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Japanese girl group, NiziU released a video of their newest song "Chopstick" today. Check out this super catchy song in Japanese with awesome K-pop visuals. Chopstick also appears to be the title song of their upcoming first album, U.
Macross F Galaxy Tour 2021 'REVENGE' to stream worldwide on 11/10/21
Written by Brian Lee
Image info and copyright: Illustration by Risa Ebata
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We're only a few weeks away from something I've been waiting for: a live-streamed Macross Frontier concert. As we rapidly approach the Macross franchise's 40th anniversary, this seems like a fitting event to have. I expect even bigger and better things the closer we get to that milestone.
The Tokyo International Music Market will again be held online for 2021. This year's event is scheduled for November 1 through November 3.
BABYMETAL Featured in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Trailer
Written by Theodore Mak
During the PlayStation Showcase, Gearbox revealed an awesome headbanging trailer for Tiny Tina's Wonderlands that features the song "Gimme Chocolate!!" by BABYMETAL.
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands appears to be a standalone spinoff from the main Borderlands series. Instead of the post-apocalyptic wastelands on other planets, players will be a part of Tiny Tina's chaotic tabletop gaming session in a fantasy setting featuring magic and guns.
Utada Hikaru "One Last Kiss" MV - Eva 3.0+1.0 Theme
Written by Theodore Mak
Utada Hikaru's "One Last Kiss" music video is now available online coinciding with the theatrical release of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time.
Utada revealed on her Twitter account that she wrote the song which is used as the main theme for the movie, after reading through the film's final script.
According to the music video's description on Youtube, the video itself was directed by the film's director, Hideaki Anno. Due to the worldwide pandemic, Anno gave general instructions by email such as taking selfie-like videos around Utada's present home in London. Anno himself then edited and assembled the final video.
The song has also been released physically as a CD featuring Shinji on the cover and as a limited edition vinyl featuring Rei. The official website revealed that due to the huge demand from overseas, they will also be releasing an international version of the vinyl that will feature Asuka on the cover later this year in the summer.
LiSA Upcoming Acoustic Streaming Concert - "unlasting shadow" on 3/14/21
Written by Brian Lee
Not too long ago, LiSA had her first online concert, ONLINE LEO NiNE. She'll be back on March 14th with an acoustic set.
Lovebites Performs Vlad Love's 'Mai' Version Opening - "Winds of Transylvania"
Written by Brian Lee
Whenever people ask for Japanese music recommendations there's one band I always recommend: Lovebites. They're an all-female band formed in 2016 and they play a blistering brand of power metal that has gained them attention around the world.
amazarashi to Broadcast the Streaming Concert "Mappoudokushou Utenkekkou" on 12/12 Japan, 12/20 Global
Written by Brian Lee
Looking for more streaming concerts to watch? amazarashi has you covered with a concert titled "Mappoudokushou Utenkekkou" coming up on 12/12 in Japan and 12/20 around the world. The group's unique artistic flare will give you a whole new way to look at concerts.
Concert Report: Lantis and Purple One Star's New Generation LIVE 2020 on 11/26/20
Written by Brian Lee
On 11/26/20, Lantis and Purple One Star teamed up to help expose the world to some of their newest artists via the New Generation LIVE. A few are actually veterans but with a new presentation. Kanako Takatsuki (Love Live! Sunshine!!), Marina Horiuchi (Sakura Gakuin), and Ai Furihata (Love Live! Sunshine!!) were some of those. If you had heard of them you were probably watching specifically to see them. You can count the others as a bonus if you'd like but they are much more than that. They are all part of the new generation of anisong talent and this is one of the best ways they could have performed. Getting people to see a new artist's concert can be difficult at the best of times and right now is downright impossible. A stream? Perfect.
Aimer Live at Anywhere 2020 in Christ Shinagawa Church on 11/27/20
Written by Brian Lee
Image courtesy Resonance Media MMS, from Anime Expo 2018
As mentioned in my spring song writeup, Aimer will be hosting an online concert later this week. Aimer's voice has graced many anime franchises including Type-Moon's Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works and Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, Bleach, Koi wa Ameagari no You ni, and Fire Force. Congoers of Anime Expo's 2015 and 2018 events will remember her performances as well. Her voice is unforgettable and it would be a shame if you missed this concert. There have not been many opportunities to see her outside of Japan and this is her first online streaming performance.
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ClariS Reveals Faces During 10th Anniversary Celebrations
Written by Theodore Mak
Celebrating their 10th anniversary, J-Pop duo Clara and Karen from ClariS revealed their faces for the first time during their online concert titled "ClariS 10th Anniversary Precious LIVE~ Gift ~" on October 20th.
Love Live ! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club 2nd Live! Streaming Event 9/12-9/13
Written by Brian Lee
Y'all like Love Live? Course you do. How about those Nijigasaki girls? Yeah? Well, you're in luck. Big streaming event this weekend, namely Nijigasaki's second live. Coolest part is that it's going to be live.
“BanG Dream! 8th☆LIVE” Summer Outdoors 3DAYS Streaming Event on 9/20/20-9/23/20
Written by Brian Lee
During the interview conducted as part of the BanG Dream! Cafe Zoom event (click here to check it out), Aimi hinted at the (then upcoming) BanG Dream! 8th☆LIVE which was set for August 21-23. At that time it was still up in the air whether or not it would be held. Smaller lives have gotten through with restricted numbers but the larger events (and BanG Dream! definitely counts as "larger") were being delayed or postponed months out or to the following year. Spoiler: 8th☆LIVE happened.
FlyingDog Releases a Multitude of Anime songs for Streaming
Written by Brian Lee
FlyingDog recently made over 3500 songs from various eras available for public streaming. You might know FlyingDog better as the anime music and video arm of Victor Entertainment. Some of the names under their label include Yuki Kajiura, Maaya Sakamoto, JUNNA, Minori Suzuki, May'n, Megumi Nakajima, and more.