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This Side of Japan's 50 Favorite Japanese Songs of 2023 (So Far)
Half way done with the year, we compile the standouts from the year so far
This Side of Japan's 50 Favorite Anison of 2024
Our favorite songs by voice actors and anime shows from TOGENASHI TOGEARI, TRUE, Akari Kito and many more
This Side of Japan's Top 50 Rap Songs of 2024
Covering the year in Japan's rap through songs featuring Yuki Chiba, YENTOWN, Umeda Cypher and many more
This Side of Japan's Top 50 TikTok Songs of 2024
Listing the songs that defined my TikTok feed this year from Cho Tokimeki Sendenbu, NewJeans, andymori and more
Idol Watch's 50 Favorite Idol Songs of 2024 (So Far)
The column's favorite singles from girl groups this year so far, plus listing some favorites from the boys
This Side of Japan's 50 Best Anime Songs of 2023
We count down our favorite anime songs by Kana Hanazawa, Inori Minase, Liella and more
This Side of Japan's 50 Best Rap Songs of 2025
Looking back at the year in the scene with songs by NENE, rirugiliyangugili, KID FRESINO and more
This Side of Japan's Top 100 Songs of 2024
Collecting our favorite songs from the year by Sasuke Haraguchi, Regal Lily, KOTONOHOUSE and many more
Idol Watch's 50 Favorite Idol Songs of 2023 (So Far)
We list the column's favorite singles from the year so far
This Side of Japan's 60 Favorite Bandcamp Albums of 2024
Highlighting 60 great albums from Japan available on the music platform
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[Text list] This Side of Japan's Top 100 Songs of 2024
The simple text list of our favorite songs of the year from Sasuke Haraguchi, Regal Lily, KOTONOHOUSE and many more
This Side of Japan's Top 100 Songs of 2023
Highlighting the year's best Japanese songs from Ano, PeanutsKun, Conton Candy and many more
This Side of Japan's Top 100 Songs of 2025
Looking back at a great year in music with songs by Gen Hoshino, THE LUV BUGS, Suichu Spica and many more
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[Text list] This Side of Japan's Top 100 Songs of 2023
Just the list of the newsletter's best Japanese songs of the year from Ano, PeanutsKun, Conton Candy and many more
[Text list] This Side of Japan's Top 100 Songs of 2025
Just the list of our picks for best songs of the year from Gen Hoshino, THE LUV BUGS, Suichu Spica and many more
This Side of Japan's 75 Favorite Bandcamp Records of 2025
Our favorite selections of available on the platform, from LanPage, as a sketch pad, Emma Aibara and many more
This Side of Japan's Best of 2024: The Friends List
We wrap up our best of 2024 coverage with selections picked by friends of the newsletter
This Side of Japan's Best of 2023: The Friends List
We wrap up our best of 2023 coverage with selections picked by friends of the newsletter
Top 50 Favorite Anime (2024)
It has been almost 3 years since I last posted on this site. As the years have gone. The reason that I had stopped posting was because I…
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Top 20 Best Anime FIGHTS of This Decade So Far [ 2020 - 2024 ]
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Top 20 Best Showcases of Power This Decade So Far [ 2020 - 2024 ]
In this video today, we will look at the Top 20 Best Showcases of Power of this decade. If you like the video please like and share. This…
Winter 2024 Anime: Thoughts So Far
It is around the middle of the winter anime season of anime for this year, so now seems like a pretty good time to check in with my…
Gushing Over Magical Girls, Metallic Rouge, One Piece, The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash
Autumn 2024 Anime: Thoughts So Far
It’s beginning to look a lot like the middle of November. As such, I shall be sharing my thoughts on each of the anime shows I have been…
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online, Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II, Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., One Piece, Love Live! Superstar!! Season 3
Spring 2024 Anime: Thoughts So Far
It is a little over halfway through the spring season of anime in the year 2024, and as such I shall once again be sharing my thoughts on…
My Hero Academia, NIJIYON ANIMATION 2, The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio, Train to the End of the World, HIGHSPEED Étoile
Summer 2024 Anime: Thoughts So Far
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My Deer Friend Nokotan, My Hero Academia Season 7, SHY Season 2, FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST, MAYONAKA PUNCH
Which Fall anime is your favorite so far?
Which series are you most excited about? What didn’t live up to your expectations? Has anything made a turnaround since the first episode? Comments are open! Please read…
What I’m Watching This Season (So Far)
As I’ve mentioned before, this year’s summer anime season marks the first time I’ve been watching new anime shows as they come out, and while I’ve been enjoying…
#102.5 Ranking Everything So Far (2024 Edition)
In honor of four years of Shonen Flop David and Jordan rank everything they read this year. Tune in next week for our re-review of Guardian of the…
#102.5 Ranking Everything So Far (2024 Edition)
In honor of four years of Shonen Flop David and Jordan rank everything they read this year. Tune in next week for our re-review of Guardian of the…
Favorite One Piece Chapters of the year so far! 2023 Poll
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Top 10 Best New ACTION Anime of 2024 So Far
In this video I will be sharing what I think are the ten best new action anime of 2024 for you guys to watch. Let’s begin the list.…
Myska’s Favorite Songs
Michiyuki by Hikita Kaori Show by Ado I’d love to hear your thoughts on these songs! Did one of them catch your ear?Let me know in the comments…
Myska’s Favorite Songs
Shadow by Lycaon Yurikago by AvelCain I’d love to hear your thoughts on these songs! Did one of them catch your ear?Let me know in the comments or…
Myska’s Favorite Songs
Kuchizuke by Buck-Tick Tsuki no Curse by Okina Reika I’d love to hear your thoughts on these songs! Did one of them catch your ear?Let me know in…
Myska’s Favorite Songs
Lapis Lazuli by Schwarz Stein Tori wa Oyogikata wo Shirazu Obore Nakigara by Mejibray I’d love to hear your thoughts on these songs! Did one of them catch…
Myska’s Favorite Songs!
Hello everyone! I’m excited to share a new category on the blog: Myska’s Favorite Songs! 🎧 In this new section, I’ll be recommending songs that have captured my…
Myska’s Favorite Songs
Gurenge by LiSA Kyoumu Densen By ALI PROJECT I’d love to hear your thoughts on these songs! Did one of them catch your ear?Let me know in the…
Myska’s Favorite Songs
Guren by The Gazette Sad Mask by Velvet Eden I’d love to hear your thoughts on these songs! Did one of them catch your ear? Let me know…
Myska’s Favorite Songs
Shiver by The Gazette Serenade by Versailles I’d love to hear your thoughts on these songs! Did one of them catch your ear?Let me know in the comments…
Myska’s Favorite Songs
Long Distance Call by Buck-Tick Higurashi no Naku Koro ni by Shimamiya Eiko I’d love to hear your thoughts on these songs! Did one of them catch your…
Myska’s Favorite Songs
Kiss Me Goodbye by Buck-Tick Grow Down by Schwarz Stein I’d love to hear your thoughts on these songs! Did one of them catch your ear?Let me know…
Myska’s Favorite Songs
Gensoukyoku ~Eternal Silence~ by Phantasmagoria Kagerou by Buck-Tick I’d love to hear your thoughts on these songs! Did one of them catch your ear?Let me know in the…
Myska’s Favorite Songs
Idol by Yoasobi Usseewa by Ado I’d love to hear your thoughts on these songs! Did one of them catch your ear?Let me know in the comments or…
Myska’s Favorite Songs
Unravel by Ado (Cover) Suzume by RADWIMPS feat. Toaka I’d love to hear your thoughts on these songs! Did one of them catch your ear?Let me know in the…
Myska’s Favorite Songs
Silvery Dark by Kaya Oni no Meku Kagome Uta by Grieva I’d love to hear your thoughts on these songs! Did one of them catch your ear? Let…
Myska’s Favorite Songs
Lemon by Yonezu Kenshi Koi by Hoshino Gen I’d love to hear your thoughts on these songs! Did one of them catch your ear?Let me know in the…
Myska’s Favorite Songs
Die With A Smile by Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars The Sound of Silence by Disturbed I’d love to hear your thoughts on these songs! Did one of…
Myska’s Favorite Songs
Wonderful Life by Hurts My Immortal by Evanescence I’d love to hear your thoughts on these songs! Did one of them catch your ear? Let me know in…
Myska’s Favorite Songs
Hurt by Christina Aguilera Everytime by Britney Spears I’d love to hear your thoughts on these songs! Did one of them catch your ear? Let me know in…