive show in Italy

Japanese music agency WACK to make overseas debut in London with “WACK in the UK” show

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 38, 2023)

IKIGAI – Vol. 1 brings GARUDA and Satanic Punish to the Netherlands and Germany

Five Japanese artists and labels to support during Bandcamp Friday (September 2023)

Rukatama returns to Italy for mini tour with ERISU

Momoiro Clover Z’s “MONONOFU NIPPON”: a rallying cry to bring Japan’s idol culture to the world

Broken By The Scream to make European live debut in Austria

10 musical acts you shouldn’t miss out on at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2023

10 musical acts you shouldn’t miss out on at Japan Expo Paris 2023

Doki Doki Deutschland: 2& (DOUBLE AND) and Yurapico are going to Bremen and Cologne for shows

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 26, 2023)

Isiliel’s first world tour will soon resume in Europe and the United States

Chaotic Harmony’s first event in Japan “Awaken Chaos” to be streamed live

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 22, 2023)

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 20, 2023)

BABYMETAL will return for a European tour in late 2023

BABYBEARD to perform at Polymanga 2023

Idol group DEMO to make international live debut at Anime Messe 2023

Say hello to a new life with cana÷biss

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