Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # POPJNEO Introducing you everything in Japan! ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://popjneo.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [What if Ninjas Still Exist in Japan? ‘House of Ninjas’ Streams February 15](https://popjneo.com/news/2024/197176/) - What if ninjas still operated in the shadows of modern Japan? Netflix, one of the world's leading entertainment services, has developed and produced the series House of Ninjas, which starts streaming globally and exclusively Thursday, February 15. Ninjas existed throughout many pivotal times in Japanese history — but what if they were still secretly undertaking - [Japanese artist Novel Core releases ‘Kingdom’ Season 5 ending theme song ‘RULERS’ and music video](https://popjneo.com/news/2024/117162/) - Novel Core’s first single of 2024, ‘RULERS’, was released on Wednesday, January 10. The song has been selected as the closing theme to the fifth season of the anime series ‘Kingdom’, which will begin broadcasting in January 2024. As a fan of both the anime adaptation of ‘Kingdom’ and the original manga, Novel Core has - [Academy Award-Winner Hayao Miyazaki’s “THE BOY AND THE HERON”](https://popjneo.com/news/2023/157155/) - Opens at Angelika Film Center in New York and the AMC Burbank 16.in Los Angeles Starting November 22, 2023 and Additional Markets Nationwide December 8, 2023. Tickets are now on sale for THE BOY AND THE HERON, the highly anticipated new film from legendary, Academy Award-winning Hayao Miyazaki. Distributed by GKIDS, this latest feature from - [Weekly Bestsellers in Japan - Manga](https://popjneo.com/news/2023/066987/) - The latest ranking of weekly bestsellers for manga in Japan is attracting attention as a clue for readers to know popular manga. Many popular manga titles also ranked high in this week's ranking. The latest volume of "March Comes in Like a Lion (Sangatsu no Lion), Vol. 17" takes the top spot, while last week's - [Upcoming Japanese Music Concerts, Tour in North America | 2023](https://popjneo.com/feature/2023/286662/) - Live music is back with us! We've created a list of Japanese concerts in North America in 2023 so you won't miss out on them. You can get all the information about the 2023 tour here (venues, dates, etc.). BABYMETAL The BABYKLOK TOUR 2023 August 30 - October 12, 2023 North American tour for the - [Anime Conventions & Japanese Events in the United States | SEP 2023](https://popjneo.com/feature/2023/316942/) - Discover a world of excitement and enrichment with our curated conventions and events information. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a curious newcomer, here is your gateway to a myriad of enriching experiences. Explore, engage, and elevate your journey with our carefully selected lineup of upcoming events. Anime Toronto 2023 September 1-3, 2023 The newest - [Anime series ‘Baki Hanma’ opening and ending themes ‘Sarracenia -Anime Size-’ by SKY-HI and ‘Salvia -Anime Size-’ by BE:FIRST are now streaming!](https://popjneo.com/news/2023/236760/) - Coinciding with the August 24 release of the new season of father-son face-off anime series ‘Baki Hanma’, the opening theme song ‘Sarracenia -Anime Size-’ by SKY-HI and ending theme song ‘Salvia -Anime Size-’ by BE:FIRST have been released on download and streaming services around the world. ‘Baki Hanma’ is the latest instalment in the beloved - [Kyary Pamyu Pamyu World Tour 2023 - POPPP - Lights Up Los Angeles with Electrifying Live Performance](https://popjneo.com/feature/2023/076259/) - On May 17, 2023, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu held a concert at The Novo in Los Angeles. This is her first world tour in five years. Fans created a long line hours before the show started, excited to see what she has in store for this show. The opening act was Moe Shop, a French DJ - [With an incredible 2 billion plays, Japanese Idol group Cho Tokimeki ♡ Sendenbu release English version of ‘Suki! ~Cho ver~’ on new ‘Zettai dayo’ EP!](https://popjneo.com/news/2023/066241/) - Japanese idol group Cho Tokimeki ♡ Sendenbu, who became a worldwide sensation with over 2 billion plays of their song ‘Suki! ~Cho ver~’, have released a digital EP titled ‘Zettai dayo’, their first new music release in three months. The title track of the EP was first unveiled at a special live performance at Tokyo’s - [Canadian-Japanese hybrid rock band MONKEY MAJIK release 13th album ‘curtain call’](https://popjneo.com/news/2023/036237/) - Japan-based four-piece rock band MONKEY MAJIK released their 13th full-length studio album ‘curtain call’ on January 25, 2023. The album explores brand new musical possibilities for the future of MONKEY MAJIK, with 14 songs covering a wide variety of music styles – offering a chance to experience a whole new side to this veteran band - [Post "Japan you recommend" and get gorgeous Japanese prizes! Photo contest "2023 Japan Shopping Festival" is held now](https://popjneo.com/news/2023/016229/) - Japan's largest shopping event "2023 Japan Shopping Festival" will be held for the first time in two years. (1 February - 28 February 2023) Post photos of your trip to Japan and get gorgeous prizes which make you feel Japan, such as new BLUE LABEL bags, fruit jellies etc. Participation is easy. All you have - [The stories of horror manga master Junji Ito are set to receive an anime adaptation](https://popjneo.com/news/2023/206226/) - Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre From the mind of horror manga maestro Junji Ito comes a spine-tingling selection of some of his most bizarre, disturbing and terrifying tales. From Ito's wealth of works, 20 outstanding stories with the shared theme of madness will be animated. Stories include Hanging Blimp, Tomie・Photo, Four x - [‘The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House’ is set for global release on Netflix](https://popjneo.com/news/2023/136221/) - The Netflix Series ‘The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House’, a joint production between Netflix, Story Inc., and BUN-BUKU Inc., is set for global release on Netflix in 2022. Director Hirokazu Kore-eda will serve as showrunner, director, and writer for the nine-episode Netflix series drama adaptation of the original comic. This series will be the - [Netflix Reveals Production, Lead Actor and First Look for ‘City Hunter’](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/166215/) - Netflix today announced the film City Hunter, a Japanese live action adaptation of the legendary, best selling manga of the same name, set for release in 2024. Ryohei Suzuki (Tokyo MER, Segodon) is confirmed to take the lead role of Ryo Saeba with Yuichi Sato (Kisaragi, Strawberry Nights and The End of the Tiny World) - ['Alice in Borderland' Season 2 Lands #1 Spot on Global Non-English TV List in Premiere Weekend With 61.2 Million Viewing Hours](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/296212/) - The return season of Japanese survival thriller Alice in Borderland took the #1 spot on the Global Non-English TV list with 61.2 million viewing hours over its premiere weekend. Alice in Borderland Season 2 sets a record for the most hours viewed in a week for a Japanese series. In addition, total viewing hours for - [Netflix Reveals Main Trailer and Key Art for Highly Anticipated 'Alice in Borderland' Season 2](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/056208/) - Netflix released the main trailer of the highly anticipated second season of Alice in Borderland, which finally returns on December 22. The story follows Arisu (Kento Yamazaki) and Usagi (Tao Tsuchiya) as they hope to return to their original world by making it through a variety of deadly 'games'… But even if all the cards - [Get ready for a parent-searching roadtrip packed with exhaustion and empathy with the odd couple of Gudetama and Shakipiyo!](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/306203/) - Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure, the new series featuring everyone’s favorite egg and chick combo, Gudetama and Shakipiyo, will finally start on Netflix on December 13th. Having resigned themself to the fact that they will just end up on someone’s plate, Gudetama just wants to be lazy all the time. But, swept up by the go-getting, - [Japanese singer/dancer INTO1 SANTA follows massive success in China by co-writing ambitious new single, ‘I’m from…’](https://popjneo.com/lifestyle/2022/286196/) - Following his soaring popularity on the mega-hit Chinese show ‘CHUANG2021’, where he formed the boyband INTO1, Japanese artist INTO1 SANTA has released new single ‘I’m from…’ on November 25. INTO1 SANTA personally selected the concept for the song, which features autobiographical lyrics that tell his story. Set to a beautiful flowing melody and based on - [VR Multiplayer Transcendent Sword Fighting Action “ALTAIR BREAKER” Launches Major Update “EVENT HORIZON”](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/176182/) - Featuring a new high difficulty area “The DEPTH” and new boss “UNKNOWN” In this update, the new area “The DEPTH” and the new boss “UNKNOWN” have been added to the game, as well as other contents targeted for advanced players. In addition, the DLC “ROYAL SET”, which includes new weapons and avatars, is also now - ['Run for the Money', an Ultimate Real-life Survival Tag Game Competition Comes to Netflix](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/106175/) - Run for the Money is a reality competition show where celebrity participants can win a cash prize based on the time you spend running desperately trying to outmaneuver black-clad Hunters in pursuit. If you can escape to the end, you will win a large sum of money... Do you choose to turn yourself in? Or - [Netflix will debut ‘First Love’ - a new series inspired by the Hikaru Utada album of the same name](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/016172/) - Netflix revealed the teaser trailer and teaser art for its new series First Love, directed and written by Yuri Kanchiku, starring Hikari Mitsushima and Takeru Satoh, and inspired by songs written and composed by J-Pop sensation Hikaru Utada. The series tells a spectacular love story that spans over more than 20 years. First Love will - [Producer Hiroyuki SAWANO’s new group NAQT VANE release inspiring second digital single ‘VANE’](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/036167/) - Led by producer/composer Hiroyuki SAWANO, who has provided music for movies, anime, TV shows and artists, the new team music project NAQT VANE released their second digital single, ‘VANE’, on November 2, 2022. The song shares the same concept as NAQT VANE themselves: Creating an uplifting tailwind to encourage those who have a challenger spirit. - [New Anime Spinoff “LUPIN ZERO” with Teaser Visual, Trailer, and Anime NYC Premiere Date](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/246164/) - This is the untold origin story of the world’s greatest thief. TMS Entertainment announced the upcoming release of new anime spinoff, LUPIN ZERO with a teaser visual and trailer. The anime, which depicts the youthful days of the world’s greatest thief, Lupin III, will premiere at this year’s Anime NYC convention. The show is slated - [EVANGELION:3.0+1.0 THRICE UPON A TIME to IMAX theaters nationwide](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/206155/) - IMAX Screenings November 30 Only Ahead of Event Screenings on December 6, 8, & 11th Only GKIDS announced it has added exclusive IMAX shows of EVANGELION:3.0+1.0 THRICE UPON A TIME, to theaters nationwide on November 30th Only. IMAX showings will be followed by event screenings of EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME – the highly anticipated fourth and final installment of - [‘Attack on Titan’ and ‘Kingdom’ composer Hiroyuki SAWANO launches new music project NAQT VANE with vocalist Harukaze! Debut single ‘Break Free’ out September 16](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/176152/) - NAQT VANE, a new team music project from Japan that officially formed on September 1, released debut digital single ‘Break Free’ today, September 16, marking the start of the group’s activities. This is a project for everyone living in the era of the wind, a flexible world of freedom and diversity with a lifestyle unbound - [Aniplex Online Fest 2022](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/076147/) - Aniplex Online Fest 2022 is gearing up for an unprecedented event featuring a star-studded line-up of musical artists set to hit the stage with internationally beloved idol Sally Amaki returning as host alongside Hisanori Yoshida. Aniplex is pulling out all the stops with huge announcements and sneak peeks, spectacular musical performances, plus celebrity appearances from - [YOJI BIOMEHANIKA’s 1st & 2nd albums that fascinated the world with his hard dance will be available on Digital format](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/116142/) - YOJI BIOMEHAINKA is Japan’s world-class maestro who has been active since the early 90s, the dawn of the Japanese dance music scene, delivering world-class anthems to the world. YOJI BIOMEHAINKA will perform at the "Planetlove 2022" festival in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on September 10th. More than 30 years have passed since he started his career, - [Soaring Japanese boy band BE:FIRST hit No.1 US Billboard Hot Trending Songs triumph with release of ‘Scream’, the lead single from upcoming debut album ‘BE:1’](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/266138/) - Having taken the No.1 spot on the US Billboard Hot Trending Songs chart, the soaring Japanese boy band BE:FIRST are preparing to release their long-awaited debut album ‘BE:1’ on August 31, 2022. But fans won’t have to wait to hear new music from BE:FIRST – they have now released ‘Scream’, the lead single from the - [Led by ex-SKE48 member Nojima Kano, four-piece Japanese girl group et-and- release new song ‘Natsukurage’](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/226128/) - Having debuted in the summer of 2021, et-and- are a four-piece girl group from Japan. With music produced by composer Kazuhito Kikuchi, this group of four new-generation female vocalists create an emotional sound that echoes in the hearts of a young, modern audience. They are four young women who have walked their respective paths as - [Japanese “voice actor idols” i☆Ris release ‘Queens Bluff’, the ending theme to Netflix series ‘Kakegurui Twin’, along with music video](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/216123/) - Now entering their 10th year and perfectly balancing their career between voice acting and idol activity, hybrid “voice actor idol” unit i☆Ris release their 22nd single ‘Queens Bluff’ on July 20, along with a full-length music video. ‘Queens Bluff’ is the ending theme to the upcoming global Netflix series ‘Kakegurui Twin’, which is highly anticipated - [TRAVIS JAPAN Dance Group Lights Up America's Got Talent](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/116120/) - Japan’s phenomenal pop dance group – TRAVIS JAPAN – makes their nationwide U.S. broadcast TV debut on America’s Got Talent – Tuesday, July 12th at 8pm (local time) on NBC. Catch an inspired performance that is sure to make you smile! Judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Sofia Vergara headline Season 17 of - [“GOODBYE, DON GLEES!” in select theaters nationwide](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/026110/) - GKIDS announced it will bring GOODBYE, DON GLEES!, to cinemas nationwide this September. Produced by the acclaimed Studio Madhouse, the film is the first original feature from writer/director Atsuko Ishizuka, who previously directed the widely lauded series A Place Further Than The Universe. Continuing their partnership with Fathom Events, fan preview events for GOODBYE, DON GLEES! will play in - [Documentary series ‘WARPs DIG Season 1’ reaches the dance battle final, featuring a new track by m-flo’s ☆Taku Takahashi and guest judge Ruu from Fabulous Sisters](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/016107/) - The dance battle final of ‘WARPs DIG Season 1’, the detailed documentary series by avex entertainment group WARP-Syndicate that began broadcasting in April this year, has been released. Unlike the usual strict top-down audition shows, on ‘WARPs DIG’, the participants themselves select their teammates and have a hand in the judging. So far, Team RED - [Handmade Notebook Adventure RPG Time: The Legend of Wright heads to Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4 on August 18, 2022](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/296103/) - Aniplex of America announced that the handmade notebook adventure RPG Time: The Legend of Wright will be releasing on Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4 on August 18, 2022 with pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch™ through the Nintendo eShop starting today. Fans can also look forward to a Steam® release on September 13, 2022. Aniplex of America - [Iconic Japanese All-Girl Rock Band SCANDAL Announces Summer 2022 North American Tour](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/236098/) - The iconic Japanese rock band SCANDAL has announced a North American summer concert tour. The summer trek kicks off in Toronto on July 9th and coincides with the band's 15th anniversary and the release of their highly anticipated 10th album, "MIRROR,” which is out now. SCANDAL says, "Finally! We are coming to see our North American fans with our new - [As global viral hit ‘Suki! ~Cho ver~’ passes 2 billion plays, Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu release long-awaited mini-album ‘Heart Gyutto!’](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/236091/) - Having surpassed 2 billion plays, the wild success of their single ‘Suki! ~Cho ver~’ has helped Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu find fans all around the world, uniting the globe with “suki” (love). Now, to make the most of all that “suki” power, the group have released a brand-new mini-album, ‘Heart Gyutto!’, along with a music video for - [Japanese-Chinese boys’ collective WARPs UP release new single ‘HERO_sei’ today](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/106087/) - A mid-tempo ballad about living life your own way, performed by a group who refuse to be confined by their own boundaries Japanese-Chinese boys’ collective WARPs UP released their new single ‘HERO_sei’ today, June 10. This is the second original single released by the group’s two Chinese members LANGYI and MINGJUN, following January’s single ‘POWER_Shin’. - [Japanese male-female dance-pop group lol release new single, ‘Baby tonight’](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/086076/) - Japanese male-female dance-pop group lol recently released their new single, ‘Baby tonight’. This love song was written by group member Yusuke Sato, while his bandmate honoka was inspired by the lyrics to write the rap section. ‘Baby tonight’ was unveiled during the group’s first national tour in about two and a half years, ‘lol live - [See the world through a ‘glitter filter’! Japanese girl group FAKY release ‘Diamond Glitter’, the lead song and video from their first full album](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/266062/) - The next-generation Japanese girl group FAKY released new single ‘Diamond Glitter’ today, May 25. This is the lead track from their forthcoming first full-length album, which is set for release on Wednesday, October 19. The new digital single is accompanied by a music video, also released today. FAKY are a girl group – or “girls’ - ["INU-OH" to theaters nationwide August 12](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/276066/) - Critically Lauded Film Made Its World Premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival, Followed by North American Premiere at the 46th Toronto International Film Festival GKIDS announced it will bring INU-OH, the latest feature film from renowned director Masaaki Yuasa (Ride Your Wave, Keep Your Hands Off Of Eizokuen!), to cinemas nationwide starting August - [“Hikaru Utada Live Sessions from Air Studios” Coming to Netflix on June 9](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/096058/) - It's still fresh in our minds that the online concert "Hikaru Utada Live Sessions from Air Studios" on January 19 mesmerized an audience of approximately 50,000 from all around the world. The performance was also bundled on DVD and Blu-ray for the Single-run Limited Edition CD of their latest album BAD MODE released on February - [World-renowned Japanese metal band BRIDEAR release new album ‘AEGIS OF ATHENA’](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/146055/) - Having completed their fifth successful European tour last year, Japanese metal band BRIDEAR are adored by fans around the world. Following the April 20 domestic release of their latest album ‘AEGIS OF ATHENA’, the band have released an overseas edition on UK label SETSUZOKU RECORDS today, May 13, available in the United Kingdom, Europe and - [JOLLY’s ‘CIKI CIKI BAM BAM’, the song made famous by anime series ‘Ya Boy Kongming!’, gets a party remix and new music video](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/136052/) - ‘CIKI CIKI BAM BAM’ became an internet hit after a cover of the track was selected as the opening song to hit anime series ‘Ya Boy Kongming!’. Now, the original version of ‘CIKI CIKI BAM BAM’ by JOLLY has a new party remix, which was released on May 10. This new Eurobeat remix comes courtesy - [J-pop diva Ayumi Hamasaki celebrates 24th anniversary with new single ‘Nonfiction’! Eye-catching music video drenched in pink also released](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/306047/) - J-pop diva Ayumi Hamasaki has released her latest single ‘Nonfiction’ on April 22. The single was announced on April 8 to celebrate the 24th anniversary of Hamasaki’s debut; it is a pioneering dance track with an R&B groove, composed by Hisashi Koyama and arranged by tasuku. This powerful song leaves a deep impression, containing an - [New dance music brand FUTUREmode launched by avex, with three tracks including ‘Shiny Starting Line’ by YUC’e as first releases](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/236040/) - Japan’s pioneering record label avex, which has created numerous dance music movements including SUPER EUROBEAT and Cyber TRANCE, launched new dance music brand FUTUREmode on Wednesday, April 20. The project’s first three tracks were released over three consecutive days. FUTUREmode is a new kind of dance music brand that presents talented artists and producers from - [New single ‘Changes’ from Japanese artist Vicke Blanka features in sequel to hit French movie ‘The Shiny Shrimps’! Worldwide single release accompanied by beautiful music video themed on change](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/146036/) - Vicke Blanka’s new single ‘Changes’ was released globally today, Wednesday, April 13. ‘Changes’ is the ending song to ‘La Revanche des Crevettes Pailletées’ (‘Revenge of The Shiny Shrimps’), the sequel to hit French movie ‘The Shiny Shrimps’. The new film was released in France today, and the ending song will also be included when the - [X Japan Leader YOSHIKI Reveals Fan-Favorite Hello Kitty Style Icon ‘yoshikitty’ to Compete in Worldwide Sanrio Character Ranking Contest](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/096032/) - yoshikitty, the beloved collaboration between Hello Kitty and YOSHIKI – leader of the legendary band X JAPAN and one of the most influential composers in Japanese history – is nominated for the 8th straight year in the 37th Annual Sanrio Character Ranking contest, following years of unprecedented success. Capturing the public's heart, yoshikitty has dominated - [Japanese-Chinese boys’ collective WARPs UP hold first online concert & fan meeting on April 23](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/066028/) - Japanese-Chinese boys’ collective WARPs UP will follow their hit January 14 single ‘POWER_xin’ with their first ever online concert, titled WARPs UP First ONLINE SHOW -Light UP Miracle-, to be held on April 23. The show will feature many of WARPs UP’s original songs, presented with freshly arranged performances just for this concert. It will - [“FORTUNE FAVORS LADY NIKUKO” in seletct theathers nationwide](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/016025/) - GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of multiple Academy Award nominated animated features, announced today it will bring FORTUNE FAVORS LADY NIKUKO, the latest feature from lauded Studio 4°C (Children of the Sea, Tekkonkinkreet, Mind Game, MFKZ), and esteemed director Ayumu Watanabe (Children of the Sea) to theaters nationwide this June. GKIDS, continuing their partnership - [Dark-pop duo 6XT7 release dark, chill new single ‘Garbage’, along with lyric video](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/266021/) - Dark-pop duo 6XT7, who formed when members Tasz and Lisa met in Los Angeles, release their latest single ‘Garbage’ today, March 25. This dark, chill new track has a mellow and clear sound, with lyrics that express the melancholy we all sometimes feel in our hearts. Comment from TASZUnder the neon light, the shadow side - [“POMPO THE CINEPHILE” Fan Favorite Anime Feature in Theaters Nationwide on April 27 and 28](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/256018/) - Tickets are on sale now for fan preview events for POMPO THE CINEPHILE, the all-new release from GKIDS, the acclaimed producer of multiple Academy Award nominated animated features. Continuing their partnership with Fathom Events, fan preview events for POMPO THE CINEPHILE will play in cinemas nationwide on Wednesday, April 27th (Japanese language) and Thursday, April - [Hayao Miyazaki’s Gripping Tale Returns to the Big Screen for 3 Nights Only, Kicking off Studio Ghibli Fest 2022](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/236015/) - Tickets are on sale now for the celebratory 25th anniversary screenings of esteemed director Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved feature Princess Mononoke, kicking off Studio Ghibli Fest 2022. GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of multiple Academy Award®-nominated animated features, and Fathom Events, are proud to continue their collaboration, and deliver a slate of seven timeless animated - [Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -Ultra Romantic- U.S. Premiere in Los Angeles and New York on April 2nd](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/226007/) - Everyone’s favorite ultraromantic rom-com arrives to the City of Angels and the Big Apple with the U.S. premiere of Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -Ultra Romantic- hosted by Aniplex of America! Be the first to watch the highly anticipated new season of the hit anime on April 2, 2022 in Los Angeles at the Aratani Theatre and New York at Japan - [One Piece Film Red Presents: Steve Aoki Live](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/136003/) - In celebration of the upcoming theatrical release of “One Piece Film Red,” Toei Animation is bringing an exciting, one-night-only special event for fans at Anime Expo 2022. Join Toei Animation for “One Piece Film Red presents Steve Aoki Live” on Saturday, July 2 at The Novo at L.A. Live! As an AX badge holder, you - [Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween Movie to be Released Nationwide in Japan on April 15th, 2022](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/085998/) - TMS Entertainment Co., Ltd. has announced the release of its new animated movie, Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween. The movie, co-produced by TMS, is the 25th installment in the Detective Conan series, based on the original manga by Gosho Aoyama. The movie will be released nationwide in Japan on April 15th. 【 Set in Shibuya - [NASCAR Series racer Akinori Ogata collaborates with SUPER EUROBEAT for new single ‘RED ZONE’, out now](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/165973/) - Akinori Ogata, a racer in the hugely popular NASCAR Series motorsport racing series in the United States, has joined forces with avex’s Eurobeat brand HI-BPM STUDIO (SUPER EUROBEAT) for an exciting new collaboration. The result is ‘RED ZONE’, a brand-new signature song produced by SUPER EUROBEAT especially for Ogata, released today, February 16. The Hi-NRG - [From the new album “Tokyo Ex Machina”, FEMM releases a brand new music video for “Outta The Clouds” a groovy R&B song about what they have felt during the pandemic](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/145968/) - FEMM is a mannequin duo best known for their girls’ anthem “Fxxk Boyz Get Money” which earned them a big fanbase in Europe and the world. Their 1st album “Femm-Isation” charted on Billboard Chart’s “World Albums” in the US, as well as winning a nomination for HMV’s “Best Indies Album” across England.They dropped a surprise - [Pop-Up event by lipgloss brand NAWAKIS took place in and around Los Angeles](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/075924/) - The cooling sensation and lipstick-like pigments were a hit Lipgloss brand NAWAKIS (www.nawakis.com) that is very popular among the younger generation in Japan and Korea held pop-up events in and around Los Angeles as part of their move to expand distribution into the North American market. The event took place at multiple locations including Venice Beach, Downtown LA, Manhattan - [Netflix reveals main art and additional cast for upcoming Japanese film "Love Like the Falling Petals"](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/275956/) - Revealing the main art and additional cast Netflix gave another look at Love Like the Falling Petals - starring Kento Nakajima , and Honoka Matsumoto directed by Yohihiro Fukagawa which will be available exclusively on Netflix in March 24. The film is a tale of love that encapsulates the transience and beauty of cherry blossoms - [Chō Tokimeki Sendenbu releases a new song “Cupid in Love” for Valentine's Day to follow up “Suki! ~Cho ver~,” which went viral on TikTok with 2 billion views](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/075920/) - Chō Tokimeki Sendenbu released a new song “Cupid in Love” on Wednesday, February 2, and the music video is now available on their official YouTube channel. Last year's release, “Suki! ~Cho ver~,” became a huge hit on TikTok and went viral around the world. The song swept the music charts in over 68 countries, No. - [Japanese girl group FAKY work with Vocaloid producer Aqu3ra on unique new single ‘Futakoito’](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/075911/) - Japanese girl group FAKY have released their latest single, ‘Futakoito’, crafted by Vocaloid producer Aqu3ra. The new track, released on Wednesday, February 2, is accompanied by a gorgeous illustrated music video. ‘Futakoito’ is the campaign song for ‘Ox-Head Village’, a new horror movie by ‘Ju-On’ creator Takashi Shimizu that stars actress Kōki, who has been - [Asia’s hottest heartthrob CAELAN from boyband INTERSECTION releases second solo digital single](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/015905/) - Four-member Japanese girl group Tokyo Girls’ Style have released their latest single, ‘days ~Kimi Dake ga Inai Machi~’. The title ‘days ~Kimi Dake ga Inai Machi~’ roughly translates as ‘days – A Town Without You’, and as the title suggests, its lyrics are about missing that special someone who is far away, while also finding - [Asia’s hottest heartthrob CAELAN from boyband INTERSECTION releases second solo digital single](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/245897/) - After working with top songwriters from the United States on his previous solo single, ‘Forever With You’, released in September 2021, CAELAN from Japanese-American mixed-culture boyband INTERSECTION had a hit on his hands. In China, the music video was played more than 10 million times within 24 hours of its release, taking the No.1 spot - [“Vivid Knight” is now available in America, Europe and Australia](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/245887/) - “Vivid Knight”, the first Steam game released by Asobism in May 2021, is now available in America, following Japan and South Korea, starting Wednesday, January 19, 2022. “Vivid Knight” is a party-building roguelike game in which your mission is to join forces with knights who have been transformed into jewels by the Black Witch, and - [Ryuichi Sakamoto, UA and Hikari Mitsushima join MONDO GROSSO for ‘IN THIS WORLD’ single, ahead of new album ‘BIG WORLD’](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/135878/) - MONDO GROSSO, the solo project of Japanese musician Shinichi Osawa, is back with a new melting pot of unexpected collaborations that will shake up the Japanese music scene. The new album ‘BIG WORLD’, due for release on February 9, 2022, includes an incredible lineup of guests, such as Hikari Mitsushima, Mika Nakajima, Takao Tajima (Original - [GKIDS RELEASES ENGLISH DUBBED OPENING SCENE FOR OSCAR®-NOMINATED DIRECTOR MAMORU HOSODA’S](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/125860/) - 5x Annie Award-Nominated Film, Featuring the Voices of Chace Crawford, Manny Jacinto, Kylie McNeill, and Hunter Schafer Opens in over 1,000 theatres and IMAX screens in both its original Japanese language and all new English dubbed version on January 14, with exclusive IMAX previews in select markets beginning January 12 BELLE is an original story written and - [“Arcade Archives SUPER PAC-MAN” for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4](https://popjneo.com/news/2022/065851/) - From January 6th, 2022, SUPER PAC-MAN, will be added for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4 as new content, available digitally for Arcade Archives, the downloadable content series by HAMSTER. About “Arcade Archives SUPER PAC-MAN” "SUPER PAC-MAN" is an action game released by NAMCO in 1982.It's an additional power-up to NAMCO's flagship title, "PAC-MAN"!Eat SUPER POWER PELLETS - [LisAni!LIVE 2022 at the Nippon Budokan to be Streamed on 22nd and 23rd January 2022](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/245845/) - “LisAni!LIVE 2022” is scheduled to take place at the Nippon Budokan from the 21st to the 23rd of January 2022 (Fri to Sun), with the performances scheduled on the 22nd and 23rd January 2022 (Sat & Sun) to be streamed online! Tickets will be on sale starting 18th December 2021 (Sat) at 10AM JST! “LisAni!LIVE” - [Japanese female rap duo FEMM follow up Billboard hit with new album ‘Tokyo Girls Anthem’ out now](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/225840/) - From the release of their breakthrough girls’ empowerment anthem ‘Fxxk Boyz Get Money’ in 2014, Japanese mannequin rap duo FEMM have built a loyal fanbase of music fans and influencers in the West, pioneering a new era for women in the rap scene. Later, their debut album, ‘Femm-Isation’, reached the Top 10 of the Billboard - [J-pop idol sensations Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu announce Christmas concert livestream, available to view from around the world](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/215834/) - Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu have taken Asia and the rest of the world by storm with their track ‘Suki!’, which hit No.1 on Spotify’s daily Indonesia Viral 50 chart, while also crashing into Spotify’s Viral Top 50 charts in Malaysia and Thailand, as well as Apple Music charts in 67 different countries and regions. While the “TokiSen - [Kalen Anzai’s “Genjitsu Camera” a brand new retronymic single co-produced with Charli XCX, has been released, together with an audacious, warped music video](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/175830/) - Kalen Anzai released a brand new single “Genjitsu Camera” (featured on Laguna Illumination TVC) on December 15h. This song co-produced with Charlie XCX carries essences of the recent trend such as Vaporwave and City Pop, yet is packaged to be fresh sounding NEWTRO music. The lyrics written by Kalen herself, is based on the theme - [“Arcade Archives MIRAI NINJA” for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/185819/) - From December 16th, 2021, MIRAI NINJA, will be added for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4 as new content, available digitally for Arcade Archives, the downloadable content series by HAMSTER. About “Arcade Archives MIRAI NINJA” “MIRAI NINJA” is an action game released by NAMCO in 1988.Control the cyborg ninja, "Shiranui," and rescue Princess Saki from the cyborg - [Japanese rock band tricot release third major-label album ‘Jodeki’](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/165806/) - The band have released a string of singles throughout 2021. They kicked off the year with ‘BAKURO’, followed by Japanese TV series theme song ‘INAI’, as well as ‘WALKING’ (produced by NUMBER GIRL member Kentaro Nakao), all of which are included on ‘Jodeki’. The album also features a new recording of ‘Super Summer’, which was - [Japanese singer-songwriter HIRAIDAI collaborates with Starbucks once again!](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/105801/) - Japanese singer-songwriter HIRAIDAI has released ‘Starbucks, Me and You (English Ver.)’ today (Wednesday, December 8) as his latest official holiday collaboration with Starbucks. The original Japanese-language version of ‘Starbucks, Me and You’ was released last year as the first ever musical holiday collaboration with Starbucks, featuring lyrics based on festive stories provided by over 3,800 - [Japanese voice actor/idol unit i☆Ris release their 21st single, ‘Junigatsu no Snowry’ / ‘Heart Beat Kyujosyo’!](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/095796/) - Japanese voice actor and idol unit i☆Ris release their 21st single, ‘Junigatsu no Snowry’ / ‘Heart Beat Kyujosyo’ on December 8. Overflowing with the power of love, lead track ‘Heart Beat Kyujosyo’ also has a music video out now on YouTube! In the music video, the five members of i☆Ris wear adorable red and white - [“Arcade Archives Liquid Kids” for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/025788/) - From December 2nd, 2021, Liquid Kids, will be added for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4 as new content, available digitally for Arcade Archives, the downloadable content series by HAMSTER. About “Arcade Archives Liquid Kids” “Liquid Kids” is an action game released by TAITO in 1990. Take control of the young hero from the hippo tribe, Hipopo , - [Cowboy Bebop is available to stream Nov. 19 on Netflix](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/195780/) - “It Was Scary as Hell”: John Cho on the Pressure of Adapting the Beloved ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Part western, part noir, and part sci-fi space odyssey, the live-action adaptation of the beloved anime series Cowboy Bebop isn’t easy to put in a box. That’s exactly what drew John Cho to the project. “It’s been a dream - [50th Anniversary YouTube Premiere for the LUPIN THE 3rd PART 1 English Dub](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/195766/) - Kicking off the holiday season with a bang! TMS Entertainment, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the LUPIN THE 3rd animated series’ debut, will host the long-awaited YouTube premiere of the LUPIN THE 3rd PART 1 English Dub on their Anime! On TMS Official YouTube Channel (LINK). The premiere is scheduled to go live Sunday, November 21st. The screening - ["Poupelle of Chimney Town" To The Theaters Across Notrh America on DEC 30](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/235755/) - It will release the breathtakingly beautiful and moving feature-length animated film Poupelle of Chimney Town in cinemas nationwide starting December 30, 2021. Poupelle of Chimney Town, created at Tokyo’s renowned STUDIO4ºC and directed by Yusuke Hirota, is based on the bestselling picture book and screenplay by internationally known Japanese comedian and illustrator Akihiro Nishino. Poupelle of Chimney Town made its English World - [Anime voice actor Gakuto Kajiwara, star of ‘Black Clover’, ‘Fire Force’, ‘Shadowverse’ and ‘Komi Can’t Communicate’, announces livestream of first ever solo concert](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/195761/) - Voice actor Gakuto Kajiwara, who plays leading roles in multiple top anime shows, released his first ever mini-album “Doko ka no Kimi ni” on October 20, 2021. Now he has announced that he will follow the release with his debut solo concert, which will be held on his birthday: Sunday, November 28, 2021. The concert - ["Sony Music AnimeSongs ONLINE 2022" to Stream on 8th & 9th January 2022](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/125751/) - A festival-style online event "Sony Music AnimeSongs ONLINE 2022" will be streamed on 8th and 9th January, with a total of 14 top artists from Sony Music Japan who will be performing popular anime theme songs! All 14 performing artists are part of Sony Music Japan and have sung a number of popular theme songs - [Hotly Anticipated HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE! Is Coming to iOS and Android on December 7th, 2021](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/045745/) - Pre-Registration and Pre-Orders Now Available. SEGA, in partnership with Colorful Palette, will launch mobile rhythm game HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE! to global audiences on December 7th, 2021. Starting today, players can get ready for the launch by pre-registering on the Google Play Store for Android and pre-order on the Apple App Store for iOS devices. Additionally, players - [Classic Ayumi Hamasaki trance remixes by Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond and Ferry Corsten re-released on ‘COMPLETE EDITION’ album, streaming now](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/035736/) - Released on September 27, 2001, ‘Cyber TRANCE presents ayu trance’ was an album of hit songs by Asia’s top diva, Ayumi Hamasaki, remixed by several of the world’s top trance producers, from Armin van Buuren to Above & Beyond. The album was a huge success, selling some 700,000 physical copies. To celebrate the 20th anniversary - [Director Kyohei Ishiguro Takes You Behind the Scenes of 'Bright: Samurai Soul'](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/015718/) - Bright: Samurai Soul, an anime spin-off based on the world of the blockbuster Hollywood movie of the same name, is directed by Kyohei Ishiguro, who has helmed hit anime projects including Your Lie in April, Children of the Whales, and the recently released original feature Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop. Animation production was handled by ARECT, which - [“Asakusa Kid" Main Trailer & Main Key Art Debut](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/025722/) - The name ‘Beat Takeshi’ needs no introduction in Japan. He was acclaimed as a comedian and had many talents, from acting to painting. As a film director under his real name Takeshi Kitano, he became known in Japan as ‘The World’s Kitano,’ cementing his status as a truly one-of-a-kind genius. Netflix is set to release a film based on Kitano’s memoir Asakusa - ["Love like the falling petals” new Netflix Japanese film,gets its teaser trailer & teaser art](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/295715/) - Netflix revealed the teaser trailer, teaser art and the launch date of upcoming film Love Like the Falling Petals. Starring Kento Nakajima and Honoka Matsumoto, the film is directed by Yohihiro Fukagawa and will be released on March 24 in 2022. The film is a tale of love that encapsulates the transience and beauty of - [Maika Loubté shares her new album LUCID DREAMING a storybook journey through her dreams and reality the 14 track album releases on October 20](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/265710/) - Maika Loubté, the Tokyo-based singer-songwriter and producer, releases her third full-length project, Lucid Dreaming on October 20, 2021. Listen to Maika’s remarkable new album and watch the new video for the track “Zenbu Dreaming”. Over the course of the album’s 14 tracks, Maika artfully narrates a story in which dreams and reality cross over through - [Meet Taka from “Flip a Coin -ONE OK ROCK Documentary-”](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/225701/) - ONE OK ROCK is a Japanese rock band that is critically acclaimed across the globe and was formed in 2005 and debuted in 2007. The band has been expanding their music career both in Japan and overseas, including the production of Renegades with Ed Sheeran and producing the theme songs for all of the Rurouni - [J-POP Idol Group Naniwa Danshi Launches A Dedicated YouTube Channel](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/205694/) - なにわ男子 (Naniwa Danshi), a 7-member all-male rising pop act from the famed agency Johnny & Associates, celebrates the launch of their own dedicated YouTube Channel and the release of the music video for their debut single 初心LOVE (UBU LOVE, “beginner’s love”). To mark the occasion, Naniwa Danshi invites fans from around the world to participate in a special - [Japanese-American FAKY member AKINA laments past love on self-composed new single ‘Stupid, Careless, Dumb’](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/185690/) - AKINA, a member of all-girl group FAKY, released her new single ‘Stupid, Careless, Dumb’ on October 15. The lyrics to ‘Stupid, Careless, Dumb’ are based on AKINA’s own past experience of drowning in love. The track was produced by TOSHIKI HAYASHI(%C), the backing DJ for Japanese duo chelmico, who has also worked with artists such - [Asia’s masked DJs AmPm release ‘Amsterdam’ from their globe-trotting dance music series just in time for ADE 2021](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/155683/) - This week, after over 18 months of waiting, the electronic music industry juggernaut that is the Amsterdam Dance Event finally opens its doors to a waiting world. To celebrate, and with impeccable timing, masked production duo AmPm drop the latest single from their city-themed series, ‘Amsterdam’, out October 15th on AVEX (Japan/Asia) and TurnItUp Muzik - [OSCAR® Nominated Director Mamoru Hosoda's ”BELLE" To Theaters Nationwide On January 14, 2022](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/125674/) - GKIDS announced it will bring BELLE to cinemas nationwide starting January 14. BELLE, from Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda and Japan’s Studio Chizu is an original story written and helmed by the celebrated director whose previous films include Mirai, The Boy and the Beast, Wolf Children, Summer Wars, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and others. Hosoda is joined by long time producing partner and Studio - [Netflix will globally release three new Japanese series: Japan Sinks - People of Hope, The Future Diary, and Let’s Get Divorced](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/065667/) - Tokyo Broadcasting System Television (TBS), a leading Japanese television network, and Netflix will globally release three new Japanese series from October 2021, includingJapan Sinks: People of Hope, The Future Diary, and Let’s Get Divorced. Ranging from high-quality scripted drama series to a revamped version of a regionally popular reality series, these titles will expand Netflix’s lineup of - [Netflix Festival Japan 2021](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/065662/) - A star-studded two-day lineup event showcasing best-in-class talent, creators and more. In addition to announcing their latest lineup, this event will feature distinguished leading Japanese actors and voice actors, as well as a wide array of creators from in and outside of Japan who work on Netflix titles. Netflix plans to introduce its members to - [Tap to the Rhythm: HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE! Mobile Game to Offer Public Beta October 4-19](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/045657/) - Players will discover more than 40 playable songs, a cast of 20 original characters and virtual live concerts that the whole community can enjoy, available on Android and iOS Play and tap to the rhythm in the public beta for HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE!. Today, SEGA and Colorful Palette announced they will run a global public beta - [Tickets On Sale For “My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission” Opening This October](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/015655/) - Fans already excited about the arrival of My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission in theaters this October, have even more reason to grab a ticket for opening weekend. Tickets for the film are on sale starting today in the United States, Canada at Fandango.com; tickets for the film are on sale starting October 5 in Australia and - [The Anime Song-Specialized Muscle Training Playlist](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/295647/) - Filtr Japan, the Japanese edition of global playlist brand Filtr (pronounced “filter”), has unveiled a new playlist themed on “anime song for muscle training” and intended to boost motivation while training.Aptly entitled “THE ANIME WORKOUT”, the playlist consists of handpicked songs among popular anime theme hits that will uplift you while working on your muscles - [Celebrate San Diego Comic-Con @Home with DRAGON BALL](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/235596/) - Comic-Con is here, and with it there is an incredible lineup of panels, exclusives, new releases from the DRAGON BALL franchise! Check below so you do not miss out from all the excitement! Starting at 2021 July 23rd 10AM (PDT)! Since 1984, Dragon Ball series has always brought exciting adventures to the fans around the - [Special LUPIN THE 3rd Theatrical Engagement Coming This October](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/255638/) - LUPIN THE 3rd PART 1 Episode 1, made its broadcast debut 50 years ago on October 24, 1971. The special theatrical engagement will grant fans exclusive early-bird access to premiere the brand-new English dub version of LUPIN THE 3rd PART 1, Episode 1 as well as the latest animated LUPIN THE 3rd series, LUPIN THE 3rd PART 6, - [‘THE FIRST’ boyband audition winners BE:FIRST hit 15 million views on YouTube with ‘Shining One’ ahead of official debut](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/275642/) - Seven-member dance and vocal group BE:FIRST were born from ‘THE FIRST’, the million-dollar audition series created and funded by Japanese artist SKY-HI and his company BMSG. Their pre-debut song ‘Shining One’ has exceeded 15 million views on YouTube since its August 16 release, despite coming before their official major-label debut. The track also topped two - [Macross Frontier Concert 
"MacrossF Galaxy Live 2021 - Revenge"to livestream worldwide on Nov. 10](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/245635/) - Macross Frontier fans across the world will join together for the livestream concert "MacrossF Galaxy Live 2021 – Revenge", which will broadcast globally from Makuhari Event Hall in Japan on Wednesday, November 10th, 2021. The spectacular concert featuring the musical stars of Macross Frontier – May'n as Sheryl Nome and Megumi Nakajima as Ranka Lee - [Onetime Kalafina member KEIKO releases her first new music since March, along with new music video](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/165629/) - Previously a member of Kalafina, the popular three-girl vocal unit produced by Yuki Kajiura who disbanded in March 2019, Japanese singer KEIKO has released her new single ‘Nobody Knows You’ on September 15, her first new music since her March 10 double-single, ‘Sakura wo Goran’/‘Waratte Yaru’. ‘Nobody Knows You’ download and streaming links: HERE On - [GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE released “Unchained World (Anime Size)” which is selected as NETFLIX Anime “Baki Hanma” Ending theme](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/035624/) - Japanese group GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE has released their new song, "Unchained World (Anime Size)" today, September 2nd. The song was selected as the Ending theme of "Baki Hanma', which will be exclusively streamed worldwide on Netflix from 30 September 2021. It is a song that is wrapped in lyrics that strongly portray the worldview - [Bleed Them Dry Sake Bites Into The U.S. With Exclusive Designs By Renowned Japanese Illustrator Yoshitaka Amano](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/025620/) - Bleed Them Dry Premium Sake will premiere in the U.S. with exclusive limited edition collector sets in Fall 2021. Themed after the Vault Comics vampire ninja comic book of the same name, the Bleed Them Dry sake series is a one-of-a-kind collaboration with veteran Japanese sake maker Asahara Shuzo. To celebrate the launch, world-renowned artist - [Two Hours To Save The World! "My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission" In The Theaters This October](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/265615/) - Third Film in the Globally Popular My Hero Academia Franchise Arrives in Theaters in North America and the UK on October 29, Australia and New Zealand on October 28 and Coming Soon in Latin America and Scandinavia. Heroes unite to save the world! Funimation, the market leader in anime serving fans worldwide, is bringing the - [“LUPIN III: THE FIRST” RETURNS TO THEATERS August 29 & 31 with Select Screenings in 4DX](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/255612/) - Tickets are on sale now for LUPIN III: THE FIRST, from director/screenwriter Takashi Yamazaki. The “Lupin the 3rd” franchise, from original creator Monkey Punch, began in 1967 and has spanned a variety of manga, TV, game, theme park ride, and musical adaptations, including The Castle of Cagliostro (1979), the feature film debut from the acclaimed - [“BELLE” to Make North American Premire in the 2021 NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL Spotlight Section](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/245609/) - GKIDS’ latest acquisition BELLE, from acclaimed filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda and his company Studio Chizu, is an Official Selection of the 2021 New York Film Festival, and will make its North American debut in the Spotlight section on Saturday, September 25th at Alice Tully Hall. This marks Hosoda’s first invitation to the New York Film Festival. - [MACROSS∆ CONCERT "WALKüRE ATTACK!"
complete 2016 live tour finale will STREAM to 18 TERRITORIES worldwide ON AUGUST 28](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/205606/) - Tactical sound unit Walküre, featured in the Macross Delta anime series, will premiere the remastered version of their legendary 2016 concert "Walküre Attack!" Tour Finale to international fans on August 28. The never-before-seen complete version of the concert, which has not been included in any previous package, was recorded live at Zepp DiverCity (Tokyo) on - [New music from BiSH! ‘Kingdom’ anime theme tune ‘STACKiNG’ out now, along with music video – plus new album coming August 4](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/015601/) - BiSH – the Japanese group known as “the punk band without musical instruments” – have released ‘STACKiNG’, the opening theme song to the second season of anime series ‘Kingdom’, which began broadcasting on July 18. The single is available digitally now, and will be followed by a new album on August 4. The rock sound - [English Version of "Touken Ranbu -Online- Pocket" is to be released for iOS/Android](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/225592/) - "Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-", now streaming at Johren, will be released as "Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- Pocket" in the United States of America.Pre-registration starts on App Store and Google Play from 7/21 (Wed) 0:00AM PDT. Click Here to Pre-register App StoreGoogle PlayJohren Version About Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- Touken Ranbu is a collect-and-raise simulation game featuring Touken Danshi, - [MAN WITH A MISSION’s new song ‘Merry-Go-Round’, which is also the new opening theme song for the popular TV Anime ‘My Hero Academia’, is going to be released through digital distribution on the 17th of July](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/205586/) - MAN WITH A MISSION, a band that has just released their latest single called, ‘INTO THE DEEP’ on the 9th of June, just announced more exciting news about a new song!! This new song called ‘Merry-Go-Round’ is featured as the new opening theme song for the TV Anime ‘My Hero Academia’ for the second term of - [“WEATHERING WITH YOU” Returns to Theaters July 25 & 27](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/205582/) - Tickets are on sale now for WEATHERING WITH YOU, the critically acclaimed feature from director Makoto Shinkai and producer Genki Kawamura, creators of the global smash hit Your Name. Featuring music from the hit band RADWIMPS, and backed by an all-star voice cast including Lee Pace (Guardians of the Galaxy, The Hobbit Trilogy), Alison Brie (“GLOW”, The Lego - [Spotify and YouTube star Alaina Castillo releases brand new collaboration video with Kizuna AI, Japan’s top VTuber](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/105573/) - YouTube star Alaina Castillo and VTuber sensation Kizuna AI have released a new collaboration video for their track ‘down 4 u feat. Kizuna AI’. The video is out now – read on to learn how this special collaboration came to be! 21-year-old Houston-born artist Alaina Castillo has been a YouTube sensation since she launched her - [VR Game SWORDS of GARGANTUA Announces Plans to Launch Tesseract Abyss 2 Expansion August 5](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/075569/) - Prepare to blast and slash with the brand new Tesseract Abyss 2 update, coming soon for Oculus Quest and PCVR! In December 2019, Thirdverse released the original Tesseract Abyss Adventure Mode expansion to much fanfare and rave reviews. This newest expansion, Tesseract Abyss 2, will be sure to provide SWORDS of GARGANTUA players with hours - [Demon Lord, Rimuru Tempest Arrives in Babel Along with His Two Demonic Friends This Summer](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/065565/) - This July THE ALCHEMIST CODE Welcomes Visitors from The Jura Tempest Federation San Francisco, Europe, Anz, and Southeast Asia – July 05, 2021 – Today, gumi Inc announces an exciting new collaboration of the year in THE ALCHEMIST CODE, featuring the heroic slime from That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. From July 9 until July 28, 2021, players can - [WARPs UP release first collection of stylish official goods, available to purchase globally! ‘Pleasure’ music video featuring fan-made illustrations also released](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/305557/) - The new official store for Chinese-Japanese boys’ collective WARPs UP is now open, offering a selection of stylish items that make up the group’s very first goods collection. WARP-Syndicate SHOP: HERE WARPs UP are part of the WARP-Syndicate, a project that pursues creativity beyond categories and boundaries. WARPs UP is a Chinese-Japanese unit within the - [From Japan to the world, boyband BALLISTIK BOYZ release new single ‘SUM BABY’](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/295553/) - Ever since their formation in April 2018, Japanese dance and vocal group BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE have had their sights set on global activity. The group is made up of seven extremely talented members who perform physically demanding acrobatic dance routines while singing into handheld mics. Several of the members are bilingual, and they - [HYDE's 20th Anniversary Orchestral Concert at Heian Shrine in Kyoto will Lives LIVESTREAM WORLDWIDE](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/265549/) - Internationally acclaimed rock vocalist HYDE has announced a special two-day event celebrating his two decades as a solo artist. "20th Orchestra Concert 2021 HYDE HEIANJINGU" will be performed live at Heian Shrine in Kyoto, one of Japan's top cultural landmarks. The two days of performances will also be broadcasted live in movie theaters across Japan - [AKB48 Group to LIVESTREAM
 "ASIA FESTIVAL 2021 ONLINE"
 from Tokyo Dome City Hall on June 27](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/235544/) - AKB48 has announced a live broadcast event "Asia Festival 2021 Online", which will present performances from the internationally popular J-Pop idols and their sister groups on June 27. The livestream broadcast event will unite AKB48'S sister groups from across Asia, including JKT48 (Jakarta), BNK48 (Bangkok), MNL48 (Manila), AKB48 Team SH (Shanghai), AKB48 Team TP (Taipei), - [Guitar Phenom MIYAVI Announces 19-Date U.S. Tour for Fall 2021](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/095540/) - World-renown musician, actor, and humanitarian MIYAVI will areturn to North America for a 19-date tour kicking off in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on September 30 and wrapping up in Atlanta on Halloween Night. The tour is MIYAVI’s first tour in North America since 2019 and will feature performances from last year’s Holy Nights album. Tickets go - [After 30 years from the first concert, L‘Arc-en-Ciel celebrated their “birthday” with fans at the commemorative concert “L’APPY BIRTHDAY!”](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/045537/) - A monster Rock band Japan proudly presents to the world, the new single “Mirai(Future)” is available digitally from May 31st (Sun). Chart actions are showing a great start with No. 1 for both iTunes overall top song ranking and top rock song ranking. A band with more than 110M streams on Spotify with super core - [KENSHI YONEZU “Pale Blue” Out on all platforms](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/035533/) - J-Pop sensation Kenshi Yonezu has officially released his long-awaited love song “Pale Blue” since his smash-hit love song “Lemon,” which ranked #1 on Billboard Japan’s annual cumulative charts for 2 years consecutively, making history as the first-ever act to do so. STREAM PALE BLUE: here Streaming of “Pale Blue”, first aired in its entirety on the - [Japanese rock band tricot release new single and music video ‘INAI’](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/035529/) - Hot on the heels of the release of their last single ‘BAKURO’ in May, Japanese rock band tricot return with another new track, ‘INAI’, which is released today, Wednesday, June 2. Download and streaming links: here The song was written for the Japanese drama series ‘Haru no Noroi’ (‘The Curse of Spring’). It is a - [38 J-pop stars are transformed into avatars as they explore the fusion of the real and virtual worlds of the BATTLE OF TOKYO project](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/035511/) - BATTLE OF TOKYO is a next-generation entertainment project from LDH, the major Japanese artist management agency behind EXILE and J SOUL BROTHERS III. Now, the project will be fusing the real and virtual worlds to create never before seen entertainment. A total of 38 members from the 4 groups that make up the Jr.EXILE collective - [Olivia Rodrigo collaborator Josh Cumbee and Japanese artist Vicke Blanka unite for new single ‘Sound Of Your Name (with Vicke Blanka)’, released May 28](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/295508/) - Los Angeles-born singer-songwriter Josh Cumbee and popular Japanese artist Vicke Blanka have united for new single ‘Sound Of Your Name (with Vicke Blanka)’, released worldwide on Friday, May 28. ‘Sound Of Your Name (with Vicke Blanka)’ streaming and download links: here ‘Sound Of Your Name (with Vicke Blanka)’ is an acoustic version of Cumbee’s debut - [Mannequin Rap Duo FEMM Reveal The Music Video of ‘PRIVATE DANCER’](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/275503/) - Following the release of their sickly sweet track ‘Sugar Rush’, Japanese Mannequin duo FEMM return with a hard-edged new song ‘Private Dancer’. Blending elements of decedent dance and goth rock, the song is produced by ADP (Dua Lipa, M.I.A. Chris Brown) and Jenn Decilveo (Beth Ditto, Miley Cyrus, Anne-Marie). Download & streaming links: hereFor Europe: - [Hit anime ‘How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Ω’ opening/ending theme tunes ‘EVERYBODY! EVERYBODY!’ and ‘YOU YOU YOU’ get four-week series of new remixes](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/225500/) - ‘EVERYBODY! EVERYBODY!’ and ‘YOU YOU YOU’, the opening and ending theme tunes to the global hit anime ‘How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Ω’, will get a series of new remixes starting from today (May 21). New versions of both songs will be released each week for four consecutive weeks, for a total of - [Grenfelle with Swinging Popsicle vocalist Mineko Fujishima to release debut single on Record Store Day 2021](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/215494/) - New Japanese pop group Grenfelle - featuring Swinging Popsicle vocalist Mineko Fujishima – will release their first single “KEEP IT GOIN'” on July 17, RECORD STORE DAY. The single — sung entirely in English — will debut exclusively as a split 7-inch vinyl record, with a B-side featuring a remastered cover of Ben Watt’s “North - [Hadouken! STREET FIGHTER and FIST OF THE NORTH STAR LEGENDS ReVIVE Reveal Collaboration Event](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/225490/) - SEGA Corporation announced that a collaboration event between FIST OF THE NORTH STAR LEGENDS ReVIVE and STREET FIGHTER will start on April 30, 2021 (JST). The collaboration event with STREET FIGHTER will continue until May 21, 2021 (JST), and will feature four STREET FIGHTER characters in FIST OF THE NORTH STAR LEGENDS ReVIVE, including: “Ryu”, - [SPYAIR to Stream Sold-Out Tokyo Finale of Nationwide Tour for New Album “Unite”](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/175486/) - SPYAIR, known for the theme songs of anime series such as Haikyu!!, Gintama and Mobile Suit Gundam, released their newest album "UNITE" on March 31st, and launched a nationwide tour "SPYAIR ALBUM TOUR 2021 -UNITE-" at Zepp Haneda on April 4th. The tour will be held in 6 cities throughout Japan culminating with the final - [“CHILDREN OF THE SEA,” “WEATHERING WITH YOU” “LUPIN III: THE FIRST,” AND “PROMARE” Return To Theaters](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/155482/) - Kicking off the series is the 2020 animated tour-de-force from Studio 4°C (Tekkonkinkreet, MFKZ, Mind Game), CHILDREN OF THE SEA. Directed by Ayumu Watanabe, with a score by award-winning composer and longtime Studio Ghibli collaborator Joe Hisaishi (Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, My Neighbor Totoro), the film is adapted from the manga of the same name by - [Meet Yamato, the Japanese DJ/producer who has redefined CDJ mixing, been blessed by Avicii and featured on Konami’s ‘beatmania’ games](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/145474/) - Meet Yamato, an impossibly highly skilled DJ and producer from Japan who has redefined the boundaries of CDJ mixing. Over the course of his career, Yamoto has been blessed by the late DJ Avicii, and, more recently, contributed tracks for Konami’s ‘beatmania’ games. Yamato’s latest track, ‘Blaze’, has been featured in a campaign to attract - [Yoshikitty - Inspired By Rock Star YOSHIKI - Will Compete With Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, And My Melody](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/105467/) - yoshikitty—the popular Sanrio character inspired by rock star YOSHIKI—has been selected to compete in the 2021 Sanrio Character Ranking contest for the 7th consecutive year against other popular characters Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, My Melody, and many more. The intense competition brings together the most popular 80 Sanrio characters. The battle for rankings intensifies each year, - [TV Animation「Fruits Basket The Final 」has started broadcasting with a heart-wrenching opening and ending themes by "WARPs UP" and "GENIC"](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/075461/) - “Fruits Basket: The Final” stars airing globally from today. The Opening Theme Song "Pleasure" is a new song by Japanese-Chinese mixed boys collective "WARPs UP", and the Ending Theme Song "春うらら(Haru Urara)" is a new song of mixed gender dance & vocal group "GENIC". Both of them were aired for the first time in the - [Akihito Okano of PORNOGRAFFITTI, To LIVESTREAM "DISPATCHERS" Event on APRIL 11](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/025456/) - Akihito Okano of PORNOGRAFFITTI, who is currently pursuing his "Walk To The Song In My Heart" Project, has announced his first streaming live performance titled "DISPATCHERS" to be held on April 11. Okano has been hosting the "DISPATCHERS" program for the past year in conjunction with YouTube and Space Shower TV, following the unprecedented pandemic - [Nogizaka46 9th Birthday Live](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/235449/) - Approximately a year and a half after the formation of Nogizaka46, the fourteen of the 2nd generation members, joined the group on 28th March 2013. 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With the concept of providing “beat-riding J-pop and hospitality for the people of the world”, OMOTENASHI BEATS is a project that brings the cutting edge of Japanese anime songs, dance music and club culture to the - [TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA celebrate ‘remote era’ internet culture with mind-blowing Hakushi Hasegawa collaboration, alongside track featuring Moral Distraída](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/095429/) - TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA released new album ‘SKA=ALMIGHTY’ on March 3, their first studio album since November 2019’s ‘Tsugihagi Colorful’.Download/ streaming: link The album includes ‘Ribbon feat. Moral Distraída’, a globally minded collaboration with Chilean band Moral Distraída, whom the members of TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA met by chance when they performed at Lollapalooza Chile - [Hinatazaka46 to Stream Memorial Live on 27th March to Mark 2nd Anniversary of Debut! 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To commemorate this 40th anniversary edition, his catalog of 178 songs that were released through his own label “Niagara”, will also be made available on all global subscription platforms for streaming - [Japan’s Digital Queen, LiSA, to hold acoustic online concert on March 14th](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/205417/) - Japan’s LiSA, singer of the hit songs, “Gurenge” and “homura” from the hugely popular “Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba-” anime series, will be holding her second online concert on March 14th, 2021, this time showcasing a rare acoustic setlist. LiSA, who topped digital charts in and out of Japan in 2020, won last year’s Japan Record Award – equivalent to the Grammy’s Record - [QUEEN BEE 2-Day First Solo Concert at Budokan to Stream Overseas](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/185414/) - Four-piece band QUEEN BEE -- which has been steadily garnering attention for their uniquely self-produced visual, lyrical, and compositional styles as well as their overwhelming stage presence, will be holding their 2-day first solo concert at the Nippon Budokan! QUEEN BEE is renowned overseas for tie-ups with top anime titles such as “Tokyo Ghoul: re” - [Globally acclaimed Japanese artist Vicke Blanka follows his two ‘Black Clover’ theme tunes with new single and video ‘Ponytail’](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/135410/) - Vicke Blanka is blowing up big, with theme songs for several anime, TV dramas and commercials in Japan, while his music has received sustained attention from around the world, racking up some 200 million plays on streaming services. Today (February 12) he releases his latest single, ‘Ponytail’, along with an accompanying music video. This breaking - [Hiroyuki Sawano Brings "Sawano Hiroyuki LIVE [emU] 2021" Online, Open to Overseas Fans](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/025384/) - Hiroyuki Sawano’s solo concert "Sawano Hiroyuki LIVE [emU] 2021", scheduled to be held at the Tachikawa Stage Garden in Japan on 13th and 14th February 2021, will be streamed live to overseas audiences! Streaming event is consisted of 2 sperate events and slated for 14th Feb. *Please note that the staging of the streaming event - [LUPIN THE 3rd: Mystery of Mamo Available Today as Part of 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Beloved Franchise](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/055403/) - TMS Entertainment announced the digital release of LUPIN THE 3rd: The Mystery of Mamo on Amazon’s Prime Video. LUPIN THE 3rd: The Mystery of Mamo was Lupin III’s first animated film released in 1978. ABOUT LUPIN THE 3rd Created in 1967 by Monkey Punch and making its anime debut in 1971 with LUPIN THE 3rd PART 1, LUPIN THE 3rd - [Japanese pop singer Nissy shows off world-class choreography in new music video ‘Get You Back’](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/055396/) - Japanese pop singer Nissy released new song ‘Get You Back’ at midnight JST today (February 4), his first release in 14 months. This rousing track featuring intense beats and horns is a refreshing burst of positive energy that brings Nissy back with a bang after a quiet 2020. Nissy (Takahiro Nishijima) ‘Get You Back’ music - [“Arcade Archives Ninja Kazan” for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/045387/) - From February 4th, 2021, Ninja Kazan will be added for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4 as new content, available digitally for Arcade Archives, the downloadable content series by HAMSTER. About “Arcade Archives Ninja Kazan” "Ninja Kazan" is an action game released by JALECO in 1988.Take control of Ninja Kazan, and set out on a journey across - [YOASOBI Solo Concert “YOASOBI 1st LIVE『KEEP OUT THEATER』”](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/025380/) - YOASOBI is a Japanese duo best described as “the musical unit that turns literature into music”. Their debut song "Yoru ni Kakeru" released in November 2019 attracted a lot of attention immediately after its release, and has now exceeded 300 million views on streaming platforms. YOASOBI also swept the #1 spot on multiple streaming charts, hit - [millennium parade to Stream “millennium parade 3D Live 2020” Online! Tickets Available for Overseas Fans!](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/285376/) - Japanese creative collective millennium parade will be streaming their year-end solo concert “millennium parade 3D Live 2020” to coincide with the impending release of their debut album “THE MILLENNIUM PARADE'' on 10th February 2021. The on-line streaming event taking place on February 14th titled "millennium parade Live 2020” was filmed during a live performance on - [Japanese dance/vocal group BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE
release new single ‘Animal’](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/285370/) - Releasing their latest track ‘Animal’ today, BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE are a dance and vocal group who are aiming big. Since their April 2018 formation, they have set their eyes on one goal: Their ambition is to go on a global stadium tour. The group’s seven members sing and rap while performing highly acrobatic - [Chinese-Japanese boy group WARPs UP release video for new trilingual trap tune ‘One Hundred degrees’](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/235364/) - The music video for ‘One Hundred degrees’, the latest track by Chinese-Japanese boy group WARPs UP, was released on YouTube today, January 22. Following ‘Hali Gali’ in November 2020 and ‘Cloud 9’ in December, ‘One Hundred degrees’ is the group’s third single in three consecutive months. An instrumental version of the song was used briefly - [Fans of anime, Japanese custom cars and Eurobeat, listen up! New 24-hour live YouTube channel features classic ‘Initial D’ footage soundtracked by Eurobeat hits](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/225357/) - Fans of anime and Eurobeat music, look out for HI-BPM STUDIO 24/7 Live Radio! This new crossover YouTube channel launching January 21 will feature footage from classic street-racing anime series ‘Initial D’ soundtracked by Eurobeat hits, broadcasting 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. HI-BPM STUDIO 24/7 Live Radio: here The Eurobeat genre has - [To Release New Single “Young Japanese” on January 27th](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/215350/) - Japanese funk-rock band OKAMOTO’S are set to release their energetic first single of 2021, “Young Japanese”. Having spent 2020 celebrating their 10th anniversary with their first “best of” album 10’S BEST and then following that up by kick starting the next phase of their musical journey with the hit single Welcome My Friend and an EP of the same name, the four-piece are looking - [Check out this song-by-song guide to ‘SiX’, the new album from Japanese boy group Da-iCE – including their ‘ONE PIECE’ theme song!](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/215345/) - With the distinctive four-octave range of their dual vocalists and amazing dance performance skills, five-member group Da-iCE are making waves in Japan’s music scene. Their new album ‘SiX’ was released, January 20. Consisting of members Sota Hanamura, Yudai Ohno, Taiki Kudo, Toru Iwaoka and Hayate Wada, Da-iCE have been busy this past year. They have - [Take a peek of “VIVID VICE” from the “Jujutsu Kaisen” new story arc trailer](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/195339/) - Who-ya Extended, often shorted as wyxt, made their major debut in November 2019 with the song “Q-vism” picked up as the opening theme song for anime “PSYCHO-PASS 3.” “Q-vism” hit big, charted #1 on charts such as iTunes general chart and Amazon digital rankings. To start off their 2021, Who-ya Extended is releasing new EP - [IKIMONOGAKARI Releasing New Single BAKU](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/195330/) - In 2008, Ikimonogakari released “Blue Bird” as the OP theme song for anime series “Naruto: Shippuden” and it has been evermore one of the most renowned anime-song loved by fans all around the world. This time, Ikimonogakari is back again singing “BAKU,” the OP theme song for anime “Boruto: Naruto Next Generations” (hereinafter, referred to - [Japanese dance/vocal group Da-iCE set YouTube alight with videos including the theme song for ‘ONE PIECE’](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/115324/) - When Japanese dance and vocal group Da-iCE release their new album ‘SiX’ on January 20, it will include three huge hits that are currently burning up YouTube and Japanese music streaming sites. ‘DREAMIN’ ON’ is the main theme song for the popular anime ‘ONE PIECE’, and it was this song that brought Da-iCE to the - [Announces the north american theatrical and US streaming release datas for STUDIO GHIBLI ’s “EARWIG AND THE WITCH”](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/075321/) - GKIDS, the acclaimed distributor of multiple Academy Award®-nominated animated features, will release Studio Ghibli’s highly-anticipated new feature EARWIG AND THE WITCH in both theaters and on streaming in early February, followed by a home entertainment release in the spring. The film will open theatrically on February 3, 2021, in both Japanese subtitled and English dub - [“Arcade Archives Rod Land” for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4](https://popjneo.com/news/2021/065319/) - From January 7th, 2021, Rod Land will be added for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4 as new content, available digitally for Arcade Archives, the downloadable content series by HAMSTER. About “Arcade Archives Rod Land” "Rod Land" is an action game released by JALECO in 1990.Control fairy siblings Tam and Rit to rescue their mother who has - [Shin Megami Tensei Liberation Dx2 Meets GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/155300/) - A very special collaboration event for a very special holidaySEGA announces a collaboration with GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045, taking place in its acclaimed title Shin Megami Tensei Liberation Dx2that launched on iOS and Android in July 2018.The collaboration between Shin Megami Tensei Liberation Dx2 and GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045 will begin on December 17, 2020 (JST) and run until December - [Announces English Dub cast for STUDIO GHIBLI ’s “EARWIG AND THE WITCH”](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/155281/) - GKIDS has announced the voice cast of the upcoming English language dub for legendary animation house Studio Ghibli’s latest feature EARWIG AND THE WITCH. The film is directed by Goro Miyazaki (From Up on Poppy Hill, Tales from Earthsea) and produced by studio co-founder Toshio Suzuki, with planning on the feature from his father, Academy - [AKINA from J-pop girl group FAKY makes solo debut, produced by Fujii Kaze/iri cohort Yaffle](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/115267/) - Born to Japanese and American parents, AKINA experienced diverse cultures during her childhood as her family moved between countries around the world. In 2015, she relocated to Japan to join the “girls’ union” group FAKY, who made their major-label debut when AKINA was just 15 years old. FAKY have since hit the Top 10 of - [Revered Japanese band Do As Infinity to hold acoustic livestream concert in December, broadcast to fans around the world!](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/115275/) - Long-running pop and rock band Do As Infinity have announced an online acoustic concert, to be livestreamed to fans around the world on December 19, 2020. The first ever livestream concert in the band’s 21-year career will be performed by the central duo of vocalist Tomiko Van and guitarist/vocalist Ryo Owatari. Rather than the powerful - [“Gurenge” (opening theme for Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba) singer LiSA, to hold first online concert on December 12!](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/085262/) - LiSA, one of the most in-demand singers in Japan’s music scene currently, will be holding her first ever online concert, “ONLiNE LEO-NiNE,” on Saturday, December 12th, 2020. LiSA was crowned Japan’s top female solo artist in 2019 with her hit single “Gurenge” (opening theme for the hit anime series, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba), and has - [SWORDS of GARGANTUA Comes to PlayStation VR on December 8](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/075242/) - VR sword-action game SWORDS of GARGANTUA will launch on PlayStation VR starting December 8, 2020. 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ZOC Founded on the concept of - [KEIKO, ex member of Japanese vocal group Kalafina, releases debut solo album ‘Lantana’ on December 2](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/035214/) - KEIKO, a member of the now-defunct three-girl vocal group Kalafina, released her debut solo album today (December 2, 2020), titled ‘Lantana’. Kalafina made their debut in January 2008 with ‘Oblivious’, the ending theme to the feature-length anime ‘The Garden of Sinners’, followed by songs for TV anime such as ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica’ and ‘Fate/Zero’, - [King Gnu, one of the most popular bands in Japan, announce Live Tour 2020 AW “CEREMONY”](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/305211/) - One of Japan’s most popular rock bands King Gnu’s first ever arena tour “King Gnu Live Tour 2020 AW ‘CEREMONY’”, which was postponed due to the COVID pandemic, finally began on November 7th at the Tokyo Garden Theater. The tour will include 4 cities and 9 performances, finishing with a show at Makuhari Messe on December 6th. - [New Kenshi Yonezu Music Video for "Canary" Released, Directed by Hirokazu Koreeda](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/215207/) - Released on August 4th (Wed) and boasting over 1.5 million in sales, Kenshi Yonezu’s album STRAY SHEEP has certainly proved to be an album to define 2020. The music video to the last song on the album, “Canary” was just released on YouTube. Directing the music video “Canary” is the world renowned film director Hirokazu Koreeda, known for films such - [Case Closed Movie “The Crimson Love Letter” Available for Digital Purchase](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/205199/) - The Case Closed movie Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter is now available to US and Canadian audiences for digital purchase. Fans can rent or purchase the movie starting, November 19th, on Google Play, iTunes, Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store, and Amazon Prime Video. 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The collaboration was the result of a deep friendship between two kindred spirits – Vicke Blanka and Okazaki are not only partners in music but - [Japanese-Chinese dance group WARPs UP announce new song, with mind-bending video by rising director Kenichiro Shimizu and REALROCKDESIGN](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/145184/) - WARPs UP, a four-piece dance group with members from Japan and China and fans in both territories, have announced their latest song, ‘Hali Gali’, which will be published on YouTube and as a limited release in China. The music video for ‘Hali Gali’ is directed by filmmaker Kenichiro Shimizu (PELE) and Tokyo-based creative group REALROCKDESIGN, - [BiSH released their new song, ‘STORY OF DUTY”’, a collaboration with “Call of Duty: Mobile”](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/065180/) - BiSH is a punk band without musical instruments. On October 28, they just released a new digital single ‘STORY OF DUTY’ that ties-in with the globally popular FPS game ‘Call of Duty: Mobile’. This song was written by Aina The End and is available on all major streaming service such as (Apple Music, Spotify and - [TOKYO INTERNATIONAL MUSIC MARKET (TIMM) ANNOUNCES FREE WORLDWIDE LIVESTREAM OF 3-DAY MUSIC SHOWCASE](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/035175/) - Tokyo International Music Market (TIMM) will present its annual music showcase on November 4-6. The three-day event will be livestreamed for music fans worldwide via TIMM's official YouTube channel. Now in its 17th year, TIMM brings together music industry professionals, buyers, and artist representatives for seminars, performances, and business meetings designed to build relationships and - [Preorders open: Ryuichi Sakamoto box set ‘2020S’ collects 12 months of releases with a piece of the music you can hold in your hand](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/305166/) - Preorders open: Ryuichi Sakamoto box set ‘2020S’ collects 12 months of releases with a piece of the music you can hold in your hand Preorders are now open for '2020S', the complete box set that collects all music produced and released by Sakamoto in 2020, across a total of seven vinyl records. Also included is - [Tokyo-based guitar legend Marty Friedman returns with ‘THE PERFECT WORLD (feat. Alfakyun.)’ video, new covers album and a surprising new look!](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/225154/) - Tokyo-based guitarist and onetime Megadeth member Marty Friedman has released a new version of his 2018 song ‘The Perfect World’ featuring guest vocals by +α/Alfakyun. The singer, who is famed for her extraordinarily versatile vocal technique and wide register, brings a new interpretation to Friedman’s hit song that will appeal to fans of the original - [Toshinobu Kubota relasing new degital single BOOGIE RIDE / SORA NO UTA on October 16](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/175150/) - All 34 years of Toshinobu Kubota’s songs now available on worldwide streaming platforms! Toshinobu Kubota, who released his first original album in four years “Beautiful People” in November last year, now releases two new songs as his first release in 2020. "Boogie Ride" is the CF song for Suzuki Vitara in Japan and Yoshinobu himself - [Mannequin rap duo FEMM release new song ‘Chewing Gum Cleaner’, along with anime-influenced CG video packed with power suits and 700 3D avatars!](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/175143/) - Japanese mannequin rap duo FEMM made waves when their track ‘Fxxk Boyz Get Money’ was picked up by influencers in the United States, Europe and around the world. Now they are back with new song ‘Chewing Gum Cleaner’, which hit digital stores and streaming services on October 16, along with a cool new sci-fi anime-influenced - [Meet Gorilla Attack, a fierce new rap duo from ‘virtual 20XX Tokyo’](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/165129/) - From the shadowy neon-lit streets of 20XX Tokyo, where real life and virtual life collide in cyberpunk fever dreams, Gorilla Attack are a fierce new rap duo featuring MCs Higashi Roland and Nishi Roland. Their intense and original music is a dark yet mellow take on urban rap with dead-straight rhymes that ride the grooves - [Japan’s Largest Indie Game Festival Returns! Streaming Live Worldwide on Nov. 7th, 202](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/165135/) - Featuring even more titles than the last event (over 150)! This time, Indie Live Expo will be introducing even more titles than before (over 150). On top of information on a slew of titles which will be announced for the first time anywhere, the program will also feature the latest updates on a wide variety - [Japanese masked duo AmPm dominate October with three new releases](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/145122/) - Fans of masked production unit AmPm have three new reasons to celebrate, as the duo build upon their global following with three brand-new releases this month. AmPm remixes of a song by Ai Otsuka and the ‘Lupin the Third’ theme tune will be followed by a completely original track released by AmPm, which sees them - [Aniplex of America Announces Your lie in April Complete Blu-ray Set](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/105090/) - The 2014 heartfelt, coming-of-age series receives a stunning new home video release as a complete Blu-ray set! SANTA MONICA, CA (October 9, 2020) – Aniplex of America is thrilled to announce the Your lie in April Complete Blu-ray Set arriving just in time for the holiday season on December 22, 2020. For the first time ever, fans can - [“LUPIN III: THE FIRST” comes to theathers on October 18 and 20](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/294983/) - GKIDS, the acclaimed distributor of multiple Academy Award®-nominated animated features, with TMS Entertainment and Fathom Events announced that they will bring LUPIN III: THE FIRST, the latest standalone adventure in the storied “LUPIN THE 3RD” franchise, to select cinemas nationwide for two nights only, on October 18th and 21st. Fans who are looking forward to - [AmPm remix of Ai Otsuka’s ‘Chime’ released, along with music video](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/085078/) - AmPm, the masked production duo whose work with top artists in Japan and overseas has brought them global success, have remixed Ai Otsuka’s 2019 ‘Fruits Basket’ opening song ‘Chime’. The new version, simply titled ‘Chime (AmPm Remix)’, was released today, along with a brand new music video. AmPm are best known in Japan for their - [Godzilla returns to Netflix in new anime series 'Godzilla Singular Point'](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/075055/) - Netflix announces an all new original anime series Godzilla Singular Point featuring a brand new cast and original story set to premiere globally on Netflix in 2021. Following the success of Godzilla anime films, Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters, Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle and Godzilla: The Planet Eater comes an all new original anime series from director Atsushi Takahashi (Doraemon the - [Lord El-Melloi II’s Case Files {Rail Zeppelin} Grace note Complete Blu-ray Box Set](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/065038/) - Welcome to the Clock Tower, the mystery-filled mecca for mages. Aniplex of America announced that the Lord El-Melloi II’s Case Files {Rail Zeppelin} Grace note anime series is coming to home video as a Complete Blu-ray Box Set! This set features all fourteen episodes with both Japanese and English audio, housed in a special package illustrated by - [BABYMETAL Reveals A!SMART Variant Cover for APOCRYPHA Graphic Novel](https://popjneo.com/news/2018/013091/) - This fall, BABYMETAL will release the original graphic novel APOCRYPHA: THE LEGEND OF BABYMETAL, which will explore the unknown mythology of the group. To coincide with Comic-Con International, the first of four variant covers has been revealed by Amuse Group USA – a subsidiary of BABYMETAL’s management company Amuse, Inc. – and independent publisher Z2 - [I love Japan. That's why I'd like to introduce Japanese art and culture to the world - Ibuki Kuramochi](https://popjneo.com/feature/2018/153187/) - "I love Japan. That's why I'd like to introduce Japanese art and culture to the world." Ibuki answered the question, in a tone close to murmuring, with a very special look in her eyes. When asked “what do you recall the most about Japan while visiting in the US”, Ibuki’s gestures, facial expressions and look - [DIR EN GREY Reveals New Look and Details of New Album “The Insulated World” Slated for September 26 Release](https://popjneo.com/news/2018/153179/) - DIR EN GREY has recently revealed details of their brand new full-length album titled “The Insulated World”. Being the band’s 10th album, this is also their first album in three years and nine months since their last album release “ARCHE” on December 10, 2014. The album features a total of 13 songs which include 11 - [Interview with Guitarist YOUSAY(ex. THE KIDDIE) on His World Tour with ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D](https://popjneo.com/feature/2018/023251/) - If you have kept an eye on the Visual Kei scene ever since the genre’s first major florescence overseas a decade ago, THE KIDDIE should be no stranger to you. Although much to the disappointment of their adoring followings, this sweet, exuberant young group were left with no choice but to disband in 2015, we - [ASCA to sing ending theme to TOKYO CHRONOS](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/133668/) - ASCA’s new song, “Mirage” will be the ending song of TOKYO CHRONOS, to be released together with her new single “RESISTER” on Feb 27th It has been announced that ASCA, a SACRA MUSIC (imprint label of Sony Music Entertainment Japan) artist, will be singing the ending song titled “Mirage” for TOKYO CHRONOS, a VR Visual - [World Famous Guitarist and Humanitarian, MIYAVI, Celebrates New Album with Special Star-Studded LA Show](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/133273/) - On February 23, 2019, Miyavi will celebrate the release of his new album, “SAMURAI SESSIONS vol.3 – World’s Collide”, with a special star-studded show at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. “This project is all about chemistry; even in one album, there are so many colors and experimentation… It’s about how we connect to - [Yoshiki feat. Hyde's "Attack on Titan" theme scores two awards in Hong Kong’s 30th International Pop Poll](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/213844/) - YOSHIKI feat. Hyde’s single “Red Swan” – the first Season 3 theme song from the hit anime Attack on Titan – was voted “Top Japanese Gold Song” at the event hosted by the major Hong Kong radio station RTHK Radio 2. The awards were sponsored by RTHK (Radio Television Hong Kong), the public broadcasting network - [Ai Otsuka’s new single “Chime” chosen as opening theme for TV anime Fruits Basket](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/063947/) - Celebrating the 15th anniversary of her debut, J-Pop singer-songwriter Ai Otsuka’s new song “Chime” has been chosen as the new opening theme for the 2019 TV anime Fruits Basket. Otsuka recently finished her Japan tour “Ai am BEST, too” in support of her greatest hits album, and will start a tour of Asia in China (4 - [MAN WITH A MISSION announce new single "Dark Crow"!](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/073991/) - MAN WITH A MISSION releasing new single “Dark Crow” on Wednesday, October 23! Features opening theme of TV anime series Vinland Saga, title tune of movie 3 Nobunagas collaborated with Patrick Stump, and a collaboration tune with milet! Starting September 2019, MAN WITH A MISSION will tour North America for the first time in five - [LiSA'S LATEST SINGLE 'unlasting'](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/314055/) - LiSA’s last single “Gurenge”, opening theme of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, a TV anime series that had been aired from April thru September, became the first digital release of a female solo singer to mark over 300,000 downloads in 2019 (as of September 22, 2019, source: record label research) and was certified platinum by - [Shoko Nakagawa's new album released Dec. 4th! Shoko Nakagawa’s new album “RGB~True Color~” Dec 4th release!!](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/054096/) - Five years since her previous album “9lives”, Shoko Nakagawa has put those five years of her life in to this album. The album includes many animation tie-in songs such as the Pokemon series, Zoids Wild and more. She has also collaborated with producers and artists of different genres to create this colorful album, which was - [L’Arc-en-Ciel: All songs and music videos now available through subscription services worldwide!](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/144127/) - All songs and music videos of L’Arc-en-Ciel will be available for streaming, through various subscription services worldwide from December 11th, 2019. From “DUNE” released in 1993 to LIVE ALBUM “25th L’Anniversary LIVE” released in 2018, all 436 songs plus 51 released music videos will be uploaded for streaming. They will be available on Apple Music, - [sumika new release "Negai/Higher Ground"](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/274135/) - sumika a four-piece Japanese band has released their new single “Negai/Higher Ground” today! And they have now opened their whole catalogue for subscriptions streaming services for the first time!! 4-piece Japanese band formed in 2013 named from the Japanese word meaning “residence” or “home” in hopes of their music being everyone’s place to come - [Introducing the FINAL FANTASY VII theme song by Nobuo Uematsu](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/054180/) - Yosh from Survive Said The Prophet is singing the new FINAL FANTASY VII theme song by Nobuo Uematsu! The revered composer has created a brand new track for FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE. Called ‘Hollow’ it also features vocals from Singer-Songwriter, Yosh – from Japanese Rock band, Survive Said The Prophet. The new track debuts in - [DIR EN GREY to perform live-stream a no audience concert on their official YouTube channel on March 28th](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/263550/) - DIR EN GREY announced that they will live-stream their documentary style performance. They will also stream a no audience concert. ​They will live-stream on Saturday, March 28th, 2020 on their official YouTube channel. DIR EN GREY, who just announced the postponement of first 4 dates of Japan concerts titled “TOUR20 SOGAI”, will host the show - [ONE OK ROCK 6 full live concerts to be streamed on YouTube Premieres](https://popjneo.com/feature/2020/254369/) - ONE OK ROCK will free stream a total of 6 full live concerts 2014 - 2018 on Youtube for 2 months! From the 2014 Yokohama Stadium Live concert right up until the 2018 Orchestra Live featuring a 53 team Orchestra group.The live videos will not be archived so this is a once and only chance - [MIYAVI Announces the Virtual Project Part 2 “Holy Nights” Virtual Tour 2020](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/214556/) - This virtual tour is the part 2 of the new project called MIYAVI Virtual, which will be performed by MIYAVI who declared “I won’t stop the music under any circumstances.”On Saturday, May 16th, he streamed the virtual concert from his home studio. He sends his hot music soul to the world from his home studio. - [Let the Collaboration Begin Between Shin Megami Tensei Liberation Dx2 and Berserk Anime](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/284602/) - SEGA Corporation announced to confirm that Shin Megami Tensei Liberation Dx2 collaboration event with the world-famous anime Berserk has started. For this collaboration, many Berserk characters will appear in the game such as the protagonist Guts who travels for revenge; the apprentice enchantress Schierke, non-human but enigmatic; and Skull Knight, the Chief Inquisitors of the - [BACK-ON to stream no-audience concert worldwide, with first 30 minutes free on YouTube](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/044628/) - Japanese rock band BACK-ON – known to international fans for creating themes for the anime series Gundam Build Fighters, Eyeshield 21, and Fairy Tail – will perform a special livestream concert on Sunday, June 14, at 8:00pm JST, 4am PDT. Due to COVID-19 health concerns, the full-length concert "Bring The Noise Vol. 2" will be - [Hikaru Utada Music video of digital single “Time”](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/294673/) - The music video for digital single “Time”, which enjoys popularity as the theme song of NTV network’s Sunday drama series Bishoku Tantei Akechi Goro, is finally complete!The video was shot at Hikaru Utada’s London home under lockdown in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, with minimum crews who had all been tested for the virus - [MAN WITH A MISSION 10th Anniversary Celebration Live Stream Aug 29](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/274790/) - MAN WITH A MISSION have announced a live stream performance to take place on August 29th at 20:00hrs JST from Zepp Tokyo. The live stream performance celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Japanese superstars and promises a set of their biggest hits and fan favourites. Regarding the forthcoming performance MAN WITH A MISSION vocalist and - [YouTube special program“HIKARU UTADA Live TOP FAN PICKS” World premiere from 9pm JST, Monday, August 31](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/284820/) - Featuring a collection of live footage of fan-selected favorite tunes!Also unveiling footage for home karaoke using original live audio of “Anata” and “Forevermore”! Hikaru Utada continues to keep us posted in 2020 with releases of new singles in May and June, namely “Time” and “Darenimo Iwanai”, and most recently the music video of “Time”, which - [PIKOTARO teams up with Pokémon to premiere electrifying new "PIKA TO PIKO" music video](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/104844/) - "PIKA to PIKO" – singer-songwriter PIKOTARO’s collaboration song with iconic Pokémon, Pikachu – is now available on digital platforms worldwide, along with a newly-released music video which premiered at the August 31 finale of the "Pokémon Virtual Fest" virtual amusement park event in Japan. PIKOTARO and Pokémon came together to create something to help people - [YOSHIKI stars in Attack on Titan-themed commercial as super-powered drum titan](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/104850/) - Japanese rock star YOSHIKI transforms into a super-powered titan in the new "ATTACK ON YOSHIKI" commercial campaign for Asahi's Wonda Coffee which begins September 3. Based on the worldwide hit anime series Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin), the 3D CG animated character was modeled after YOSHIKI, and the thundering drum sounds were recorded live - [RHYME SO -- THE NEW PROJECT FROM LEGENDARY PRODUCER SHINICHI OSAWA (MONDO GROSSO) -- CREATES VIRTUAL NIGHTCLUB FOR "HOT" MUSIC VIDEO](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/214907/) - RHYME SO – formed by Japanese producer Shinichi Osawa, a.k.a MONDO GROSSO, and RHYME, an Australian artist/poet – has released their new single "HOT" visualized as a 360° VR music video. Set in a virtual nightclub in your mind, "HOT" was directed by Jordan Freda, who has worked on several projects with some of the - [Thai star STAMP release first Japanese-language single and music video "Jailhouse feat. SKY-HI"](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/284972/) - Thai star STAMP has released his first Japanese-language single, "Jailhouse feat. SKY-HI", on the avex label. The new song is a Japanese version of the Thai singer-songwriter's hit "Jailhouse rap" which has been viewed over 30 million times on YouTube. STAMP re-wrote the lyrics in Japanese for the new version and featured his friend SKY-HI - [Steve Aoki Remixes a 90s Japanese Dance Revival "CAN'T STOP THIS!!" With A New Music Video](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/284954/) - Particiating artists as realistic avatars with an exciting virtual performance The music video for two-time Grammy-nominated DJ/Producer Steve Aoki's remix of 90s dance hit "CAN'T STOP THIS!!" has been released on Aoki's YouTube channel. CAN'T STOP THIS!! - Steve Aoki Remix" – directed by Yuki Tsujimoto, named one of the top Japanese Motion Graphi Creators (Eizo 100's - [NETFLIX ANNOUNCES PRODUCTION OF THE JOURNALIST STARRING RYOKO YONEKURA](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/254942/) - Netflix announced the production of Netflix original series The Journalist, a series jointly planned and produced by Star Sands and Netflix to be released on Netflix in 2021.The Journalist, a series jointly planned and produced by Netflix and Star Sands to be released on Netflix in 2021. The Journalist is an adaptation of the hit - [My Broken Mariko will debut digitally and also in print as a deluxe, hardcover edition on October 20th](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/254928/) - My Broken Mariko, an emotional story about a close friendship between two young women and the devastating impact of suicide as one of them struggles to understand the sudden loss of her best friend. The title exemplifies josei manga, which is characterized by mature storytelling, unique artwork and its appeal to older female readers. My - [Japanese Mannequin rap duo FEMM is featured on Duke of Harajuku's 1st album "RAZZLE DAZZLE"](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/254919/) - FEMM, a rap duo from Tokyo that pioneered Japan's female rap scenes in the 2010's with their smash hit songs like "Fxxk Boyz Get Money" that gathered praise from influencers in Europe, United States, and all around the world, are collaborating with Duke of Harajuku as a featuring rapper in the song "SUMMER DREAM". This - [GKIDS RELEASES “CHILDREN OF THE SEA” ON DIGITAL, BLU-RAY™ AND DVD](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/154894/) - From Japan’s cutting-edge STUDIO4°C (Tekkonkinkreet, MFKZ, Mind Game) and director Ayumu Watanabe comes Children of the Sea, a stunningly beautiful adaptation of the prize-winning manga. Featuring a score from legendary composer and long-time Studio Ghibli collaborator Joe Hisaishi (Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro), this critically-acclaimed film is now available digitally, as a Blu-ray™ and DVD combo pack, and - [New Japan Academy, Vol. 1 is scheduled for an October 2020 exclusive digital release](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/154887/) - Yen Press steps into the ring with the acquisition of the manga series, New Japan Academy, an action-packed comedic series featuring the stars of New Japan Pro-Wrestling. It’s the stars of New Japan Pro-Wrestling as you’ve never seen them before! Teenager Tetsuya Naito is aiming for the top of New Japan Academy, but in order - [The Lethal Weapons to perform online live with "Street Fighter II" background!](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/104871/) - The Lethal Weapons first ever group (?) to perform ONLINE LIVE with “Street Fighter II” background!!!(full backup from Capcom) The duo from Japan, “The Lethal Weapons” are known for using 1980s-1990s culture as their theme for visual and music will be having an online live using the game visuals as background from the phenomenalCapcom game,“Street - [ID: Invaded Manga Series & Sets February 2021 Launch Date](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/104835/) - Yen Press, LLC has announced the acquisition of the manga series ID:Invaded #Brake-Broken, with story by Otaro Maijo and art by Yuuki Kodama, the creator of Blood Lad. When Sakaido wakes up in a strange room next to a dead girl, there are only two things he knows for sure—1) he’s a brilliant detective, and - [Learn how to create the perfect bento to take on the go for a day of work or school](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/104830/) - Join MUJI in this upcoming digital workshop with Chef Naoko of Shizuku by Chef Naoko to learn how to put together a simple, yet beautiful & vibrant bento box. Using simple MUJI kitchen tools, Chef Naoko will be creating a 5-Color Chicken & Egg Soboro bento in this live demonstration. An exclusive MUJI promo code - [“Arcade Archives Super Dodge Ball” for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/274780/) - From today August 27th, 2020, Super Dodge Ball will be added for Nintendo Switch™ as new content, available digitally for Arcade Archives, the downloadable content series by HAMSTER.For PlayStation®4 is on PS Store. About “Arcade Archives Super Dodge Ball” "Super Dodge Ball" is an action game released by Technos Japan in 1987.Players compete with powerful - [ELLEGARDEN, that made a comeback after a 10 year hiatus, Will Hold A Live Streaming Event on YouTube](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/264776/) - Japanese Rock Band, ELLEGARDEN, that made a comeback after a 10 year hiatus announced that they will hold a live streaming event on YouTube on August 28th, 8 p.m. (Japan Time). The idea of this live streaming event was initiated after various events and festivals in which they were scheduled to perform got delayed and - [THAILAND CITY POP STAR STAMP apper on JAPAN BIGGEST MUSIC FES](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/254769/) - Thai superstar STAMP will perform at a-nation online 2020. STAMP is a singer-songwriter from Bangkok, Thailand. He is a regular at # 1 on the Thailand Spotify chart and he has more than 120 million views on his YouTube channel. He is a national star and has headlined music festivals with 30,000 people in attendance - [“a-nation” – JAPAN’S LARGEST SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL – ANNOUNCES 5 STAGES TO STREAM WORLDWIDE AUGUST 29](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/244749/) - Star-Studded 2020 Lineup Includes ayumi hamasaki, Daichi Miura, KODA KUMI, SUPER JUNIOR, BACK-ON, SuperM, The World Standard (Wasuta), FAKY, And Many More. “a-nation online 2020” will celebrate its 19th year by broadcasting worldwide on August 29, featuring over 50 Japanese and international artists including ayumi hamasaki, Daichi Miura, KODA KUMI, SUPER JUNIOR, BACK-ON, SuperM, The - [Message from GUNDAM “BEYOND” Special Movie Where Gundam Pilots Call Out to the People of Earth Releases!](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/074744/) - We must come together and awaken our strength to overcome this situation! Message from GUNDAM “BEYOND,” a special video for fans all over the world that encourages everyone to “awaken” our strength to overcome difficult times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other issues, has been released on Wednesday, August 5th. This video begins with - [Heartwarming Rhythm Adventure Giraffe and Annika, set for worldwide Xbox One Releae August 27th](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/064719/) - Regarding Giraffe and Annika, the PS4 and Nintendo Switch releases have been announced previously, but we are happy to inform you that the Xbox One digital version will also be released simultaneously. Plus from today, August 6th the title will be available for preorder! Giraffe and Annika is the latest work from Saito Atsushi, founder - [Top Japanese artist Kenshi Yonezu reveals “KANDEN” gained the fastest 10 million views](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/044712/) - Top Japanese artist Kenshi Yonezu has revealed his new music video “Kanden”, alongside another accomplishment to his ever-growing list of accolades: hitting 5.07 million subscribers on YouTube, have “Shunrai" as his 13th music video to gain 100 million views, as well as “Kanden” hitting 1 million views in just 1h50min after release and 10 million - [FLOW to perform "Anime Shibari Online" worldwide livestream concert on August 7](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/034685/) - Japanese rock band FLOW will stream their live concert "Anime Shibari ONLINE" on August 7 at 8:00pm JST, taking the stage at Ebisu Liquid Room for their first live performance on stage in 6 months. The worldwide livestream event – featuring a set list of FLOW's anime songs from Naruto, Code Geass, Eureka Seven, Tales - [Fist of the North Star LEGENDS ReVIVE Meets Virtua Fighter](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/274655/) - SEGA announces a new event in Fist of The North Star LEGENDS ReVIVE, featuring two characters from the iconic fighting game Virtua Fighter. For the very first time, Hokuto Shinken and Hakkyoku-Ken will meet. The collaboration with Virtua Fighter will start from July 30, 2020 (JST) and will run until August 12, 2020 (JST) included. - [Comic legend Stan Sakai and ‘Usagi Yojimbo’ embark on a new adventure with Netflix in an all-new animated kids series ‘Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles’](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/164652/) - Netflix and Gaumont announce new comedy-action CGI animated series Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles based on the globally successful 35-year-old comic book, Usagi Yojimbo, from award-winning creator Stan Sakai. The series takes place in the far future, set in a world that mixes modern high-tech images with classic Japanese references. It follows the teenage Rabbit - ['Lemon' Singer Kenshi Yonezu Dominated J-Pop in 2019-2020: Announces His 5th album “STRAY SHEEP”](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/154638/) - J-pop singer-songwriter and music producer Kenshi Yonezu made Billboard chart history by becoming the first-ever act to score song of the year with the same song, "Lemon," for two years running. The 28-year-old has evolved into one of Japan's leading artists in recent years -- he even illustrates his own music videos and album covers - [Aniplex Online Fest Streams July 4th Weekend Hosted by Sally Amaki](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/294614/) - Get ready for a special two-day online event featuring your favorite Aniplex shows with special appearances from staff, cast, music artists, and more! Aniplex of America announced the first ever Aniplex Online Fest streaming July 4 – July 5, 2020 on YouTube with Sally Amaki of 22/7 (nanabun no nijyuuni) serving as the emcee for - [FIRST EVER ANIME EXPO LITE - A VIRTUAL JAPANESE POP CULTURE EVENT](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/284593/) - FREE Livestream Event to take place July 3 & 4 The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) announces to unveil its plans to offer Japanese pop culture fans from around the world an opportunity to experience all things anime from wherever they are with Anime Expo Lite. This FREE two-day live stream event - [STUDIO GHIBLI LIBRARY STREAMS FOR THE FIRST TIME ON HBO MAX MAY 27TH](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/264571/) - Studio Ghibli is one of the most acclaimed and influential animation studios in the world, inspiring filmmakers and audiences alike over the last 30 years with beloved stories and breathtaking visuals. Under the brilliance of visionary animation directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, and producer Toshio Suzuki, the studio’s films are known for timeless classics - [Limited Time Concerts, Theater Performances, and Movies Streaming Now](https://popjneo.com/feature/2020/184544/) - We are introducing some live streaming contents which you can watch online. We will keep you updated, so don’t miss it!Updated at May 18th | #stayhome live concerts GRAPEVINEIn A Lifetime Special EditionTuesday, May 19th - 20: 00 JST, 4:00 PDTYouTube ROLLYROLLY Debut 30th Anniversary Special Live -Extreme-Thursday, May 21 - 20: 00 JST, 4:00 PDTYouTube - [Let’s Start Home Karaoke! 200 DAM Karaoke Songs Streamed on YouTube](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/154537/) - DAM Karaoke chart top 200 songs will be streamed on YouTube for a limited time in order for us to enjoy karaoke at home even while in self-quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic. It is said that singing karaoke can release your stress and bring health benefits. You can enjoy karaoke with friends and families - [“TOKYO GODFATHERS” BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL DOWNLOAD](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/134520/) - Satoshi Kon’s Heartfelt Masterpiece Restored and Remastered Heartbreaking, hilarious and highly original, Tokyo Godfathers is a humanist masterpiece from the legendary director Satoshi Kon (Paprika, Perfect Blue). Co-written by Keiko Nobumoto (Cowboy Bebop) and featuring a whimsical score by Keiichi Suzuki, this beautiful tale of hope and redemption in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds - [BAND-MAID to Release the New Demo Tape “Want more!” for one week only](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/124500/) - BAND-MAID held the online event called Online Maid No Hi on May 10th, which is the day of “Maid”. As a surprise, they started streaming the new demo tape “Want more!” for free. This event was streamed from a remote location due to the coronavirus pandemic. Their album CONQUEROR was released throughout the world and - [BLUE ENCOUNT to Release a New Song “Anatae” and Stream BudoKan Concert Video](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/114493/) - On May 13th, BLUE ENCOUNT will release a new song called “Anatae”, which was performed for the first time at SCHOOL OF LOCK Kizuna Kanshasai supported by Oyakono Waimoba Gakuwari on March 22nd. At 6 AM PDT (8 PM JST) on the same day, furthermore, they will begin streaming the video of their first solo - [BABYMETAL to Stream LIVE AT WEMBLEY in 2016, and Merchandise From That Time Available Again](https://popjneo.com/feature/2020/084473/) - BABYMETAL will stream the online concert LIVE AT WEMBLEY - ONLINE LIVE on their official YouTube channel on May 10th at 7AM PDT.The concert was their first overseas solo arena concert, which was held at Wembley Arena in the UK. Furthermore, the reproduction version of the merchandise from that time will go on sale at - [Dragon Ash to Stream Concert Videos on YouTube 3 weeks in a row](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/074463/) - The new streaming contents of Dragon Ash Dragon Ash Live Streaming! will be started. The concert videos will premiere on YouTube 3 weeks in a row starting on May 8th. On May 8th, the final concert performance of the album released in 2003 HARVEST release tour called Dragon Ash Tour House of Velocity at Tokyo - [Limited Time Concerts, Theater Performances, and Movies Streaming Now](https://popjneo.com/feature/2020/054459/) - We are introducing some live streaming contents which you can watch online. We will keep you updated, so don’t miss it!Updated at May 5th | #stayhome List of live concerts Nana MizukiLive Runner rehearsal studio mini liveAvailable until Wednesday, May 6thYouTube SutopuriStrawberry Memory in Sutopuri channel!Available until Thursday, April 30th, YouTube DIR EN GREYDIR EN GREY - [Limited Time Concerts, Theater Performances, and Movies Streaming Now](https://popjneo.com/feature/2020/014432/) - We are introducing some live streaming contents which you can watch online. We will keep you updated, so don’t miss it!Updated at May 1st | #stayhome List of live concerts Nana MizukiLive Runner rehearsal studio mini liveAvailable until Wednesday, May 6thYouTube SutopuriStrawberry Memory in Sutopuri channel!Available until Thursday, April 30th, YouTube DIR EN GREYDIR EN GREY - [“Arcade Archives VS. WRECKING CREW” for Nintendo Switch](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/044446/) - From today December 12th , 2019, FROGGER, by Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd., will be added for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4 as new content, available digitally for Arcade Archives, the downloadable content series by HAMSTER. About “Arcade Archives VS. WRECKING CREW” "VS. WRECKING CREW" is an action game released by Nintendo in 1984.Play as Mario - [The digital Digitally Publish New Fruits Basket Manga Content](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/294408/) - Digital Publication of New Chapters ofFruits Basket: The Three Musketeers and Fruits Basket Another Adding to the excitement of the highly-anticipated Season 2 of the Fruits Basket anime, it will publish new Fruits Basket manga content on digital platforms nearly simultaneous to their Japanese release—ongoing chapters of the spin-off series Fruits Basket: The Three Musketeers - [Limited Time Concerts, Theater Performances, and Movies Streaming Now](https://popjneo.com/feature/2020/274385/) - We are introducing some live streaming contents which you can watch online. We will keep you updated, so don’t miss it!Updated at April 27th | #stayhome List of live concerts archive Nana MizukiLive Runner rehearsal studio mini liveAvailable until Wednesday, May 6thYouTube SutopuriStrawberry Memory in Sutopuri channel!Available until Thursday, April 30th, YouTube DIR EN GREYDIR EN - [Great Opportunity to See Kabuki! Free Streaming March Grand Kabuki](https://popjneo.com/feature/2020/244358/) - This would be a very good opportunity to feel the excitement of Kabuki not only for Kabuki fans but also for those who haven’t seen Kabuki before. Prerecorded 5 titles of March Grand Kabuki including the matinee and evening show with no audience is now available to stream for free. You can watch the Shin - [Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 premieres April 23rd](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/234339/) - Created by Masamune Shirow, the sequel of much acclaimed Ghost In the Shell SAC series has come back as a full 3DCG anime series. Directors Kenji Kamiyama, Shinji Aramaki and SOLA DIGITAL ARTS will collaborate once again following ULTRAMAN. This is the first Ghost In the Shell series to be brought to fans with a - [CHILDREN OF THE SEA - GKIDS and Fathom Events Will Bring the Film to Select Screens Nationwide](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/194225/) - The New Animated Feature Film From Japan’s STUDIO4°C Comes to U.S. Cinemas on April 20 & 22, Followed by Limited Theatrical Run from GKIDS GKIDS, the acclaimed distributor of multiple Academy Award®-nominated animated features, and Fathom Events announced today that the latest feature from Japan’s STUDIO4°C (known for “Tekkonkinkreet,” “MFKZ,” “Mind Game,” “Animatrix, Batman: Gotham - [Cö shu Nie RELEASES NEW TRACK “bullet (Slushii Remix)” ON NOV.15 TIE-IN TO PSYCHO-PASS 3](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/164067/) - The artist / band Cö shu Nie has announced to release new track "bullet (Slushii Remix)" via Sony Music Entertainment. The remixer Slushii has massive collaborations and remixes co-signed by the likes of Marshmello, Maroon 5, French Montana, touted as the next generation’s torch-carrier by the likes of Tiesto, Steve Aoki, and Skrillex, his new - [Natsume Yujin-cho the Movie: Ephemeral Bond Blu-ray Release in November](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/134020/) - The only feature-length film from the mysterious and ethereal world of Natsume Yujin-cho finally arrives on Blu-ray! The highly anticipated release of Natsume Yujin-cho the Movie: Ephemeral Bondon Blu-ray on November 26th. The first and only film from the beloved series features a brand new, original story by creator Yuki Midorikawa along with veteran director Takahiro - [Aniplex of America Presents the Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] THE MOVIE III. spring song North American Premiere in Los Angeles](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/284240/) - The final chapter of the [Heaven’s Feel] trilogy is about to begin! Aniplex of America is ecstatic to present the North American premiere of Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] III. spring song on Friday, April 17, 2020 at The Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. This highly anticipated film is the final act of the critically - [GKIDS Announces PROMARE Watch Party on April 21](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/164280/) - Join the English Language Voice Cast for a Special Live Tweet Event Celebrating the Digital Release of the 2019 Hit Anime Feature from the Acclaimed Studio TRIGGER On April 21, 2020, audiences are invited to join the Live Watch Party with the English Voice Cast by pressing play on their respective digital copies at 9:00PM - [Brave Frontier Launches Collaboration with TRIGUN](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/144262/) - DEFEND YOUR FAVORITE TRIGUN CHARACTER FROM BOUNTY HUNTERS!BRAVE FRONTIER x TRIGUN Collaboration 2020 The arrival of TRIGUN in BRAVE FRONTIER. From April 15th to May 6th, 2020,Summoners can look forward to summoning their favorite TRIGUN characters and collecting various rewards available during the collaboration. Below, we have listed the highlights of what Summoners can expect from this - [PIKOTARO promotes handwashing and prays for peace in "PPAP 2020" music video](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/074257/) - PIKOTARO, who achieved global fame for the hit “PPAP” (“Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen”) in 2016, has updated his song to encourage people around the world to stay safe during the current global crisis. PIKOTARO recorded the new version – titled "PPAP 2020" – at the home of his producer KOSAKA DAIMAOU. The music video shows PIKOTARO parodying his tune by - [KenIchi: The Mightiest Disciple Season 3 back on Amazon Prime](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/044250/) - Just wanted to let you know that KenIchi: The Mightiest Disciple, an anime series based on the manga of the same name, has recently been made available to the fans via Amazon Prime. The longtime fan favorite that originally began airing on October 2006 had not been available in the past few years until TMS Entertainment - [Over 20 Exclusive Gunpla and Dragon Ball Figures on Sale Now at PREMIUM BANDAI USA](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/034246/) - Premium Bandai USA will begin offering highly sought-after and exclusive collectibles from renowned Bandai toy and collectible brands to domestic fans and customers. The catalog has been expanded to feature Bandai Spirits’ Tamashii Nations’ Dragon Ball S.H.Figuarts action figure line and Hobby’s catalog of Gundam model kits (GUNPLA), including many rare and limited-edition releases that - [GKIDS TO RELEASE A NEW RESTORATION AND ENGLISH DUB OF “TOKYO GODFATHERS” IN NY & LA on MARCH 13](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/264229/) - On Friday, March 13, GKIDS presents a brand new restoration of visionary director Satoshi Kon’s critically-acclaimed animated feature, TOKYO GODFATHERS, at theMetrograph Theater in New York and the Lumiere Music Hall in Los Angeles. This theatrical re-release showcases a new English-language dub produced by GKIDS and NYAV Post with the voices of Jon Avner (Just Cause 3), Victoria Grace - [COWBOY YAKUZA – Now Available on Steam Early Access!](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/184205/) - Active Gaming Media Inc. is proud to announce that Cowboy Yakuza – the “East meets West(ern)” action title developed by AGM’s own in-house development team – was released on Steam Early Access today, February 17th, 2020. This Early Access version is now available for $9.99, with a full release scheduled for later this spring. What - [Sonic at the Olympic Games – Tokyo 2020™ to launch for Android and iOS on May 7. Pre-registration campaign starts.](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/154192/) - SEGA Games Co., Ltd is proud to announce that Sonic at the Olympic Games - Tokyo 2020TM the official mobile game of the Olympic Games will be coming to Android and iOS on May 7, 2020.Pre-registration also starts on Feb 14. Rewards will unlock at launch for all players based on the number of pre-registrations. Check out - [THEATRICALLY RELEASE “RIDE YOUR WAVE” IN LOS ANGELES ON FEBRUARY 21](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/304172/) - From visionary director Masaaki Yuasa (The Night is Short, Walk On Girl, DEVILMAN crybaby) comes a deeply emotional new film that applies his trademark visual ingenuity to a tale of romance, grief and self-discovery. Hinako is a surf-loving college student who has just moved to a small seaside town. When a sudden fire breaks out - [millennium parade's new single “Fly with me” announced as opening theme for GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/294165/) - GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045, the latest in the GHOST IN THE SHELL series that has become a world-renowned milestone of science fiction, will be streamed on Netflix worldwide from 2020 Spring. Along with the release of the second teaser visual, it has been announced that “Fly with me”, a song by millennium parade led - [BRATS performs new single "Excuser" at first USA concert](https://popjneo.com/news/2020/194148/) - Japanese girls rock band BRATS performed their first live American concert at Anime Los Angeles on January 10, 2020, the same day that their new digital single “Excuser” was released on streaming platforms internationally. BRATS delivered a 13-song set to the excited fans at the Ontario Convention Center, performing the newly-revealed track along with anime - [Little Glee Monster release new EP “I Feel The Light” December 11 release!](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/124122/) - Little Glee Monster are commemorating their Fifth anniversary with the release of their new EP “I Feel The Light”. Having covered “September” in the past and being the support act for Earth, Wind & Fire’s concert in Japan, the two groups were meant for this collaboration. The lead track “I Feel The Light” was written - [“Arcade Archives FROGGER” for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/124113/) - From today December 12th , 2019, FROGGER, by Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd., will be added for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4 as new content, available digitally for Arcade Archives, the downloadable content series by HAMSTER. About “Arcade Archives FROGGER” "FROGGER" is an action game released by KONAMI in 1981.Guide a lost frog to the house - [BACK-ON performs live Fairy Tail collaboration with OSAKA☆SYUNKASYUTO at Shinjuku Loft](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/084107/) - Concert Included Hits from anime series Gundam Build Fighters, Eyeshield 21, and Fairy Tail Final Season Japanese rock band BACK-ON performed a special on-stage collaboration of the Fairy Tail anime theme song “STRIKE BACK” with idol group OSAKA☆SYUNKASYUTO at the band’s December 4 “choir loft IV -lila-” concert at Shinjuku Loft. 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The first ever teaser trailer was created exclusively for Anime NYC and was introduced to the fans by director Yo Moriyama and producer Minako Fujiyoshi. - [Dragon Ball World Tour Exclusive Figures Available From Bluefin For Limited Time!!](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/024061/) - 2019 DRAGON BALL WORLD ADVENTURE S.H.FIGUARTS FIGURES FROM TAMASHII NATIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE EXCLUSIVELY FROM BLUEFIN Must-Have Collectible Dragon Ball Event Exclusives Are Available Now To North American Fans For A Limited Time Only!! Bluefin, a Bandai Namco group company and the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, - [HBO Max Acquires US Streaming Rights to Studio Ghibli Films](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/184047/) - Deal Marks the First Time Ever that the Revered Animation House’s Films Have Been Licensed to a Streaming ServiceThe Complete Studio Ghibli Feature Film Library will be Available on the Service, Including Academy Award®-Winning Masterpiece Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and More HBO Max will bring the - [Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba English Dub Cast](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/104043/) - The English dub trailer of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba revealing five of the English cast members ahead of the show’s premiere on Cartoon Network’s Toonami on October 12th. Zach Aguilar (ALDNOAH.ZERO, Fate/Apocrypha) and Abby Trott (Asterisk War, Neon Genesis Evangelion) lead the cast as the famous siblings, Tanjiro Kamado and Nezuko Kamado, while Aleks Le (Record of - [Nintendo Switch™ "Arcade Archives Karate Champ" from October 3rd, 2019](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/034033/) - From today October 3rd, 2019, Karate Champ will be added for Nintendo Switch™ as new content, available digitally for Arcade Archives, the downloadable content series by HAMSTER. About “Arcade Archives Karate Champ”"Karate Champ" is an action game that was released from Data East in 1984.Players train a variety of karate skills with a combination of - [COACH X MICHAEL B. JORDAN Debut NARUTO Manga-Inspired Fashion Line](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/024027/) - The new capsule collection, designed in partnership with the actor, producer and first global face of Coach menswear, features NARUTO-inspired designs. Coach announces the launch of Coach x Michael B. 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The band has also toured across - [NightCry – Spiritual Successor to Clock Tower and Masterpiece of Horror-Adventure](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/053980/) - NightCry – Spiritual Successor to Clock Tower and Masterpiece of Horror-Adventure The horror game that received the heart and soul of the Clock Tower series, NightCry, is out now on the European PS Store.This terrifying tragedy 3D horror adventure, set upon a luxurious passenger ship with no escape, is the result of the collaboration between - [Pokémon Masters and 9 More Games To Play](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/303975/) - Team up with your favorite Pokémon and Trainers. The grand Pokémon Masters League tournament is on—and you get to put together a dream team of Trainers and Pokémon. Train, earn tons of rewards, and aim to win the championship! - [Attack on Titan TACTICS Opens Pre-Registration on Google Play](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/213971/) - Attack on Titan TACTICS Opens Pre-Registration on Google Play Today, Along with Pre-Registration Rewards Campaign August 20, 2019 — Today, DeNA Co., Ltd. announced pre-registration for Attack on Titan TACTICS, an officially licensed mobile game based on the popular anime series Attack on Titan. Beginning today, fans in the US, Canada, and Australia can pre-register for the game on - [New TEPPEN Hero and Card Reveals, GungHo to Hold Esports and Gameplay Updates Announcement Event](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/033966/) - GungHo Online Entertainment (GOE) has announced plans to reveal new Hero and card additions, as well as an esports initiative, for TEPPEN, its Capcom co-developed ultimate card battle game. Details will be shared at the TEPPEN Asia Japan Premiere event on August 8, 2019 from 1 p.m. JST (August 7, 2019 from 9 p.m. PT), - [Explore the Extraordinary Mind of the Legendary Animation Director Satoshi Kon through the film 'Millennium Actress' this August!](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/033962/) - When the legendary Ginei Studios shuts down, filmmaker Genya Tachibana and his assistant are tasked with interviewing its reclusive star, Chiyoko Fujiwara, who had retired from the spotlight 30 years prior. As she recounts her career, Genya and his crew are literally pulled into her memories where they witness her chance encounter with a mysterious - [Mashiro Ayano's new single released digitally worldwide; scheduled to perform at 'Anime Weekend Atlanta 2019'!](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/183954/) - Female singer Mashiro Ayano, who has risen in popularity for her clear voice, conveying a sense of her strong willed personality, released her 8th single GET OVER / confession / GLAMOROUS SKYdigitally worldwide on July 17, 2019. The single includes M1 “GET OVER”, the ending theme for TV anime “Puzzle & Dragons”, M2 “confession” produced by mega - [I want to eat your pancreas" Blu-ray Release This October](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/053927/) - Get those tissue boxes ready as the inspiring, coming-of-age film comes to Blu-ray! 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About “Arcade Archives DONKEY KONG 3” DONKEY KONG 3 is a shooting game released by Nintendo in 1983.Take on the role of the hero STANLEY, and use your Sprayer to drive - [“Arcade Archives Ninja Spirit” for Nintendo Switch ™ and PlayStation®4](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/043913/) - From July 4th, 2019, Arcade Archives Ninja Spirit will be available digitally for Arcade Archives, the downloadable series by HAMSTER for Nintendo Switch ™ and PlayStation®4. About “Arcade Archives Ninja Spirit” Ninja Spirit is an action game released by IREM in 1988.The game follows Tsukikage, who was raised in the way of the ninja. As - [Man With A Mission Announce US Tour 2019](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/033894/) - Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION have announced their return to the US in September, bring their Chasing The Horizon Tour with them. Tickets will go on sale on Monday July 1st and will be available here. The tour supports the release of their most recent album, Chasing the Horizon, which is out now. The album is the - [Lord El-Melloi II’s Case Files {Rail Zeppelin} Grace note Coming to Crunchyroll and FunimationNow Beginning July 6](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/283889/) - Lord El-Melloi II’s Case Files {Rail Zeppelin} Grace note anime series is set to simulcast new episodes beginning July 6 on Crunchyroll and FunimationNow. Based on The Case Files of Lord El-Melloi II by Makoto Sanda/TYPE-MOON, this spinoff series follows the adult Waver Velvet, a TYPE-MOON universe fan favorite who is now known as Lord El-Melloi II, as he - [Wasuta battles to "save kawaii" in RPG-themed MV "Mera Nyaizer!!!!!"](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/263874/) - Japanese idol group Wasuta (“The World Standard”) has released their latest music video, the RPG-themed “Mera Nyaizer!!!!!~kimi ni a ge u~”. Hazuki, Nanase, Miri, Ririka, and Ruka display their fighting skills and battle monsters in the action-packed sequel to Wasuta’s special series of “game world” videos, following “Ultra Miracle-cle Final Ultimate Choco Beam” and “Kurae! - [Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online Gets Blu-ray Release in 2019](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/163705/) - Aniplex of America will be releasing the runaway hit anime, Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online, on Blu-ray beginning March of this year. Based on the light novel by military and gun fanatic Keiichi Sigsawa, who also authored Kino’s Journey and served as a gun consultant for Sword Art Online II, the series premiered - [Cells at Work! Comes to Blu-ray with Brand New English Dub this Summer](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/183791/) - Enter the fascinating world inside your body with the must own series coming to Blu-ray! The highly anticipated release includes a brand new English dub starring Cherami Leigh (Sword Art Online, Fairy Tail), Billy Kametz (Fate/EXTRA Last Encore, Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU), Robbie Daymond (I want to eat your pancreas, Charlotte), and Laura Post (The Promised Neverland, - [YOSHIKI x Hello Kitty collaboration character Yoshikitty nominated in 34th Sanrio Character Ranking](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/163786/) - Yoshikitty, the collaboration between Hello Kitty and YOSHIKI – composer, rock drummer, and leader of X JAPAN – is nominated once again in the 34th Annual Sanrio Character Ranking contest this year. Yoshikitty has climbed higher each year since debuting in the competition four years ago – ranking 12th place in 2015, moving up to 7th place - [A Massive Hit Series! Detective Conan: The Fist of Blue Sapphire to be Released Nationwide in Japan on April 12th, 2019](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/093772/) - TMS Entertainment Co., Ltd. (“TMS”) has co-produced the new animated movie, Detective Conan: The Fist of Blue Sapphire, the 23rd installment in the Detective Conan series, based on the original manga by Gosho Aoyama. The new film will be released nationwide in Japan on April 12th. The Latest Film of a Blockbuster SeriesThe previous movie - [Japanese rock icon YOSHIKI stars in THE iDOLM@STER: SHINY COLORS 1st anniversary campaign](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/023748/) - Japanese rock star and composer YOSHIKI creates the “S” pose (based on his famous “X” pose) for Bandai Namco’s first anniversary campaign for the top-selling smartphone game THE iDOLM@STER: SHINY COLORS.The leader of X JAPAN commented on the unusual collaboration: “I’m also active in various ways as a producer, but I had an image of - [YOSHIKI to create theme song for new xXx 4 film starring Vin Diesel](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/223743/) - The H Collective has partnered with prolific Japanese composer and musician YOSHIKI on the next installment in the xXx franchise, xXx 4 starring Vin Diesel. The film will feature a theme song with music written by YOSHIKI. xXx 4 is in pre-production with casting currently under way, and principal photography set to commence this year. In addition, The H Collective has - [the GazettE world tour for April 2019!](https://popjneo.com/news/2019/123664/) - the GazettE released their 9th album, NINTH in June and has been on "THE NINTH" tour since. They started with their concert hall dates titled "PHASE #01-PHENOMENON-," then onto their all-standing venues titled "PHASE #02-ENHANCEMENT-," and while we eagerly anticipate the nightclub dates in February 2019 titled "PHASE#03 Gekijo wa Doumou (passion is vicious)," their "WORLD TOUR - [J-Rock All-Girl Band SCANDAL Announces U.S. & Mexico Concert Dates](https://popjneo.com/news/2018/013099/) - Japanese all-girl rock act and Epic Records Japan recording artist, SCANDAL [JP], has announced a series of live concert dates that will see the band performing in select cities in the U.S. and Mexico later this summer. The news was announced today by the group’s management company, ROOFTOP, Inc. SCANDAL [JP] is one of Japan’s - [Message from J-rock Band Amaterase](https://popjneo.com/feature/2019/043266/) - [Learn How To Enjoy A Japanese Ryokan with Hot Springs in 9 minutes](https://popjneo.com/feature/2016/082006/) - This video shows the processes of check-in until check-out and also introduces room maids, how to enjoy a Japanese room, how to wear a yukata, how to use a hot spring bath, and so on. Wakura Onsen Tourism Association and Wakura Onsen Tourism Cooperative (Nanao City, Ishikawa) which are made this video says “We made - [SCANDAL releases new album “YELLOW” their first all self-produced album!](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/181743/) - A new original album is released right before another world tour and the band will be celebrating their 10th Anniversary on August 21st! Barely days after completing their domestic arena tour, SCANDAL – one of Japan’s strongest all-female forces in rock – have announced the international release of upcoming seventh album, YELLOW. The 13-track record - [Britney TOKYO Art Show in NY](https://popjneo.com/news/2018/123203/) - Britney TOKYO, the most famous nail artist in the U.S. and a trendsetter, challenges contemporary art for the first time. Britney’s world is a very unique and fascinating one. It is red, white, and colorful with a pop style but it also coexists with grotesque elements, blood and eyeballs like in a horror movie. For - [LIVE REPORT: J-rock Juggernaut SID Wraps up 15th Anniversary Domestic Tour with Showa and Indie Themed Shows](https://popjneo.com/feature/2018/043111/) - For most J-Anime fans, SID might come off as a pop music group renowned for their successful tie-ups with such titles as Fullmetal Alchemist and BLEACH; “Uso”, “Rain” and “Ranbu no Melody” are taken as their most important works more often than not. However, die-hard fans, conversant with the other side of SID, had never - [ANIME NYC 2018 Announces Inaugural “Anisong World Matsuri” Concert Series at Hammerstein Ballroom](https://popjneo.com/news/2018/013108/) - Anime NYC powered by Crunchyroll recently announced the globally renowned “Anisong World Matsuri” concert series will host its first edition in New York City in partnership with Anime NYC on November 16 and 17, 2018. Anisong World Matsuri brings together headlining Japanese pop stars for show-stopping concerts, and the inaugural Anisong World Matsuri NYC will feature - [Anisong World Matsuri Presents Rainbow of Talent at Japan Kawaii Live, Hosting Performers from Pokemon, Fullmetal Alchemist, PriPara, Gurren Lagann, and the IDOLM@STER Franchise](https://popjneo.com/news/2018/013079/) - “Japan Kawaii Live”, the final night of Anisong World Matsuri’s three-day concert event at Anime Expo, was held on July 7, 2018 at the Microsoft Theater, featuring AKB48 Team 8, THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS, i☆Ris, and Shoko Nakagawa. THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS returned for the second year in a row with a new lineup pulled - [X JAPAN feat. HYDE to Perform Attack on Titan Season 3 Opening](https://popjneo.com/news/2018/013072/) - X JAPAN’s “Red Swan” has been chosen as the opening theme for Season 3 of the TV anime Attack on Titan. The new song, featuring YOSHIKI’s first-ever recording collaboration with vocalist HYDE (L’Arc~en~Ciel), was announced at Anime Expo on July 8, 2018, at the season opener’s world-premiere screening in Los Angeles. “Red Swan” is an unreleased - [Manga Contest "Sekai Manga Senbatsu" Is Now Calling Participants Worldwide! Contest Theme and More Details to be Announced at Manga Koshien in August](https://popjneo.com/news/2018/133060/) - Sekai Manga Senbatsu (World Manga Audition) is now calling one-page manga by artists from Japan and overseas. To apply, residents in Japan simply need to post their manga on Nico Nico Manga, while overseas residents are required to apply through Email. The audition process includes a preliminary audition and a final contest. The final will - [Visual Kei Band Kizu Release All Singles Worldwide on iTunes](https://popjneo.com/news/2018/193046/) - Visual Kei band Kizu has just made all their three singles available on iTunes in 111 countries, which include a total of 12 songs. The band famous for selling out all their three one-man shows in 1 second is currently among the most popular groups in the Visual Kei scene. Kizu has attracted great public - [Japanese Rock Legend Miyavi Debuts Powerful Music Video For New Track “Long Nights” Featuring Former Afghan Child Bride Turned Rapper And Social Activist Sonita](https://popjneo.com/news/2018/263032/) - “The Samurai Guitarist” And Star Of Angelina Jolie-Directed Film “Unbroken” Will Perform Live Concerts In 6 Major U.S. Cities In May; New Music Video Features Sundance Film Festival Winner Sonita Universal Music Japan recording artist MIYAVI has released a new music video for his latest song – “Long Nights.” The video is a musical/vocal duet between - [Aniplex of America Announces Sword Art Online The Movie –Ordinal Scale- Now Available for Digital Release](https://popjneo.com/news/2018/203018/) - Aniplex of America Inc. announced that the fan-favorite anime blockbuster Sword Art Online The Movie -Ordinal Scale- is now available for digital release, launching on iTunes, Vudu, and the Microsoft Store. The film, which takes place after the high-stakes events of Sword Art Online, will also be available on Amazon Video and Playstation Video at a later - [DEVILMAN crybaby OP “MAN HUMAN”by DENKI GROOVE Now Available for Streaming/Download Worldwide](https://popjneo.com/news/2018/203009/) - Since its release on January 5th, 2018, DEVILMAN crybaby has gone viral with its raving reviews around the world. Its theme song, “MAN HUMAN” is now available for streaming/download on iTunes, Apple Music, and Spotify. “MAN HUMAN” is by acclaimed Japanese techno-pop duo DENKI GROOVE. Since its release, the track “Konyadake” on the single has been #1 - [Movie Review: Fullmetal Alchemist Live-Action Movie Premiered at Anime NYC](https://popjneo.com/feature/2018/022985/) - Following our interview with the main cast and director of Fullmetal Alchemist live-action movie last summer at Anime Expo 2017, luckily enough, we also got the opportunity to attend a special US premiere of the film at Anime NYC on November 19th, 2017, which was even prior to its official public release in Japan on - [Aniplex of America Launches U.S. Teaser Site And Reveals Key Visual for Summer Action Comedy Anime: Cells at Work!](https://popjneo.com/news/2018/222977/) - Aniplex Inc. announced recently that they will be developing the manga series about anthropomorphized cells within the human body, Cells at Work!, into a TV anime series. Aniplex of America also launched a teaser site and a Facebook page for the brand new action comedy anime slated to debut in summer of this year. The series is - [GINTAMA Live-Action Film To Be Released in North America in January 2018](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/212955/) - L.A. based film distribution company, Azoland Pictures is proud to announce that they will partner with Well Go USA to release the international smash hit GINTAMA live-action film in theaters across the U.S. and Canada starting January 19, 2018. Ticket sales for participating theaters will begin today on the Azoland Pictures website: (link). The action comedy film directed by - [Kamen Joshi will support Akihabara tourism leading up to 2020 Olympics](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/122916/) - Masked girl idols Kamen Joshi have been appointed official ambassadors for Akihabara Tourism. Five years after the underground idol group established their permanent home at the P.A.R.M.S. Theater in Akihabara, the performers have been featured in international news media and achieved over 2.8 million followers on Facebook, the highest number of any group in the - [Aniplex of America Releases HoneyWorks’ Our love has always been 10 centimeters apart](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/182909/) - Aniplex of America has revealed the subtitled trailer and additional information for HoneyWorks’ new TV series, Our love has always been 10 centimeters apart. on its website. Lovingly coined “Boku10” in Japan, the anime is a spin-off of HoneyWorks’ two-part films, I’ve always like you. and The moment you fall in love. Much like the films, the series is inspired by - [Aniplex of America and Crunchyroll Announce KIZNAIVER Complete Blu-ray Set Release](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/262930/) - Aniplex of America announced on their Facebook Live show last month that they will be releasing the Sci-Fi anime series, KIZNAIVER, as a complete Blu-ray set with Crunchyroll later this year. The Blu-ray set will include textless opening and ending, collectible cards and box illustration by Original Character Designer, Shirow Miwa (Katsugeki/TOUKEN RANBU), and Blu-ray case illustrated by - [LiSA Releases 13th Single “ASH” Worldwide on Dec 1](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/022922/) - LiSA’s new single “ASH” was just out in a worldwide digital release on December 1st. This is LiSA’s second single release from SACRA MUSIC. Written by Mao and Aki of renowned visual-kei band SID, “ASH” is the 2nd opening theme to the anime Fate/Apocrypha. It is LiSA’s first time in 6 years to perform an opening theme for the Fate series since - [Astebreed upgrades to it's Definitive Edition; Mecha SHMUPs have never looked more beautiful.](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/112938/) - Astebreed: Definitive Edition Trailer The well-loved and hugely popular 2.5D SHMUP, Astebreed, has just been updated on PC to it’s Definitive Edition. This new version features a huge array of updates, bringing the PS4 contents to PC and adding in extras. The price for the new Definitive Edition has increased to $19.99, however, users that already owned Astebreed got - [MAN WITH A MISSION To Release Digital Single "My Hero/Find You" on November 3](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/012899/) - 5-piece band MAN WITH A MISSION will be releasing their very first double A-side single, “My Hero/Find You” as a worldwide digital release on November 3rd, 2017. A physical version of the single will be released exclusively in Japan on November 1st, 2017. “My Hero” is the opening theme to the anime Inuyashiki, which has started - [ANIME NYC TO HOST U.S. PREMIERE OF HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED FILM “FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST”](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/242890/) - Anime NYC powered by Crunchyroll recently announced the live-action film “Fullmetal Alchemist,” adapted from the bestselling Japanese comic series, will have its exclusive U.S. premiere on November 19 as the Closing Film of the inaugural Anime NYC convention hosted in New York’s Javits Center (655 W 34th St). “Fullmetal Alchemist,” which tells the story of two alchemist brothers seeking - [Luna Haruna to Perform at Anime Weekend Atlanta This Month](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/032880/) - Luna Haruna will perform at Anime Weekend Atlanta’s main event hall on September 30th, 2017 (SAT) as a musical guest of honor. She will also be making an appearance in a panel and autograph session. For more information, visit: https://awa-con.com/ She will also challenge voice acting for the first time in upcoming anime URAHARA. The series, a - [A-HO! Art Exhibition Now Live in Seibu Shibuya Department Store!](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/082829/) - A-HO! Art Exhibition Vol.2 produced by broadcast writer Kuramoto Mitsuru is NOW LIVE on the 8th floor of Seibu Shibuya Department Store Building B. The public exhibition has been going on for about a week and will run until September 18. If you happen to be in Japan recently, definitely make sure to check out - [Active Gaming Media Announces Worldwide Launch of Osomatsu-san Hesokuri Wars~Battle of the NEETs~](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/082848/) - Active Gaming Media Inc. is proud to announce the worldwide launch of Osomatsu-san Hesokuri Wars~Battle of the NEETs~, the new smartphone-based game app based on the popular Japanese TV anime Osomatsu-San (on air since October 2015), available in English and Korean. The comedic TV anime Osomatsu-San, which began broadcasting in October 2015 to commemorate the 80th - [Chill Your Summer with Top-rated Japanese Haunted Houses](https://popjneo.com/feature/2017/012740/) - Is there anything more mentally refreshing for summer than haunted houses? If there is ever such a thing, it should be the JAPANESE haunted houses! The Japanese name for a haunted house is Obakeyashiki, which literally means a house full of ghosts (or monsters). Japanese Obakeyashiki as a form of entertainment was not developed recently - [Downrange, Latest Work from Famous Director Ryuhei Kitamura to Hit Toronto International Film Festival 2017!](https://popjneo.com/feature/2017/242789/) - With Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2017 just around the corner, its highly-acclaimed annual program Midnigh Madness showing the "the wild side" of films, namely the midnight screenings of the best in action, horror, shock and fantasy cinema, has recently announced the world premiere of Downrange among its all-star line-up, directed and produced by world-renowned Japanese director - [Aniplex of America Announces Blu-ray and DVD Releases of Multiple Beloved Anime and Film Titles](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/242799/) - Aniplex of America announced at their industry panel at Otakon (Washington, D.C.) that the company will be releasing Blu-ray and DVD versions of multiple highly popular anime and film titles including Sword Art Online the Movie –Ordinal Scale-, KOYOMIMONOGATARI, KIZUMONOGATARI PART 3: REIKETSU and anohana – The Flower We Saw That Day –. Pre-orders for these products already started on - [Fate/Grand Order Announces Upcoming In-Game Event “Does Moon Goddess Dream of Dumplings?” And More at Otakon 2017](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/242780/) - At the Aniplex of America industry panel at Otakon 2017 in Washington, D.C., fans were treated to the announcement of “Does Moon Goddess Dream of Dumplings?,” which is the newest in-game event for a wildly popular mobile game Fate/Grand Order. The in-game event runs from August 17 to 24, and features a brand-new story written - [Hayao Miyazaki’s LUPIN THE 3RD THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO Hits Big Screens Nationwide for First Time Ever, as Part of a Special Two-Night Event This Fall](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/242653/) - LUPIN THE 3RD is one of the most recognizable animation series in Japanese history, and now U.S. audiences can experience one of the most notable titles when the 1979 Japanese comedy-drama animated adventure, LUPIN THE 3RD THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO, comes to movie theaters nationwide for the first time, to commemorate Lupin’s 50th anniversary. Co-written - [FLOW Announces 15th Anniversary Anime-only Concert "FLOW The Carnival 2017"](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/072714/) - Last month, in July 2017, FLOW began their 15th Anniversary year, and the band recently finished the first round of their 6-city celebration tour in Fukuoka August 6th. On the final night of the tour, FLOW announced a special, one-night-only concert to take place on December 21st titled “FLOW THE CARNIVAL 2017 ～Anime-only～”, which will include - [Just A Few More Days Before ONE OK ROCK Hits L.A. -- Back-to-Back Shows August 11 & 12!](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/072722/) - Fueled By Ramen recording group ONE OK ROCK has announced details of a massive North American headline tour. The “AMBITIONS U.S. TOUR 2017,” which also features a series of stops throughout Canada, kicked off July 6th at Las Vegas, Nevada’s Brooklyn Bowl. The coast-to-coast tour will feature support from special guests Set It Off and Palisades, - [Kosaka Daimaou, Producer of PIKOTARO Announces Marriage!](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/042700/) - On August 4th, Kosaka Daimaou, the producer of the global superstar, PIKOTARO, announced via his blog that he was married on August 3rd. His bride is Hitomi Yasueda, a TV talent. Kosaka Daimaou announced the following: “To everyone who’ve always supported me, after being around for 44 years, I never thought I would write something like this… At age 44 - [Anime NYC To Host Premiere & Concert For 2nd Gundam Thunderbolt Movie](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/192687/) - LeftField Media and SUNRISE Inc. recently announced the inaugural Anime NYC festival will play host to the US premiere of Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower, the second film in the Gundam Thunderbolt series, and that this premiere will be accompanied by a live concert featuring the music of Gundam Thunderbolt led by composer Naruyoshi Kikuchi. - [Wagakki Band West Coast Tour "WagakkiBand 1st US Tour -DEEP IMPACT-“ Last Minute Interview](https://popjneo.com/feature/2016/161964/) - It’s been a year since the last AX concert. How was your year? Yuko: When I try to remember, I feel like “Wait, what have I done?” It’s because it’s been a whirlwind year for us. Firstly, we performed at Nippon Budokan, which had been set as one of our goals. Since we have 8 - [Interview with Fullmetal Alchemist Live-Action Film Lead Actor Ryosuke Yamada and Director Fumihiko Sori](https://popjneo.com/feature/2017/142469/) - On Monday July 3, Hey! Say! JUMP member and actor Ryosuke Yamada, joined by award-winning director Fumihiko Sori, received warm welcome by American fans and audience at the packed Main Events hall of Anime Expo 2017. As the special guests for the Fullmetal Alchemist Live-Action Movie panel, both Yamada and Sori shared with enthusiastic AX - [Exclusive Interview with Lemon & Sugar Creator Lemona Design](https://popjneo.com/feature/2017/292431/) - “Lemon & Sugar” are two adorable original characters, namely Lemon-chan and Sugar-kun, created by Lemona Design. They hit Japan by storm with their 4-koma manga, cute merchandise, signature Lemon Candies and huge Deco-Bento fan base. Lemon is a cute little girl who loves to be in love. As the world’s first Lemon Ambassador, she spends - [A Night of Destruction and Fusion: DIR EN GREY And PIERROT Jointly Presents "ANDROGYNOS –a view of the Megiddo-"](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/272631/) - It was an historic night at Yokohama Arena overflown with the idea of both destruction and fusion on July 7th, 2017. Titled “ANDROGYNOS –a view of the Megiddo-”, the concert was jointly performed by two legendary bands representing the Japanese Visual Kei scene during the late 90s until early 2000s, namely PIERROT and DIR EN - [Live Report: Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017 ~Japan Super Live~](https://popjneo.com/feature/2017/142486/) - The first day of this July marks not only the beginning of the biggest North American anime convention, Anime Expo 2017, but also the second night for the much-anticipated carnival of Anisong -- "Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017 ~Japan Super Live~". Most sought-after anisong musicians from Japan drew a packed house at Microsoft - [J-pop Diva Utada Hikaru To Release Two New Digital Singles From Epic Records Japan, A Sony Music Label](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/052454/) - Japanese singer-songwriter, Utada Hikaru will release her first single, “Oozora de Dakishimete” from Epic Records Japan, a division of Sony Music Entertainment Japan, on Monday, July 10th 2017. Her second single, “Forevermore” will follow its release on Friday, July 20th 2017. Her last record with Universal, Fantome, sold approx. 1.05 million copies worldwide (#23 on IFPI’s - [Ryosuke Yamada to Join AX’s Panel for Fullmetal Alchemist Live-Action Movie!](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/232421/) - Two brothers set out on a journey in order to take back everything they have lost. This emotional adventure finally gets a live-action version! Anime Expo is honored to welcome Guests of Honor Fumihiko Sori and Ryosuke Yamada to their first overseas anime convention, where they will present AX’s first-ever live-action movie panel in anticipation - [Ryo Horikawa, Voice of Vegeta and Heiji Hattori Will Join AX 2017 in Dragon Ball Super Panel](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/192404/) - Famed Japanese voice actor, Ryō Horikawa, joins Anime Expo 2017 as a Guest of Honor! Best known as the voice of Vegeta in the Dragon Ball series and Heiji Hattori from Case Closed, Horikawa will participate in a panel as well as autograph sessions throughout the weekend. Born in Osaka, Japan, Ryo Horikawa is a - [JAM Project Announces New Album Tokyo Dive And Area Z Live Edition](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/192392/) - JAM Project, composed of Hironobu Kageyama, Masaaki Endoh, Hiroshi Kitadani, Masami Okui, and Yoshiki Fukuyama, has announced information about their new album, tour, and their first live album digital release. Tour tickets can be registered in advance at the JAM Project fan app “MOTTO! MOTTO!! App” starting June 21. Their original album TOKYO DIVE will be released - [FLOW and Minori Chihara Join for Bandai Namco Shanghai "Anisong Party"](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/162370/) - Anisong heavyweights FLOW and Minori Chihara performed a special collaboration concert in Shanghai, China, on June 9, delivering a 2-hour-plus set of anime song favorites, including a surprise cover version of Hironobu Kageyama (JAM Project)’s Dragon Ball Z theme “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA”. For the show’s encore, Minori Chihara joined FLOW onstage to sing along with the group’s hit - [Active Gaming Media Inc. is proud to announce Astro Boy: Edge of Time, is coming to PC via Steam](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/082357/) - Active Gaming Media Inc. in association with Tezuka Productions, is proud to announce that the latest battle strategy card game, Astro Boy: Edge of Time, is coming to PC via Steam. Astro Boy: Edge of Time A whole new deck and world built out of the beloved characters from Osamu Tezuka, reimagined by famous creators. - [Conversation Between Dir En Grey Gt. Kaoru and lynch. Vocalist Hazuki To Be Featured on Kaoru’s Official Blog Magazine “TheThe Day”](https://popjneo.com/feature/2017/062344/) - Kaoru’s conversation with a different guest each time has been a regular program on his official blog magazine. With Hazuki being the guest this time, the two good friends had a relaxed and casual conversation over several drinks. Although Hazuki started out a little nervous being in front of Kaoru, who has much longer experience - [BugLug Vocalist Issei Returns To Stage With Grand Live Show at Nippon Budokan, BugLug Announces 47-Prefecture Tour in Japan](https://popjneo.com/feature/2017/052334/) - Vocalist of BugLug, Issei, announced his much-anticipated full comeback to the stage, having suffered severe head injury after an accident on May 7th 2016. To celebrate their comeback in the band’s complete line-up, BugLug held their Budokan debut concert “5+You=Infinity” on May 7th, 2017, with a new single to be released in August and a - [WagakkiBand celebrate the changing of the seasons with two giant headline Tokyo shows!](https://popjneo.com/feature/2017/212274/) - When WagakkiBand addressed the audience from the stage at the legendary Nippon Budokan in January last year, singer Yuko Suzuhana made a request: She asked the audience to help carry the band to even bigger and better things. 13 months later, seeing WagakkiBand own the stage of Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium for the first of two - [Charan-Po-Rantan returns to New York City!](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/092266/) - After a spectacular sold out performance in New York in 2015, Charan-Po-Rantan returns stateside again for two shows! The first will take place at the notable venue, Joe’s Pub at the Public, presented in association with Japan Society, for their solo performance on April 24. Then later in the week, the duo will be part - [The World’s Smallest Travel Partner LocoBee is here, a Communication App for Travelers!](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/212223/) - LocoBee is a new kind of communication app that helps travelers in need by allowing them to connect with Loco (local people) who can communicate in the same language. With the approach of the year 2020, more and more travelers from overseas are visiting Japan. You often see troubled locals who cannot answer traveler's questions - [Puffy AmiYumi returns to the U.S. Announces “U.S. Tour 2017 Not Lazy”](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/072216/) - After a 10 year hiatus in the U.S., Puffy AmiYumi is back in the states for a 3 city tour that includes Los Angeles, San Francisco and Dallas, TX. In addition, the duo will make an appearance at New England’s largest anime convention, Anime Boston 2017. Puffy AmiYumi became household names in the states with - [Rock band OKAMOTO’S to appear at the Northeast’s largest anime convention](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/312212/) - Anime Boston, the largest anime convention in New England, announced its second Japanese guest of honor today. Japanese rock band OKAMOTO’S will perform at Anime Boston at the Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Mass, on March 31 through April 2, 2017. OKAMOTO’S is a four-piece rock band from Shinjuku, Tokyo with Okamoto Sho on vocals, Okamoto - [Cat Moistens the Air!? Pet-Themed Paper Humidifier](https://popjneo.com/news/2017/102196/) - It’s a humidifier but it looks like we are giving water to the pet. You use the humidifier in the same way you give water to your pet. Pour some water onto your favorite plate, and just set the product. The pet-themed object absorbs the water and evaporates. It naturally vaporizes so doesn’t need any - [[mode of 鬼葬], DIR EN GREY announces additional 2 tour days at Shinkiba STUDIO COAST](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/152131/) - DIR EN GREY has decided to add 2 more tour days to TOUR16-17 FROM DEPRESSION TO ________ [mode of 鬼葬], which started on November 10. The tickets are sold out in many cities including Saitama Omiya Sonic City. The additional 2 days will be held at Shinkiba STUDIO COAST in Tokyo on December 5 and - [The Website All About TOHOKU Resorts Introduces Many Tohoku’s Beautiful Facets.](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/272190/) - Non- Japanese people who are familiar with Tohoku called “Tohoku Tsu Ambassadors” introduce information about Tohoku’s beautiful facets and resorts for foreign visitors on the website All About TOHOKU Resorts. The website has established on December 5th. All About TOHOKU Resorts uses 15 writers from 5 countries such as US, UK, Taiwan, China, and Thailand. - [“Japan Tour Guide” is launching its service that helps match you with a guide on your trip to Japan!](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/202173/) - For this guide service, the Guest (tourist) fills out a request form for a guide. Guides then may then view the requests of the Guests and apply to a candidate for a guide; upon which, the Guest selects a Guide from among those who applied for candidacy to form a match. Once a match is - [Oiran and Edo KAWAII illumination appears in Kyoto! Limited-time event Hikari no Hana Matsuri to be held from December 23](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/132159/) - Kyoto’s well-established theme park Toei Kyoto Studio Park (Sakyo-ku, Kyoto), which has a huge film set representing the Edo era, will have an illumination event called “Toei Kyoto Studio Illumination Fantasy Hikari no Hana Matsuri” on December 23, 2016 (Fri), December 24 (Sat), December 29 (Thu) to January 3 (Tue), January 7 (Sat), and January - [Visual-Kei Popular labels B.P.RECORDS and Resistar Records Started a New Project.](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/062154/) - The B.P.RECORDS which visual-kei bands such as Kiryu, Royz, Kodomodragon are affiliated with, and the Resistar Records which DOG inThe Parallel World Orchestra, Buglug, Blu-BiLLioN are affiliated with will start a new project on YouTube. It will be a new channel called VROCK channel. We are so excited to see the main content that will - [MERRY announces the release of their first single in 2017 “Kaze to Ame” on Febuary 1and and a solo concert at Hibiya Outdoor Theater on Friday, May 5](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/292149/) - MERRY’s new single Kaze to Ame is one of the songs that attracted an audience at their concert “MERRY 15th Anniversary Greatest Hits or Not Greatest Hits ～Special 2night【Shiroi Hitsuji】【Kuroi Hitsuji】～” , which is held on Monday, November 7 at Shinagawa Stellar Ball. The lyrics of the song express the transience of life and time - [Look No Further! U-mobile Prepaid SIM Card Can Now Be Purchased from a Vending Machine at Narita Airport Station](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/022145/) - Just step out of Narita Airport and you will find a cheerfully colored vending machine waiting for you. Get your prepaid SIM card there and be connected right from the start when exploring Japan! As a major mobile communication service provider in the country, U-NEXT came up with the idea of making mobile services more - [You can send an animation with the real 'PPAP' song by PIKO-TARO](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/082123/) - Official 'PPAP' Stickers by PIKO-TARO for iMessage are Now Available on the App Store! With these stickers, PIKO-TARO’s fans will be able to send an animation with the real 'PPAP' song by PIKO-TARO via iMessage. The stickers are available in all areas where users can access the App Store on iOS 10 devices and the - [“SHIN GODZILLA” STOMPS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/122118/) - The iconic science fiction monster Godzilla makes land fall in the U.S. and Canada this October with the North American theatrical release of “SHIN GODZILLA” from Toho Company, Ltd. The movie screen in more than 440 theaters across the U.S. and Canada. Co-directed by Hideaki Anno (creator of “Evangelion”) and Shinji Higuchi (director of Toho’s - [You can enjoy the feeling of striking, scraping, and rubbing of percussion instruments with a new electronic percussion “aFrame”](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/012110/) - ATV corporation (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka) announced that they will launch the Electrorganic Percussion eFrame, which allows you to feel like playing percussion instruments. You can play “bare hand playing style” which many percussionists and drummers do. You can produce not only the basic percussion sound, but also new digital sound. Its unique shape like a - [Palm-Size Famicom Includes 30 Games! Nintendo Classic Mini Family Computer](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/182099/) - Nintendo Co., Ltd. will launch Nintendo Classic Mini Family Computer, which allows us to enjoy 30 pre-loaded classic games and does not require cartridge changes. The console is 60% of the size of Original Family Computer (Famicom). On November 10, 2016, it will be released for 5,980 yen (tax excluded). *Since Nintendo released the original - [Madaraningen Pop-Up Shop Opens At Laforet Harajuku!](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/252081/) - Goods shop of character derived from Zemeckis Family, which is created by Kyo from Dir En Grey will open at Laforet Harajuku in Tokyo during Friday, October 28 - Monday, October 31 as a limited time pop-up shop. This is the first pop-up shop for Madaraningen, which started in July, 2016 with its concept such - [PPAP: World phenomenon!? PIKOTARO finally debuts!!](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/112068/) - Kinky perm, sunglasses and clad in animal print. With the infectious bizarre phrase “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” (PPAP), PIKOTARO age 53, singer/songwriter from Chiba, Japan releases 4 songs including “PPAP” in 134 countries, only through digital distribution on Oct 7th. PIKOTARO finally made a world debut. “PPAP” all started when PIKOTARO posted the song on YouTube by himself. - [3 Day Free Admission Pass Allows You to Visit 18 museums in Kansai Area. Available in English for Tourists.](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/201999/) - “Museum Grutto Pass Kansai” is established 10 years ago, and on Wednesday, July 20th in 2016, “Kansai Museum 3 Day Free Admission Pass 18” Japanese version will be released. (The English version will be released on Thursday, September 1st in 2016. ) Once people who visit Kansai from other areas from Japan or even from - [Guitar Wolf, U.S./Canada tour announced!](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/121945/) - Rock ‘N’ Roll band, Guitar Wolf has announced their upcoming tour titled “YOJYOUHAN STRIKES BACK TOUR 2016 - US/CAN East Coast - w/ Hans Condor (Nashville TN)”. The band will hit up 21 cities centering across the East Coast in the U.S. and Canada, touring with rock artist Hans Condor. In addition, the band just - [WagakkiBand Announce First-Ever California Tour “Deep Impact”](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/151931/) - Band to Return to the States After Their Wildly Successful U.S. Debut Shows in NYC and SXSW and Sold Out Spring Tour in Japan. Wagakkiband return to the US this July with three shows in California as part of their “Deep Impact” 1st US Tour. These dates are a continuation of their two shows here - [“New platform of idols” A FORCE MUSIC, Co. inauguration ceremony and a mini-concert](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/031876/) - A FORCE MUSIC, Co. inauguration ceremony and a mini-concert were held on March 10th in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. Idol groups such as LOVE ANDROID (from the FORCE MUSIC, Co.), Maneki Kecha, Manaminorisa, and CoverGirls (from other labels) performed at the mini-concert. Its presenters were Kuro chan (Yasuda dai Circus), and Yukafin Doll (Afilia Saga). The FORCE - [Akihabara’s iconic idol festival drew more than 4000 people!](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/141863/) - Pretty idol girl group 2o Love to Sweet Bullet is hot now! 8 members of Junior high school and high school girls group 2o Love to Sweet Bullet (known as To Love) performed at an event “Akiba Idol Festival,” which is an iconic event in Akihabara, Tokyo. More than 50 groups of indie Akihabara idol - [T.M.Revolution performing at “Anisong World Matsuri - Japan Super Live”](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/011845/) - It has been announced that T.M.Revolution will be participating in this year’s Anime Expo, which is the biggest anime convention in North America. On top of that he will be performing at the U.S.’s 1st ever ‘Anisong World Matsuri~ Japan Super Live~”, a live event which will feature eight popular anisong artists, delivering a 4-hour - [Hulu Japan with Execution Style Entertainment announces CROW'S BLOOD](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/071854/) - Darren Lynn Bousman, the director and writer known for Saw II (2005), Saw III (2006) and Saw IV(2007), found a congenial spirit in Yasushi Akimoto, one of the most iconic Japanese producers, and will Executive Produce an original horror/suspense drama “CROW’S BLOOD” to be filmed in and around Tokyo. Producer Sean E DeMott and Bousman, - [You can eat the 4D pocket as well! “Tabemas Doraemon”](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/101811/) - Characters wagashi series “Tabemas” launched two types of characters, which are Doraemon and Mini doraemon. Its size is about 40mm, and even Doraemon’s bell and 4D pocket are elaborately expressed. It contains vanilla custard filling and milk flavored filling. You can enjoy the smooth texture and subtle flavor. (C) Fujiko-Pro, Shogakukan, TV-Asahi, Shin-ei, and ADK - [The DEATH NOTE maze coming to Universal Studio Japan this summer!](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/241829/) - The Universal Studio Japan is opening a limited-time event “Universal Jump Summer” which features the widely popular anime Dragon Ball, ONE PIECE, and DEATH NOTE, and you can enjoy the world class attractions. It’s starting on Friday, July 1st, 2016, and closing on Sunday, September 4th, 2016. “DEATH NOTE the Escape” is a DEATH NOTE - [3GB prepaid SIM card valid for 30 days for those who are traveling in Japan](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/171823/) - Character SIM ONE PIECE is a prepaid data roaming only SIM card. You can just put into your devices* such as smart phones or tablets that you are currently using in your countries. You can use the mobile internet for a cheaper price than international data roaming. The package includes a SIM card and one - [“next cruiser” is a microcar that adults play seriously](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/031791/) - It is a four-wheeled vehicle equipped 48cc engine that is the same capacity as a motorized bicycle. It will be registered as a microcar and its license plate is a light blue color. It is semi-automatic transmission (no need to press a clutch pedal ), so you don’t need a license for manual transmission, which - [Umbrella that opens and closes backward, allowing you to stay dry when you close the umbrella or get in a car](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/271778/) - This umbrella was invented against the typical idea of umbrella. GAX UMBRELLA(GAX G-1) opens backward and closes backward. Regular umbrellas make you and car seats wet every time you close your umbrella when you get in and get out of a car. It is very uncomfortable. When you take a train, your umbrella makes even - [Shenron from Dragon Ball appears by becoming a 2 meter long cushion](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/131764/) - “Come forth, Shenron! And heal my fatigue!” Shenron is a magical dragon from famous anime “Dragon Ball”, and Shenron can be appeared by gathering all seven of the Dragon Balls of Earth. Shenron, the dragon that can bestow any wish appeared by becoming 2 meter long cushion. The design of eyes, nails, and a mane - [25 years after the death of Katan Amano who is the legendary ball-jointed doll artist](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/301756/) - Her artwork that shock people revived by photograph! The collection book of Katan dolls that have been collected for 15 years from 2001 by dolls collector Sakichi Kataoka was released. Sakichi Kataoka held some exhibitions of Katan dolls at Doll Museums. In 2002 “Maria Croce” in Okachi machi, in 2007 “Maria’s Heart” in Shibuya, and - [DIR EN GREY releases a new single and a video footage of the Nippon Budokan concert for the first time in 2 years and 6 months! They also start a Japan tour from June!](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/151722/) - “ARCHE”, DIR EN GREY’s concert at Nippon Budokan for the first time in 2 years, was held on February 5th - 6th, and it was very successful. Now they have announced that they will release the concert Blu-ray & DVD “ARCH AT NIPPON BUDOKAN” in June. They performed all songs from their 9th album “ARCHE” - [Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae on PS4 - Unstoppable goals, slashing onto consoles](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/161733/) - At Playism, they released Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae on PS4. Chasing a demon sword said to consume the life force of the wielder, Misa slashes forwards in an attempt to protect not only the world, but to also save her friend Suzuka from the allure of the evil blade. Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae focuses on high-speed arena-based - [“ 'Isshin Do Honpo' POP UP SHOP in Tokyo Solamachi” to finally open at the popular sightseeing place Tokyo Skytree](https://popjneo.com/news/2016/071706/) - “ 'Isshin Do Honpo' POP UP SHOP in Tokyo Solamachi” is scheduled to open on Thursday, December 3rd, 2015 at Tokyo Solamachi in Tokyo Skytree town that has become famous and a number of tourists visiting the place has been increasing. It will stay open until the end of February. POP UP SHOP offers all - [Japan's Leading Eyewear Brand JINS has expanded into the U.S. opening its first store near Union Square, San Francisco.](https://popjneo.com/feature/2015/251413/) - The CEO of the U.S store, Mr. Tomita, explained about the product lineup while guiding us through the store. The company set the price range at $60, $80, $100, and $120. These prices include aspheric lenses as well as the frames. JINS has opened more than 340 stores in Asia since it was founded in - [Natsume Mito is the leading actress! The hairdresser movie “cut back” by Loretta is released on WEB site for a limited time.](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/111702/) - “cut back” is a story takes place in a hair salon that is just like watching the time lapse of someone’s life. It portrays the girl’s life that is from childhood to adulthood by hairdresser’s point of view. The movie was made in order to support hairdressers and it’s sponsored by the total cosmetics brand - [Let’s get cool grey hair without any hassle!](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/031675/) - Silver hair is becoming popular because of celebrities and Anime characters recently. Silver hair looks more sophisticated and earnest than blonde hair, maybe that’s why it became a fad!? Usually, you have to bleach when you want to get blonde hair. So your hair get damaged and it’s hard to get back black hair. However, - [The winter makes me want to listen to ♪ The most popular “Christmas songs” in 2015](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/301666/) - The winter makes me want to listen to ♪ The most popular “Christmas songs” in 2015 The Christmas season has come. We surveyed people whose ages range between 10 - 30 about “Christmas Songs”. (Survey period : October 5th to 6th. 4555 people answered. Target: People whose ages range between 10 - 30 in all - [Over 1000 Southwest Asian fans are gathered for Takeru Satoh](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/201642/) - "SUUPAA JAPAN presented by WAKUWAKU JAPAN” that transmits Japanese Pop culture by “Matsuri” theme held on November 14th in Sentosa, Singapore. Takeru Satoh who is an actor held a talk show. This was the first time for Satoh to come to Singapore, so over 1000 fans came from Southwest Asia countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, - [Now Kendama Xross series has a Hello Kitty Kendama!](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/191636/) - BANDAI original Kendama series “Kendama Xross” collaborates with Hello Kitty that is beloved by everyone and transmits “Kawaii” all over the world. Hello Kitty with kimono is printed on the surface of the ball, and the overall tone is pink that matches the cheery blossom printed on the Kendama. It includes 2 types of cups - [First Space Brothers figures are released Mutta Nanba and Hibito came out as HG figures](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/181624/) - The figures of “Mutta Namba” and “Hibito Nanba” that are the main characters of TV and film adapted anime “Space Brothers” are released for the first time. They came out in spacesuits. Not only the characteristics of their faces, bodies, hair, and mustache, but also the hue and shape of their spacesuits and helmet are - [EGOIST new single “RELOADED” available now!](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/161616/) - A year since the release of “Fallen”, the ending theme for the popular TV anime series, ‘PSYCHO-PASS 2’. EGOIST’s 6th single has been released worldwide with another major anime tie-in! The newly released song has been chosen to be the main theme for the animated trilogy movie ‘Project Itoh’, which is scheduled to be released - [The traditional Kyoto Uji tea store Ito Kyuemon U.S online store is now open](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/061608/) - The traditional Kyoto Uji tea store Ito Kyuemon established in the late Edo period, and now U.S online store “UJIDO.COM” has opened. In Japan, Uji is known for producing area of high quality tea. UJIDO.com focuses on nutritious ingredients for health and beauty, and introduces a modern version of Uji tea to create new “tea - [Cosplay dedicated contact lenses ‘COSPLENS’](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/051590/) - Cosplay dedicated contact lenses for cosplayer “COSPLENS” released on October 30th, 2015 on the official online shopping website. Tatsumi Inu who is a webmaster of Cosplay website Cure and WorldCosplay supervised the contact lenses, and the concept is “look vivid even in a photograph”. They are specially designed for cosplay. The distinctive feature of the - [LEZARD reach the final day of their solo concert in Japan.](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/041570/) - LEZAED had a final performance of their solo concert in Japan called “Dappi sentai tokagenjaa” at Shinagawa Stellar Ball. This concert can be considered as culmination of their first album “tokagecchu” that was released in July this year 2015. In the middle of the concert, all members became “Dappi sentai Tokagenjaa”, the concert went on - [MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THE ORIGIN "BLUE-EYED CASVAL" AND "ARTESIA'S SORROW" TO LOS ANGELES](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/131563/) - Sunrise Inc., a leading Japanese animation production studio, in conjunction with Azoland Pictures, announced today they will be screening Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin "Blue-Eyed Casval" and "Artesia's Sorrow" for only one night at the Downtown Independent theater in Los Angeles, CA on October 31, 2015 at 6:00 PM to coincide with the Japanese theatrical - [Movie Screening of WagakkiBand Concert Movie](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/091558/) - Following up their sold out live concert at Club Nokia on July 4th as part of Cool Japan Festival presented by ANIME EXPO 2015, WagakkiBand Concert Movie will premiere in NYC at “NY Comic Con presents NY Super Week at IFC Center”. WagakkiBand is the “New Wave of Rock Entertainment” that fuses shigin (poetry recitation, - [Movie Screening of JUNK STORY - hide 50th Anniversary Documentary](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/081541/) - “JUNK STORY hide 50th anniversary documentary” is the very first documentary about hide, the late X JAPAN member and world famous Japanese rock musician, and it shows how he was trying to find his own methodology and thought for his fans. They get a close up on his personality with variety of angles such as - [A world’s first! All cards are equipped with NFC chips! IC Carddass DRAGON BALL.](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/231456/) - The trading card game IC Carddass DRAGON BALL will be released on Saturday, September 19th in 2015.* This is a new generation trading card game that you can play both face-to-face and online. IC Carddass DRAGON BALL is a would’s first trading card game equipped with NFC chips. You can play it face-to-face as a - [2000 characters appear! New naughty apparel brand 'waga-ma-mind’ launches](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/211440/) - "waga-ma-mind” is a apparel brand that emphasizes the world of a character designer Kei Sawada. It features the characters that are stuffed a lot and pop and colorful products. There are more than 2000 characters, and some kawaii products are marketed to teenage girls, and some cool products are marketed to men. The number of characters is - [Trailer for the restricted music video "AVERAGE PSYCHO 2” by DIR EN GREY is released.](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/031365/) - The trailer for the DIR EN GREY’s music videos collection "AVERAGE PSYCHO 2” released on September 2nd was released on YouTube. This music videos collection is collected original version of music videos which are restricted due to their violence contents. It includes "Agitated Screams of Maggots”, “VINUSHKA”, “Unraveling”, and "Revelation of mankind”. The trailers consist - [BugLug releases the photo of their gambling themed new single 'Koun no megamiha sariyukedo warae'](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/171408/) - 2015 marks the 5th anniversary of starting their career. BugLug whose slogan is “cheers” are vigorously active, and they released the photo of their new single "Koun no megamiha sariyukedo warae” that will be released on October 21st. The theme of full album "HAPPY BIRTHDAY KILL YOU” released on April 1st was "a ray of - [Chopper 15th anniversary special collaboration watch ONE PIECE x SEIKO](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/151393/) - Farewell and encounter, the another world awaited SEIKO celebrates Chopper's 15 years of history that was embellished with memory of exciting adventure, and releases the special chronograph watch. It’s been 15 years since Chopper appeared on TV anime. The anniversary model that celebrates this has a unisex style appearance and equipped SEIKO’s high-performance chronograph. The - [“Neko-break”: Have a break with your favorite cats! Snot bubble cat, cat in a basket, fluffy cat, and more!](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/141302/) - 16 popular cat artists gather at once. A joint photo and product sales exhibition will start from August 14. BACON CO., LTD. will hold a joint photo & product sales exhibition, “Neko-‐‑‒break Exhibition” at a gallery "TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO" from August 14 (Fri) to 30 (Sun), which all the photos are about cute cats that - [Theme song of TV drama 'Hakuoki SSL ～sweet school life～’ called ‘Refrain’ by Blu-BiLLioN releases on September 7th.](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/091386/) - "Hakuoki Shinsengumi Kitan" is a famous video game series. Plots center on a girl who has a secret of her birth and a special police force called Shinsengumi that was active during the Bakumatsu period. Hakuoki series are successful, and it has been expanded into various media such as TV animation, OVAs, plays, musicals, and - [GARNiDELiA releases new greatest hits indie album “BiRTHiA”](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/041381/) - GARNiDELiA’s new album, “BiRTHiA” is now available and includes 14 works from their indie-label period with hits such as “ARiA” and “SPiCa”; plus some previously unreleased works as well. Also they have created a live-action music video for “ARiA”, the song that can be called their ‘beginning’. Check out the Music video “ARiA” on their - [Latest single “Brave Shine” becoming a smash-hit, Aimer’s new album “DAWN” is released through iTunes in the U.S.!](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/041376/) - Aimer, her voice is haunting in just one listen and her presence is surely unique. Appearing as the support act for ONE OK ROCK 2015 “35xxxv” JAPAN TOUR at Yokohama arena for 2 days and winning the music cover art award of 2015, Aimer has been attracting attention from all over the world. Aimer has - [DOG in THE Parallel World Orchestra releases a long‐hoped‐for new single ‘Meteo Light’](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/031341/) - DOG in THE Parallel World Orchestra released their 3rd album “Paradox”. They are presenting a long term concert. They gave a concert tour at concert halls in spring as a first stage, and they also gave a concert tour at live music clubs as a second stage. They will release the new single “Meteo Light” - [fhána To Make U.S. Concert Debut At Anime Weekend Atlanta In September](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/251333/) - Acclaimed Japanese Pop Group Has Featured Songs On Anime Series Celestial Method, Witch Craft Works And Prisma Illya Is Set To Play At The Biggest Anime Convention In Southeast U.S. Lantis Company Ltd., a Japanese record label specializing in releasing anime and video game soundtracks, has announced that fhána, will perform at the upcoming Anime - [Dog inThePWO holds a one-day Sanrio Puroland collaboration event with huge success!](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/241258/) - DOG inThe Parallel World Orchestra that is in the middle of a long tour to promote their new album “paradox” released in February this year held Sanrio Puroland supported collaboration event “Wanrio Puroland” on July 20th. To fulfill their promise to become a band to make everyone happy like a theme park, they amused everyone - [DIR EN GREY Toshiya introduces new fashion label DIRT 100% Natural Dirty](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/061289/) - The world famous bassist of DIE EN GREY, Toshiya has debuted his first clothing line DIRT 100% Natural Dirty. He will manage DIRT 100% Natural Dirty as its creative director from now on, and he also continues his music activities. The line meets everyday unique and creative fashion style, with unisex design which can be - [FLOW's new single "Niji no Sora" available in 37 countries worldwide!](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/131297/) - Ending theme for popular TV anime series “Naruto Shippuden” After releasing “FLOW ANIME BEST KIWAMI“ in February of this year, FLOW continues to add to their streak of NARUTO super hit tie-up songs such as “GO!!!”, “Re:member”, and “Sign, now releasing a brand new tie-up single! “Niji no Sora” is their latest single showcasing the - [KANA-BOON, new single “Diver” released!](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/071293/) - Featured as the theme song for the upcoming new film, “BORUTO -NARUTO THE MOVIE-” Since their debut a year and a half ago, KANA-BOON has been creating a whirlwind on the rock scene with their overwhelming presence. Now they continue to show their development as a band with their second single of 2015, titled “Diver”, - [“Tsukishima Alley Walking Map” English version releases](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/241280/) - Introduces charms of the town where you can find old tenements and alleyways. Shibaura Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Territorial Design Studies Unit made Tsukishima Alley Walking Map English version and released on a website to introduce the charms of Tsukishima, Chuo-ku where old tenements and alleyways remain. The map is elaborated to - [DIR EN GREY guitarist Die’s project ‘DECAYS’ music video filmed!](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/141205/) - DECAYS is a solo project by DIR EN GREY guitarist Die. His new song “Secret mode” filmed recently, and he announced that it will be available on iTunes store in 111 countries in advance. The other information except its participating members remains unknown. Moreover, other streaming contents besides music video are still undecided. DECAY will - [SCANDAL releases new single “Stamp!”](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/221242/) - SCANDAL successfully concluded their 5 month-long, 41-show (31 domestic venues plus international shows in 10 cities, 8 countries) solo world tour “SCANDAL WORLD TOUR 2015 ‘HELLO WORLD’” which started from January 2015. It has been 8 months since SCANDAL released their last single and after this year’s tremendous success, they are all set to show - [You can check your bags and enjoy sightseeing! Yokohama city to start empty‐handed sightseeing service.](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/171233/) - Shinyokohama station tourist information center started checked baggage service and delivery service that they send your bags to your hotel or to your next destination. You can find this service at 3 places, which are Shinyokohama station tourist information center, Sakuragicho station tourist information center, Pacifico Logistics center. Even if you shop a lot of - ["Attack on Titan" Live Action Movies Throughout The Americas](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/151226/) - FUNimation Entertainment is proud to announce today its distribution of the theatrical, home entertainment, video on demand and broadcast rights to the upcoming Japanese live-action feature film "Attack on Titan" across the Americas (North America, Central America and South America). The film will be released by Toho Co. Ltd. in two parts in Japan on - [DIR EN GREY announce their North American tour in November](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/131192/) - They will kick off their tour on November 2nd in Seattle, other performances to follow include 5 different cities across North America, Mexico City in Mexico, and Toronto in Canada on November 15th for the last stop. Tour Dates TOUR15 NEVER FREE FROM THE AWAKENING 11/02 The Showbox : Seattle, WA USA 11/04 Slim’s : - [Japan’s Massive Hit Action Series About A Boy That Can See Japanese Yo-kai Launches in the U.S. This Fall](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/061031/) - The supernatural comedy adventure series is inspired by the explosively popular YOKAI WATCH video game created by LEVEL-5 for the Nintendo 3DS and launched to wide acclaim in Japan in 2013. The YO-KAI WATCH manga will be published under the company’s Perfect Square imprint, written and drawn by Noriyuki Konishi under the guidance of the - [ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION releases their highly anticipated new single “Easter”!](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/18937/) - ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION releases their highly anticipated new single “Easter”, 8 previous albums now available for international fans! ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION has just released their highly anticipated new single titled "Easter"! This latest single comes after a 2 year hiatus without a release from the band. Other tracks include “Parallel World” and “Seaside Sleeping” for - [J-POP SUMMIT ANNOUNCES DATES FOR 2015 FESTIVAL](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/06998/) - The Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event Moves To Historic Fort Mason And Transitions To A Ticketed Event Offering An Even Wider Variety Of Japanese Film, Food, Fashion, Music And Entertainment San Francisco, CA, April 6, 2015 – The J-POP SUMMIT, the Japanese pop culture celebration held annually in San Francisco since 2009, has - [Wagakkiband and IA will appear on Anime Expo 2015 in Los angeles!](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/091134/) - Japan’s hottest entertainment export, WaggakiBand and the latest VOCALOID sensation, IA. They will perform as part of the “Anime Expo presents Cool Japan Festival” on Saturday, July 4th at Club Nokia L.A. LIVE. wagakkiWagakkiBand is the “New Wave of Rock Entertainment” that fuses shigin (poetry recitation, one of Japanese traditional performing arts), wagakki (traditional Japanese - [THE CREATORS OF NEW ULTRAMAN MANGA SERIES TO 2015 COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/231169/) - Manga Artists/Creators Eiichi Shimizu And Tomohiro Shimoguchi Make First-Ever International Appearance To Celebrate New Action Series Inspired By The Classic Japanese Sci-Fi Property San Francisco, CA, June 23, 2015 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, proudly presents the first-ever U.S. appearance by - [UVERworld releases new single “Bokuno Kotobadewanai Korewa Bokutachino Kotoba”.](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/111155/) - Now available worldwide! This new single “Bokuno Kotobadewanai Korewa Bokutachino Kotoba” is featured as the opening theme song of the popular TV anime, ”The Heroic Legend of Arslan”. Domestically, it reached #3 on the Oricon weekly ranking chart as well as #1 on iTunes rock chart. In addition, footage of UVERworld’s concert which took place - [LOVE YOU MY SUPER DAD! Happy Father's Day!!](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/101149/) - This year's father's Day is June 21. Rakuten Global Market are running a Father's Day event from June 11th to 25th. There is a coupon benefit on their site for the duration. Is your dad Fashionista? Sporty? Toys Collector? Gadget lover? - [We at PLAYISM are excited to bring An Octave Higher to mobile.](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/011044/) - PLAYISM is bringing the aesthetically beautiful and unique visual novel An Octave Higher to mobile on iOS and Android. An Octave Higher – A Visual Novel Welcome to Overture – The leading city of a great empire that has discovered and uses magic in its daily life. Dive into this unique visual novel where you - [The Animation Series Based on the Mega Hit RPG “Persona4 the Golden” Due This Summer on Blu-ray](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/18971/) - 3 years have passed since the anime series Persona4 aired... And now, they're coming back! Based on a hugely popular RPG, Persona4 became a sensation as soon as it started airing in 2011, drawing in not only gaming fans, but anime fans as well. Released after the broadcast, the PlayStation Vita title, Persona4 The Golden, - [Momoiro Clover Z coming to AX 2015](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/171021/) - Momoiro Clover Z as a Guest of Honor at Anime Expo 2015. They will perform on Thursday, July 2nd at Nokia Theater L.A. LIVE and will be joined onstage by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS as special Guests of Honor. Momoiro Clover Z and KISS, collaborated on the single "Yume no Ukiyo ni - [Japonica - fantastic “Izakaya”-style](https://popjneo.com/feature/2015/31894/) - Japonica is a fantastic “Izakaya”-style Japanese restaurant, in Redondo Beach, CA. “Izakaya” in Japanese refers to a place where you can enjoy various foods with liquors at reasonable price. Their drink menu is featured by variety of sake, which they always keep at least 30 labels. Moreover, the manager hand-picks special "sake of the month” - [Release Hit Anime Series Sword Art Online II on Blu-ray and DVD](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/16985/) - 1 year after the SAO incident, Kirito is approached by Seijirou Kikuoka from Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Department “VR Division” with a rather peculiar request. That was an investigation on the “Death Gun” incident that occurred in the gun and steel filled VRMMO called Gun Gale Online (GGO). “Players who are shot - [AKIRA's hit singles now available on iTunes!](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/18942/) - AKIRA’s hit singles now available on iTunes! Making an appearance at Kawaii Kon 2015! Singer and fashion model, AKIRA has released her music for the first time for international fans to enjoy! Her debut single “Aoki Tsuki Michite”, featured as the ending theme song for the anime series, "Black Butler: Book of Circus“ and her - [FLOW releases their ultimate anime best album "FLOW ANIME BEST KIWAMI”](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/17933/) - Known for their many anime themes, 5 piece rock band FLOW releases their second and the ULTIMATE anime best album! This album “KIWAMI” (meaning “ultimate” in Japanese) includes songs from popular anime series plus their new song “AWAKE”, “Bluebird” (a collaboration cover song with Diana Garnet) and a remix by DJ Kazu! Also this summer, - [DURARARA!! X 2 English Dub Set for Streaming starting March 10](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/06928/) - The announcement of DURARARA!! being available for streaming in English, Aniplex of America, Inc. has announced today that the English Dub of DURARARA!! X 2 will begin its streaming schedule starting Tuesday, March Starting March 10 10th. The first episode will be available for fans to stream on Hulu (www.hulu.com), Crunchyroll (www.crunchyroll.com) and the Aniplex Channel - [Dive into a world of fantasy and music with a new Japanese band at SXSW](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/04925/) - An up and coming Japanese band, Mahousyoujo-ni-naritai / 魔法少女になり隊 (literally, “Want to be a magical girl”) is performing as part of Japan Nite at SXSW on March 20th at Elysium in Austin, TX. More Info @ http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/events/event_MS30648 http://sxsw.com/music/news/2015/japan-nite-celebrates-20th-anniversary-sxsw-2015 Mahousyoujo-ni-naritai / 魔法少女になり隊 Mahousyoujo-ni-naritai was formed in 2014 as a five-piece commercial and creative team: KAJI BASIL - [TAKOYAKI TANOTA](https://popjneo.com/feature/2015/01909/) - Authentic Takoyaki can finally be enjoyed in LA! Have you ever eaten Takoyaki? Most of you may have never heard of it, or perhaps haven’t had a chance to eat it, especially authentically-made Takoyaki. Well, now you can! First let us explain what Takoyaki is. It is made mainly of eggs and flour. However its - [THE HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF RANMA ½ ANIME SERIES SET 5 LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY BOX SET](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/17888/) - Latest Action Packed HD Episodes Of The Legendary Martial Arts Comedy Arrive As A New 3-Disc Blu-Ray Collectable Box Set In Early March; Standard Edition DVD Set Also Announced VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, delivers more RANMA ½ anime action and comedy to - [THE SCI-FI HORROR ANIME PROPERTY TERRA FORMARS](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/12885/) - Leading Manga Publisher And Anime Licensor To Manage The Licensing And Development Of A Range Of Products Based On The Acclaimed Sci-Fi Creature Thriller In TERRA FORMARS, after humanity’s first manned mission to the Red Planet was lost a second expedition arrives. The explorers prepare to exterminate the cockroaches that were used to transform the - [THE PRINT DEBUT OF JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: PART 1 – PHANTOM BLOOD](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/04882/) - Classic, Fan-Favorite Shonen Jump Series Makes Its Epic English-Language Debut! Digital Edition Also Available! VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, launches the acclaimed multi-generational paranormal action adventure manga (graphic novel) series, JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE, with the print debut of JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: PART 1 - [SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL ANIME EPISODES ON NEON ALLEY](https://popjneo.com/news/2013/14878/) - The Thrilling Conclusion Of The Dark Kingdom Story Arc And The Launch Of The Black Moon Arc In Brand New Episodes Available For FREE On Neon Alley! VIZ Media delivers exciting news to anime fans and followers of the SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL anime series as it begins 2015 with the final episode (subtitled) of the - [SCANDAL WORLD TOUR 2015 “HELLO WORLD”](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/30868/) - U.S., Mexico tickets on sale NOW! Japanese girls’ band, SCANDAL has just announced Chicago, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Mexico headliner shows for the North America leg of their WORLD TOUR 2015 “HELLO WORLD”! Ticket sales are on sale now and a select number of VIP tickets will also be available for each show. May 15, - [GARNIDELIA ANNOUNCED AS A MUSIC GUEST OF HONOR AT SAKURA-CON!](https://popjneo.com/news/2015/13873/) - GARNiDELiA, a music unit composed of MARiA, a female vocalist and music composer toku, has been announced as a Music Guest of Honor at Sakura-Con. Sakura Con will take place from April 3rd to the 5th at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington. Don’t miss your chance to check out this rising new - [SAKON+, AN AMAZING KNIFE THAT YOU HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED BEFORE.](https://popjneo.com/feature/2015/05856/) - Introducing Sakon+, the amazing new knife that actually sharpens itself! When you buy a new kitchen knife, it may cut your food amazingly at first, however its sharpness doesn’t last. In fact chefs say a blunt knife is actually more dangerous than a sharp one. To keep it sharp, you have to sharpen it over - [PORNOGRAFFITTI’s First-Ever Overseas Show! Releasing two "BEST" albums in the U.S.](https://popjneo.com/news/2013/17850/) - PORNOGRAFFITTI’s first ever overseas headliner show will take place on Saturday, July 6 at Club Nokia. PORNOGRAFFITTI will be participating as Guests of Honor at Anime Expo 2013 in Los Angeles which will be taking place July 4 ~7. To mark this special occasion, PORNOGRAFFITTI will be digitally releasing two of their “best” albums, “PORNO - [The Blue Exorcist Movie is set for Theatrical Release across the US](https://popjneo.com/news/2013/13842/) - The Students of True Cross Academy are set for the big screen this August This August, Blue Exorcist fans will be treated to something special. Following their release announcement of the entire television series on video, Aniplex of America has just announced that Blue Exorcist: The Movie will debut in the US this August with - [Release Blast of Tempest on 2 Complete Season DVD Sets](https://popjneo.com/news/2013/02835/) - Starting this summer, Blast of Tempest fans can dive in to a world full of magic, mystery, and adventure! At their recent industry panel at A-Kon, Aniplex of America Inc. announced its release plans for the fantasy anime series Blast of Tempest in North America. The series is the latest animation produced by one of - [Win tickets to see 7!! (seven oops) perform live in NY!](https://popjneo.com/news/2013/20829/) - 7!! (pronounced seven oops), will be having their first live performance in New York City at The Studio at Webster Hall on Monday, May 27th (Memorial Day). FCI Morning Eye is inviting 200 fans for this special one-night-only event. (It's a free show. But only the winning ticket holders will be admitted.) Date: Monday, May - [Release Horror Animation Film GYO:Tokyo Fish Attack! on DVD](https://popjneo.com/news/2013/02817/) - Anime fans who are in the mood for a more bizarre and chilling experience this summer would not need to look any further. At their recent industry panel at A-Kon, Aniplex of America Inc. announced its release plans for the horror animation film GYO: Tokyo Fish Attack! in North America. The DVD featured in an - [MUJI offers a Special Promotion for Memorial Day Weekend](https://popjneo.com/news/2013/23814/) - Memorial Day Weekend Special! Like us on Facebook and Get a Free MUJI Notebook MUJI are offering one planting paper notebook to any customer who visits MUJI USA stores (except Online Store) during Memorial Day Weekend (May 25th to 27th) and “Like” MUJI's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/MUJIUSA) along with a purchase. In-Store exclusive promotion. Show them - [Kalafina new album released, making their appearance in the U.S.](https://popjneo.com/news/2013/23811/) - Kalafina, new album now available via iTunes and Amazon! alafina, who will be making an appearance in the U.S. at Anime Central, has released their 4th album “Consolation” which includes hit singles “to the beginning”(the opening theme song for “Fate/Zero”) , “Hikari Furu”(theme song for the film “Puella Magi Madoka Magica part 2 Eien no - [Kylee, a rising pop star in Japan will kick off her first headliner show in the U.S. on June 21 at the prestigious jazz club, “Yoshi’s Oakland” in Oakland, CA.](https://popjneo.com/news/2013/10807/) - The performance will start at 10pm and will be open for all ages. Date: June 21, 2013, 10pm Venue: Yoshi’s Oakland (510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA) Info: http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub/artist/show/3498 Kylee is a Japanese American pop-rock musician making waves in Japan and around the world. Big accomplishments and big crowds came naturally from a young age. In - [T.M.Revolution & Home Made Kazoku returns for a special Saturday concert at Otakon 2013!](https://popjneo.com/news/2013/31803/) - Otakon welcomes back T.M.Revolution who made his US debut performance 10 years ago at Otakon 2003, as well as Home Made Kazoku who last brought their unique "large, medium, small" style to Otakon in 2010, for a joint concert event on Saturday, August 10, 2013. T.M.Revolution (T.M.R.) was the first major Japanese rock/pop performance at - [OCHIMAN #1](https://popjneo.com/feature/2013/10666/) - [OCHIMAN #3](https://popjneo.com/feature/2014/05387/) - OCHIMAN #1 - [First Two Puella Magi Madoka Magica Movies are set for Theatrical Release across the US](https://popjneo.com/news/2012/08793/) - Theatrical Release starts in Los Angeles followed by major cities in the U.S. SANTA MONICA, CA (September 10, 2012) – This October Madoka Magica fans will be treated to something special. Following the release of the entire television series on video, Aniplex of America has just announced that the first two Puella Magi Madoka Magica - [ReFa PRO](https://popjneo.com/feature/2011/21781/) - Microcurrent ReFa is the answer to what your natural skin has been seeking!!! - What is ReFa? - The instant roll it lightly over your bare skin, you are already visualizing the new beautiful you and you feel uplifted. The two-pronged rollers glide along your lines of your face and the curves of your body - [TRIGUN: BADLANDS RUMBLE Blasts Into North American Box Offices in Summer 2011!](https://popjneo.com/news/2011/16758/) - ELEVEN ARTS and FUNimation Entertainment are bringing the feature length followup film to the popular “Trigun” anime series, TRIGUN: BADLANDS RUMBLE, to the big screen in theaters across North America in Summer 2011. - SYNOPSIS - In a town surrounded by quicksand, an outlaw from Vash the Stampede’s past has resurfaced after twenty years. His - [B’z LIVE— "GYM 2011" North American Tour](https://popjneo.com/news/2011/15754/) - B’z the most popular rock band from Japan, have announced the West Coast North American leg of their “B’z LIVE‐GYM 2011” tour. The North American run includes shows in Vancouver, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. This is a rare opportunity to see this group in a small and intimate setting. These shows are sure to - [MUCC’s Live Streaming of Budokan Live Available](https://popjneo.com/news/2011/20751/) - MAVERICK DC GROUP (CEO: Masahiro Oishi) and Ustream Asia Inc. (‘Ustream Asia’ hereafter / CEO: Tomotaka Nakagawa) are supporting a new project of Sync Music Japan, organized to expand Japanese music market to a global scale, to provide paid service for the live streaming of MUCC’s live performance in Nippon Budokan on 5/22 (Sun) to - [Aniplex of America adds the Garden of sinners to PlayStation®Network via the PlayStation®Store](https://popjneo.com/news/2011/15728/) - Aniplex of America Inc. announced today that the Garden of sinners is now available for rent on the PlayStation®Network’s video-on-demand service! SANTA MONICA, CA (June 11, 2011) – Aniplex of America Inc. announced today that the Garden of sinners—a critically-lauded seven-chapter animated epic and Japan theatrical box office smash—is now available for rent on the - [IT’S “SCANDAL-ICIOUS”! AM2 PROUDLY WELCOMES THE LADIES OF SCANDAL AS OFFICIAL MUSICAL GUESTS OF HONOR](https://popjneo.com/news/2011/07723/) - This Summer’s Most Anticipated Animation, Music and Manga Convention in Southern California Partners with Cure Magazine to Bring the Best in Japanese Musical Talent to the U.S. Passport Holders Receive Premier Seating! Get your Passports Today and Experience the Difference! LOS ANGELES, Calif. (May 6, 2011) – The “most powerful Japanese Girlie Pop Rock” band, - [L'Arc-en-Ciel once again providing theme song for FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST!](https://popjneo.com/news/2011/28720/) - Starting from July 2nd, "FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST the Movie: The Sacred Star of Milos" will have its nationwide release in Japan, announcing that the theme song for the movie will be provided by L'Arc-en-Ciel. For L'Arc-en-Ciel, this will be their third time to contribute a theme song for FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST. Their song "READY STEADY GO" had - [For the First Time in the World, from Tokyo to the World! L’Arc～en～Ciel’s Live Streaming in Theaters!](https://popjneo.com/news/2011/20715/) - Marking the 20th anniversary of band formation as they release a new single “GOOD LUCK MY WAY” on 6/29, L'Arc～en～Ciel is broadcasting their 20th anniversary lives on 5/ 28(Sat) and 29(Sun) held at Ajinomoto Stadium, Tokyo in domestic theaters in Japan (40 theaters) and designated theaters in 6 cities around the world (Paris, London, New - [AM2 PROUDLY WELCOMES VISUAL KEI JUGGERNAUTS, SADIE, AS OFFICIAL MUSICAL GUESTS OF HONOR](https://popjneo.com/news/2011/07707/) - This Summer’s Most Anticipated Animation, Music and Manga Convention in Southern California Partners with Cure Magazine to Bring the Best in Japanese Musical Talent to the U.S. Passport Holders Receive Premier Seating! Get your Passports Today and Experience the Difference! LOS ANGELES, Calif. (May 6, 2011) – Fans get ready to rock out as AM2 - [COSPLAY JUNCTION](https://popjneo.com/feature/2008/10704/) - Aim to be the Cosplayer of the Year!! | SEE THIS PAGE | - [TEISHOKU: J-CUISINE](https://popjneo.com/feature/2014/04700/) - Teishoku (set meal) is a kind of Japanese food that's been around for generations. | SEE THIS PAGE | - [Jrock Revolution](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/15696/) - An unprecedented Jrock phenomenon! | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | - [GEVIL](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/05692/) - Taiko rock that echoes around the world! | SEE THIS PAGE | - [A new brand by j.NAOTO](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/01689/) - Sixh. SWEET NIGHT Event Report | SEE THIS PAGE | - [SHIMOKITAZAWA STREET FASHION SNAP!](https://popjneo.com/feature/2008/12684/) - SHIMOKITAZAWA Street Fashion Snap! | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | - [SHINJUKU STREET FASHION SNAP!](https://popjneo.com/feature/2009/10679/) - SHINJUKU Street Fashion Snap! | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | - [Cameraman Miya vs Photographer Alice](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/20675/) - Jiishashinten-Self-portrait Exhibit | SEE THIS PAGE | - [RICE ROCKETIA](https://popjneo.com/feature/2014/05672/) - Introducing the Bomex Aero-style body kits that ignited the sports compact craze! | SEE THIS PAGE | - [LOVEDEATH: J-MOVIE](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/20662/) - Die for the sake of love | SEE THIS PAGE | - [Akihabara!!](https://popjneo.com/feature/2009/07657/) - A complete introduction to the "Otaku Town" Akihabara!! | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | - [GAMERS PARADISE: SQUARE ENIX PARTY 2007](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/25653/) - The future of Japanese games is here! | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | - [In search of the fabled ekiben...](https://popjneo.com/feature/2014/26648/) - Our hero embarks upon a journey deep into the Japanese countryside to investigate the existence of the mystical Lunch Boxes known only as ekiben [eki (station) + bento (box lunch)]. | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | - [ORIGAMI WITH MONEY](https://popjneo.com/feature/2014/01645/) - Vol.1 Genie Lincoln | SEE THIS PAGE | - [MANGA BIN](https://popjneo.com/feature/2012/08640/) - Introducing our selection of comics available in Japan, and now America! | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | - [REVOLTECK: ACTION FIGURE](https://popjneo.com/feature/2011/05637/) - With the continued success of the series, you can now find REVOLTECH corners in every hobby shop in Japan. | SEE THIS PAGE | - [S.J.C. Imagination Works: Event report](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/01634/) - | SEE THIS PAGE | - [CUTTING EDGE](https://popjneo.com/feature/2008/20630/) - CATCH UP WITH THE LATEST ANIME TO HIT THE SCREEN! | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | - [BLOOD+](https://popjneo.com/feature/2009/01626/) - An interview with director Junichi Fujisaku who brought us BLOOD+. | SEE THIS PAGE | - [Murder Princess](https://popjneo.com/feature/2009/10623/) - Episode one, magazine digest! | SEE THIS PAGE | - [STAR FORTUNE4 X FREEDOM](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/01618/) - A Stellar collaboration of world class artistes spanning the may mediums of entertainment! | SEE THIS PAGE | - [Shinshaku Sanada Juyushi](https://popjneo.com/feature/2009/06615/) - The great military commander Yukimura Sanada and his legendary 10. | SEE THIS PAGE | - [Purikura challenge!](https://popjneo.com/feature/2009/20610/) - This time we find our hero pit against the constantly evolving, hugely popular purikura machines! | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | - [Dororo: J-movie](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/01605/) - Osamu Tezuka, a name that has etched itself in the history of Japanese comics. | SEE THIS PAGE | - [Bath House Mural](https://popjneo.com/feature/2009/10600/) - | SEE THIS PAGE | - [SWEET SHOP: GOPAL](https://popjneo.com/feature/2010/09596/) - Just a 3-minite walk from the south exit of shimokitazawa station is GOPAL. | SEE THIS PAGE | - [CONVENIENCE STORE SWEETS: HEALTHY FAST FOOD](https://popjneo.com/feature/2014/11593/) - Konbinis are filled with kenkou shokuhin, health food products made with busy lifestyles in mind. | SEE THIS PAGE | - [YOUSHOKU: J-CUISINE](https://popjneo.com/feature/2014/15589/) - This time, we'll introduce a type of cooking indispensable to Japanese food culture: yoshoku - Japanese-style western food! | SEE THIS PAGE | - [OCHIMAN #2](https://popjneo.com/feature/2013/08583/) - OCHIMAN #2 - [Interview with Joey Carbone](https://popjneo.com/feature/2008/01580/) - | SEE THIS PAGE | - [RICE ROCKETIA](https://popjneo.com/feature/2013/10576/) - Introducing the customized machine of the custom shop, PIT IN AUTO! | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | - [1000 characters of Kei Sawada](https://popjneo.com/feature/2008/05572/) - | SEE THIS PAGE | - [EVANGELION: Human SCALE](https://popjneo.com/feature/2008/20569/) - | SEE THIS PAGE | - [COSPLAY JUNCTION](https://popjneo.com/feature/2008/02565/) - Aim to be the Cosplayer of the Year!! | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | - [MANGA BIN](https://popjneo.com/feature/2012/05561/) - Introducing our selection of comics available in Japan, and now America! | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | - [CUTTING EDGE](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/06558/) - CATCH UP WITH THE LATEST ANIME TO HIT THE SCREEN! | SEE THIS PAGE | - [A close inspection of FREEDOM](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/05553/) - Debuting via commercials, FREEDOM caused excitement and expectation in a great number of people. | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | - [NAGISA MUSIC FESTIVAL](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/08549/) - Once again the time of year has come for the Nagisa Music Festival! | SEE THIS PAGE | - [Japanese underground festival "Annite17"](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/05545/) - Report from ground zero!! | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | - [JAPONES CREW](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/01541/) - Rock and Japanese style fused together in one special night! | SEE THIS PAGE | - [Introducing Shimokitazawa](https://popjneo.com/feature/2013/20536/) - A town popular with fashionable youth! | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | - [Welcome to the house of Inugami](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/25530/) - Sorrow, hatred, madness... Inugami Circus-dan continues to express emotions we all wish to avoid by means of beautiful Japanese melodies and performances which painfully pierce both the senses of sound and sight. | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | 3 | - [Le Patissier Cake Towels](https://popjneo.com/feature/2014/27526/) - As a gift-giving society, Japan is constantly coming up with charming and innovative ideas for new presents. | SEE THIS PAGE | - [Draft Japan: Spocon Damashii](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/28523/) - We bring you the AE86, the drift machine of Initial D fame. Owner Takehito Hara Works as a private mechanic now, but for a long time worked as a mechanic for an automobile maker. | SEE THIS PAGE | - [Sakuran [Movie]](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/01519/) - The popular comic by Moyoco Anno has been made into a hit live-action film. Set in the Edo period, it's a drama focusing on the glamorous young oiran (high-class-courtesans) in love and illustrating the strength of women. | SEE THIS PAGE | - [GAMERS PARADISE: BEFORU BEMANI](https://popjneo.com/feature/2008/08514/) - The members of BeForU express their music through drawing! | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | - [Take the visual key challenge!](https://popjneo.com/feature/2014/10509/) - Visual kei (VK) is a type of musical sub-genre that has been around in Japan for almost 20 years. | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | - [CONVENIENCE STORE SWEETS: Peachy Keen](https://popjneo.com/feature/2014/01505/) - Japanese convenience stores, know popularly as konbini, can be found on practically every street corner displaying a mind-boggling array of products. | SEE THIS PAGE | - [COSPLAY JUNCTION](https://popjneo.com/feature/2008/08501/) - Aim to be the Cosplayer of the Year!! | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | - [DIR EN GREY U.S. TOUR07 INWARD SCREAM](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/27495/) - DIR EN GREY DRAWS THE CURTAIN ON THEIR FIRST U.S. HEADLINE TOUR WITH A BANG IN SAN FRANCISCO ON FEBRUARY 25, 2007. | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | 3 | - [DEATH NOTE: J-movie](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/01491/) - The long-awaited DVD of the internationally recognized movie Death Note has finally been released! | SEE THIS PAGE | - [Yakitori: J-CUISINE](https://popjneo.com/feature/2015/26488/) - This time we introduce yakitori, a necessary side dish while drinking! | SEE THIS PAGE | - [Rilakkuma: HOT TOYS](https://popjneo.com/feature/2013/08485/) - | SEE THIS PAGE | - [Genius Party](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/08480/) - The newest release from Studio 4°C is the hot topic this summer! Anime masterminds joined forces to create this omnibus movie. | SEE THIS PAGE | - [CUTTING EDGE](https://popjneo.com/feature/2007/02476/) - CATCH UP WITH THE LATEST ANIME TO HIT THE SCREEN! | SEE PAGE 1 | 2 | - [EKI SOBA](https://popjneo.com/feature/2015/12261/) - OUR INTRODUCTION WILL BE THE EKI SOBA (TRAIN STATION SOBA). IN OTHER WORDS, SOBA YOU CAN EAT STANDING IN SHOP ON THE TRAIN PLATFORM. SINCE IT TAKES LITTLE TIME TO EAT, IT'S PERFECT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ON THE GO AND HAVE NO TIME TO STOP FOR MEALS. | SEE THIS PAGE | - [A trip down to Japan’s top tourist spot, Asakusa!](https://popjneo.com/feature/2015/01269/) - This is it! It’s Edo!! Asakusa, a town that still exudes the essence of Old Japan. In the area around the Asakusa Shrine, the remnants and spirit of Edo civilization can be felt. Despite the fact this is the No.1 tourist spot in Tokyo, he has never been here before! It's time for him to - [RICE ROCKETIA: THE WORLD OF AKIRA ALIVE IN PRESENT-DAY JAPAN!](https://popjneo.com/feature/2015/23313/) - Here is RICE ROCKETIA where we will bring you news and infor on the coolest automobiles from Japan in real time. In this first installment, we go to Tokyo and check out some custom scooters! These amazingly- designed bikes are just the right size for with customized gadgets that will stir one's imagination! | SEE - [Convenience Store Sweets: Matcha & Kinako](https://popjneo.com/feature/2014/25416/) - | SEE THIS PAGE | - [Sweet Shop:Sweet Sanctuary ISO](https://popjneo.com/feature/2013/05423/) - Sweet Sanctuary ISO in Mukoujima offers stylish cakes as well as a selection of baked good. | SEE THIS PAGE | - [Stationery: Japanese Standard](https://popjneo.com/feature/2012/23427/) - Japanese Standard: Food products aren't the only place you'll find anime characters used to add selling appeal. Stationery goods also provide a gold mine for character lovers. | SEE THIS PAGE | - [MANGA BIN: SF Manga](https://popjneo.com/feature/2011/05468/) - Introducing you to Japanese manga genre by genre!! - [MANGA BIN: Sports Manga Feature 2](https://popjneo.com/feature/2010/01461/) - Introducing you to Japanese manga genre by genre!! - [REVOLTECK: ACTION FIGURE](https://popjneo.com/news/2008/05381/) - With the continued success of the series, you can now find REVOLTECH corners in every hobby shop in Japan. - [Oh!-edo ROCKET](https://popjneo.com/feature/2008/12472/) - We infiltrate the scene of oh!-edo ROCKET post-recording!! 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