Friday, 9 May 2014

Anime North Update: Only 300 Saturday Passes Left!


Update straight from the official Facebook page:

There are now less than 300 Saturday-only admissions left for Anime North 2014. At this point, it doesn't look like there will be any Saturday admissions available at the door. If you wish to come on Saturday, we highly suggest that you get yours now.
Also, there are still plenty Friday and Sunday admissions available for pre-registration until midnight, May 18, and at the door.

Don't forget, Saturday is concert night with Rose Noire and DaizyStripper!!! Get your pass NOW!

Thursday, 8 May 2014

Press Release: LiSA Releases Her Brand New Single, “Rising Hope” !‏


LiSA releases her latest single, “Rising Hope” !

Featured as the opening theme song for TV anime series “The irregular at magic high school”

After releasing her 2nd full album “LANDSPACE”, which achieved #2 on the Oricon music charts in Japan, LiSA delivers her anticipated new single, “Rising Hope”. Her 5th single is an energetic rock tune that also perfectly matches the theme of its tie-in TV anime series, "The irregular at magic high school," (The original light novel for the anime series has sold over 4 million copies).

“Rising Hope” will no doubt be a great pick up for both LiSA fans and anime fans alike!



(Available in the US, UK, Germany, France, Australia, Canada, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Finland, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei, Cambodia, Micronesia, and Fiji)



Wednesday, 7 May 2014

Press Release: Meet Flugelhorn Player And Jazz Singer TOKU@ Kinokuniya Bookstore, NY‏!


Flugelhorn player and Jazz singer from Japan TOKU Special Appearance

Meet TOKU@ Kinokuniya Bookstore

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Event starts at 2PM

Kinokuniya Bookstore (NYC)
1073 Avenue of the Americas (bet 40th &41st)
New York, NY 10018

Tell (212)869-1700



Well known in Japan as the only flugelhorn player as well as a jazz singer, TOKU has also collaborated with several world renowned artists such as Hank Jones, Cyndi Lauper, Billy Hart, Eddie Gomez, David Kikoski, Toshinobu Kubota, Miki Imai, Maki Oguro, EXILE, and ZEEBRA. He makes a rare appearance at Kinokuniya Bookstore where he discusses his musical background and sings a few songs from his repertoire. Meet TOKU in person and sample his unique blend of Jazz and pop music.

TOKU’s latest CDs “ Dream A Dream” and “ TOKU Sings and Plays Stevie Wonder” available on the day of event.

TOKU will also perform with Tommy Campbell’s TEA TrEE^O as a special guest on May 16



PV Analysis: Nocturnal Bloodlust - 'Desperate'


Comprised of Hiro (vocals), Cazqui (7-string), Daichi (guitar), Masa (bass/vocals) and Natsu (drums), Nocturnal Bloodlust is a deathcore/metalcore visual kei band formed in September 2009. Their first mini-album Ivy was released in January of 2012, and their singles catalogue features 8 entries with a ninth due out by the end of the month. The video for their current release ‘Desperate’ features some brutal imagery that suitably illustrates the tone and content of the track.