September 11, 2012

Top 5 most played J-Pop songs I've Heard in Japan


Hello! As you may know, I'm studying in Nagoya, Japan. It's a great experience, and despite the personal nature of my journal blog, I encourage you to read it!

Despite what you might think, Japan plays a lot of American music in public spaces. I've heard renditions of "And I will always love you," "Soul Sister," and of course "Baby" (Justin Beiber) over vairous loud speakers. But when the Japanese play their hits, they tend to favor a select few...


... So! I've been in Department stores, phone stores, dining halls, karaoke bars, and delicious restaurants. And I can say with great pride that I've discovered some of the most widely played musical tracks in Japan's public spaces. Of course these are simply the most recent songs, but they're quite catchy and I wanna share them with you!

Note: They are in the order of most frequently played (from my experience this past week). They are not in accordance with the Oricon charts.


August 23, 2012

Gintama in the Works for late 2012 and 2013




Gintama is planning a super comeback for late 2012 and 2013. The anime is slated to return this October but there are no details as of yet, if the episodes will be completely new. Last time Gintama took a hiatus they re-mastered previous episodes under the name, Yorinuki Gintama-san. We'll just have to wait and see. You can watch Gintama on Crunchyroll!

There is also going to be another Gintama movie coming out sometime in 2013. Gintama creator, Hideaki Sorachi, has made the story for this film. The movie has been green-lit for production; we might see promotions for the movie in the upcoming anime! Sorachi has also released a picture of the story he's been creating for the movie.

Check out the story on Anime News Network

August 22, 2012

B'z Conquers America - Jpop Songs Recommendation

Have you ever heard of the Jrock group, B'z?

Chances are the answer is yes.
And if not, you should expand your Jpop library. And here's the perfect time!

My favorite song from their English selection!

B'z autographs their square on the Hollywood walk!
B'z has been around since 1988. They've been around long enough to sing Christmas songs, 90's Ballads (Like the one a few posts below), and new age hard rock. They have their own Hollywood walk square in Cali!

Also, B'z has a tour coming up very soon for North America. They will perform in NYC on September 30th! Buy your tickets now because you don't know how soon they'll sell out!

Will there be a Otaku Reviewers review of the concert? Just stay tuned!

Currently on Itunes you can buy some of their English songs. The songs I recommend from the Itunes selection are:

Juice
Ultra Soul
Splash
Into Free -Dangan-

All of these are very energetic rock songs that you can play in your car! Or when working out! Or just jamming out! And they're all on Itunes! The links might show you Japanese songs but all of their North American itunes songs are in English. Though I would like to see some of their Japanese songs here on Itunes.

They're going to perform in:  San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Toronto, Silver Spring, New York City, and Lost Angeles. Get your tickets before they sell out!
B'z -- Juice


They also performed with Aerosmith!!!




August 18, 2012

Top 10 (Otaku) Things to do Before School Starts!

School is starting soon and here at the Otaku Reviewers we feel your pain. It's also a time of excitement to see how everyone has changed. But before school starts, there is still some summer left. Even if school's started you can still enjoy summer with our Top 10 (Otaku) things to do before the summer ends.
Countdown to summer, after the jump!

August 17, 2012


5 Steps that Boost Your Trending Blog

Pikachu Boosting Power!

1. Ask for the result you want and get paid.

One thing that brings in visitors, giving them the pay for their time. More links and URL added to your posts bring in the pay. Try it, post your link and URL here and let us get you more value in your website. Post this blog and the result will be more for you.

2. Rely on internet friends to pass the word and earn you money.

Change your blog or website into a hub for internet friends from far across the universe. The world of words and the cloud of sites with your blog increases your earnings by the minute and could double your daily or hourly current of viewers earning you more money.

3. Create a blogging game with likes and favorite your popular bloggers and let them boost you.

The blogosphere is made for traveling. Your posts can make a new game. Your likes and favorites, are your go to popular sites that boost your potential. The popularness could make you a new trend with pikachu power.

4. Let your blog be awesome so that viewers donate their money to look at your blog.

Awesome factor is what makes your site a force that can discover and pioneer the virtual plane. Your parallel posts make a new flow for the exchange of energy. Pure automatic good vibes change sad moments into victory!

5. Make a buzz by renting your posts to new writers so they can earn too. 

When they share your blog post you will earn from your links.
Post your own ideas here!


August 14, 2012

Hatsune Miku's 5th Birthday - August 31st


Did you know? Hatsune Miku's FIFTH birthday is on August 31st! Everyone wish her a happy birthday at that time, to thank her for all the amazing songs she has given us!


Imagine if Miku were human like us, after 5 years making music, how would she be? All the hard work put into singing 70,000+ songs, being a world-wide pop idol and remaining pure and child-like. Her songs are almost always freely distributed on the internet. She has nothing to gain and yet she sings for us... So! What do we say to her, on her birthday?

"Thank you Miku, for all the happiness you have brought me..."

Superstar composers of the Vocaloid world DECO*27 and sasakure.UK teamed up to give Miku an early birthday present, a song showing gratitude to Miku, titled "39".

"39" is heartfelt, but is also two word puns combined. The numbers 3 and 9 in Japanese are "san" and "kyuu", and when combined make "Sankyuu," "Thanks!" Also, 39 can be read as "mi" and "ku"... Get it? Sankyuu Miku!


Hatsune Miku  feat. Sasakure.UK and Deco*27 - 39



Make sure you wish Miku a Happy Birthday on the 31st!

-chansu

August 13, 2012

Fall 2012 Season Anime Guide

Which anime do you think you'll watch this fall? I've got my eye on Little Busters, Bakuman 3, the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure remake, Sukitte Ii Na Yo, and of course, Robotics;Notes. Happy watching!

Note: Click Image for Full Size!



-chansu

Anime Review: Sakamichi no Apollon ~Kids on the Slope~


Hello OR followers, it's been a while since I've posted! I had an awesome time at AX; and I will make a great post reminiscing on good times, in due time. But now, it's time for this Otaku Reviewer to, well , review!

Today's Anime of Choice -- Sakamichi no Apollon, also known as Kids on the Slope! Recent release and very game-changing in terms of genre (Historical Fiction/Music/Romance Comedy), this anime is sure to please fans in all categories of general slice-of-life! Have you ever heard of "Moanin'" or "My Favorite Things"? If you have, you're probably a Jazz fanatic, and what a strange mix of Otakudom and musical taste! Well, you're in for a treat, Jazz enthusiasts and normal Otaku alike!


Click More to see the full review!

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