J-Entertainment

For a group whose music should be conquering Japan, IZ*ONE’s J-pop discography has been very inconsistent. Debut single Suki to Iwasetai was an undisputed triumph, but follow-ups Buenos Aires and Vampire were both marred by awful …

Since I have been lazy as shit about covering anything BoA has done for her 20th anniversary, the least I could do is cover this 28-minute video where she recreates …

Arashi gave an interview to Variety recently about their increasing openness to the global market, and one thing that Matsumoto Jun said pissed off a lot of people. Some Koreans, …

Actress Takeuchi Yuko has passed away at 40, according to multiple reports. Japanese actress Yuko Takeuchi has died in an apparent suicide at her home in Tokyo, people close to …

Apart from their exciting, old-school hip-hop debut Tenhane, most of Ballistik Boyz’ best material has appeared as b-sides. February’s Anti-Hero’s was alright (though the teacher in me despises that misplaced …

I first heard (most of) Run during a live performance back in late March, and I knew right away that this was going to be a big pop moment. It’s …

About three weeks ago, disturbing news broke that Ebine Kazuya, a member of the board of directors for Zest, was arrested for allegedly paying two underaged girls for sex. That …

Over the last month or so, COVID-19 has hit Japanese entertainment with Hey! Say! JUMP’s Inoo Kei, Sandaime J Soul Brothers’ ELLY, and ONE OK ROCK’s Toru all contracting the …

About a month ago, RADWIMPS’ Noda Yojiro found himself under fire after he promoted eugenics in a tweet, calling for the country to assign spouses to people with great genes, …

NCT member Yuta has found himself under intense criticism recently after he declared on a broadcast that he was getting closer with YouTuber Rheekun. Said person is controversial in general …