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Gacharic Spin
Gacharic Spin is a Japanese rock band formed in Tokyo in 2009. Initially releasing music independently, the band later signed with Victor Entertainment. Known for their flamboyant, aggressive performances, they have toured Japan extensively and performed internationally at conventions and festivals in USA, East Asia, and Europe. The band has acted as motion capture models for the 2011 video game ''Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Extend'', coached the performers of Japanese idol girl group AKB48, had a song featured in anime series ''Dragon Ball Kai'', promoted parasports with "warrior painter" , and collaborated with Takayoshi Ohmura. The rock band Doll$Boxx was formed by Gacharic Spin and of after they worked together on tour in 2012, and Metallic Spin occasionally performs 80s heavy metal covers at their live shows. Career timeline 2009–2011: formation and Virgin-A Gacharic Spin was formed in Tokyo, March–April 2009, after bass player F Chopper Koga left her previous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J-Pop Summit
J-POP SUMMIT is a Japanese cultural festival held every summer since 2009 in San Francisco, California, United States.J-Pop Summit#cite note-1, [1] It is hosted by SUPERFROG Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The festival brings together different aspects of Japanese culture, such as music, fashion, film, art, games, tech-innovations, anime, food, as well as niche subcultures. The festival is also getting attention by foreign companies and organizations as a promotional opportunity and an entry point into US markets. In 2014, the festival was held in Japantown, San Francisco, Japantown and had over 125,000 in attendance over two days. Since 2015, the festival re-launched as an indoor event and expanded its area to different locations in the city: Fort Mason, Fort Mason Center, Union Square, San Francisco, Union Square, NEW PEOPLE Cinema, and Castro Theatre. History J-POP SUMMIT first took place as the opening ceremony of NEW PEOPLE building at Japan Town in San ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AKB48
AKB48 (pronounced ''A.K.B. Forty-Eight'') is a Japanese idol girl group named after the Akihabara (''Akiba'' for short) area in Tokyo, where the group's theater is located. AKB48's producer, Yasushi Akimoto, wanted to form a girl group with its own theater and performing daily so fans could always see them live (which is not the case with usual pop groups giving occasional concerts and seen on television). This "idols you can meet" concept includes teams which can rotate performances and perform simultaneously at several events and "handshake" events, where fans can meet group members. Akimoto has expanded the AKB48 concept to several girl groups in Mainland China, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan and the Philippines. AKB48 have been characterized as a social phenomenon. They are among the highest-earning musical acts in Japan, and are the fifth-best-selling girl group worldwide. For example, their 2012 sales from record and DVD/Blu-ray releases reached $226 million, earni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metallic Spin
Gacharic Spin is a Japanese rock band formed in Tokyo in 2009. Initially releasing music independently, the band later signed with Victor Entertainment. Known for their flamboyant, aggressive performances, they have toured Japan extensively and performed internationally at conventions and festivals in USA, East Asia, and Europe. The band has acted as motion capture models for the 2011 video game '' Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Extend'', coached the performers of Japanese idol girl group AKB48, had a song featured in anime series ''Dragon Ball Kai'', promoted parasports with "warrior painter" , and collaborated with Takayoshi Ohmura. The rock band Doll$Boxx was formed by Gacharic Spin and of after they worked together on tour in 2012, and Metallic Spin occasionally performs 80s heavy metal covers at their live shows. Career timeline 2009–2011: formation and Virgin-A Gacharic Spin was formed in Tokyo, March–April 2009, after bass player F Chopper Koga left her previou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motion Capture
Motion capture (sometimes referred as mo-cap or mocap, for short) is the process of recording the movement of objects or people. It is used in military, entertainment, sports, medical applications, and for validation of computer vision and robots. In filmmaking and video game development, it refers to recording actions of human actors, and using that information to animate digital character models in 2-D or 3-D computer animation.Andrew Harris Salomon, Feb. 22, 2013, Backstage MagazineGrowth In Performance Capture Helping Gaming Actors Weather Slump Accessed June 21, 2014, "..But developments in motion-capture technology, as well as new gaming consoles expected from Sony and Microsoft within the year, indicate that this niche continues to be a growth area for actors. And for those who have thought about breaking in, the message is clear: Get busy...."Ben Child, 12 August 2011, The GuardianAndy Serkis: why won't Oscars go ape over motion-capture acting? Star of Rise of the Planet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mini-album
A mini-LP or mini-album is a short vinyl record album or LP, usually retailing at a lower price than an album that would be considered full-length. It is distinct from an EP due to containing more tracks and a slightly longer running length. A mini-LP is not to be confused with the Japanese CDs issued in a "mini LP sleeve" or "paper jacket". In South Korea, a mini album () is a type of music release that contains 4-7 songs. It is shorter than a full album but longer than a single album. It is usually synonymous with extended play, however, some music distributors may classify mini albums with 7 or more songs as an album. Artists often use the chronological placement of a mini album in their discography as part of the title of the release. For example, '' 2NE1 1st Mini Album'' or '' Taste of Love: The 10th Mini Album''. History Mini-LPs became popular in the early 1980s with record companies who targeted consumers who were reluctant to buy full-length and full-priced albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime Matsuri
Anime Matsuri is an annual four-day anime convention traditionally held during spring at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The convention's name comes from the Japanese word 'matsuri' meaning festival. Programming The convention's programming includes an artists' alley, a carshow, the attendance of celebrities and special guests, cosplay chess, cosplay contests, fashion shows, gaming events, karaoke, LARP, live concerts, maid cafe, panels, a vendors' and exhibitors' area, and workshops. The Charity Auction benefited Child's Play in 2009 and raised over $3,000. History The convention was held at George R. Brown Convention Center and Hilton Americas in 2007. Anime Matsuris 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2012 were held at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, and Anime Matsuri 2011 was held at the Crowne Plaza Houston Hotel near Reliant Park/Medical Center. Anime Matsuri 2013 was held at Hyatt Regency Houston. The Syfy reality series ''Heroes o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NHK General TV
, abbreviated on-screen as NHK G, is the main television service of NHK, the Japanese public broadcaster. Its programming includes news, drama, quiz/variety shows, music, sports, anime, and specials which compete directly with the output of its commercial counterparts. The channel is well known for its nightly newscasts, regular documentary specials, and popular historical dramas. Among the programs NHK General TV broadcasts are the annual New Year's Eve spectacular Kōhaku Uta Gassen, the year-long Taiga drama, and the daytime Asadora. The name is often abbreviated in Japanese to ("GTV" and "NHK G" are also used). The word ''Sōgō'' (general) serves to differentiate the channel from NHK's other television services, NHK Educational TV, NHK BS 1, NHK BS 2 (closed in 2011) and NHK BS HI (changed to BS Premium). Launched on 1 February 1953, NHK was Japan's only television channel prior to the launch of Nippon TV on 28 August 1953. NHK's programs are produced in accordance with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eu Phoria
was a Japanese all-female band, formed in 2002. They made their major debut in 2007 on Avex's label Sonic Groove. Their songs were used as the theme songs of various Japanese television dramas and variety shows such as ''Tokumei Kakarichō Tadano Hitoshi'', ''Itadakimuscle'', ''Junk Sports'', and ''DOWN TOWN DX''. The band's final performance was on October 31, 2009. Both Tomoko and Reona went on to join Gacharic Spin and Doll$Boxx. Members * Shoco - Real name: Shōko Suzuki (鈴木翔子) - Vocal * Tomo2 - Real name: Tomoko Midorikawa (翠川智子) - Guitar * Ayaka - Real name: Ayaka Haraguchi (原口彩香) - Bass * Reona - Real name: Reona Suzuki (鈴木玲緒奈) - Keyboard (Leader) * Sawa2 - Real name: Sawako Suzuki (鈴木佐和子) - Drums Reona and Ayaka founded the band with two other original members, who later quit. Shoco and Tomo² joined in 2005, and Sawa² joined a year later. Discography Singles * (released on February 14, 2007) # Single Bed # Hey! # ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ebisu, Shibuya
is major district of Shibuya-ku in Tokyo, Japan. It was developed on the site of a Ebisu, Shibuya#History, former brewery and is now home to Ebisu, Shibuya#Yebisu Garden Place, Yebisu Garden Place. It has a high concentration of Ebisu, Shibuya#Sightseeing and attractions#Food and drink, bars and restaurants. Geography and transportation Ebisu is a major district and neighborhood of the Special wards of Tokyo#List of special wards, Special Ward of Shibuya-ku. It is located south of Shibuya and north of Meguro. Ebisu is accessed by the JR Yamanote Line and Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line via Ebisu Station (Tokyo), Ebisu Station. History Ebisu was founded around 1928 as a community developed around the Japan Beer Brewery Company (now Sapporo Brewery, Sapporo Breweries Limited) facilities which began brewing Sapporo Brewery#Brands, Yebisu Beer in 1890. After the breweries were moved to Chiba Prefecture, Chiba in 1988, the area underwent a List of development projects in Tokyo, maj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doll$Boxx
, stylized as DOLL$BOXX, are a Japanese all-female hard rock band formed in 2012. It is the side project of lead vocalist Fuki (formerly of power metal band Light Bringer, currently with Unlucky Morpheus and Fuki Commune) and the musicians of the rock group Gacharic Spin. History After Gacharic Spin's original vocalist Armmy left to take a hiatus because of medical reasons, bassist and bandleader F Chopper Koga decided not to cancel the planned tour dates, instead using an arrangement of supporting vocalists including future Gacharic Spin member Oreo Reona, and Lightbringer's vocalist Fuki. Due to Gacharic Spin and Light Bringer taking a break from live performances, they decided to form a new band, musically different from their current bands. The group's first studio album, '' Dolls Apartment'', was released on December 12, 2012 in Japan and January 29, 2013 in Korea. They released promotional videos for every song in the album (not including the cover song Nudierythm) on a w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takayoshi Ohmura
Official Site, ''"Profile"'' is a Japanese musician and songwriter. Born in Osaka Prefecture, his first instrument was the piano, which he began playing when he was three years old. By the age of 11, he had started to play acoustic guitar, moving to electric guitar at the age of 14. By the age of 17, he had developed an interest in western hard rock and heavy metal music and devoted himself to it. Ohmura MySpace, ''"About Takayoshi Ohmura"'' Ohmura attended the Guitar Institute of Technology (GIT) from 2002 at the Musicians Institute Japan in Osaka. He met and played with Vitalij Kuprij and recorded the CD ''Nowhere to Go'' with Richie Kotzen, Mark Boals, and Doogie White. Truth in Shredding, ''"Takayoshi Ohmura Background"'' Ohmura formed the band Cross Hard in 2005 and released ''Eclipse from East'' on 25 May 2005. Ohmura MySpace, Cross Hard In 2006, along with Cross Hard's bassist, Kaoru, he formed another band named Gloria and released the mini-album ''MOTIF'' on 26 Marc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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