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“Space Battleship Yamato” is a film that I have watched repeatedly. Being a fan of the original animated series, Takashi Yamazaki’s film makes the storyline accessible for anyone who have never watched the anime series or watched the manga and enjoy it for its character, Read More …
“A magnificent film! Takuya Kimura shows us that he has more to deliver outside of being a music artist and television drama actor with a stunning performance. While director Yoji Yamada concludes his samurai trilogy with another magnificent film. ‘Love and Honor’ is highly recommended!” Read More …
SMAP may be without member Katsuyuki Mori but to listen to SMAP’s 22nd single “Aoi Inazuma”, its easy to say that the guys will be fine. Awesome, catchy and addictive, “Aoi Inazuma” is an awesome track! GROUP: SMAP CD SINGLE: Aoi Inazuma LABEL: Victor CATALOG Read More …
The #1 single of 1998 is a heartfelt, slow jam from SMAP. The group’s 27th single was a pleasant surprise and definitely an awesome single worth checking out! GROUP: SMAP CD SINGLE: Yozora no Mukou LABEL: Victor CATALOG #: VIDL-30188 DURATION: 16:53 RELEASE DATE: January Read More …
SMAP’s 28th single is the theme song for Nakai Masahiro’s drama “Brothers”. An upbeat, happy song but compared to previous releases, it’s a single that is average at best. GROUP: SMAP CD SINGLE: Taisetsu LABEL: Victor CATALOG #: VIDL-30233 DURATION: 17:26 RELEASE DATE: May 8, Read More …
“shake” is SMAP’s follow-up to their song “Aoi Inazuma” and maintains the fun, catchy and enjoyable atmosphere that the guys have brought to their music since Katsuyuki Mori had left the group.   Overall, an enjoyable song and definitely one of my favorite SMAP songs! GROUP: Read More …
SMAP’s 21st CD single features the final single for SMAP member Katsuyuki Mori (who is leaving the group to become a professional moto racer). Upbeat, catchy and an enjoyable pop track from SMAP! GROUP: SMAP CD SINGLE: Hadaka no Ousama ~Shibutoku Tsuyoku~ LABEL: Victor CATALOG Read More …