Actor Tsuyoshi Abe Marries Shi Ke this Past Weekend
Some quick celebrity news out of Japan, Actor Tsuyoshi Abe announced on Monday that he married Chinese actress Shi Ke. The two of them met while filming the movie “Stand in Love” in 2006. The marriage became official when the couple registered themselves on Sunday at a Tokyo office. One of Abe’s best known roles [...]
Right Stuf to Release RENTAL MAGICA this Fall
Right Stuf announced last Friday that they will have acquired the licensing rights for RENTAL MAGICA. They plan to release the 24 episode series in two DVD box sets this Fall. Due to the unique order that the episodes were released, the DVD collections will give the fans the choice to watch the series by [...]
JapanFiles Partners With Pony Canyon to Release LM.C in US
Last night JapanFiles announced that they have partnered with Pony Canyon to release the full digital catalog of the group LM.C. Two of their CDs are currently available for preorder and will be released this May. The albums SUPER GLITTER LOUD BOX and GIMMICAL IMPACT!! will include the Japanese-language booklet and artwork. GIMICAL IMPACT!! will [...]
FOUND! Kimi Shinitamo Koto Nakare by May’n
I had to put off looking for this video, but at least I was finally able to find a copy… that you could make out… Source: yoku (icgun)
4+2+2+12+1 – HearJapan Releases 21 albums from Shakalabbits
Hmmm… Blackjack on a five card charlie. If there was such thing as a card worth 12. Any who… Hear Japan announced toady that they have released 21 albums from the group Shakalabbits. The band is known for its variety of upbeat yet aggressive music including Ska, Rock, Pop, and Punk. According to the press [...]
MAD – Cagayake! Girls
I’ve been hoping that Kyoto Animation would create a extended version of the opening and ending credits. While no such luck, I found this video that was close to it. Here is Cagayake! Girls. Source: YouTube (Misono1000)
AMV – Amu x Ikuto – 1234
I found this video on YouTube that was posted just yesterday. It’s simply called Amu x Ikuto – 1234. Created by user ZombieFashion, the video is from the series Shugo Chara, featuring music by Plain White T’s. Source: YouTube (ZombieFashion)
exist†trace's New Album Available on JapanFiles
Last night, JapanFiles announced that Female visual kei band, exist†trace, released their newest album on their site. The album called VANGUARD -of the muses- is currently available for 99 cents a track ($5.94 for the entire album). JapanFiles.com also announced that three other female-led groups have made previously released albums now available on their site: [...]
3,2,1, BREAKIN' OUT! Becomes AX's Official Theme Song
Anime Expo announced yesterday afternoon that Morning Musume’s 3,2,1, BREAKIN’ OUT! will be the official song for this year’s Anime Expo. The group will be performing as a musical Guest of Honor. The song was written and produced by producer Tsunku, who had this to say about AX: I wrote this song just for Anime [...]
Chrono Trigger Medley on Piano
YouTube user binary1230 (a.k.a. Dom) posted this video earlier today. It’s a collection of the Chrono Trigger songs played on the piano. – Enjoy! Source: YouTube (binary1230)