New PV Release: GEM – Fine! ~fly for the future~
GEM has a shiny new PV out for you guys. There’s a lot of metal and metallic and bright. Check it out! Also Dave Chang has written up his impression about the PV here.
View ArticleNew PV Release: BAND-MAID – alone
A Valentine’s Day surprise from BAND-MAID this year with their new PV, “alone.” The production value of their PVs is getting better and better! Currently hooked on this song.
View ArticleJimmy reviews Nogizaka46’s “Hatsumori Bemars – Kimi to Ita Natsu”
Youth, friendship, rivalry, and softball all collide in Nogizaka46’s 12 episode long drama “Hatsumori Bemars” about a rag tag group of girls forming a softball team to protect their neighborhood park...
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Is This Recording? Episode 1
Recorded February 17th, 2016. http://newschoolkaidan.com/podcasts/NSK/ITR/NSK-Is-This-Recording-001.mp3 “David Liao, Dae Lee and Ayrton Travina talk about sports bets, Kevin Spacey, and buffets! Oh...
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What Idol Group Received The Best New Artist Award At The 57th Japan Record...
What Idol Group Received The Best New Artist Award At The 57th Japan Record Awards? You guessed it! It was Kobushi Factory. Wait, you didn’t know? Wait, you don’t know who Kobushi Factory is? I got...
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An interview with 564 (Lolisyn) at Japan Expo LA 2015
Metal and Pop, not exactly the first combination of music you would expect but at Japan Expo LA, 564 did just that, performing their high energy Metal Pop music to a crowd of equally energetic fans....
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An Interview with Roli Angels at Japan Expo L.A.
Anime Idols are extremely popular right now and there is one thing that I often hear regarding them from fans, I wish they were real so I could see them perform live and actually get to meet them?...
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A look back on two life-changing years
They say people who spend money on experiences tend to be happier than those who spend money just on material goods. And while chekis (polaroid pictures) are technically a tangible item, the memory...
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New PV Release: Eco Kaiju – Ooki na Sakana
Underground group Eco Kaiju released a new PV last week and while not technically an Idol group, their fans exhibit the traits of idol fans. Especially the fans of Yuna and Erii. Me? I’m more of a...
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The NSK Podcast 274 – Love&Waifu&Harem
Tonight we talk about Himekyun Fruit Can, Kiyoshi Ryuujin 25, Hashimoto Kanna, and more! Recorded February 20th, 2016. Ending theme song: “Dave Drops The Bass” by Chase Lim AKA 13thBeat [download]...
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Short Notice: Momoiro Clover Z 3rd & 4th Album Impressions
Dae and Yoshi discuss Momoiro Clover Z’s newly released albums, “AMARANTHUS” and “Hakkin no Yoake”. Recorded February 21st, 2016. [download] Dae Lee’s Twitter – @newschooldae Yoshi Hagiwara’s Twitter...
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New PV Release: NMB48 – Shigamitsuita Seishun
A plethora of PVs came out today from the 48 Family, but they’re all still region locked since the introduction of YouTube Red. Luckily the NMB Channel is still fair game. Love them Osaka Girls! enjoy!
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New PV Release: Country Girls – Boogie Woogie LOVE
There’s a new PV by Country Girls and I LIKE IT! It’s called Boogie Woogie LOVE and it’s faintly reminiscent of Morning Musume’s Mr. Moonlight, maybe?
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Three Step Guide: FES☆TIVE
So having been around idols for a while now, I have a theory about why fans have a difficult time branching out to other groups. I think one of the problems is that because of distance, language...
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New Sports Kaidan Episode 0
Tron and Yoshi take a break from idols and talk about some sports. They discuss their sports fandom, break down the state of the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers, and Super Bowl 50. Recorded...
View ArticleDave unboxes Matsumura Kaori 1st photobook Mushusei
Disgusting bikinis are nowhere to be found, yet around every corner of our lives. Matsumura Kaori shows us her more intimate side in her first photobook, Mushusei. The theme behind this photobook is...
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New PV Release: PERFUME – Flash (Movie Version)
There’s a new song by PERFUME. It’s a tie in with a movie so unfortunately it’s not a full PV with the actual members. Still worth a listen if you’re into the music of Perfume though.
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Sweet girls with no father, no mother? LINKSTAR’s in our Japan Expo LA 2015...
After debuting with their first single in 2013, LINKSTAR’s has finally had their first U.S. performance at Japan Expo 2015 Los Angeles on October 16 to 18! A four member group that wants to dominate...
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An interview with Rio Hiiragi at Japan Expo LA
The stage that she was performing on, was not in her beloved Akihabara, but the bubbly, energetic, anime loving Idol Rio Hiiragi was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd at Japan Expo LA. After delivering...
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Trip Report: Day 0
It’s Wednesday, February 24th. I have landed in Tokyo. I’ve just begun my trip and had quite an eventful half day. I hope to be able to keep up these reports even when my schedule becomes more hectic....
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