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Sakura-Con, Day 3: Berryz, brilliance and brainlessness

Posted on April 24, 2011 by yankeeotaku

*** 4:05 p.m.: Hmm. Absolutely zero buzz in the halls of Sakura-Con 2011 about the sledgehammer Berryz Kobo concert last night, and that’s probably just the way both U.S. music execs and head honchos for the Japanese anime and manga … Continue reading →

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Bulletin: Berryz and fans bring ‘great joy’ to Sakura-Con

Posted on April 23, 2011 by yankeeotaku

Special report from Day 2: *** 9:04 p.m.: As Momoko has so often said, “happy, happy FREE!” came to Sakura-Con as Berryz Kobo’s debut concert in the U.S. erupted into a volcano of joy that would not subside until long … Continue reading →

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Sakura-Con, Day 2: Berryz Kobo’s historic debut U.S. concert

Posted on April 23, 2011 by yankeeotaku

*** 11:05 a.m.: Ran into two of America’s most enthusiastic Japanese music fans, Vincent Bosshardt and Michael Bonawik, from Philadelphia. The reason why they are so committed was they were two of a few of us who were able to … Continue reading →

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Sakura-Con, Day 0: Logging the latest developments

Posted on April 21, 2011 by yankeeotaku

*** 8:15 a.m.: So far, so good. Made it to Fresno-Yosemite International Airport safely despite crazy commuters. One down note already: My hoped-for roommate from Tennessee might not make it. Anybody need a place to stay for cheap? Find out … Continue reading →

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YankeeOtaku.com will report directly from Sakura-Con

Posted on April 20, 2011 by yankeeotaku

Berryz Kobo on Japanese TV, charming and disarming, and executing a great “live” perf of “Shining Power.” With iPad in hand, YankeeOtaku.com is more than well-equipped to report all that is relevant at Sakura-Con 2011 Seattle. The party starts Friday, … Continue reading →

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AKB48′s Tomomi stuns colleagues with sultry ‘Dear J’

Posted on April 5, 2011 by yankeeotaku

Wow. Tomomi outdoes herself in “Dear J,” but the backdancers are even more amazing. Note that Tomomi’s fellow AKB48 members appear to be in a state of shock as they see one of their own wade into the dangerous waters … Continue reading →

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Morning Musume single with 4 new members is . . . different

Posted on March 28, 2011 by yankeeotaku

Hmm. Tsunku needs to go after hard rock, leather, heavy metal — anything but this. The four new girls, though, have enormous potential. Bad timing, too, that this comes out right as Japan is consumed by the earthquake and tsunami. … Continue reading →

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Prayers to all in wake of Japan’s great earthquake of 2011

Posted on March 11, 2011 by yankeeotaku

Friday’s earthquake and tsunami, courtesy Japanese TV. God, are you there? The video footage reminded me of some computer-generated animation, of an anime gone wild. Water, water, everywhere, with trucks and mud and floating fires and God knows what else … Continue reading →

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Kanon murderous for Morning Musume even in practice!

Posted on March 3, 2011 by yankeeotaku

Kanon, farthest to the left in most of this line footage, is already showing why she could be the best Morning Musume member ever! Holy, moly! I’ve never seen a more stunning look this early in the game, in the … Continue reading →

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Berryz seeks outside audience by emulating Lady Gaga

Posted on February 25, 2011 by yankeeotaku

Berryz Kobo’s latest single shamelessly borrows Lady Gaga fashion sense. Captain Saki, above, takes full advantage in “Heroine Girl.” I like it. It’s no coincidence that Berryz Kobo’s Lady Gaga-like look in its latest PV is lining up with the … Continue reading →

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