SeraMyu Ikebukuro Live Event
On Marine Day here in Japan the main cast from the Sailor Moon musical revival performed at Ikebukuro’s Sunshine City mall to promote the DVD release of the first musical […]
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Family Mart catalog, Neruke News, July 2014
Thanks to Elly of Missdream.org for this tip! The current free flyer/catalog from the Family Mart convenience store’s ticket purchase kiosk is almost entirely devoted to anime musicals. Here we […]
Sailor Moon Merchandise in the Wild, July 2014
This weekend started the second fashion department store event in the new Sailor Moon Crystal promotional campaign at Shibuya’s 109. Honestly? The previous one in Shinjuku was better. Loads better. […]
Chou Chou Aliis, August 2014
This month’s Chou Chou Aliis is dedicated to the art of the Girls’ Night In! Recipes for cocktails made from convenience store available ingredients, gundam beer pairings, and recipes for […]
7 Entertainment Magazine Pia, July 2014
Scans of the 7-11 free magazine in conjunction with Pia Ticket including interviews with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, AAA, The Bawdies, and Kyuso Nekokami. And, isolated images:
New Sailor Moon Crystal Character Designs in Animedia, August 2014
This month’s Animedia featured Sailor Moon Crystal once again. This go around: Character designs for Naru, Motoki, Luna, and the Tsukino family. Character designs only:
“Anna and the Snow Queen” (Frozen) Movie Theater Pamphlet
As usual, the wide theater release of Frozen in Japan, called “Anna to Yuki no Joou”, came with the obligatory movie theater program pamphlet. Below are complete scans including Japanese […]
Gyaru Sailor Moon Hairstyle Guide in Koakuma Ageha, September 2008
Usually the official Sailor Moon Twitter account is the end all be all of Sailor Moon info, but with the Aimedia and Animage articles, they were slow on the uptake. […]
Larme, July 2014
Excerpts from Larme magazine, July 2014 issue.
Sailor Moon Sneak Peeks in Animage and Animedia, July 2014
In the July 2014 issue of Animedia we got an expanded sneak peek of the new Sailor Moon Crystal series and a majestic pull out poster with new series art. […]
Wicked Pamphlet Scans
I had the privilege of seeing Wicked here in Japan this past spring. It was very, very well done. Most of the songs and dialogue translated rather well. The costumes […]
7 Entertainment Magazine Pia, June 2014
Scans of the 7-11 free magazine in conjunction with Pia Ticket including interviews with Hirai Ken, NAOTO INTI RAYMI, Rekishi, KANA-BOON, Abe Mao, and KEYTALK.
Snoopy x Line x Pocky Collab
Too cute not to share! Pocky and Pretz boxes are currently adorned with scenes of Snoopy and friends and a Line collaboration. My dad is definitely getting some in the […]
7 Entertainment Magazine Pia, May 2014
Scans of the 7-11 free magazine in conjunction with Pia Ticket including interviews with CreepHyp, Motohiro Hata, ACIDMAN, Yonezu Kenshi, androp, and Katahira Rina.
Shit My Japanese Elementary School Students Are Into: Disney Tsum Tsum
The Japanese branch of Disney is it’s own unique animal. More than one original character or product line has started here in Japan and moved back overseas after experiencing wild […]
Sailor Moon Merchandise in the Wild, May 2014
The gachas are out now for the outers figure set. My favorites weren’t in this set, but I had to get one. Â For science. And the overall display in the […]
7 Entertainment Magazine Pia, April 2014
Scans of the 7-11 free magazine in conjunction with Pia Ticket including interviews with Mizuki Nana, back number, Nakashima Mika, Gotch, THE BACK HORN, and select members of HKT48.
7 Entertainment Magazine Pia, March 2014
Scans of the 7-11 free magazine in conjunction with Pia Ticket including interviews with Man With a Mission, Juju, AAA, Angela Aki, androp, and Akai Kouen. And, isolated photos:
Sotsugyou Ishou, Graduation Hakama/Kimono Rental Catalog
Here’s a phenomenon I didn’t realized existed until I lived in Japan: Graduation kimonos. Makes sense, though, right? Formal occasion, formal wear. This year all female teachers presenting at my […]
Sailor Moon Merchandise in the Wild, April 2014 Edition
As the lead in to the new anime comes closer, the merchandise has picked up steam. This week everyone was in a tizzy over the Isetan Sailor Moon boutique. Honestly, […]
