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iStalk – 484
Posted January 4, 2011 by Kanashimi
Today, Crunchyroll adds more titles to its library, Funimation stalls some stuff, and Crunchy to bring Mitsudomoe back during the next winter. Sources: Story 1 Story 2 Story 3 91.8 The Fan
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tick disbands due to vocalist’s departure
Posted January 4, 2011 by tokyograph
Rock band tick announced on their official website that they have broken up after 12 years. According to their message, vocalist no-boo left the group at the end of 2010, and as a result they decided to disband. tick had been inactive since the start of 2010. no-boo was experiencing health problems with his throat, [...]
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Yamazaki Kento, Hashimoto Ai star in adaptation of Galileo Galilei’s “Kanseitou”
Posted January 10, 2011 by tokyograph
A song by rock band Galileo Galilei is being turned into a live-action movie, titled Kanseitou (Control Tower). The film will star 16-year-old Yamazaki Kento (Clone Baby, Atami no Sousakan) and 14-year-old Hashimoto Ai (Kokuhaku). Galileo Galilei formed in 2007 but made their major label debut in February 2010 with the mini-album Hamanasu no Hana. [...]
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iStalk – 494
Posted January 24, 2011 by Kibs
Today, Pokemon does a quick rewind, Death Note to go in a Black direction, and look what SHAFT’s got cookin’! Sources: Story 1 Story 2 Story 3
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iStalk – 493
Posted January 16, 2011 by Kibs
Today, have an iPhone guide you around Akihabara, Funimation brings out Fractale, and Final Fantasy XIII-2? Sources: Story 1 Story 2 Story 3 (NSFW) 91.8 The Fan
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Ikimono Gakari album to achieve million certification
Posted November 15, 2010 by eXodius
Ikimono Bakari million-seller On December 10, Ikimono Gakari‘s best album “Ikimono Bakari ~Members BEST Selection~” is going to be certified by the Recording Industry Association of Japan for reaching 1 million copies (shipped), it has been reported. It will be the second certified million album of this year, after Arashi‘s “Boku no Miteiru Fuukei.” “Ikimono Bakari” sold [...]
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B’z guitarist Tak Matsumoto nominated for Grammy
Posted November 15, 2010 by eXodius
The nominees for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards have been announced, and B’z member Tak Matsumoto (49) is on the list. His collaborative album with American guitarist Larry Carlton, titled “Take Your Pick,” is one of the five works nominated for Best Pop Instrumental Album. “Take Your Pick” was released worldwide in June, and it [...]
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Two new s/mileage songs!
Posted January 12, 2011 by freefree
Radio previews of two new s/mileage songs were recently released. “Otome Pasta ni Kandou” and “Panya-san no Arubait” will both be serving as b-sides for s/mileages upcoming single “Shortcut” due out February 9th. Otome Pasta Ni Kandou is a cover originally recorded by Morning Musume’s subgroup Tanpopo. Otome Pasta ni Kandou Panya-san no Arubaito
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iStalk – 489
Posted January 10, 2011 by Kanashimi
Today, 3DS battery life revealed to be less than pleasing, xxxHOLiC: Ro to come to a close, and Tiger Mask continues to aid orphans. Sources: Story 1 Story 2 Story 3 91.8 The Fan
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iStalk – 490
Posted January 12, 2011 by Kanashimi
Today, absurd K-ON! auction, the legend of Tiger Mask lives on, and an extra installment to Patlabor? Sources: Story 1 (NSFW) Story 2 Story 3 91.8 The Fan
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AKB48 – Sakura no Ki ni Narou
Posted January 15, 2011 by eXodius
Released 2011.02.16 “Sakura no Ki ni Narou” is the 20th major single (22nd overall) released by AKB48. It was released in three versions: a type A and B that came with a DVD, and a theater version. The covers of the single were designed by the recognized design artist Morimoto Chie (森本千絵), while the PV was directed [...]
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7th Toho Cinderella Audition crowns youngest winner ever
Posted January 9, 2011 by tokyograph
The 7th Toho Cinderella Audition was held on Sunday, setting a new record as 10-year-old Kamishiraishi Moka became the competition’s youngest grand prize winner ever. Kamishiraishi, a 5th-grader from Kagoshima, bested a field of 44,120 entrants. Four special judge’s prizes were handed out this year, including one to Kamishiraishi’s older sister Mone (12). The others [...]
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iStalk – 486
Posted January 6, 2011 by Kanashimi
Today, Funimation streams Dragon Ball Z, Google and J-Comi team up, and Crunchyroll announces new simulcasts. Sources: Story 1 Story 2 Story 3 (2) 91.8 The Fan
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DIR EN GREY – LOTUS
Posted January 7, 2011 by eXodius
Released 2011.01.26 “LOTUS” is the 26th single released by DIR EN GREY. The limited edition comes with a DVD containing live footage from THE UNWAVERING FACT OF TOMORROW TOUR 2010. Catalog Number SFCD-0078~9 (Limited Edition) SFCD-0080 (Regular Edition) Price ¥1,890 (Limited Edition) ¥1,260 (Regular Edition) CD Tracklist LOTUS OBSCURE Reiketsu Nariseba (Live take at SHINKIBA STUDIO COAST on July 20, 2010) [...]
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Koda Kumi – Dejavu
Posted January 23, 2011 by eXodius
Released 2011.03.02 Dejavu is the ninth studio album released by Koda Kumi. It was released in three versions: a limited CD+2DVD edition, a regular CD+DVD edition, and a regular CD-only edition. The CD+DVD edition only became available when the CD+2DVD edition sold out. Catalog Number RZCD-46830/B~C (CD+2DVD) RZCD-46830/B (CD+DVD) RZCD-46831 (CD-Only) Price ¥4,980 (CD+2DVD) ¥3,990 (CD+DVD) ¥3,059 (CD-Only) CD Tracklist Intro POP [...]
