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CDJapan for me as well, although I have to want it really bad to buy a physical copy since the exchange rate is not very good recently. I've bought some Jrock CDs at my local anime convention as well (some new in the dealer's room and some used at the flea market event), but not many people are selling VK or music merch there in recent years.

It depends on the scale of the venue, I suppose, but personally, I just feel like it's a bit sad for the artist because they can actually see you doing it right in front of them. I felt super bad for Miyavi the one time I saw him live. The venue staff actually went to the trouble of checking everyone for cameras and putting them in little bags to make sure no one took any pictures, but people still had phones or cameras they sneaked in up in the air throughout the whole show. (this was a long time ago, so cellphones weren't used for photos and videos as much as they are now) I remember Miyavi even personally asked if people could cut it out while he was onstage, but they still didn't stop. I mean, sure, it's just some pictures and it's a silly, outdated policy, but it just felt kind of rude that they ignored his request right to his face like that. Then again, the crowd at that concert was pretty rude in general. My friend actually left where we were standing and went to sit at the bar halfway through, it was so unpleasant.

Is anyone going to NMFT this year? I skipped the last few for various reasons, but I'm going to the Friday show in Toronto. It's always worth seeing, but the organizer promised a more upbeat party vibe this time around, so I'm hoping it will be a bit more my speed than the last one I saw. It's only $15 if you buy tickets in advance, and you get like 5 solid hours of entertainment, so I highly recommend it even if you're just mildly curious. Line-up: imai (from group_inou), STEREOGIRL, Koutei Camera Girl Drei, TAMTAM and KO-GO-NO GORAIKO-Z Shows: https://www.nextmusicfromtokyo.com/shows ETA: Actually, I just realized I skipped more than a few - looks like the last one I saw was vol. 9. Really liked THIS IS JAPAN from that one, but I can't remember much about the rest of the bands besides jizue playing a cover of When You Wish Upon a Star when we walked into the venue.

Kyonosuke (Kizu) photoshoot for Cure.

Really excited to hear that they're doing another album together. SALU is a good influence on him.

I'm really surprised it was him that decided to leave as well. Seems like the other two members are still determined to keep going though, so I'm curious to see what ends up happening.

Yu-Gi-Oh GX is still one of the most ridiculous things to ever air on television.

I don't think NOAH was actually in a group - wasn't he just like a random Kansai Johnny's Jr.? I don't think he stuck with it very long either. Question? were around for much longer and they were much better known. I've never really followed the Jrs, but I've seen them perform on various Johnny's shows before. https://www.generasia.com/wiki/Question%3F

Glad to see that JOY is still at it - I liked BABOO, and I always feel a bit obligated to root for artists with a Canadian connection

Koki Tanaka (ex-KAT-TUN, ex-INKT, now a solo rock singer) - https://www.instagram.com/knock_out_kashiwa_idiot/ Tomo (Hysteric Panic ) - https://www.instagram.com/tomopanic/ Okacchi (Hysteric Panic) - https://www.instagram.com/okatti_hyspani/ KENTA (WANIMA) - https://www.instagram.com/wanimakenta/ Takeru (Asty) - https://www.instagram.com/asty_takeru/ Yuki (ex-Kagekui, ex-DAYDALA, now a photographer) - https://www.instagram.com/Auxbry/ Hikaru Kishine (Justy-Nasty, krishnablue) - https://www.instagram.com/hikarukishine/

Trying to give the new ATOM ON SPHERE album a listen at the moment. I really liked their first one, and I'm liking both of the video tracks from this one - especially Doves, so I'm pretty sure I'm gonna enjoy it. So happy they actually brought this project back. It's so nice to see Shigeo in a rock band again.

Really pleasantly surprised so far. The last two video tracks felt a little flat, but this one seems like it's going to be a lot of fun.

THE SOUND BEE HD are going to be on another TV show soon - the first appearance they made was mainly about how much You loves eating soboro dons, and I think this next appearance is going to be more focused on how You made the switch from a cabin attendant to a member of a VK band. Daisuke posted this preview shot of You as a flight attendant.

Looks like it's up now. https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/korosareta-ep/1458846094

It's just "trip"

Even though I know the correct pronunciation of "xTRiPx" now, I still read it as "eks trip" in my head every time I see it.

Honestly, the most surprising part of this for me is that it has a collab with just Nobuya. I know Naoki has done a fair amount of stuff without him, but Nobuya on his own as a guest artist is pretty rare.

林檎飴 / Candied Apple Lyrics: Takeru Music: Yuuki I’m getting dizzy, I'm so crazy about you! Sorry, I made you wait! What’s that, you’re even wearing just the right yukata!* And it seems like you decided to put your hair up the perfect way too! Me too – look, look, I’m wearing that yukata you wanted to see! I wonder if I’ve tied the obi I can’t seem to get the hang of wearing neatly? When the two of us draw closer to each other, is it you that’s making me feel hot? I ask for a fan** I like you! I like you! I like you! I love you! When we join hands, I feel like I’m floating My heart’s pounding, what should I do? When I look at you, I get nervous Am I making your heart race too? When I look up at the night sky, it’s like it’s whirling around Of course, it might also be because of your dazzling smile I gaze at you, and it’s like I’m spinning round and round*** A candied apple that’s going to melt during the night Hey, hey, can you hear it? The sound of my pulse I’m so unsteady on my feet, it’s like I’ve forgotten where I am Rising up faster than the fireworks shooting into the air, My feelings for you are ready to explode Counting all those frustratingly slow days on my fingers, I feel like if I tell you, it’ll all fall to pieces But I want to tell you, I’ve gotta tell you! I want to say it to you! I’m right on the edge of my capacity I like you! I like you! I like you! I love you! Ah, that’s it, I want you right now! When we join hands, I feel like I’m floating My heart’s pounding, what should I do? When I look at you, I get nervous Am I making your heart race too? When I look up at the night sky, it’s like it’s whirling around Of course, it might also be because of your dazzling smile I gaze at you, and it’s like I’m spinning round and round A sweet love that’s going to melt during the night I’m getting dizzy, I'm so crazy about you! Notes: *I’m not sure about the “tte are” **Not sure about the specific verb here ***Not sure what “kyurukyuru” means – I think I saw someone compare it to the kind of turning sound of someone rewinding a videotape on Japanese Yahoo Answers, but I don’t know if that’s correct 林檎飴 / Ringoame Kimi ni kurakura muchuu! Gomen ne, o-matase! tte are? Chanto yukata kiteru! Kami mo agete bacchiri kimeta n da ne! Atashi mo horahora kimi ga mitagatteta yukata da yo! Narenai obi kirei ni musubeta ka na? Chikazuku futari no kyori, atsui no wa kimi no sei? Uchiwa aoida Suki! Suki! Suki! Daisuki da yo! Te o tsunaide fuwafuwari Dokidoki dou shiyou ka na Kimi o mitsume haraharari Kimi mo dokidoki shite kureteru? Yozora miage kurukururi Egao yappa mabushii ka mo Kimi o mitsume kyurukyururi Yoru ni toketeku ringoame Nee nee kikoeteru? Watashi no kodou Koko doko? gurai fuwafuwa na no Uchiage hanabi yori mo kyuujoushou Kimi e no omoi bakuhatsu shisou… Yubiori kazoeta modokashii hibi… Omoi o tsutaetara kowaresou de Demo iitai, iwanakya! Kimi ni tsutaetai yo! Kyapa girigiri!! Suki! Suki! Suki! Daisuki da yo! Aa mou hayaku kimi ga hoshii! Te o tsunaide fuwafuwari Dokidoki dou shiyou ka na Kimi o mitsume haraharari Kimi mo dokidoki shite kureteru? Yozora miage kurukururi Egao yappa mabushii ka mo Kimi o mitsume kyurukyururi Yoru ni toketeku amai koigokoro Kimi ni kurakura muchuu! Kanji: Done from the lyric video

^Probably soon. This (https://lineblog.me/underfalljustice/archives/1602038.html) says it was released digitally on iTunes and other sites April 10th, but I think Starwave releases sometimes take a week or two before they're available digitally in other countries? I know some Sound Bee releases I was waiting for didn't show up until a bit after the release date. Gotta say, I've never cared for UNDER FALL JUSTICE, but I'm kind of liking the MVs he's put out for this project so far.

I don't have anything against K-pop, but K-pop fans on Twitter makes me cringe so hard sometimes. When I clicked on the hashtag "YouTubeGiveUsOur10MillionBack" expecting to see some outrage about YouTube avoiding taxes or not paying content creators and found out it was just angry K-pop fans complaining that 10 million views disappeared (possibly only temporarily) from a video with 90 million views... Wow.

Horny Kenta is back with a vengeance.