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 – Omoidasu tabi ni tsuraku naru (Pachinko Version – #7) (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)

The seventh CD single from AKB48 Team Surprise for their special pachinko collaboration features a slow ballad sung by Atsuko Maeda and Haruna Kojima.  A pairing that one would never expect, but nevertheless, a wonderful song that fans will definitely want to check out! GROUP: Read More …

AKB48 Team Surprise – 1994-nen no raimei (Pachinko Hall Version M6) (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)

The sixth CD single “1994-nen no raime” from AKB48 Team Surprise features an upbeat, rock/dance track which is TEAM K-like in presentation.  Featuring the top senbatsu members Yuko Oshima, Minami Takahashi, Tomomi Itano, Mariko Shinoda and Haruna Kojima, this sixth AKB48 Team Suprise single is 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 …

no3b – Answer (Type-B) (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single)

“Answer” is the sixth no3b (No Sleeves) single and for the Type-B version, you get Minami Takahashi singing solo for “Itoshisa no Accel” but also a live performance of “Kiseki wa Yoru Umareru” from the “Request Hour Set List Best 100 2011 LIVE at SHIBUYA-AX”!  Read More …

no3b – Lie (Limited Edition Type-C) (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)

“Lie” is a catchy and addictive fourth CD single from no3b (No Sleeves)!  Recommended! GROUP: no3b (no sleeves/ノースリーブス) CD SINGLE: Lie (Limited Edition Type-C) LABEL: Epic Records CATALOG #: ESCL 3422-3 DURATION: 18:44 RELEASE DATE: April 21, 2010 BUY THIS CD SINGLE from cdjapan.com: Lie Read More …