Japan Sinks: 2020 – Initial hype sinks beneath waves of disappointment
DISCLAIMER: This anime can be very depressing and hard to watch, it doesn’t hold back. I would not suggest it...
DADAROMA ending an era after leaving their mark
On the 30th of March, DADAROMA had issued some news through their fan club. In this Yoshiatsu stated he wants...
Shintenshi Kaibyakushudan ZIGZAG’s fresh takes on the Visual Kei scene
Over the past few years, it seems as though the Visual Kei scene has been heavily relying on the standard...
Anime Review: BEASTARS
With an airing date of October 8th in Japan, Netflix finally launched BEASTARS for audiences across the world on March...
ZEROSHIKI, DEFINE ME and SOMEI YOSHINO at Musicon: a unity for one night in The Hague
Already dark upon arrival at the venue in the heart of The Hague, you were greeted by some light and...
5 Japanese horror films you should watch
Halloween, the time of year to be spooky. The days are dark, the weather cold, the perfect time for a...
AVO Interview with KAY and Bena from VII ARC
VII ARC has been around since 2014 and since has already had quite the colourful career. With their unique visual...
DADAROMA rocking their first European gig at Japan Expo Paris 2019
Paris, July 7th. The day itself already started hot, a warm breeze touching the skin each step outside the comforts...
A night of Visual Kei during Alternative V-Rock Invasion Chapter II in Essen
On the second Saturday of April, in the second largest city in the Ruhr area, Essen, Germany, people were greeted...
MV review: Royz – IGNITE
After the surprise release of the「AREA」Music Video, Royz surprises the fans one more time by bringing out the Music Video...
MV review: Royz – 「AREA」
Royz are almost closing in on their 10-year anniversary and not only have they already released their best-of album to...
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KULT on TOUR gets together with Nana:[shi] to organise Alternative V-Rock Invasion Chapter II
In 2018, KULT on TOUR had their first collaboration with singer Kay Oz from VII ARC to organise a V-Rock...
MV Review: Esprit D’Air – Amethyst
2018 was a great year for Esprit D'Air with the release of their award-winning album Constellations and a successful UK...
CD Review: DADAROMA – dadaism#4
At the end of the Summer, fans were left in shock with the news of the departure of Yusuke. After...
CD Review: Esprit D’Air – Constellations
With their European tour just having started, what better way to get you hyped for the live action than reviewing...
CD review: lynch. – SINNERS -no one can fake my bløod-
With a blast of a comeback back at Shinkiba Studio Coast last year which was completely sold out, and the...
CD Review: Royz – RAVEN
With the tour final right around the corner for Royz, it’s a perfect time to review their latest maxi single...
CD Review: Aiolin – Tear In The Rain
Aiolin is a Visual Kei band based in Tokyo that started earlier this year on February 6th. And as their...
Cancellations and postponements of Japan-related events in 1 list
It is a difficult situation right now, because of the COVID-19 pandemic a lot of events are uncertain, got postponed...
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AVO Interview with Chii Sakurabi
J-POP singer Chii Sakurabi was the guest of honour at the first edition of Moshi Moshi and that for me...
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AVO Blog interview with MIKARU (G.L.A.M.S)
MIKARU was in the Netherlands on July 11th to perform with his solo project G.L.A.M.S at the first edition of...
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AVO Interview: A conversation with Katsumi Tanaka of Minyo Crusaders
Minyo Crusaders just had their big performance in Colombia at XI Festival Internacional de Jazz de los Andes and are...
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AVO interview with haru (of universe)
During the 2017 edition of Abunai! the musician haru (from the band universe) was the special guest of the convention....
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