The First Take

Utada Hikaru sings incredible new one-take version of “First Love,” 26 years after original release

J-pop mega star returns to the biggest hit of her career as an adult, with some help from a special musical partner from her past.

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Ash’s Japanese voice actress nails Pokémon anime theme one last time before retiring from role【Vid】

Get ready to cheer and cry some big ‘ol Poké-tears as Rika Matsumoto aims to be a Pokémon master one last time.

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Rock princess Avril Lavigne takes us back to 2002 with performance on Japanese YouTube channel

The singer-songwriter’s intimate, acoustic performance on The First Take reminded fans of what made Avril so great in the first place.

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