Macross Delta's Walkure idol group is currently undergoing their final run of performances. Delta was first launched in 2016 as the latest incarnation of the Macross franchise and Walkure has had quite the longevity since then. I've actually never seen the full Walkure group in person. We were lucky enough to see JUNNA (Mikumo) and Minori Suzuki (Freyja) at Anime Expo in 2017 as part of Anisong World Matsuri, but never the whole group.
Japanese band MAN WITH A MISSION has not seen the US shores for a good four years now. Rumor had it that the wolves would make an appearance once more, and as of today, that is now confirmed. The band will be making their long-awaited return in just two months.
Hit J-Pop group Travis Japan is releasing their second single "Moving Pieces" and will be available worldwide on May 15th JST on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, etc.
TWICE, the highly popular K-pop girl group, has touched down in Los Angeles for the upcoming Billboard Women in Music Awards where they are set to accept an award on March 1st.
NEMOPHILA's second album, "Seize the Fate," has been officially released as of this month. As is customary, I put a couple of playthroughs through my headphones and speakers before putting words on screen. Quick verdict: worth your listening, and then some.
LOVEBITES' newest album, "Judgement Day," releases on February 22. The band will have a special live-streamed premiere session the day prior on February 21! You'll be able to listen to the album alongside the band and chat with them.
A few days ago, Queen Bee was announced for Washington's premiere anime convention, Sakuracon. Today, word of a stand-alone concert spread. The location will be Los Angeles's Regent Theater in downtown Los Angeles and will take place on April 11.