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THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2018 (Gallery)

THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS performing at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2018 2018.07.07 Los Angeles – Microsoft Theater

Set List

1. Shine!! (THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS anime) 2. SUN♡FLOWER (THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS anime) 3. Love∞Destiny (THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS: Starlight Stage game) 4. Tulip (THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS: Starlight Stage game) 5. Onegai!…

BESPA KUMAMERO releases special cyber-stickers for LINE app

Japanese electronic performance unit BESPA KUMAMERO has released a set of illustrated stickers for the popular LINE messaging app, featuring composer/programmer Monkichi and the energetic, unstoppable vocalist Azumi.

Presenting comical chibi versions of the cyberpunk duo, BESPA KUMAMERO takes fans through a wide range of hyper-expressive emotions, with plenty of chances to make your friends…

Yuki Kajiura at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2018 (Gallery)

Yuki Kajiura (Fate/Zero, Sword Art Online) performing at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2018 2018.07.06 Los Angeles – Microsoft Theater

Set List 1. the beginning of the end (Fate/Zero) 2. Lancer and Assassin (Fate/Stay Night [Heaven’s Feel] I. Presage Flower) 3. Longing (Sword Art Online -Ordinal Scale-) 4. Key of the Twilight (.hack//SIGN) 5. Yasashii Yoake (.hack//SIGN) 6. Luminous Sword (

Aimer at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2018 (Gallery)

Aimer (Fate/ Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn) performing at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2018 2018.07.06 Los Angeles – Microsoft Theater

Set List 1. StarRingChild (Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn) 2. Brave Shine (Fate/ Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works) 3. Ref:rain (Koi Wa Ameagari no You ni) 4. broKen NIGHT (Fate/hollow ataraxia) 5. LAST STARDUST (Fate/stay…

Sanketsu-girl Sayuri at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2018 (Gallery)

Sanketsu-girl Sayuri (Fate/Extra: Last Encore, Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace) performing at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2018 2018.07.06 Los Angeles – Microsoft Theater

Set List 1. Heikousen (Scum’s Wish) 2. Sore wa Chiisana Hikari no youna (Erased) 3. Tsuki to Hanataba (Fate/Extra: Last Encore) 4. Furaregai Girl 5. Mikazuki (Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace)

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May’n at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2018 (Gallery)

May’n (Macross Frontier, Accel World) performing at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2018 2018.07.06 Los Angeles – Microsoft Theater

Set List 1. Chase the world (Accel World) 2. One In A Billion – May’n Ver.- (Restaurant to Another World) 3. Northern Cross (Macross Frontier) 4. You (The Ancient Magus’ Bride) 5. Belief (Taboo Tattoo) 6. Diamond Crevasse (Macross Frontier)

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Anisong World Matsuri presents rainbow of talent at Japan Kawaii Live

“Japan Kawaii Live”, the final night of Anisong World Matsuri’s three-day concert event at Anime Expo, was held on July 7, 2018 at the Microsoft Theater, featuring AKB48 Team 8, THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS, i☆Ris, and Shoko Nakagawa.

THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS returned for the second year in a row with a new lineup pulled from the popular video game’s nearly 200 characters: Yui Makino…

Anime superstars thrill fans at Anisong World Matsuri’s Japan Super Live 2018

On July 6, 2018, anisong fans packed the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles for “Japan Super Live” — the second night of Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2018 — to see rare U.S. performances by anime superstars May’n, Aimer, Sanketsu-girl Sayuri, and Yuki Kajiura.

May’n charged onto the stage to open the concert and pump up the audience, backed by a full rock band and a squad of dancers. “Are…

Aqours celebrates first American solo live show at Anisong World Matsuri

Love Live! Sunshine!! idol group Aqours kicked off the three-day Anisong World Matsuri concert event at Anime Expo with an electric, non-stop performance at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on July 4, 2018.

Performing to a near-capacity audience of enthusiastic fans, Aqours flew in to the United States in the middle of their current Japan tour to deliver their first-ever solo concert in…

Aimer – Interview (2018)

Aimer Interview by David Cirone July 2, 2018

At the age of 15, Aimer lost her voice due to an accident. After years of work to overcome her hardship, she acquired her distinctive sweet and husky voice. In October 2017, she released her single “Hana no Uta (Flower Song)”, which was chosen as the theme song for the anime feature film Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] I. presage flower. The single…

i☆Ris – Interview (2018)

i☆Ris Interview by DJ Greg Hignight (Tune in Tokyo) June 30, 2018

i☆Ris is best known for starring in the popular franchise PriPara. The five-member idol unit’s ambitious undertaking as idols has encompassed voice acting in both anime and gaming as well as live music performances. Their cheery stage presence and contagious enthusiasm will be on full display as they make their U.S. debut at Anime…

Wasuta dances through Harajuku for summertime love song Tapioca Milk Tea

Japanese idol group Wasuta (The World Standard) has released the music video for their new digital single “Tapioca Milk Tea”.

The song’s theme was inspired by Taiki Kudo from Da-iCE, who played a part in providing music for Wasuta’s recent solo live concert. After the performance, Taiki ended up giving the members tapioca milk tea to drink, sparking the new collaboration with lyrics and…

Kamen Joshi’s Tomoka Igari shows true idol spirit, vows to move forward after injury

On April 11, Kamen Joshi member Tomoka Igari was hospitalized following an accident where a sudden gust of wind blew over a signboard which collapsed on top of her, causing injuries to her head, legs, and spine.

After several weeks of private discussions with Igari, her family, and her doctors, Kamen Joshi’s management issued a statement this week on the group’s website:

“Regarding Tomoka Igari…

Maison book girl – UK tour news and Ticket Giveaway

JaME UK x NekoPOP Maison book girl UK Tour Ticket Giveaway! — please visit Facebook for details. (courtesy of Read The Air Records)

Japanese idol pop group Maison book girl has announced “Bath Room – UK Version” as the AA-side track on their forthcoming single, available on limited-edition blue 7″ vinyl May 18, 2018. The single will be the first release on new J-pop dedicated UK label Read The…

Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2018 announces musical performers

An all-star lineup of nine Japanese anime song performers will take over L.A.’s Microsoft Theater on July 4th, 6th, And 7th. Anisong World Matsuri (AWM) and Anime Expo (AX) have announced the complete lineup for the three-day music festival to be held in conjunction with AX 2018, the largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America. Created in association with BANDAI NAMCO Arts, Inc.,…

Erina Kamiya (Kamen Joshi) – Interview (2018) Pt. 2

Erina Kamiya (Kamen Joshi) Interview by David Cirone Part 2 April 23, 2018 Your YouTube channel became super-popular as soon you started, and you’ve created some outrageous, crazy videos. How do you come up with the ideas? Erina: When I was little, I would think about swimming in a pool filled with pudding, or filling a bath full of hot chocolate into bath and jumping into it. I used to share my…

maidreamin serves “moe” to Montreal at Otakuthon in August

​Japan’s top maid cafe chain maidreamin will perform their first Canadian service at Montreal’s Otakuthon, August 3-5, 2018. maidreamin will perform on the event’s main stage at the Palais des congrès de Montréal Convention Center, featuring a live music concert followed other fun weekend activities including an autograph session, fan Q&A, and panel discussion on authentic maid culture with…