Ray’s Picks
Prepare for the newest GDM48 (Gundam 48) – aramatheydidnt
I’m willing to bet they can outsell SDN48.
AKB48 – Give Me Five Tracklisting/Members Revealed – IXA Ready
Here’s the glass half-full…
Here is a list of the girls from AKB48 who didn’t make it into any of the songs on the GIVE ME… – Idols and Hollywood
… And intriguingly enough, here’s the glass half-empty, and what that says about AKB as an idol institution.
The DJ Is Underwhelming – Seoulbeats
So maybe this song won’t conquer the American market…?
Ki/oon announces more artist for 20th anniversary event, plus premium concert by L’arc-en-ciel – aramatheydidnt
Laruku is having quite the year.
Harajuku Poupées: Harajuku Pot-Pourri – Plastic Candy
Alvy closes his J-urban fashion series with a look at various movements in the district.
安室奈美恵 – LOVE ENHANCED♥ single collection – Plastic Candy
Amuro Namie’s early era of greatness is examined by Alvy.
S/mileage- Chotto Matte Kudasai! – Chuu Sugoi Idol
Nakomimi has a whole lotta love for this video and song from the new line-up.
BoM to give free concerts at all-girl high schools – allkpop
A good way to make lots of dates, too.
CHIMO – Pure Idol Heart
The PIH crew continue to promote the wide range of possibilities here…
LOVE♥INA30 – Pure Idol Heart
… And here.
MBLAQ declares “This is War” on ‘Music Bank’ – allkpop
War on what? North Korea? Masculinity? Good fashion sense?
Kanon Suzuki – Infectious Girl! – Hello! Project Feet
I wouldn’t mind infecting here with something, if you know what I mean.
KAT-TUN Anime Airs! – aramatheydidnt
Oh please, let there be lots and lots and lots of tentacle rape…
Graduations – Shining Hello! Project
Puolukka shares her thoughts on the latest moves from H!P.
ORANGE RANGE will release a new album in April on their label… – Karakui
I haven’t liked anything since “Loco-Lotion”, but you never know.
