Japanese MV for Hello, Shooting Star by pop duo moumoon, released in February 2015. It's an ending song for popular anime series Assassination Classroom. I was a fan of moumoon's Sunshine Girl in 2010. Haven't heard much from the band since then, but … [Read more...] about Moumoon, Shooting Star, Assassination Classroom
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The final issue of Japanese AneCan Magazine
Japanese model Moe Oshikiri is the cover girl for the last issue (December 2016) of AneCan Magazine. The fashion magazine will suspend its publication after running for a decade because of business reasons. Poor sales, to put it boldly. Oshikiri was also … [Read more...] about The final issue of Japanese AneCan Magazine
World Cosplay Summit 2016 official trailer
Trailer video for the 2016 World Cosplay Summit which will be held on July 30 to August 7 in Japan. The video shows some history of the convention, plus clips from the cosplay competition (presumably from 2015), parade and side events. The WCS is held … [Read more...] about World Cosplay Summit 2016 official trailer
Shin Godzilla Japanese movie trailer
Teaser for Japanese movie Shin Godzilla (シン・ゴジラ), in theatres in Japan this summer. The film is co-directed by Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi. It's the 31st instalment in the Godzilla franchise and the third reboot by Toho Pictures. The Shin is a play … [Read more...] about Shin Godzilla Japanese movie trailer
SNSD be tough, be cool with Baby-G
New ad photos for Casio Baby-G watches, featuring Korean pop group Girls' Generation with a Be Tough, Be Cool tagline. Love the fashion concept, and the members look great. Backdrop is New York's Flatiron District. I'm usually not a fan of using studio … [Read more...] about SNSD be tough, be cool with Baby-G
Nanami Hashimoto, Misa Eto, Mai Fukagawa Japanese Young Magazine
[HD Photos] Nanami Hashimoto, Misa Eto and Mai Fukagawa of Japanese girl group Nogizaka46 in 2015-no.48 issue of Weekly Young Magazine [Jp]. Nogizaka46 was established in 2011 as one of the AKB48 franchises. The group has over 40 members and one of the … [Read more...] about Nanami Hashimoto, Misa Eto, Mai Fukagawa Japanese Young Magazine
Anime Expo (AX) 2015 promotion video
Promotion video for the upcoming Anime Expo (AX), the largest North American anime convention. The 1:40 minute clip showcases the happenings from previous year, i.e. the crowd, cosplayers, forums, exhibitions and Jpop shows. AX is traditionally held on … [Read more...] about Anime Expo (AX) 2015 promotion video
Nozomi Sasaki Fila Japan
Japanese actress Nozomi Sasaki modelling for spring-summer 2015 collection of Fila [Jp], a sportswear and casual clothing brand. … [Read more...] about Nozomi Sasaki Fila Japan
Bae Doona, W Korea, Lacoste
Korean actress Bae Doo-na in May 2015 issue of W Magazine [Kr], in collaboration with high end clothing brand Lacoste [Kr]. The lady is relatively busy making Hollywood movies these days, but still found time to star in an acclaimed Korean film, A Girl at My … [Read more...] about Bae Doona, W Korea, Lacoste
Soo by Jinny Kim
Korean designer shoes brand Jinny Kim [Kr] has unveiled a special line, Soo by Jinny Kim, created in collaboration with actress Park Soo-jin. The footwears look fine but nothing extraordinary; beautiful legs and feet though. … [Read more...] about Soo by Jinny Kim