The newsletter pivots to K-pop to discuss the new Itzy album, the songs of NewJeans and the Hallyu Wave exhibit at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, plus great singles from the year
Apr 1, 2024 • Subscribe
More like this
How to be a K-Pop Fan in Tokyo
The influence K-pop has on young Tokyoites can be felt across the city. With there being an increasing amount of concerts and fan events, there is no better…
Project Nightfall Youtube Channel Host Exposes The Dark Side Of K-Pop World
K-Pop has been around for so long. But in the last decade, bands like BTS, BlackPink, and Twice were able to pull massive audiences from around the world…
I Finally Listened to K-pop: Impressions of Dreamcatcher, the Korean BABYMETAL(?)
I was in vocational school when a goofy man in shades invented a goofy dance called “Gangnam Style”, laying the groundwork for South Korea’s global conquest. Since then,…
How the 2010s Changed K-Pop
The Korean pop music scene has been constantly changing since its cocneption. Nowadays, produced tracks can contain influences from rock, jazz, gospel, R&B, dance, country, folk amongst many…
Exploring My Feelings on K-Pop
Like all people not living under rocks, I’ve noticed the rise and sustained international popularity of Korean pop, with a fanbase nigh-unmatched in current times. I first caught…
More GHOST9! – PRE EPISODE 2 : W.ALL || K-pop Album Unboxing
GHOST9’s second album makes a splash onto the K-pop scene. Here’s the unboxing!
Space Heater Chat – July 3 2024: Born to Be
It’s been two weeks since the ITZY concerts. Mike and Kevin were on site for the ITZY concerts in Toronto. So they talk about their observations from different…
Born to Boil!
Act-Age 102 - 1:22Boruto 43 - 8:43Spy x Family 22 - 20:02EDENS ZERO 83 - 31:40Mashle: Magic and Muscles 5 - 41:56Mission: Yozakura Family 25 - 50:06Zipman!! 11…
Black Clover, Chainsaw Man, EDENS ZERO, One Piece, The Promised Neverland
Let’s Open SuperM Albums :) || K-pop Unboxing
Hey guys, this is an unboxing of those SuperM albums I picked up a while ago! I was thinking to do something cool with them, but I decided…
Kingdom of Chaos: Born to Kill
At long last, another orphan project completed! In this case, it's a four-part OVA from 2003-2004, Kingdom of Chaos: Born to Kill . It is ba...
Blue Exorcist, Elfen Lied, Generation of Chaos, Golden Kamuy, Magical DoReMi
Born to be Human (生而為人, Lily Ni, 2021)
A teenager’s life is upended when they discover they are intersex but have almost no rights over their bodily autonomy in Lily Ni’s elegantly designed social drama
The Role of Unique Voices in VTubing, K-Pop, and More
“Is it more important to me for a group song to sound good or have distinct voices?” This is something that’s been on my mind lately as I’ve…
Watson slays out to a sample of the King of Pop that straight slaps!
MJ Freestyle is just one of those tracks that takes no prisoners. Watson gives you just a few seconds at the start of the song to lead in…
The Anime That Surpassed K-On.
In this video I voice my opinion on Bocchi The Rock and why it's better than K-On. Hope you guys enjoy this video! ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▸ 𝚃𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛: …
The History of TMS – 2 : A Star Is Born
During the 60’s, Tokyo Movie, still a small studio, laid low and only produced one new show in 1967, the SF-manga adaptation Perman. But they were working hard…
You’ll never be ready to review THAT anime
Reviewing influential anime can be daunting when you're new. Don't worry, it'll still be daunting years later.
Uma Musume 2 – Episode 9 – Teio’s Comeback That is Never Meant To Be
Now that Teio has fully recovered, eager to run in her comeback race. While things are looking up for her, she hits yet another snag. While McQueen lost…
The Still Disastrous Life of Saiki K. 2
Genre : Comedy, Slice of Life, Supernatural, Sci Fi Episodes: 24 Studio: J.C.Staff It’s surprisingly difficult to be average. At least it is when you’re a super powered genius…
Ateez The Fellowship: Map the Treasure Concert DVD || K-pop Unboxing
EIGHT MAKES A TEAM!!!
Why It Works: Not Born to Be a Hero: My Hero Academia and the Road to Greatness
Today I’ve got a fresh My Hero Academia article for you all, largely inspired by the show’s recent provisional license retakes, as well as Mirio and Nighteye’s additions…
Manga/Manhwa that need to be turned into Anime!
Last year I was over joyed when I heard that a manga I really liked (The Case Study of Vanitas) was getting turned into an anime, and this…
Manga/Manhwa that need to be turned into Anime!
Last year I was over joyed when I heard that a manga I really liked (The Case Study of Vanitas) was getting turned into an anime, and this…
Pop Team Epic Season 2
Pop Team Epic Season 2 is currently streaming on Crunchyroll....
![Featured image for Dance Dance Danseur – 10 [Miyako… You Need to Be by His Side]](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20220612/1655046776.37690.66865.jpg)
Dance Dance Danseur – 10 [Miyako… You Need to Be by His Side]
Hello everyone, and welcome to another week of Dance Dance Danseur! And what a week it was. This episode was just so GOOD. I was worried that Danseur…
K: Burden of Kings
When most people think of K Project, they think of it’s flashy style and hot dudes. While there is no doubt there is a heavy focus on these…
10 Times K-Pop Artists Used Indian Culture In their Music Videos
We have seen K-Pop artists talk about Indian food, dances, and Bollywood. But here is a list of 10 occasions in K-Pop music MVs where K-pop Idols using…
[Feature] No One is Born to Be a Slave: How The Twelve Kingdoms questions social systems
Fantasy is often described as escapism, but the genre has great potential to expose a reader to different perspectives on their own society while drawing them into an…
485 – Left to Right 2 – Punisher: Born, Punisher: The End, Punisher: The Tyger
On this episode we talk about pro-wrestling in Real vol. 13, cannibals in Astro Baby, and the suicide of Hinako Ashihara. Then, Seamus leads us in a discussion…
Kaguya-Sama: The Anime That Demands To Be Watched Twice
I Have already given my thoughts on the story of Kaguya-Sama, it’s the second essay I wrote on this blog. However, that was mostly about praising the strengths…
K
Genre : Action, drama, supernatural Episodes: 13 Studio: GoHands We have always had to contend with forces beyond our reach or perception. There are things in…
Goblin Slayer Side Story II: Dai Katana (Volume 6) – Be Thankful to Everything!
With the Captain badly hurt and possibly dying, the party had to choose to leave him while they fought off the enemies. Hopefully, there would still be time…
This Week in Anime - Made in Abyss Ignites Firestorm in K-Pop Fandom
Chris and Steve revisit the dark fantasy series' controversy after several K-Pop idols come under criticism for watching or reading the series.
Pop Team Epic Season 2 – 01
「アイデンティティ」 (Identity) "Identity" Get rid of all of your preconceived notions. Or else!
Princess Connect! Re:Dive Season 2 – 07 (A Side Story With a Side of Plot)
AstroNerdBoy reviews Princess Connect! Re:Dive 07. Chika accidentally unseals the spirit Foggy, who causes quite a bit of mayhem in town.
AstroNerdBoy's Anime & Manga Blog
Princess Connect! Re:Dive, Princess Connect! Re:Dive Season 2
There’s No Way a Side Character Like Me Could Be Popular, Right?, Vol. 2
By Sekaiichi and Tomari. Released in Japan as “Yujinchara no Ore ga Motemakuru Wakenaidaro?” by Overlap. Released in North America by Tentai Books. Translated by Alejandro de Vicente…
Spy x Family Part 2 | To be continued…
Oddly enough, I thought that the last episode was probably one of the weaker episodes in terms of real substance. I mean, we finally got to see Donovan…
I Refuse to Be Your Enemy!, Vol. 2
By Kanata Satsuki and Mitsuya Fuji. Released in Japan as “Watashi wa Teki ni Narimasen!” by PASH! Books. Released in North America digitally by J-Novel Club. Translated by…
Spy x Family Part 2 | To be continued…
Oddly enough, I thought that the last episode was probably one of the weaker episodes in terms of real substance. I mean, we finally got to see Donovan…
I Want to Be a Wall GN 2
You can find our review of volume one here. As your mother, all I want is for you to keep your own happiness in mind. Do you really…
K-on! Origins of Musicianship
Introduction The members of After School Tea Time are fantastic musicians. Their music isn’t just cute and fluffy, it can be fast and aggressive at times as well.…
From Vertical Scroll to Screen: Anime Adaptations of K-Comics
It's becoming hard to miss: anime is increasingly mining Korean comics for inspiration. Let's take a look at some of the popular adaptations so far.
4 Japanese Laws That Need to Be Amended for LGBTQ+ Rights
Take a look at these Japanese laws related to the LGBTQ community in recent years. There is still a long way to equality in Japan.
4 Japanese Laws That Desperately Need To Be Amended For Women
While many Japanese laws have been created and updated to improve the lives of women in Japan, others have not.
Anibros Podcast Episode 38 – That Had to Be on Purpose Probably
Your (love for/passing interest in) anime has brought us together once again! The bros you know plus Pat “Ping Pong” Willis rant and…
Top Ten Anime of the 2010s... Plus Another 15 That Deserve To Be Talked About
Oh look, another entire decade has ended. You know what that means, don't you? It means that I'm old... so very old... It also…
Sayonara to a Techno-pop Pioneer
A farewell to Ryuichi Sakamoto, architect of sonic futures.
Uzbek-born Politician Aims to Change Japan from Setagaya
Orzugul Babakhodjaeva, an immigrant to Japan from Uzbekistan, just won election in Tokyo's Setagawa Ward on a platform of inclusion.
“PSYCHO:LOGY” — Pop Team Epic Season 2 OP
VERSEI FOUND THE WAY TO HEAVENkimi to ita zenseiYOU’VE SEEN THE EYES OF HEAVENsaigen no nai zangeI’VE BEEN TO SEVENTH HEAVENkasoku suru kattouWHAT IN THE NAME OF HEAVENsonzai…
Pop-Up Cafe That Supports Stutterers Makes Rounds in Japan
Learn about a new and unique popup cafe that aims to employ and advocate for people with speech impediments in Japan.
Pop-Up Cafe That Supports Stutterers Makes Rounds in Japan
Learn about a new and unique popup cafe that aims to employ and advocate for people with speech impediments in Japan.