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Legendary composer Jo Hisaishi and the U.K.’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra combine the sounds and sights of Studio Ghibli’s anime films for two unforgettable nights.
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X Japan frontman appears to fight back tears as he talks with a Nobel Laureate about the pandemic.
Musician who always has love for his fans shows his heart is big enough to love other people too.
People who tower over others often get a great view of the action, but some remember they might be obstructing others in the process.
Three-concert series welcomes some of the biggest names in the anime/idol music world to the city of angels.
After a dozen years waiting, fans have a chance to see the Kingdom Hearts/Evangelion singer live, plus a way to boost their odds of getting tickets.
Many would say Yoshiki’s contributions to Japanese music culture are priceless, so in a way, you could say this is a bargain.
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