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The unforgettable Dragon Quest theme music took an amazingly short time to write, composer says

Or an amazingly long one, depending on how you’re counting.

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Our reporter/Yngwie Malmsteen’s request for anime actress Kotori Koiwai, and her shocking answer

Our interview with the Non Non Biyori star ends with a hail Mary that gets answered.

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Former Empress of Japan imparts wise, moving words on talent and its loss

It’s not necessarily about what you’re born with as it is how much time you have with your distinctive talents and passions.

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Family cheated out of 54 million yen by man impersonating Japanese rock star for three years

Suspect also convinced his own mother he was the Dir En Grey frontman for 10 years.

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After 10 years of secrecy, anime song duo ClariS finally remove their masks and show their faces

Reveal comes 10 years to the day after group’s debut.

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One of manga/anime’s greatest love stories is the highlight of Norah Jones’ new music video【Vid】

Touching video for ”I’m Alive” stars the cast of Rumiko Takahashi’s Maison Ikkoku.

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Pokémon anime will release its original soundtrack on CD for the first time in 10 years

The new Pokémon series may have the same original Japanese name, but it’s scored by a brand new composer.

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Members of pop group Snow Man embarrassed for misinterpreting the word “snowman”

Do you wanna stump a Snow Man?♫♪

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Japanese musician violently attacked in New York for being “Chinese”

Vicious racist attack prompts an outpouring of love and support for the victim.

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Otodasu, a special booth so Japanese musicians can practice without angering their neighbors

Even the tuba or the bagpipes!

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The best Pokémon music video of all time is here, thanks to Bump of Chicken and Bones【Video】

Two new Trainers take a walk through 20 years of Pokémon protagonists in a glistening nostalgia trip.

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No-charge karaoke rooms now available across Japan to keep country singing during the pandemic

Karaokekan shifts to a new strategy.

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Studio Ghibli releases its first-ever train jingles, to be played at one special Japanese station

Monument also to be erected in the shape of Totoro.

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Osaka’s aged idol group Obachaaan still on fire, also helping prevent fires

Don’t call it a comeback. They’ve been here for years, dispensing candy and unsolicited advice.

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Japanese office workers getting boost by giving themselves anime ending theme at end of workday

Get Wild taikin puts a swaggering period on the end of the day, and Guren shukkin helps on the other end.

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Japanese government appoints Hatsune Miku as corona countermeasure spokesperson

Her artificially generated voice will be a crucial instrument in disseminating information.

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Another Tokyo urban landmark closing down, this time the home of Shinjuku’s giant Yunika Vision

Labi location says goodbye to the neighborhood it’s been a symbol of.

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Weightlifting anime’s theme song video blows past 115 million views with help from muscle idol

Real-life bodybuilders stand in for anime weightlifters in otaku community’s favorite workout anthem.

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What would J-rock legend Yoshiki look like as an Attack on Titan giant? Like this【Video】

Yoshiki Titan does what the X-Japan founder does best.

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Pikachu shocks “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” for new song “Pika to Pico”【Video】

”Beef”, sings Pikachu in translated duet.

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