Yuki Kashiwagi – Shortcake (Type-B) (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)

Yukirin’s first solo single is a pretty cool CD+DVD release. Her first debut single, Type-B is ballad driven and comes with a music video for “Shortcake” plus a 20-minute gourmet video report from Kagoshima with her and foodie comedian Ishizuka. A solid CD+DVD single and Read More …

Yuki Kashiwagi – Shortcake (Type-A) (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)

Yukirin’s first solo single is a pretty awesome CD+DVD release!  Her first debut single, Type-A is ballad driven and features an acoustic version of “Sakura no ki ni narou”, a music video for “Shortcake” plus a nearly half-hour video featuring her return back home to Read More …

Yuki Kashiwagi – Shortcake (Type-C) (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)

Yukirin’s first solo single is pretty awesome!  Her first debut single, Type-C is ballad driven and features a DVD with the music video for “Short Cake” plus 10 dating scenario videos.   A solid CD+DVD single and recommended for Yukirin fans! ARTIST: Yuki Kashiwagi (柏木由紀) Read More …

Documentary of AKB48: Show must go on (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

Fantastic, captivating and surprising!  The second documentary of AKB48 “Documentary of AKB48: Show Must Go On” gives viewers an inside glimpse of how AKB48 reacted after the tsunami and earthquake disaster, the competitive nature of the senbatsu elections but also how the group persevered during Read More …

AKB48 Team Surprise – Kinmokusei (Web Version) (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)

“Kinmokusei”, The ninth CD+DVD single from AKB48 Team Suprise features Atsuko Maeda, Yuko Oshima and Yuki Kashiwagi! A track that is definitely on my top three list for AKB48 Team Surprise singles released so far!  Recommended! GROUP: AKB48 Team Surprise (AKB48 チームサプライズ) CD SINGLE: Kinmokusei Read More …

AKB48 – 1830m (Theater Edition) (a J!-ENT World Groove Album Review)

AKB48’s fourth full-length album “1830m” is simply fantastic!  A wonderful album featuring 30 tracks on two CD’s and more!  The best AKB48 album so far!  Highly recommended! Image is courtesy of © 2012 King Records GROUP: AKB48 TITLE: 1830m (Theater Edition) LABEL: King Records DURATION: Read More …

Documentary of AKB48 – to be continued (a J!-ENT Music DVD Review)

One of the best music documentaries I have watched from Japan and also a wonderful documentary for those who want to learn more about AKB48!  Delightful, fun and entertaining, “Documentary of AKB48 – to be continued” is highly recommended! Images courtesy of © 2011 AKS Read More …