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Blame The British For The One Song Title
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For Synthesized Voice Freaks!
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The "Is J-pop Having A Hit Drought Season?" Edition
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More concerned about sounds than names
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Get That Body Moving
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Excitement from the far end of the archipelago
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I'm GOOFY (And SLEEP EXHAUSTED)
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Continental Chaos
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I'm falling for you (after largely dismissing you)
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Another Examples Of Why I Can't Make Year-End Lists Until...Year End
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Movement For The Moment
Make Believe Melodies For December 9, 2024
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Make Believe Melodies For July 29, 2024
Right After Fuji Rock, So Apologize For Exhaustion / Briefness
Make Believe Melodies For October 1, 2024
Sometimes You Have To Give It Up To Enon Kawatani
Make Believe Melodies For August 19, 2024
Summer Sounds For A Fading Season
Make Believe Melodies For October 21, 2024
An Edition Big On Collaborations
Make Believe Melodies For October 28, 2024
Unwrapping Gliiico
Make Believe Melodies For October 14, 2024
Welcome To The PAS TASTA Fan Blog
Make Believe Melodies For December 16, 2024
Can I Get The Year-End List Out This Week??? Well, Hopefully A Shorter Round-Up Will Help
Make Believe Melodies For September 16, 2024
Wherein "Hyper" Takes Many Meanings
Make Believe Mailer #133: Make Believe Melodies' 100 Favorite Japanese Albums Of 2024
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Make Believe Bonus: Hololive Super Expo 2025
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Discover the top Tokyo events for March 2025! From traditional Japanese festivals to unique experiences here's what you shouldn't miss.
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TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: March 10 – March 16, 2025
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