FLCL: The Complete Series (a J!-ENT Anime Blu-ray Disc Review)

The classic anime OVA series “FLCL” from the creators of “Neon Genesis Evangelion”, “Gurren Lagann” and “Eden of the East” receives an upscale HD treatment!  A worthwhile upgrade over its DVD counterpart and if you have never watched this series before, definitely check this Blu-ray Read More …

The Pillows & Ben Kweller – Lightning Runaway – No Music. No Life.-

An enjoyable collaboration with Japanese alternative rock band The Pillows and San Francisco artist Ben Kweller for a single celebrating Tower Record Japan’s 30th Anniversary.  For The Pillows fans, “Lightning Runaway – No Music. No Life-” is an enjoyable single worth checking out, if you Read More …

PUFFY – Bring It! (a J!-ENT World Groove Album Review)

An awesome album from Puffy featuring awesome collaborations with Avril Lavigne, Shiina Ringo, Sawao Yamanaka and more! BAND: PUFFY ALBUM: Bring It! LABEL: Ki/oon Records CATALOG #: KSCL-1389 DURATION: 48:02 RELEASE DATE: August 17, 2009 BUY THIS ALBUM from CDJapan.com: Bring it! [Regular Edition] PUFFY Read More …

The Pillows – New Animal (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)

“Another exciting, energetic CD single from the Japanese trio, The Pillows!  For those who attended their performance in Spring 2008, the accompanying DVD features footage from their US performances, attending an anime con and meeting with their fans in the US.” BAND: The Pillows CD Read More …

the pillows – PIED PIPER (a J!-ENT World Groove Album Review)

“As my feelings were of ‘Tokyo Bambi’ being one of the most solid CD singles from the band, the trio’s sixteenth album ‘PIED PIPER’ is just an awesome, rock n’ roll album overall.  Energetic, fun and I have listened to the album over a zillion Read More …