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Japanese Entertainment and Pop Culture

Review of the new album from YUKARI FRESH

In the latest “CD REVIEW” for the Japan Times, Ian Martin wrote, “Emerging from the... 

Juliana’s revival draws thousands

Japan Times Yoshida Reiji wrote, “A legendary disco from the early ’90s staged a one-day... 

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The all-female group Morning Musume will be doing a cover of Pink Lady’s 1976 hit “Pepper... 

World Groove Music Review of the Day

alt text m.o.v.e - DIVE INTO STREAM (a J!-ENT WORLD GROOVE CD Single Review)

“m.o.v.e returns to their synth pop, electronica roots with another ‘Initial D’ related... 

American Entertainment & Pop Culture

UPCOMING GUESTS ON “THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON” ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK

(Monday through Friday, 12:37-1:37 AM, ET/PT, Following Broadcasts of the “Late Show with David... 

JERRY O’CONNELL TO GUEST-STAR ON SEASON PREMIERE OF “MADtv” SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, ON FOX

Jerry O’Connell, star of the new FOX comedy DO NOT DISTURB, will make a special appearance on the season... 

European Entertainment and Pop Culture

U2 delays upcoming album to 2009

BBC reported, “The move comes after it was widely reported that the record would be released in... 

Chinese Entertainment and Pop Culture

Joey Yung meets fans in Taiwan

CRIEnglish.com reported, “Hong Kong pop diva Joey Yung held a meeting with her fans in downtown... 

Korean Entertainment and Pop Culture

Manga to be adapted into Korean drama and to star Bae Yong-joon

Mainichi Daily News reported, “A Japanese comic that triggered a wine boom in South Korea will... 

Anime Related News

alt text Nodame Cantabile anime series to return on October 4th on Fuji TV

The popular manga/anime and live action series “Nodame Cantabile” will make its return on... 

Manga Related News

Yasuko to Kenji Manga Review

Matsumaru Kumi of Daily Yomiuri recently reviewed the manga “Yasuko to Kenji”.  Matsumaru... 

Metro Media Complex by KNDY

The One about 9/11 and the 2,953…

On September 11, 2001, I remember walking into a hectic newsroom during my day off and insist with the... 

Cafe Rabu by Wynne aka "rabi"

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Welcome to a new series called “Cafe Rabu’s Menu: Today’s Special” that will... 

The Scrap Heap by Nergene "Super No. 1"

alt text Shooting Begins for Cosplay Underground v. 002

I’m currently working on another edition of Cosplay Underground.  Before I joined J!-ENT, I was... 

Goromi no Heya by Michelle Tymon

alt text ゴロミの部屋第2回「絶対彼氏」Zettai Kareshi

picture courtesy of Fuji TV Warning, there might be some slight spoilers ahead. So yesterday, my friend... 

Special Online Deals of the Week

alt text Coupons of the Week - Gamestop, Hasbro Toy Store, Apple Store, Buy.com, Gamefly and more

The following are our coupons of the week (September 5th-September 19th). A lot of great deals for fashion,... 

J!-ENT Off-Shot

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Another sunset from Newport Beach, California.  Photo by KNDY. Tags: J!-ENT Off-Shot  Read More →

Music Charts

alt text Billboard Top 10 - T.I. continues at the #1 spot (Issue Date: 9.13.08)

The following are the top 10 songs from the Billboard Hot 100 Charts: NOTE: T.I. and Rihana continue... 

alt text Oricon Top 10 Album Daily Charts - Sound Horizon takes the #1 spot (9.03.08)

Which artist came #1 on the Oricon Album Daily Charts for New Release Wednesday? Moira [Limited Edition] Sound... 

alt text Oricon Top 10 CD Singles Daily Charts - Mr. Children takes the #1 spot (9.03.08)

It’s new release Wednesday. Which artist or band took the #1 spot on the Oricon CD Single Daily... 

Interviews & Articles

alt text J!-ENT Movie Talk: Award winning director Jessica Yu returns with Asian American comedy “PING PONG PLAYA” - Coming to theaters this week!

Jimmy Tsai as Christopher “C-dub” Wang in the film “PING PONG PLAYA”.  Image... 

alt text Interview with SHELLA (J!-ENT Special Feature/Interview is now available)

Hey everyone!  Just wanted to plug our latest J!-ENT interview with SHELLA.  She’s a music artist... 

alt text J!-ENT Interview with BUDO GRAPE is now up!

Hey everyone! Our interview with BUDO GRAPE is now up! What I love about this group is that it reminds... 

alt text J!-ENT’s Cosplay Book 001 is now up for download - For free!

Check out J!-ENT photographer’s Nergene Arquelada’s first cosplay book. Now available on... 

alt text J!-ENT interview with An Cafe

Hi everyone! I just want to plug our latest interview on J!-ENT with An Cafe. The duo of Wynne Ip... 

CD Single & Album Reviews

alt text m.o.v.e - DIVE INTO STREAM (a J!-ENT WORLD GROOVE CD Single Review)

“m.o.v.e returns to their synth pop, electronica roots with another ‘Initial D’ related... 

alt text alan - Natsukashii Mirai ~longing future~ (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)

“The first CD single for avex trax’s “elements” monthly CD single campaign for... 

alt text BoA - Vivid - Kissing you, Sparkling, Joyful Smile- (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)

“BoA returns with a triple A-sided CD single (her 26th) that features three various songs that remains... 

alt text AAA - ZERØ/MUSIC!!! (a J!-ENT World Groove CD Single Review)

“AAA’s 19th CD single features a collaboration with ALI PROJECT’s Takarano Arika and... 

DVD Reviews

alt text Urusei Yatsura - Beautiful Dreamer (2nd movie) - (A J!-ENT Anime DVD Review)

“The classic ‘Urusei Yatsura’ film still looks great and very entertaining nearly 25 years... 

alt text ARJUNA Anime Legends Complete Collection (a J!-ENT Anime DVD Review)

“The anime does preach a lot about ecology but its an anime that is made to make viewers think and... 

alt text The WINGS of REAN Vol. 3 (a J!-ENT Anime DVD Review)

“The final volume concludes with a more political storyline, more battles, more confusing characters... 

Video Game Reviews

alt text ATARI CLASSICS -EVOLVED- (a J!-ENT PSP Video Game Review)

“Features a lot of unlockable Atari 2600 games and a good number of the top titles from back in... 

alt text ONTAMARAMA (a J!-ENT DS Video Game Review)

“A fun and very Japanese rhythm game that quickly gets frustrating as you progress.” TITLE:... 

Book Reviews

alt text MARVEL COLLECTOR’S EDITION VOL. 1 - COMIC BOOK LIBRARY (a J!-ENT Digital Comics Review)

“With GIT Corp. no longer releasing the Marvel comic collections on DVD and Marvel now creating... 

alt text Tokyo Rock Catwalk - Visual Kei Bands Big in Japan (a J!-ENT Book Review)

“If you are a visual kei fan who loves the fashion, loves the guys or simply looking for a reference... 

Fashion Related News

Tokyo Website offers designer handbag rentals

In a recent article on the Daily Yomiuri, “Does a tight budget keep you from accessorizing with... 

Video Game Related News

MEDIA ALERT: MARIO TO DELIVER MAJOR-LEAGUE EXCITEMENT AS SEATTLE MARINERS FACE NEW YORK YANKEES

Nintendo’s Star Player Gives Fans a Shot at Mario Super Sluggers for Wii WHAT: The action at Seattle’s... 

J!-ENT: OFF-THE-HOOK

BE A POP STAR! avex world auditions 2008

Hi everyone!  If you have the talent and you think you have what it takes to be a J-Pop star in Japan/East... 

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