Rock star MIYAVI is busily preparing for his second North and South American tour, “WHAT’S MY NAME? WORLD TOUR 2011 -NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA CIRCUIT-”, but he recently took the time to sit down for an interview with tokyohive!
We had the opportunity to chat with MIYAVI online and asked about his upcoming tour, his involvement with Tohoku disaster …
Last month power house duo CHEMISTRY came to the U.S. and performed in front of hundreds of fans in Baltimore, MD. They attended one of America’s biggest animation conventions, OTAKON and met with their U.S. fans for the first time. CHEMISTRY held an autograph session and a Q&A panel with fans.
Although the duo had a really busy schedule, they …
Aoi Sola visited our office a few weeks ago and we had the pleasure of interviewing her. After the interview Aoi signed a few polaroids to give out to fans!
The 3 lucky winners are…
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tokyohive had the pleasure of attending the pre-screening of Aoi Sola’s new indie film/documentary, “Three☆Points“. Directed by Yamamoto Masashi and hosted by the Japan Society of New York, the work gave a fascinating look into the sub-cultures bordering on the fringes of Japanese society.
Without further ado, check out the exclusive interview with Director Yamamoto Masashi and Aoi Sola!
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Videography + Post Production: Matt Marasigan
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Popular actress, Aoi Sola, was recently in town for the showing of her film, “Three☆Points,” at the Japan Cuts film showcase in New York City. During her stay here, Aoi dropped by our office for an exclusive interview session with tokyohive, where she discussed her career, ideal man and more!
Check out the photos + exclusive interview below and also stay tuned for …
One of the most highly anticipated events during the Fourth of July weekend revolved around a visit from J-pop girl band, SCANDAL. The girls haven’t been back to the States since their days as an Indie band; now that they’ve gone major, fans have been buzzing even more excitedly over the girls’ return.
Pop rock band SCANDAL were guests of honor at this year’s AM2, which was held at the Anaheim Convention Center. On July 3rd, the girls held a Q&A panel with fans before their big concert that same night.
Although the con itself seemed a bit quiet, the fans were anything but. The lineup of fans extended down the hall and …
After holding a special Q&A panel for their fans earlier in the day, neo-classical pop unit Kalafina headed over to Club Nokia to put on an amazing performance!
Once the club had begun to fill up, the ladies walked onto the stage to a cacophony of cheers, applause, and fans calling out the members’ names. Each of the members …
On July 1st, Kalafina held a special Q&A panel to interact directly with their fans at Anime Expo 2011!
The line extended down the hallway, as fans waited for their badges to be scanned and enter the large room where the panel was being held. Once inside, the room was packed with cosplayers, press, and fans, all eager to get a …
On July 3rd pop rock band, SCANDAL graced new anime convention, AM2 with their presence. This is their first time back since 2008 and were ready to show their American fans just how much they’ve grown.
The girls had a packed schedule, as they only arrived in the afternoon the day before and had very little time …
Vocaloid fans flew from all over the United States (and even abroad) for a chance to see digital diva Hatsune Miku “in person”, and she definitely did not disappoint!
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Prior to the “Mikunopolis” concert, a special Vocaloid press conference was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, featuring Vocaloid music creator Onyx Kobayashi and Crypton marketing representative, Sasaki Wataru. The press …
When it comes to Japanese pop, entertainers often owe their popularity to one of three talents: some are famous for their power vocals, many are known for their dance moves, and still others attract fans with their looks and personality. Matsushita Yuya has made his way up the ladder of fame with the help of all three: with an amazing …
On May 28th, for a second time, rock band FLOW headlined FanimeCon’s MusicFest in San Jose, California. Although they performed last year, this year the band brought down the house to a sold out concert, performing hit songs that you have probalby heard of before!
If you’re a fan of NARUTO, Code Geass, Eureka …
FanimeCon (May 27-30, 2011) may technically be an anime convention, but that hasn’t stopped Japanese pop from making a big presence at the event. Having hosted artists such as AN CAFE and LM.C in the past, the convention’s trademark concert MusicFest carried through yet again for 2011 with back-to-back performances by Matsushita Yuya and FLOW!
FLOW, …
FanimeCon (May 27-30, 2011) may technically be an anime convention, but that hasn’t stopped Japanese pop from making a big splash at the event. Having hosted artists such as AN CAFE and LM.C in the past, the convention’s trademark concert, MusicFest, carried through yet again for 2011 with back-to-back performances by Matsushita Yuya and FLOW!
