NSK’s PV Power Hour 03/24/2017
The power crew talk about Cheeky Parade, C-ute, TeddyLoid featuring Aina The End, and ONEPIXCEL. Recorded March 24th, 2017. Ending theme song: “Dave Drops The Bass” by Chase Lim AKA 13thBeat...
View Article5 Years Since AKB48 Performed In Washington D.C.
Today, March 27th, 2017 marks the five year anniversary of AKB48 performing in Washington D.C. for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. As this was my first idol event, I had no idea what to expect....
View ArticleNew PV Alert: Yanakoto Sotto Mute – Lily
Some groups really mesh well with my non-idol aesthetic. Take Yanakoto Sotto Mute, for example. The live band instrumentation is nice, but the arrangements and musical style really bump them up a...
View ArticleNew PV Alert: Rock A Japonica – Dreaming Road
Rock A Japonica’s trip down memory lane comes in the form of “Dreaming Road”. Archival footage of the group as they meet their challenges comprises the majority of what you’ll see in this promotional...
View ArticleNew PV Alert: Towa Tei with Ano (Yurumerumo!) – REM
Towa Tei is probably remembered for his work in Dee-Lite some 20+ years ago. Still at the music, he’s teamed up here with Ano from You’ll Melt More for this groovy atmospheric jam. The bright colors...
View ArticleEpisode Recap: AKBINGO Ep 434 (3.28.17)
AKBINGO! Air Date: 3/28/2017 Rating 8/10 An epic eating competition which should determine further destiny of current AKBINGO! hosts. Everything from tasty pizza to fried insects. The battle between...
View ArticleNew PV Alert: Ebisu★Muscats – Bakkyaro
A new album from Ebisu★Muscats is on the horizon, and now we get a promotional video just in time to promote “Kidoairaku”. “Bakkyaro” fills itself with the ladies of Ebisu★Muscats in gold hotpants and...
View ArticleNew PV Alert: sora tob sakana – ribbon
From their new “cocoon ep”, sora tob sakana continue their juxtaposition of sweet voices and mathematically precise music. When “ribbon” starts, you might be tricked into thinking you’re listening to...
View ArticleHello! Project Power Rankings April 2017
Hello everybody, guest contributor TheNumber244 here to bring you up to date with the new month of Hello! Project Power Rankings. March came, and with it the Hello! Project groups celebrated another...
View ArticleNSK’s PV Power Hour 04/07/2017
The power crew talk about DEADLIFT LOLITA, Tacoyaki Rainbow, KissBee, Hachimitsu Emperor, Living Dead I Dolls, and CRUiSE! Recorded April 7th, 2017. Ending theme song: “Dave Drops The Bass” by Chase...
View ArticleEpisode Recap: AKBINGO Ep 435 (4.4.17)
AKBINGO! Air Date: 4/4/2017 Rating 7/10 AKB48 fans comment on how group members look and behave in real life. The first part of this episode came out about a month ago, but it looks like there’s still...
View ArticleEpisode Recap: Odekake Ep 211 (4.6.17)
HKT48のおでかけ! Air Date: 4/6/2017 Rating 7/10 Talks about shopping in the studio plus actual shopping in Fukuoka grocery stores. Pretty much your usual Odekake show. Shopping was the main topic of Goto...
View ArticleEpisode Recap: AKBINGO Ep 436 (4.11.17)
AKBINGO! Air Date: 4/11/2017 Rating 8/10 This show introduced the 16th generation of AKB48. And they got a couple lessons from experienced members. Great performance from both sides. The studio was...
View ArticleNew PV Alert: Babyraids JAPAN – Bakibaki
From their 13th single, Babyraids JAPAN call on the heavy guitars. Before we get there, I’d like to mention the pastel motif and the black leather jackets decked out idol-flair. I’m a fan of the idol...
View ArticleNew PV Alert: Rock A Japonica – Tambourine Ringring
Now, things get a little sticky. Remember the Rock A Japonica’s “Venue Only” Single from the “Dreaming Road” PV Alert? Well, now we have an A-side promotional video for a single that most of us can’t...
View ArticleNew PV Alert: Juice=Juice – Jidanda Dance
After a half-year wait, Juice=Juice release the opening promotional video to their ninth single “Jidanda Dance / Feel Kanjiru yo”. Don’t be fooled by the Hello! Project house sound with its synthy...
View ArticleNew PV Alert: LinQ – Treasure (Short Version)
LinQ is going on an adventure. As cheesy at it may look on a green screen, I’ll say I enjoy the song. My only complaint it that I feel that there’s not enough time devoted to the members close ups....
View ArticleEpisode Recap: Odekake Ep 212 (4.13.17)
HKT48のおでかけ! Air Date: 4/13/2017 Rating 6/10 A cooking show with Sashihara and Goto. It’s quite interesting by cooking show standards but maybe just not as an idol show. The usual first segment was...
View ArticleNew PV Alert: notall – Kimi ni Da-Da-Dan
The idol group that its fans can produce release the promotional video for their second A-side “Kimi ni Da-Da-Dan”. The bulk of the shots have the four girls mugging in front of a large reflector....
View ArticleNew PV Alert: Ebisu★Muscats – Koi no Uta
You know, I didn’t expect to be touched by Ebisu★Muscats, but “Koi no Uta” is a more affecting song than one might think. You know how most fairy tales end with “Happily Ever After”? Well, “Koi no...
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