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Chatting With unchained’s pengie on Music and Context

This week, pengie and I discuss the Brilliant Green versus the Tommies and how music stripped of context can be a tricky matter – and not just in the idol world.

By Ray Mescallado | 23 Sep 08 | Comments (3)

Chatting With Cutie Party’s Misa

I ask Misa’s opinions on the looks of several AKB idols, and she proceeds to break my heart. All in the spirit of good, vicious, light-hearted fun…

By Ray Mescallado | 16 Sep 08 | Comments (7)

Chatting H!P With The Obnoxious Wota

CatchFiveBats discusses being an H!P fan and whether or not it’s still worth it.

By Ray Mescallado | 14 Sep 08 | Comments (0)

Recent Comments
Cat in AW LOLZ: Wai So Serious?: I freaking ROFL’D like a retard with this one :D
Katie in Laura Vanamo on Finnish Idol: Laura, you totally rock. I can’t believe you had the
Martin in HANGRY & ANGRY and H!P’s Continuing Evolution: “Rika’s persona at this point almost seems to be about
Miara in Laura Vanamo on Finnish Idol: http://www.lauravanamo.com/
hana in Laura Vanamo Deserves Her Own Wota: ahh~ laura is so cool, i was in 2 cover
Kuihde in Laura Vanamo on Finnish Idol: Laura is the best <3
Arbitrary Greay in “Baby! Baby! Baby!” As A Teaching Tool: The Takahashis are similar in that they are oriented towards
Wiela in Laura Vanamo Deserves Her Own Wota: I just noticed that Laura will be performing some “surprise
Secondblossoming in Life After Hello! Project: A Case-By-Case Assessment: Konno in Gravure….mmmMMMMMMMMMMM
Wendy in Laura Vanamo Deserves Her Own Wota: Ahahah I accidentally saw her on YouTube dancing to SEXY
Links
- Things I dislike about Jpop (Raid My Minibar) A great read, worth your time and attention.
- I… feel.. too… sad… (Aitakatta!) Holy crap, this is pretty big news! Five members of Team A are graduating.
- A New Generation of Lolitas Makes a Fashion Statement (New York Times) The Old Grey Lady on Gothic Lolitas – though mostly New York ones.
- Fall 2008 Drama Preview (fly to high) “Pedo heaven”? Count me in for the HSJ show! And the Ueto Aya too, even if she’s no longer pedo.
- Pocket Morning Weekly Q&A (week of 09/28/2008) (Hello! Online) Sayu’s answer makes me go all squee inside.
- Kirarin Revolution & Koharu’s voice- declining together (Midori’s J-pop Overanalyzations) Highly amusing, and of course I like the possibility of a hidden narrative arc…
- Was Haromoni Ever Worth Watching? (True Life Seek) Broomhead provides a fitting send-off to the show.
- Yurina gets owned by a tomato (Wotaku Now!) Kumai pouting is simply one of many highlights.
- ZONE’s Tomoka acts in music video (Tokyograph) Thank You, God!
- AYA The Witch – Matsuura Aya 2008 Haru Concert Tour Review (fields of maiZe and berryZ) maiZe comes out strong for this new concert from Ayaya.
- Yasuko to Kenji ep 3-9 (HampsapSukebe) A new post from Akiramike should never be passed up.
- How to title Western movies in Japan (Road to the Deep East) Thank you, Santos, for adding the phrase “Onanie Diary” to my vocabulary.
- Momoko Tsugunaga’s 3rd Photobook (Hello!°C-ute) Well, that’s one sure way to bring me back into the fold…
- This Travesty Is Back (True Life Seek) It’s great to see broomhead back in the saddle and with a clearer sense of purpose.
- Guess Who’s Japan’s #1 Ladies’ Man… Again. (fly to high) No surprise at all the Johnny’s idols dominating this list.
- SPEED to release first single in 5 years! (Karakui) Great news, and it may become the most anticipated single of 2008.
- Ex-Porn Actress Oikawa Nao finally becomes an idol (Road to the Deep East) Hopefully, Nanba Ann is taking notes…
- KPOP Update (Love Tantei) While DBSK is getting all the buzz right now, news on Younha and Wonder Girls is also appreciated.
- Nirgilis & HALCALI At The Unit (Japan Live) Another great write-up from Ken M, with some interesting observations on dancing.
- CD Album Review(Sept.23) Part1, Anna ‘Koi no katachi’ (Road to the Deep East) Some tough love from Santos on his once-favorite idol and namesake.
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