Something major is coming to the Crayon Shin-chan anime… a new theme song! That might not seem like a big deal for most anime, but Shin-chan hasn’t changed its opening theme song since 2020, which is when Ketsumeishi’s “Superstar” began kicking off new episodes. Starting …Read more »
JAM Project was previously announced as returning for the One-Punch Man season 3 opening song, but the supergroup won’t be alone. The anime’s official website announced that JAM Project will team up with BABYMETAL for the song, which is “Get No Satisfied!” by “JAM Project …Read more »
Starting with episode 1139, the long-running ONE PIECE anime got a new opening song with the help of Japanese rock band ELLEGARDEN. Now a music video is here for the song, “CARMINE,” which marks the 28th overall opening theme since the adaptation kicked off back …Read more »
Record of Ragnarok season 3 is on the way this December, and the latest update is here to let us know who’s performing the ending song. The honors this time around go to voice actor Saori Hayami (Shinobu in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba), who …Read more »
After some successful crowdfunding that began last November, three Haruhi Suzumiya music videos have been released. The first music video is titled “Invincible(ish) Happiness!” and dropped on July 28. It was composed by Satoru Kosaki, who did the background music for the anime adaptation of …Read more »
You may recall back in December 2022 when “KICK BACK,” Kenshi Yonezu’s Chainsaw Man opening song, surpassed 180 million global streams. That number has risen further since, naturally, and the music video for the song also hit a major milestone this week. According to the …Read more »
“Vortex,” the opening theme song for Shinichiro Watanabe’s anime Lazarus, has received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Awards! Specifically, it’s in the running for “Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music.” It’s competing against the main title themes for the shows Dept. Q, Dune: Prophecy, …Read more »
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX may be over, but you can bask in the memories by checking out a new music video for NOMELON NOLEMON’s tune “Kienai,” which was featured in episodes 6 and 7 of the series. The video is made up of clips from …Read more »
Anime in pop music has experienced a surge in top-chart hits over the past year. In the mainland US, Megan Thee Stallion is our resident anime-supporting rap artist. Creating earworm songs such as “Otaku Hot Girl”, referencing JUJUTSU KAISEN and Naruto; “Boa”, referencing One Piece; …Read more »
The anime Assassination Classroom came out 10 years ago, so that means it’s time for anniversary celebrations. Three major things are supposed to happen for the decade commemoration, though so far two of those remain a mystery. The one thing we do know is that …Read more »
Materia Collective is getting ready to launch a new Pokémon orchestral tribute album, with Symphonic Journeys: Pokémon Red & Blue set to debut on June 20. With the nostalgic launch right around the corner, we have an exclusive preview track to get you ready for …Read more »
News outlet Japan Today just released a video with news caster Jeff Richards titled “Why Japan’s J-pop idol industry bans sex, dating and romance.” The video, which is about 10 minutes long, starts out with talk on the Japanese movie Love on Trial, which is …Read more »
The Haruhi Suzumiya series continues to have tricks up its sleeve, with the latest being a concert event called Suzumiya Haruhi no Yonsou (The Quartet of Haruhi Suzumiya). The event will have a string quartet performing music from the series, and original light novel artist …Read more »
The Wild Faery Company’s “Attack on Titan – Beyond the Walls World Tour” is a thrilling tour de force. It takes a live orchestra, live singers, and has them bring the Attack on Titan soundtrack to life as the anime plays on a massive screen …Read more »
Hikaru Utada just reminded the world why they’re a J-pop legend. On the second weekend of the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Utada made a surprise appearance during avant-garde producer Arca’s set at the Gobi Stage—and absolutely stole the show. But that’s to …Read more »
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