Actress Ayame Gouriki promoting “Pretty Little Liars” DVD release in Japan

Ayame Gouriki (19) will be promoting the DVD release of “Pretty Little Liars” in Japan through print ads and commercials.  The DVD will be released in Japan on April 18th.

 

ANIME EXPO PRESENTS U.S. DEBUT CONCERT OF JAPANESE POP STAR LiSA

LOS ANGELES (April 2, 2012) – Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime, manga and Japanese pop culture celebration, will present the U.S. debut concert of Japanese recording artist LiSA, whose chart-topping single “Oath Sign” is the theme song for the wildly popular anime series Fate/Zero.  In addition, LiSA will be a Guest of Honor participating in a meet-and-greet, autograph signings and focus panels at Anime Expo, when it returns to the LA Convention Center from June 29 – July 2, 2012.

LiSA burst onto the Japanese music scene with her role on the hit anime Angel Beats! as the singing voice for Yui, one of the vocalists in the in-show band “Girls Dead Monster.”  Beyond being chosen as the theme song to Fate/Zero, her first single entered the Japanese Oricon weekly charts at #5, and went on to capture the #2 spot on the daily charts.  In advance of her Anime Expo appearance, Aniplex of America will bring four of LISA’s releases to the US including her full-length album and Special Edition combos on Blu-Ray or DVD giving fans an exciting preview of this engaging singer.

“Anime Expo has a long history of introducing the hottest, new musical acts to North American audiences by presenting their debut performances on our stages,” said Marc Perez, CEO of the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation, the non-profit that produces Anime Expo. “This tradition continues in 2012 with LiSA who promises to thrill the Anime Expo attendees.”

The date and time of the LiSA concert will be announced shortly.  For more information, visit www.anime-expo.org.

About Anime Expo
Now in its 21st year, Anime Expo is North America’s largest celebration of anime, manga and Japanese pop culture.  Anime Expo gives fans the rare opportunity to meet and hear from some of the most famous anime, manga, musical, game and fashion artists from Japan.  AX 2012 will feature an exciting schedule of exclusive screenings; artists’ panels; live concerts; cosplay, dance parties, karaoke and video competitions; non-stop video gaming and unsurpassed shopping from more than 300 vendors.  AX 2012 takes place June 29 – July 2, 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. To register or for more information, please visit www.anime-expo.org.  Connect with Anime Expo on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

About the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to popularize and educate the American public about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more popularly known by its entertainment property, Anime Expo®.   For more information, please visit www.spja.org.

 

J-Pop singer May’n re-opens Twitter account to reveal World Tour logo!

J-Pop singer May’n re-opens Twitter account to reveal World Tour logo!

March 31, 2012 – May’n's official Twitter has returned after a 1 year absence! Check @mayn_tw for official tweets from May’n.

The Twitter account returned on April 1 at 10 AM Japan time to reveal the official logo for the “ROCK YOUR BEATS” World Tour.

May’n is encouraging fans to spread the word about the tour using #RYT, short for “ROCK YOUR TWEETS!”

An official USA Twitter account was also revealed this week, hinting at upcoming May’n announcements.
@mayn_usa

May’n official website

http://mayn.jp/

May’n Profile

The artist name “May’n” is derived from her real name, and it demonstrates her hope to “always sing songs that will be everyone’s main theme.” May’n was discovered in Horipro’s annual Talent Scout Caravan competition at the age of 13, and in 2008, she performed as the singing voice of Diva of the Galaxy, Sheryl Nome, in the TV anime “Macross Frontier.”

May’n released 2 singles in 2008 which instantly became big hits, each placing in the Top 3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart in their debut week. In January 2009, the long-waited mini-album “May’n ☆ Street” was released, and it achieved 2nd place on the Oricon Weekly Chart in the first week. All of May’n’s releases since then have consistently entered the top music sales charts.

In January 2010, May’n performed her first solo Budokan concert, which sold out in only 1 day. In March of the same year, she held her first tour of Asia, followed in July by a 17-city summer tour of Japan. She works passionately on her live shows in Japan and overseas to deliver her songs directly, fascinating audiences with her irresistible singing skills and unique voice.

In Fall 2010, May’n was chosen to record the theme song for the film “Incite Mill -7 Day Death Game-.” In February 2011, she released her 3D Live Documentary movie “May’n THE MOVIE -Phonic Nation-” and later that month released her 2nd album “If you…” which reached number 7 on the Oricon Weekly Chart. In March 2011, she held her 2nd solo Budokan concert “RHYTHM TANK!!” for a sold-out audience.

Her second 6-city tour of Asia in May 2011 was a big success. She participated in the largest-in-Europe Japanese Culture and Entertainment Festival “Japan Expo 2011″ and received large applause. She continues to be the must-see “New Generation Female Rock Vocalist.”

In July, 2010, May’n made her American live performance debut at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. In addition to her work on “Macross Frontier,” May’n has contributed songs to several anime and video games, including: “Love get Chu,” “Shangri-La,” “Ookami-san to Shichinin no Nakamatachi,” “Aria the Scarlet Ammo,” “Phi Brain,” “Valkyria Chronicles 3″ (PSP), “Sengoku Basara 2″, and “Accel World.”

 

MISIA to perform at Washington DC’s National Cherry Blossom Festival as Cool Japan Messenger

MISIA to perform at the opening ceremony of National Cherry Blossom Festival as Cool Japan Messenger

Nominated by the Government of Japan, Japanese recording artist MISIA has been invited to the ceremony to perform a live concert on March 25th (for Washington D.C.’s National Cherry Blossom Festival) to send Japan’s appreciation for the support the nation has received for the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake.

This year is a remarkable celebration year, marking the 100th anniversary of Japan’s gift of cherry blossom trees to the United States. In commemoration of this anniversary, Government of Japan will showcase Japanese-style design and culture events under ‘Cool Japan’, and this initiative will also serve as the creative engine for the nation’s recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, to rebuild and revitalize the whole nation.  The Japanese government is also promoting this campaign in various countries around the world under the “JAPAN NEXT (to the Next New Japan)” message, which embodies the nation’s determination to overcome its current challenges and rise above adversity. MISIA, named as Cool Japan Messenger by the Government of Japan, will express Japan’s appreciation for the support received from abroad following the devastation from the Great East Japan Earthquake through her live performance and speech.

Message from MISIA
Cherry Blossom, we Japanese love and get power from it. In Japan, there is a long tradition of nature worship, and a belief that cherry blossom can have our souls and spirits. I’m deeply touched by that these cherry blossom trees in Washington DC became the symbol of friendly Japan-U.S. relations. And I’m highly honored that I have the chance to sing at this memorial ceremony.
This year is the 100th anniversary year of Japan’s gift of cherry blossom, and it also has a special meaning for us. Commemorating one year since Great East Japan Earthquake, we strongly hope for Japan’s reconstruction and revitalization.
I’d like to sing with our love of cherry blossom, hope for reconstruction, love of Japan, and our heartfelt appreciation for your support from all over the world.

MISIA Profile
ž   MISIA, Japan’s most popular female R&B recording artist, inspired by American R&B music, thrills audiences worldwide with her powerful five-octave range. A native of Nagasaki, Japan, she has earned world-wide acclaim, entertaining millions and selling over 30 million CDs. She debuted in 1998 and all ten of her studio albums to date have cracked the top 10, and she is one of the most successful touring artists in the new millennium, and the first female artist to play all five of Japan’s largest stadiums.
ž   MISIA has not only used her talents in the music scene. Since 2005, she has been participating in the Japanese campaign of G-CAP (Global Call to Action Against Poverty). During TICAD IV (The Fourth Tokyo International Conference on African Development) in 2008, MISIA held a live show titled “Africa Benefit Live Yokohama” aiming to develop awareness of African and global issues. She joined Bono of U2 and Youssou N’Dour in an event to advocate the eradication of poverty.
ž   In 2008, working hand-in-hand with UN organizations and local non-governmental organizations, MISIA successfully launched her “Child Africa” project to improve the educational environment of children in developing countries. She has been focusing on social action from a global point of view.
ž   Having devoted much of her music career to philanthropic work, MISIA started the charity project Child AFRICA in 2008 and was named an Honorary Ambassador for the tenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP10) which was held in Aichi, Japan in 2010. For the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa, MISIA recorded the song “MAWARE MAWARE” and performed it before the Japan vs. Cameroon game. She also wrote the song “LIFE IN HARMONY,” which eventually got recognized as the theme song for COP10. This song was produced by world-renowned music producer David Foster.
ž   After the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, MISIA tirelessly promoted the campaign “HOPE FOR JAPAN,” raising money to support the emergency relief and recovery activities. MISIA released a message song titled “Ashitae (TOMMORROW)” and part of the sales was used to support the people in disaster-stricken areas through the campaign.
ž   At the request of the Government of Japan she performs at the Opening Ceremony to express the gratitude of the Japanese people for the support provided from the United States.

MISIA U.S. album releases
MISIA’s latest albums are now also available in the U.S. to coincide with the government’s Cool Japan campaign.  A cover album embodying Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder hits (album ‘Forest Covers”) and her latest studio recording album embodying her worldwide debut track “Maware Maware” (featured on ‘2010 FIFA Worldcup official album) as well as COP10 official song “LIFE IN HARMONY” (produced by David Foster) (album ‘Soul Quest’) will surely blow away American people’s musical minds with her one-and-only Japanese soulful music.

Available in U.S. on iTunes and Amazon.com:
+ “MISIA no Mori -Forest Covers-“ (album)
+ “SOUL QUEST” (10th album)
+ “JUST BALLADE” (9th album)

 

Hip Hop Trio “HOME MADE KAZOKU” to release new album on March 20

Hip Hop Trio HOME MADE KAZOKU will digitally release their 6th original full album “AKATSUKI”, including single “FREEDOM” (ending theme for NARUTO Shippuden)!

HOME MADE KAZOKU made their U.S. debut in the summer of 2010 at OTAKON, gathering 5,000 fans from all across the country.

Following year in 2011, the group made their Asia debut in Taiwan and released new album “AKATSUKI”.
AKATSUKI (meaning dawn in English) features a rich variety of 12 songs from Hip Hop, Latin, to Electro, including singles “Nukumori” (featuring model Yukina Kinoshita in the music video) and “FREEDOM” (ending theme for NARUTO Shippuden).
On October 9, 2011, HOME MADE KAZOKU gathered various artists from T.M.Revolution to FLOW, and hosted “KAZOKU Fes. 2011” in their home town, Aichi Prefecture.

【Release Information】

New Album “AKATSUKI”
Available on March 20 via iTunes & Amazon

【Tracklist】
1. Akatsuki Introduction
2. FREEDOM  (Ending theme song to Anime Naruto Shippuden)
3. Star to Line
4. So So Hot !!!
5. No.1
6. STAY GOLD
7. Jounetsu No Switch
8. BODY PARTY
9. Boku Ha Koko Ni Iru
10. Nukumori
11. Gift
12. Rolling Stone

Now Available on iTunes & Amazon
“HOME MADE KAZOKU @ the Animes”

1. Thank You!! (Ending theme song to Anime “BLEACH”)
2. SHONEN HEART (Opening theme song to Anime “Eureka Seven”)
3. Shooting Star (Ending theme song to Anime “NARUTO Shippuden”)
4. No Rain No Rainbow (Theme song to Movie “NARUTO Shippuden Kizuna”)

iTunes

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/home-made-kazoku-the-animes-ep/id376879688

Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Home-Made-Kazoku-The-Animes/dp/B003QZ86O8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1276222000&sr=8-4

[PROFILE]
A Hip Hop trio, consisting of members MICRO（MC）、KURO（MC）、and U‐ICHI（DJ）.
The group’s May 2004 debut from Ki/oon Records /Sony Music Entertainment Japan Inc. won acclaim as the best upcoming artist of the year on the Japanese music scene. Micro is widely referred to as a “soul rapper” because of his husky, powerful voice. Kuro adds a deep, whispering rap which gives life to the lyrics. Combined with U-Ichi’s DJ skills, their positive, heartwarming music has caught many listeners’ ears.
Vocalists Micro and Kuro are originally from the United States. Micro spent a part of his childhood in Kentucky, while Kuro lived in Chicago until he was 12.
Their first full-length album, Rock the World, achieved #5 on the Oricon national chart, with over 300,000 sa les, and spent an amazing two months in the Best20s.

Home Made Kazoku created a buzz with their tracks featured as theme songs on many hit anime series, such as Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven (“Shonen Heart”), NARUTO (“Shooting Star”). Their third album, Thank You!!, hit #5 on the Oricon chart.
Following their fourth album, Home, which including the lead track “No Rain No Rainbow” (the theme song of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: The Movie, “Kizuna”), Home Made Kazoku headlined their first tour in Japan, including a sold-out show at the Budokan in front of more than 10,000 fans.

http://www.home-made.jp/

 

FLOW to release new album “BLACK & WHITE”, appearing at Anime Matsuri 2012

Following the smash-hit anime tie-in compilation album “FLOW ANIME BEST”,

FLOW will be digitally releasing their new album “BLACK&WHITE” through iTunes and Amazon, celebrating their 10th anniversary!

Actively performing internationally from the US, Singapore, to Korea, FLOW will appear at the largest anime convention in France this summer.

Next month in April, FLOW will also return to the US once again for a performance at Anime Matsuri 2012 held near Huston.

<New Album “BLACK&WHITE”>
Available on March 13, 2012 via iTunes & Amazon

[Tracklist]
1. Hey!!!  ( Opening theme song to Anime BEELZEBUB)
2. Rock Climber
3. Kakumei
4. Konosaihakkirisasetokouka!
5. Kanjyou kousinkyoku
6. Chelsea girl
7. Ohayou Japonica
8. BLACK & WHITE
9. Tabidachi Graffiti
10. Hikari
11. ON THE LINE

Album “FLOW ANIME BEST” is also available on iTunes and Amazon!
Including theme songs from NARUTO, Eureka Seven, Code Geass, etc.

・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・

FLOW’s US Live Information

<Anime Matsuri 2012>
April 6-8, 2012
THE WOODLANDS, TX
The Woodlands Waterway Marriot Hotel & Convention Canter

http://animematsuri.com/

・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・

[PROFILE]
Originally formed in 1993 by TAKE and his older brother/vocalist KOHSHI, the band was named FLOW in ’98 and evolved into its current line-up in 2000, after bassist GOT’S, another vocalist KEIGO and drummer IWASAKI joined the siblings.

They released an indie debut album a decade ago in 2001, and since then the 5-piece band’s fast ascent to the top of the mainstream J-Pop scene has been virtually unstoppable.

In 2003, they dropped their last indie single “Okuru Kotoba”, a New Found Glory-style, punk rock cover of a well-known Japanese tune from the 70s, and sold 270,000 units.

That same year, they signed with Ki/oon Records and followed up the single’s success with their first major release SPLASH!!!, which dashingly reached number two on the Oricon chart.

By the spring of the next year, FLOW has become a household name with at least 7 of their records picked up to be theme songs for commercials and TV shows.

Then, in April 2004, “GO!!!” became the opening song for Naruto – an anime series that was already massively popular in Japan.

Needless to say the song became an instant hit and the first of many anime theme songs that FLOW would come to create.

The May 10, 2011, U.S. released FLOW ANIME BEST includes 10 of these anime theme songs that have been released between 2004 and 2009.

With the now legendary “GO!!!” and continues to showcase FLOW’s exciting contributions to the anime world throughout.

The band’s West Coast punk-inspired signature sound fills the tracks like “Re:member”, another opener from Naruto, and “CALLING”, the ending song from a new series HEROMAN (U.S. air schedule pending); while some songs, such as “DAYS”, a mid-tempo number with the dramatic strings, introduce a fresher side of their sonic offerings.

Their lyrics are often uplifting and empowering, and complement the anime stories, as exemplified by “COLORS”, the opening for Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. 2011, made appearances at anime conventions FanimeCon (San Jose) and Anime Central (Chicago) in the U.S., both in May. Again in 2012,  they are ready to rock on the international arena for their growing fan base throughout the world!
With the genesis of the band’s true success story is only now unfolding!

FLOW are:
KOHSHI (Vocals)
KEIGO (Vocals)
TAKE (Guitar)
GOT’S (Bass)
IWASAKI (Drums)

www.FLOW.mu

 

STEREOPONY announces West Coast mini tour after Sakura-Con

STEREOPONY confirms additional US tour dates!
Performances in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Ana

4/10 (Tue): San Francisco – Slim’s
www.slims-sf.com
4/11 (Wed): Hollywood-Los Angeles – Key Club
www.keyclub.com
4/12 (Thu): Santa Ana – YOST Theater
www.yosttheater.com

*Ticket sale starts on Saturday, March 3rd

In addition to the above three shows, STEREOPONY will do an in-store show at Amoeba San Francisco on 4/9 (from 6pm)
www.amoeba.com

■Stereopony official HP:
www.stereopony.com
www.myspace.com/stereopony

■Sakura-Con Information
STEREOPONY were chosen as the Guest of Honor for Sakura-Con, held in Seattle, Washington

Date: April 6th – April 8th
Place: Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Downtown Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.sakuracon.org

■Biography
STEREOPONY is a Japanese all-girl rock band that formed in Okinawa in 2007 and will be attending their first Sakura-Con. Consisting of AIMI (Vocal/Guitar), NOHANA (Bass), and SHIHO (Drums) the band gained their first opportunity on the Japanese rock radio program “SCHOOL OF LOCK!”

STEROPONY should be well known to many anime fans as the artists behind several notable anime themes. Their debut single “Hitohira No Hanabira” was the 17th ending theme for the famous anime series “BLEACH”; released on November 5, 2008 and ranked #25 on the Oricon Weekly Charts. Their 2nd single “Namida No Muko” was the second opening theme for the second season of the Sunrise series “Mobile Suit Gundam 00”; and achieved #2 in the Oricon charts.

STEREOPONY has toured internationally and experienced great success in the Oricon charts. In March 2009, the girls performed in SXSW 2009, and received a thunderous ovation.
Their 3rd single “I do it” is a collaboration with fellow Sony Music Entertainment Japan singer YUI, was released on April 22, 2009. Their debut studio album “A hydrangea blooms” was released on June 17, 2009 and ranked #7 on the Oricon weekly charts. STEROPONY’s 5th single “TSUKIAKARI NO MICHISHIRUBE”, also released with a tie-in with the second season of hit anime series “Darker than Black” which ranked #8 on Oricon. After releasing 2 singles, in June 2010, the girls released their much anticipated 2nd studio album “OVER THE BORDER”.

“Chiisana Mahou”, the opening theme of anime series “Letter Bee REVERSE” was released on December 8th. STEREOPONY collaborated with the band Kariyushi58 to produce the single “Tatoeba Utaenakunattara” released on August 10, 2011. The band’s 10th single, “Arigatō”, was released on September 28, 2011. The music video for “Arigatō”, released on September 1, 2011, features film actor Abe Hiroshi; he is also on the cover of the version B release of the single.

 

Maki Nomiya (ex-Pizzicato Five) to release her 30th anniversary album on Feb 17, 2012

Maki Nomiya (ex-Pizzicato Five) to release self-cover album to celebrate her 30th anniversary,
produced by Japan’s top producers!

Celebrating her 30th anniversary, Maki Nomiya will be releasing her self-cover album including songs from Pizzicato Five, Portable Rock, and her solo career, added with a brand new song “The Me Whom I Don’t Know” produced by Towa Tei. Other producers in the album features various prominent artists including Cornelius, Yukihiro Takahashi (YMO), MIYAVI, and many more.

This album “30 ~Greatest Self Covers & More!!!~” will be available worldwide through iTunes and Amazon on February 17, 2012.

<Maki Nomiya Profile>
Debuted in 1981 with album “Pink Heart.”
She became the key figure in the 80s New Wave scene.
Joined Pizzicato Five in the 90s and became wildly popular both domestically and internationally as an icon of the “Shibuya-kei” culture.
She continues to contribute her entirely unique presence and voice in various fields such as music, art, culture and fashion.

Official Website: http://www.missmakinomiya.com/
30th Official Website: http://www.nomiyamaki.com/
Official Blog: http://fatale.honeyee.com/blog/mnomiya/

Maki Nomiya
30 ~Greatest Self Cover & More!!!~
February 17 (Fri) release via iTunes and Amazon

<Tracklist>
1. History of Miss.Maki/ Produced by REKISHI
2. The Night Is Still Young / Produced by DJ FUMIYA (RIP SLYME)
3. The Me Whom I Don’t Know / Produced by TOWA TEI
4. Baby Portable Rock / Produced by HYADAIN
5. Superstar / Produced by MIYAVI
6. Sweet Soul Revue / Produced by DAISHI DANCE
7. Magic Carpet Ride / Produced by CORNELIUS
8. Twiggy Twiggy / Produced by □□□ (Kuchiroro)
9. They All Laughed / Produced by Yukihiro Takahashi
10. Me And A Rabbit / Produced by Keiichi Suzuki & Keiichi Sokabe
11. Triste / Produced by ohashiTrio
12. A Message Song / Produced by Hideki Kaji
13. On The Sunny Side Of The Street / Produced by YOUR SONG IS GOOD
14. Ambition Of Miss.Maki / Produced by Rekishi
-Bonus Track-
15. Sweet Renaissance / Performed by Portable Rock
*Countries available in: USA, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Spain, Finland, Sweden, Russia, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Peru

<Comments from Maki Nomiya>

“Beautiful Songs”

I’m really happy that this year, 2012, marks the 30th anniversary of my debut.
Persistence pays off, and I received a very special gift commemorating the occasion–the upcoming 30th anniversary album “30”.

On this album, I sang songs from my debut album “Pink Heart” as well as Pizzicato Five tunes, and also a brand-new track. They are new, creative arrangements of songs I have sung over the years. Many of the artists who contributed I worked with for the first time, and the recording was a truly refreshing experience. My sincerest appreciation goes to all the artists who created the new brilliant arrangements.

And I re-realized that the songs I have been singing were very beautiful. Beautiful songs never fade no matter how many years pass, and never lose their shine regardless of the craftsman.
I am so fortunate to be able to sing these special songs again. It’s like the “Me then” came to visit the “Me now,” and it was a remarkable and emotional experience.

I hope this album reaches each and every one of your hearts.

Maki Nomiya

 

DANNY CHOO’S CULTURE JAPAN SESAON 2 JUMPS ON CRUNCHYROLL

Japanese culture aficionado Danny Choo brings the second season of his hit show Culture Japan to Crunchyroll today

San Francisco, Calif. (February 13, 2012) – In CULTURE JAPAN’s first season, Danny Choo brought fans around the world closer than they have ever been to the intricacies of Japanese anime and culture.  Now he’s back for a second season which will be available on Crunchyroll today at noon PST to all premium users outside of Japan. Free users will be able to watch the first four (4) episodes today and every week henceforth until the series’ completion.  More information can be found on www.crunchyroll.com. Additionally, more information about CULTURE JAPAN can be found on http://culturejapan.tv and http://culturejapan.jp.

Creator and host, Danny Choo said, “This is truly an exciting moment for me, as I hope that season two (2) will not only eclipse what we did in the previous season, but also showcase the diversity, complexity, and heart of the Japanese people and their amazing culture.”

CULTURE JAPAN is the TV show that brings Japanese Pop Culture to the world. The show is broadcast on Tokyo MX TV in Japan, North America and Asia. Due to popular demand from around the world, Culture Japan is now filming season 3 due to be broadcast later this year.

Culture Japan is directed and presented by Danny Choo as he visits anime studios such as JC STAFF, tours the Otaku district of Osaka and also covers the more traditional Japan too. Danny also visits the Tohoku region which was the most heavily affected by the 2011.03 earthquake.

More about Danny Choo can be found on http://dannychoo.com/profile

Episodes can be accessed from Crunchyroll.com, the free iPad and iPhone application, the Android application, Roku, Boxee, Vizio VIA, WD TV Live and additional set-top channels, and affiliate partners.

Crunchyroll premium members will have access to the largest anime and drama selection, same-day access for simulcasted titles, no advertisements and can be viewed in 480p-to-720p quality on selected titles. More information about the Crunchyroll membership plan can be found at: http://www.crunchyroll.com/freetrial/

About Crunchyroll, Inc.

Crunchyroll is a leading global video network and developer of social media applications for Japanese anime and Asian media. Through applications like Crunchyroll for iPhone, iPad, Android, TV set-top boxes, affiliate websites and its own streaming website, Crunchyroll delivers officially-licensed content from leading Asian media producers directly to consumers.

Crunchyroll has offices in San Francisco, Calif. and Tokyo, Japan, and is a member of the Association of Japanese Animations (AJA) and Licensing International Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA). Founded in 2006, Crunchyroll is funded by leading venture capital firm, Venrock, Japanese entertainment giant TV TOKYO, digital publishing leader Bitway and a group of angel investors representing some of the brightest and most successful entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. More information can be found at http://www.crunchyroll.com.

 

STEREOPONY returning to the US for a performance at Sakura-con in Seattle

For the fourth consecutive year, all-girl rock band STEREOPONY is once again coming back to the U.S. after their remarkable performances at SXSW (2009), AnimeNEXT (2010), and Anime Boston (2011).

This year, the girls were chosen as the Guest of Honor for Sakura-Con, the largest Anime convention in the Northwest, held at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Downtown Seattle, Washington on April 6-8.

STEREOPONY is a Japanese all-girl rock band that formed in Okinawa in 2007 and will be attending their first Sakura-Con. Consisting of AIMI (Vocal/Guitar), NOHANA (Bass), and SHIHO (Drums) the band gained their first opportunity on the Japanese rock radio program “SCHOOL OF LOCK!”

STEROPONY should be well known to many anime fans as the artists behind several notable anime themes. Their debut single “Hitohira No Hanabira” was the 17th ending theme for the famous anime series “BLEACH”; released on November 5, 2008 and ranked #25 on the Oricon Weekly Charts. Their 2nd single “Namida No Muko” was the second opening theme for the second season of the Sunrise series “Mobile Suit Gundam 00”; and achieved #2 in the Oricon charts.

STEREOPONY has toured internationally and experienced great success in the Oricon charts. In March 2009, the girls performed in SXSW 2009, and received a thunderous ovation.
Their 3rd single “I do it” is a collaboration with fellow Sony Music Entertainment Japan singer YUI, was released on April 22, 2009. Their debut studio album “A hydrangea blooms” was released on June 17, 2009 and ranked #7 on the Oricon weekly charts. STEROPONY’s 5th single “TSUKIAKARI NO MICHISHIRUBE”, also released with a tie-in with the second season of hit anime series “Darker than Black” which ranked #8 on Oricon. After releasing 2 singles, in June 2010, the girls released their much anticipated 2nd studio album “OVER THE BORDER”.

“Chiisana Mahou”, the opening theme of anime series “Letter Bee REVERSE” was released on December 8th.  STEREOPONY collaborated with the band Kariyushi58 to produce the single “Tatoeba Utaenakunattara” released on August 10, 2011. The band’s 10th single, “Arigatō”, was released on September 28, 2011. The music video for “Arigatō”, released on September 1, 2011, features film actor Abe Hiroshi; he is also on the cover of the version B release of the single.

www.stereopony.com
www.myspace.com/stereopony

 

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