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It wasn't that...there's so many bands with MM (Malice Mizer, Morning Musume, Marilyn Manson, Modest Mouse, etc etc) LOL I hope NewS never soundes like Marilyn Manson...or Malice Mizer for that matter. LOL I doubt it, but it wouldn't stop them from using a beat from one of their songs. I'm pretty sure Malice Mizer has some violin/piano only songs, so they could work.

It wasn't that...there's so many bands with MM (Malice Mizer, Morning Musume, Marilyn Manson, Modest Mouse, etc etc)

MM?

I really think Tohoshinki didn't cancel since they didn't want to disappoint their fans. Hec if Junsu still performs with a cast on his leg then I don't think anything will stop them from performing for their fans. It wouldn't surprise me. They work really hard as it is, so they wouldn't let a silly thing like the flu stop them. ^_~

Kelly Clarkson is the perfect example of someone who got crap songs and promotion in the US. She generally only got songs rejected by other singers, including Christina Aguilera, Avril Lavigne and even Hilary Duff. It's a sad day when you're picking up Hilary Duff's rejects... My favorite JE concert is Dream Boys with KAT-TUN and NewS. Granted, this concert is from 2004, but no concert has been as entertaining since. And JE tends to have the most entertaining concerts due to the high production values, especially with the dangerous stunts they make the boys do. (This past KAT-TUN con

Has anyone heard Suju's new album? Is it worth picking up?

Especially depending on what ur smoking....look what happened to Pshyco Le Cemu.... Hows everyone been? good to see the thread thriving. Ive been so busy Ive hardly had time between work or school. I havent gotten any new music in awhile. I need to get DBSK mirotic and theyre new TVXQ album, among many others so I'm a bit behind. Its good to hear people will start liking bands for their talent rather than anything else.

Good to see this thread revived. So how's the entertainment been going over in Japan? Any good new upcoming acts? Any good new albums from already good bands come out?

for fans....they look.....absolutely AWFUL....but since they arent marketing it towards the original fans...which is obvious.....there's a small chance they'll do well. Although street fighter already has a bad rep from the first movie whereas DB:E doesnt.

Im pretty sure at this point they have the entire beast king golion series out on dvd (also know as Voltron over here) so you might want to check that out....and they've probably been releasing the old school Macross series on dvd as well.

They did a really good job with the game, and ever fixed some of the translation errors. Nice job Square Enix.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to you guys! Have a good one! Oh, how popular is Nakagawa Shoko...I only discovered her recently myself, but she's pretty good.

Extremely. They're probably the most popular rock band in all of Japan, now that Southern All-Stars is on hiatus. No other current rock band sells as many singles as they do, and they almost always make it into the yearly top ten each year since becoming popular. Sweet...I've loved Mr Children for awhile but I didnt know if they were popular or not....

Is Mr Children fairly popular?

I rarely go onto communities, since there are a lot of crazy untrue rumors on there, especially on the English ones since a lot of the people don't understand Japanese or Japan. I went on once or twice for entertainment value and I've seen crazy threads such as where people insisted that Johnny's don't smoke because "smoking is gross." Too bad everyone in Japan smokes... The interviews all of the groups on tv give tend to have a lot of "Johnny-san" anecdotes though. He seems to be quite a character. Arashi did fill their concerts in Korea from what I hear, but I think this is partia

didnt arashi just come out with an album? is it any good?

As I'm friends with the people running Magfest....I'll be there...I heard there's going to be a special event on New Years Day as well (the first day of the con)

Good to see you guys are posting again! Anyone heard Rain or DBSK's new albums yet?

Sorry...I dont know what you mean......Why dont you explain what you think "Americanized" means.... I dont know if anyone noticed but they released a new album simultaneously in Europe, North America, and Japan this month...you can find it on amazon for like 10 bucks....yay...the effects of bands coming here are finally starting to take effect (ie Im not paying 40 for an import album!!!!)

Suicide Club was AWESOME. A little confusing, but awesome nonetheless. I still havent seen its sequel/side story though. I also want to see the L movie, but I still need to pick up the second Death Note movie. I haven't seen either of the Death Note movies yet. I was hoping to go see The Last Name at the theater this week but I have to work. ;_; The Last Name is playing at a couple of theaters tonight and Thursday in my city, A friend and I are going to catch that after work today, I can wait! Youll have to let us know how it is. Im going to have to wait for th

Suicide Club was AWESOME. A little confusing, but awesome nonetheless. I still havent seen its sequel/side story though. I also want to see the L movie, but I still need to pick up the second Death Note movie.

Saw Machine Girl at AUSA and all I can say is WOW. DRILLL BRAAAAAAAA!!!! I just wish Captain Ginyu had been part of the ninja force xD I also saw Sukiyaki Western Django which was VERY INTERESTING but unless you like a good western, I wouldnt recommend this movie. Quentin Tarentino is in it and the rest of the cast is Japanese and the film is completely in English (yes they are ALL speaking English, no dubbing here). It was alot of fun, but once again it runs at the pace of a western movie so it can get a little slow at times. If you like westerns though you should love this movie!

I saw this movie at AUSA and well....all I can say is....its drill time!!! Has anyone else seen this funny over-the-top bloody action movie?

I'll be sure to call ahead before I go out there! And I'm sure there must be something going on with the Johnny's Boys....any new big news Kaki?

So anybody pick up DBSK's new album yet? I've been meaning to pick it up, but havent been able to yet.