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J-pop Explosion!

Aug 6, 2008
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YankeeOtaku’s latest blog ratings and newsCombined performing units of C-ute and Berryz Kobo, foreground, along with Morning Musume, sing “All for One,” a classic Hello Project anthem, during a huge concert Jan. 27 at Yokohama Arena.

Momusu in the US?

Aug 6, 2008
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Idol singer, blogger and anime cosplay superstar Shokotan, J-pop dancer and singer Ishida and soft-pop duet Jyukai made the magic happen on July 4-5 inside the 7,100-seat Nokia Theater. Granted, neither the Ishida-Jukai show nor Shokotan actually sold out during Anime Expo 2008 – free tickets were being handed out by convention staff right before each concert started – but the overall impression was very positive.

Why J-pop — here?

Aug 6, 2008
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The question is legitimate. What the heck is the attraction, and why here on Bloggerparty? This site is general interest: Health, finance, self-improvement, raising kids, exploring teen angst, an occasional music post, and just plain tomfoolery.

Yokohama Arena: Ground zero!

Aug 6, 2008
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From left, Miyabi, Hagiwara, Risako, Nono, Suzuki, Momoko and Maimi in the middle of the Hello Project Winter 2007 concert at Yokohama Arena. A year later, in the same place, they were even more adorable (oops, except for Nono, who became a mommy).

Anime and J-pop should join forces — now

Aug 6, 2008
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The single most stunning aspect of Amine Expo 2008 was the incredible disconnect between anime and Japanese pop music and even J-rock. Yes, AX 2008 had its usual array of impressive musical guests, but to talk to supporters and fans, you would think J-pop and anime were two separate universes.