In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that… Read More »New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (April 20, 2025)
During a recent livestream, the team at Level Infinite revealed a number of exciting new updates making their way to GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE starting April 24. The 2.5 Anniversary Special Update for GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE will bring with it both Little Mermaid and… Read More »GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE Major Content Updates Announced
The popular sci-fi shooter Goddess of Victory: Nikke is marking its 2.5-year anniversary with a massive content update that’s set to excite both longtime fans and new players alike. This milestone celebration is packed with new additions, including fresh characters, immersive narrative content, and real-world… Read More »Goddess of Victory: Nikke’s 2.5 Anniversary Update Brings New Characters, Events, and Story Content
Even though Apink’s annual anniversary releases aren’t promoted beyond a simple behind-the-scenes video, they’re still worth writing about based on the group’s stature alone. Unlike so many of their peers, Apink are still active fourteen (!) years after their debut. And, I appreciate that these… Read More »Song Review: Apink – Tap Clap
On the surface, Waltz is Ryugujo’s first anime theme — an important milestone for any J-pop group. However, the song is meaningful in other ways as well. It’s been announced that this will be the final Ryugujo song written by their producer and mentor Avu-chan.… Read More »Song Review: Ryugujo – Waltz