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Niko-chan's Asian Entertainment Site: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (Anime)
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Thursday, June 25, 2009. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (Anime). I don't watch anime. I don't like the pacing, I don't like the artwork, and I find it all painfully boring except for two shows, Evangelion (I'll talk about that later) and this. This show is hard to describe properly but I will give it a chance. It sounds heady but it's generally funny and manic, with Haruhi being simply insane in a wonderful way. (It's got a bit of the MY SASSY GIRL vibe with Haruhi pulling Kyon all over to do her ...
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Niko-chan's Asian Entertainment Site: June 2009
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Is a 4 member Japanese pop/rock group which made their debut in 2007 and have 3 cds. So far (as well as a string of hit singles). Their music is hard to describe, more rock than pop but very light (although not ballad heavy). The main characteristic. That stands out is the sing-along nature of the songs (and the lyrics), a GreeeeN. Is nothing else if not fun. (Each E in GreeeeN. Stands for a member of the band, which is why there are 4 E's.). One of their more recent singles).
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Niko-chan's Asian Entertainment Site: Kohaku (New Year's Eve Red & White "Battle")
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Thursday, January 14, 2010. Kohaku (New Year's Eve Red and White "Battle"). It's about 70% contemporary artists and about 30% enka (more traditional Japanese Music). It's a bit too long and boring at times, but it is a lot of fun. For someone like me who is a big J-Pop fan, the Kohaku is great. I get to see all my favorites, some of which (Kobukuro, Ayaka) are pretty much show staples now, and perform every year. Http:/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C5%8Dhaku Uta Gassen. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Niko-chan's Asian Entertainment Site: Ai Otsuka (J-Pop)
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Sunday, June 21, 2009. She currently has 5 cd's as well as a greatest hits cds. She is best known probably for her hit Sakuranbo, a cover of an older Japanese song that she infused with her energy that stayed in the Top 100 singles charge in Japan for 86 weeks over a period of 3 separate calendar years. If that's not impressive someone has to explain to me what is. Don't miss this quirky artist and whatever gem she puts out next. (Some of my favorite Ai Otsuka songs are below.). Ai Otsuka - Sakuranbo.
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Niko-chan's Asian Entertainment Site: September 2009
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Thursday, September 3, 2009. Korean Invasion of Summer 2009 (US Pop). Utada Hikaru started off as 2009's hope to become a hit in the American market, releasing her second cd. Then swine flu hit, she used it as an excuse not to come to the US (never mind the fact her album was at best forgetful). Then a funny thing happened. The Korean pop stars moved in (to NY! Or taking pictures near Uniqlo downtown? It may have been Se7en.). Let's start from smallest impact to biggest. WONDER GIRLS - NOBODY (US Version).
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Niko-chan's Asian Entertainment Site: May 2009
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Friday, May 29, 2009. The Host (Korean Movie - 2006). The film is about a man trying to save his niece who has been kidnapped by a giant creature which comes out of the river. The creature is intentionally funny and scary at the same time. I won't describe it, but either clip I am providing will give you a good look so click on them at your own peril. 4 Minute Clip of the Movie. Http:/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The Host (film. Thursday, May 28, 2009. Is a softer band than Orange Range, with more ballads and ...
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Niko-chan's Asian Entertainment Site: Kana Nishino (J-Pop)
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Thursday, January 14, 2010. Kana Nishino - Motto. One of her latest singles (not on her first cd). Great song. Kana Nishino - Dear. Also not on her first cd, great J-Pop song. Reminds me of something you'd get from Koda Kumi early in her career. Http:/ www.nishinokana.com/. Http:/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kana Nishino. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Niko-chan's Asian Entertainment Site. Stuff I like from Asian Entertainment that I think you may like. Expect cool things, but don't expect downloads!
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Niko-chan's Asian Entertainment Site: Ikimono-gakari (J-Pop)
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010. Ikimono-gakari is a three piece pop-rock band that came onto the scene in Japan in 2007 after a few years performing on the street and releasing albums on independent labels. Kiyoe, the singer is female while the other two members are male. All three members participate in the writing of the music. (The other two members would sing occasionally as well back when they were indie, but only Kiyoe really sings now.). Ikimono-gakari - Kimagure Romantic. Contact me at nikowwf@yahoo&#...
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Niko-chan's Asian Entertainment Site: Nodame Cantabile (Japanese Drama)
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010. Nodame Cantabile (Japanese Drama). Nodame Cantabile is a very successful Japanese manga (and later anime) that was made into a very popular Japanese drama. There are some dramas that are almost iconic in nature to the foreigners (like me) who follow Japanese dramas and Nodame definitely falls into this category. They meet by accident (don't they always? The drama also has a great classical music soundtrack and there actually is a good deal of information about composers, their ...
