
A Japanese newspaper’s ranking of the top karaoke tunes most loved by Japanese under-20s has proven so dominated by Vocaloid and anison classics and so bereft of mass-manufactured idol groups that some have begun to wonder whether there is hope for Japanese music yet – or indeed if Japanese music and its music industry are now two entirely different entities…
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With spring in the air, it should no be surprise to find fans have formulated a romantically themed ranking featuring their favourite lovey-dovey couples, who are either much loved or else loathed by those who challenge their claim…
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Level 5 electromaster Mikoto Misaka is once again getting a figure, this time as a large 1/7 scale with shocking effects, by Griffon Enterprises and due this June.
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Those of the spring 2013 season which survived the ruthless culling of inferior shows and have been accorded the honour of being added to fan watch lists are hereby ranked – with the foremost title being a gigantic hit indeed.
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A Certain Scientific Railgun S has shocked fans with the grisly dismemberment of a certain female character in its latest episode, bringing to mind the titanic events of another recent anime…
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The anime which fans believe of historic importance and well deserving a place in the annals of anime history have been enthusiastically voted on, leaving an astonishingly well balanced list for once…
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Type B otaku could not even wait until the season ended before endeavouring to rank up their favourite moe girls of the season, which brought a not entirely shocking victory for the girls of a certain biribiri anime.
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With light novels lately spawning so many top anime, the latest crop have again been subject to fan ranking, providing some insight into just how popular SAO is these days…
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After the unshockingly good first episode of A Certain Scientific Railgun, the 2nd sees the entrance of yet another deranged maniac to the cast – not that there has been much of a shortage of these…
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With fans having had a chance to see what the spring 2013 season has to offer, they have also had a chance to rank the most promising so far – with even “that” anime making the list…
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The first episode of A Certain Scientific Railgun S provides more generic thug beating action than ever, along with the inescapable Kuroko and Biri yuri antics – and even some busty girls for once.
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Fans have gathered to cast votes for the most promising anime they hope will be able to hold their interest for the rest of the new anime season, which is looking to be an increasingly challenging prospect.
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