Heath not leaving X Japan?
You don’t have to be a full J-culture enthusiast to know X Japan since their music has been featured in countless anime titles. Well, you can also regard them as one of the long-enduring J-rock groups having been around since 1982. (Sure, they took a 10-year hiatus but they’re back.) Rumors were abound that their bassist, Heath, has left the band but the band’s management claims that these rumors were unfounded. It...
PV secret base ????????? – zone
I will never ever forget this song. This was the opening theme for Kids’ War, the first Japanese daytime drama that I ever got addicted to. It also got me acquainted with Inoue Mao, who was one of the stars of the show. Anyway the song is by Zone. Too bad they’ve disbanded.
PV Super Love Song – B’z
B’z new Super Love Song is the top single for October according to the Oricon charts. Kanjani 8’s It’s My Soul is number two while L’arc En Ciel’s Daybreak’s Bell comes in at third.
X Japan reunites
After ten years and one of the most legendary J rock bands, X JAPAN, finally publicly reunited. They gathered Monday on the rooftop of Odaiba’s Aqua City to film the PV for their new song, “I.V.,” which will be featured in the movie “Saw IV.” Fans should be happy to know that the band might have a single concert in Tokyo next year. More in Japanese here.
PV DAYBREAK’S BELL – L’arc en Ciel
L’arc en Ciel’s new single, DAYBREAK’S BELL tops the Oricon charts this week. Why? See for yourself. Hai, douzo!