Back in 2012, Dir.F, a label manager at Tsubasa Records wanted to create a new music project featuring provisional female members. While the music and lyrics for the group would be created by music producer, Hidefumi Kenmochi. The name of this group project would be Read More …
When I first discovered Puffy AmiYumi (known as “Puffy” in Japan), they took Japan by their storm with their simple style of t-shirts, blue jeans and sneakers. Bucking the fashion trend and dance choreography of other Japanese female music artists during the 1990’s, Puffy AmiYumi Read More …
Back in 2013, an all-female rock band known as Band-Maid made their debut. What started with vocalist/guitarist Miku recruiting fellow guitarist Kanami, drummer Akane and bass player, Misa to the band, the band would eventually recruit lead vocalist Saiki and perform at the P Festival Read More …
It was back in 2012, when Babyraids JAPAN made their debut through their agency LesPros Entertainment. Babyraids JAPAN consists of Rikako Ooya, Erika Denya, Manatsu Hayashi, Nao Takami and Rio Watanabe. The group made their debut with the single “Babyraids”, followed by “Baby Revolution” Read More …
Are you looking to add a car stripe to the side of your car or perhaps for your hood? You may want to try the HUWANDE Racing Side Stripe Vinyl Stickers for Car and at under $15, that’s a pretty good price for one. So, Read More …
Today, I am going to review the WAYSKA Universal Aluminum Car Spoiler (43.3 inches). What you get is the main spoiler body, the two sides of the spoiler plus the two stands and mounts. Now, first and foremost, I am a believer that clear information Read More …
First, I have to first say that if you are looking for a splitter cable for OBD2, do know that OBDII function can not be split to run two devices. It’s not possible. In fact, for this device, the seller says: OBD2 will not allow Read More …
One of the best makers of diecast metal vehicles in China is Mini Auto. Many come affixed to a plastic base which can be unscrewed and the vehicles are wonderful in the fact that they come with gimmicks such as driver/passenger doors that open, hood Read More …
Sakura-Con, the Seattle convention was host of a press con- ference for the series “Shingeki no Kyojin” (Attack on Titan) featuring animation producer Tetsuya Nakatake, Production I.G. animator Kyoji Asano, voice actress Yui Ishikawa and producer Tetsuya Kinoshita. The following is a transcript of the Read More …
In Japan, Shinobu Ohtaka’s “Magi: The Labyrynth” has been captivating fans since it received serialization in “Weekly Shonen Jump” back in 2009. With an anime series adaptation airing in Japan from 2012-2014, with the manga and anime series being released in the United States, director Read More …
For many anime fans, Japanese artist and designer Renji (Range) Murata is best known for his work on “Last Exile”, the sequel “Last Exile – Fam, The Silver Wing-”, Blue Submarine No. 6” and “Shan- gri-La”. He has published more than a dozen books such Read More …
When J!-ENT last featured May’n, she was promoting her music post-”Macross Frontier” at Anime Expo 2010. As many anime fans were captivated by her voice of Sheryl Nome, we often wondered what would happen to May’n after the “Macross Frontier” excitement subsided? Since then, May’n Read More …
Check out the J! – Tomica Podcast Edition episode 10 – Subaru 360 (Tomica Famous Collection).
In Japan, there are voice talent who are well-revered for their work. And there are a few who still are working in the anime industry today. Voice actress Mami Koyama is one of those legendary voice talent that continues to work in the industry. Best Read More …
The latest shift knob I am checking out is the Qook Aluminum Shift Knobs. I like the purple, gold and blue separations and it’s quite easy to install with three adapters included and it’s just screw in pretty much. I had a chance to test Read More …
When it comes to shift knobs, there is quite a variety on the market. But from Asia, we will see something come along that is never expected and in this case, a samurai sword shift knob. For my review, I will be taking a look Read More …
I often have to use a steering wheel lock and it’s been a great way to protect your car from being stolen. But my longtime Club can no longer be used on the vehicle that I own because of my steering wheel design (and the Read More …