Because you knew it was bound to happen, here the guitar portion of Don’t Say Lazy, on Rock Band 2.
Source: YouTube (errorrrr)
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May, 2009
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May 26, 2009 1:43 pm
May 23, 2009 2:18 pm
VAMPS to Begin US Tour in July
Comments OffNewYork-Tokyo.com sent out a press release yesterday announcing a new upcoming US tour featuring the group VAMPS. The tour will go from July 11th to August 1st. The group is project of Oblivion Dust guitarist K.A.Z. and L’Arc-en-Ciel vocalist HYDE.
Here are the dates:
- July 11th, Saturday – New York NY @ The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza
- July 12th, Sunday – Hartford CT @ Warped Tour / New England Dodge Music Center
- July 14th, Tuesday – Columbia MD @ Warped Tour / Merrlweather Post Pavilion
- July 16th, Thursday – Baltimore MD @ Sonar Baltimore
- July 19th, Sunday – Seattle WA @ The Showbox
- July 20th, Monday – Portland OR @ Hawthorne Theater
- July 25th, Saturday – San Francisco CA @ Regency Grand Ballroom
- July 29th, Wednesday – San Diego CA @ SOMA
- August 1st, Saturday – Los Angeles CA @ The Wiltern
For more information or to purchase tickets, go to vampsliveusa.com.
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May 22, 2009 11:04 pm
I have a few old MADs that I wanted to post for a while. The first is IdolM@ster Xenoglossia done to the opening sequence of Neon Genesis Evangelion. The second is the opening sequence of the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya featuring the cast of Mai Otome.
Enjoy!
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May 21, 2009 6:03 pm
Viz Media Launches Sigikki with Children of the Sea
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In their partnership with IKKI, Viz Media has launched a new website called Sigikki.com. The two have worked together in the past through the Viz Signature line of graphic novels.
The monthly magazine IKKI began back in 2003 featuring a variety of compelling stories. The genres include action, comedy, drama, and slice-of-life. The first series to be serialized in English is Children of the Sea by Daisuke Igarashi. After seeing a ghost at her father’s aquarium, she becomes fascinated with it.
Viz will be releasing a new chapter each moth for free. After the first volume of Children of the Sea is completed, Viz will the volume available as a Signature graphic novel.
You can check it out at sigikki.com.
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4:51 pm
Japan Files sent out a press release regarding LM.C’s new single and the canceled show at the upcoming A-Kon.
First off, their single PUNKY HEART was just released on their site. It consists of two songs and is available for $1.98 US. The song Days is the opening theme song for the video game KATEKYO HITMAN REBORN! for the Nintendo DS.
Following the cancellation of their upcoming performance at A-Kon 20, LM.C made a special comment video for their fans who were hoping to see them later this month. Japan Files is also running a contest just for A-Kon attendees where they can win various autographed prizes. The winners will be picked by maya and Aiji themselves. You can check out the video at japanfiles.com/spotlight/punkyheart.
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3:55 pm
Viz announced on Monday that they have released a historical non-fiction book called The Century of Black Ships. The book was researched and written by Naoki Inose, the Vice Governor of Tokyo.
The book’s main focus is an unconventional view between U.S. and Japan relations. It begins when U.S. Navy Commodore Matthew C. Perry first sails into Tokyo Bay and his fleet of “Black Ships” in 1853. It takes the perspective a various Japanese writers who gave voice to the anxieties of a nation headed towards war.
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3:28 pm
HearJapan announced on Sunday that they will be releasing several of Toshiyuki Yasuda’s albums. While his style varies based on the collaboration, Mr. Yasuda is known best for his robotic vocals as he sings broken Portuguese to Brazillian Bossa Nove Lounge music.
With sevel albums currently available individual songs are being sold at 150 yen (appx. $1.50 US). To check them out go to hearjapan.com/store/member_info/Toshiyuki_Yasuda.
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1:35 pm
Morning Musume Hits #1 in Oricon Charts
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Last night Japan Files announced that Morning Musume’s new single Shouganai Yumeoibito reached number one on the weekly Oricon Singles Chart in Japan. This is the first time that the current group has reached it since the new nine member joined two and a half years ago.
The Project leader of Morning Musume Ai Takahashi had this to say:
Thank you very much for your support all the time. We received #1 on our 39th single “Shouganai Yumeoibito”, released on 5/13. When we first heard about it, everybody jumped!
We were very excited because after 2 and 1/2 years, this is our first #1 with the 9 new members.
We appreciate everybody’s support. We will never forget our appreciation for the fans!
Morning Musume’s digital tracks are currently available JapanFiles.com/MorningMusume at 320 kbps (DRM-Free).
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May 14, 2009 12:00 am
Kalafina Releases Their First Official US Album
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Tuesday, the group Kalafina announced that they have released their first US album Seventh Heaven. The group is scheduled to make an appearance at Anime Boston later this month.
The album is available online in major sites such as iTunes, and Napster. You can also check out their website at Kalafina.jp, or head over to animeboston.com to find out the latest information about their appearance.
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May 13, 2009 11:49 pm
Robot Chicken Crew to Appear at Anime Expo
Comments OffYesterday, Anime Expo announced that the minds behind the stop-motion animation series Robot Chicken will be returning this year. The group will consist of Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Chris McKay, Mike Fasolo, Douglas Goldstein, Tom Root, Kevin Shinick, and Erik Weiner.
The convention will be taking place from July 2nd to the 5th. For more information go to anime-expo.org.
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