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“Naked Arms / SWORD SUMMIT” – T.M. Revolution

T.M.R hasn’t been around for a little while. Takanori himself has been active with abindgon boys school and the field of being awesome, but he hasn’t “made revolution” since 2008′s Resonance, which was a fantastic song. I am still a … Continue reading

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GACKT’s Too Sexy for Respect, Too Sexy For Respect…

“Why is he so sexy?????” “Too hot.” “Waaaaa, sexy!” What do these useless statements have in common? They are all ACTUAL YouTube comments left on GACKT videos. (usernames withheld to protect the ignorant innocent) Since being converted, in a sense, … Continue reading

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Weekly Babble, Hoorah!

What I’m Listening To This Week “EVER” by GACKT “Akaki Hitsuji ni Yoru Bansankai ” by D “Death Point” by D’espairsRay “SILENCE” by RAMPANT What I’m Thinking This Week 1.) Whatever they say, I’ll never change my way. 2.) I’ve … Continue reading

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“EVER” – GACKT

I’ll let you guys in on a little secret. This is probably the most excited I’ve ever (pun intended) been to write a review. Everybody knows by now that GACKT is my favorite artist in el mundo and I have … Continue reading

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Four Styles of J-Music NO ONE Takes Seriously

So, here’s a rather mean-spirited post. I’m just bitter because I jinxed another good Visual Kei band so I figured I would take my wrath towards myself out on everyone who reads my blog. Not really. This post is only … Continue reading

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Fifteen Power-Packed Japanese Songs

I know that last night on Twitter, I said this would be the top ten most powerful Japanese songs. I changed it to the top fifteen! This is to keep my list from looking like a big mass of anime/GACKT … Continue reading

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Sakurayume’s Weekly Babble

New feature, OMG! Thank you Sakura Pierce for letting me steal, uhh ahem ahem, borrow and pay appropriate tribute to your idea. Songs I’ve Had On Repeat This Week: “Renon” – M “Driving Time” – Girugamesh “Lolitawork Libretto ~Storytelling by … Continue reading

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“Welcome to Sa-World” – SAWA

Track List: 1. Opening Ceremony ~Sa-Worldへようこそ~ 2. Merry Go Round 3. Stars 4. NightBus 5. Chocolate Zone ~野生のSAWA~ 6. Throw him away! 7. ManyColors 8. I’m a President 9. Danger Zone ~逃げろ!危うしSa-World!~ 10. Swimming Dancing 11. Friday Night 12. Planet-T … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, GACKT!

July 4th. What do you think of on this day? Stuffing your face with barbequed porkchops, fried fish, corn on the cob, watermelon? Fireworks blossoming across the night sky? While you’re listening to that particularly creative playlist you just made … Continue reading

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Shed Some Tears: The Most Touching Japanese Songs

Every once in a while, a song comes along that besides being a really good song, makes us feel something. Sometimes, we can be so touched by a song that it makes us cry, laugh, reminisce. Here are my picks … Continue reading

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