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Eir Aoi Returns With “MONSTER” as Opening Theme for Classroom of the Elite Season 4

Japanese singer-songwriter Eir Aoi is kicking off a new chapter with her latest single “MONSTER,” released under Lantis. The track has been chosen as the opening theme for the TV...

Theodore Mak - 25-02-2026

Music

King Gnu Debuts Animated Music Video for “SO BAD”

Japanese rock band King Gnu, best known for their collaboration with the anime Jujutsu Kaisen, has released the official music video for their latest single “SO BAD,” written as the...

Theodore Mak - 23-10-2025

Music

Lovebites US Tour 2025 - Eternal Phenomenon

Lovebites returns to California. I saw them last year at the Cafe du Nord in San Francisco but this time they have two shows in southern California.

Brian Lee - 13-10-2025

Music

Architects North American Tour 2025 Starts in July

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Brian Lee - 16-07-2025

Anime News

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aespa and RIIZE Perform Theme Songs for KILL BLUE Anime

Global K-pop groups aespa and RIIZE have been revealed as the opening and ending theme artists for the upcoming anime adaptation of KILL BLUE, based on the manga by Tadatoshi...

Administrator - 05-03-2026

Anime News

New Ghost in the Shell Scheduled for July 2026; New Trailer and Music Team Revealed

In a surprise announcement coinciding with the opening of the "Ghost and the Shell" exhibition at NODE Tokyo, the brand-new Ghost in the Shell TV anime series has been announced...

Theodore Mak - 07-02-2026

Anime News

Patlabor Returns with New Theatrical Anime “Patlabor EZY,” Trailer Revealed

The Patlabor franchise is officially returning with a brand-new anime project titled Patlabor EZY, and a new trailer has been released ahead of its 2026 debut.

Theodore Mak - 20-01-2026

Anime News

Ghost in the Shell New Animation Series x Science SARU at Anime Expo 2025

One of the things I've been looking forward to after seeing it at the Masamune Shirow exhibition in Setagaya has been the newest installment of Ghost in the Shell anime...

Brian Lee - 06-07-2025

Anime News

BEYBLADE X at San Diego Padres Games

BEYBLADE X is going to San Diego, offering fans an opportunity to battle at Petco Park during two San Diego Padres home games. The event will take place on August...

Theodore Mak - 18-08-2024

Gaming News

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Summer Game Fest 2026 Hits the Dolby Theatre This June

Summer Game Fest is set to take over Los Angeles from June 5–8, 2026, headlined by a massive two-hour live showcase at the iconic Dolby Theatre on Friday, June 5...

Ken Dubois - 23-02-2026

Gaming News

Resident Evil Requiem Gets New Trailer with Some New Reveals - PlayStation State of Play

Todays PlayStation State of play shared a deeper look at the horrors awaiting players in Resident Evil Requiem. Releasing on February 27, 2026, the title marks a bold step for...

Ken Dubois - 12-02-2026

Gaming News

NIS America and Happinet Announce Brigandine: Abyss

NIS America has partnered with Happinet to bring Brigandine: Abyss to Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam. This new entry in the storied strategy RPG franchise...

Ken Dubois - 12-02-2026

Gaming News

Capcom Launches PRAGMATA Sketchbook Demo On Consoles

Big news from today’s Nintendo Direct: Capcom just dropped the PRAGMATA Sketchbook demo! You can grab it right now for free on Nintendo Switch™ 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and...

Ken Dubois - 05-02-2026

tomo 2To enter into the contest to meet Tomomi Itano:

1) Purchase VIP Pass A or B by July 11th 5pm PST ? VIP Pass
2) People who are eligible will receive the email from us with a link to Entry Sheet.
3) Complete the Entry Sheet and submit by Monday, July 14th (12:00pm PST).
4) The Lucky 50 winners will be notified via email by Monday, July 14th.
*Specific location and the ticket to the autograph session will be given at VIP Pass booth when you pick up your pass.

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About Tomomi Itano:

Born in Kanagawa, Japan in 1991. Tomomi Itano joined AKB48 in 2005 as an original member. In 2011, while continuing her activity as a core member of AKB48, she made a solo debut with song Dear J. Only six months later, she released her 2nd single Fuini and it reaches the top on Japan's 'Oricon' single chart. Since then, she has constantly released her singles, 10nen-go no Kimi e, 1%, and little, and they all were instant hits. In 2013, she graduated from the group and has been focusing on her solo career.

Since her first model appearance in a fashion magazine in 2008, she has become a fashion-icon among the younger generation. In 2011, she became the fashion brand celebrity icon for "Samantha Thavasa."

In 2012, she appeared in TV commercials for 22 companies, and she set the record for that year. She is one of the busiest young artist in Japan today.

For more information on the J-POP Summit Festival 2014, visit: http://www.j-pop.com/2014/

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