A.C.M.E IV Impressions
Mention A.C.M.E (A Certain Magical Event, although more people know it as its initialism) to anime fans around you, and you might get a few blank stares while a few others might light up. The event,...
View ArticleMitsuba
For years Chef Peter has personally set the standard for affordable, quality Japanese food in Singapore, first with Wasabi Tei at Far East Plaza, then Chikuwa Tei at Boat Quay. Last month, the...
View ArticleSTGCC 2012 Impressions
Last weekend, the Supermerlion team visited yet another year of the Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention. Held this time at the Marina Bay Sands, STGCC 2012 saw a weekend full of pop-culture...
View ArticleZiqi Interview
We spotted Ziqi again this year at Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention 2012. A long time visitor himself and the winner of last year’s Art Concours Competition, winning the contest and exhibiting...
View ArticleLeinil Yu Interview
Marvel artist Leinil Yu was one of the superstar guests for this year’s STGCC. The Filipino-based artist has many works under his belt, with his most recent being the Indestructible Hulk. We sat down...
View ArticleAKB48 Janken Taikai Official Guide Book 2012
AKB48’s Janken Taikai, has now become routine in its third consecutive year. The extravagant event held at the Nippon Budokan, Tokyo’s “Martial Arts Hall” arena has the pop group and its extended...
View ArticleHari Raya Aidilfitri
September 16 saw month-long Muslim festivities come to an end. Hari Raya is what many call the first day of the month of Shawwal. In Singapore, the festivities are closely related to the Malay...
View ArticleWonderful Journey
Earlier this month, Junior High School idol group Sakura Gakuin released their 4th single Wonderful Journey. The first single since the departure of graduated members Matsui Airi, Miyoshi Ayaka and...
View ArticleSupermerlion x graniph Giveaway Results
It’s been a while, but we’re happy to announce the winners for the Supermerlion x graniph Giveaway that we held in collaboration with the popular Japanese fashion brand last month. Here are the 5 lucky...
View ArticleAkai Jyonetsu
Akai Jyonetsu (赤い情熱) is SUPER☆GiRLS 5th upcoming single to be released next month on October 24th. Translated as “Red Passion”, Akai Jyonetsu breaks SUPER☆GiRLS out of their usual formula for an...
View ArticleGingham Check
Gingham Check marks the last time AKB48 ace Maeda Atsuko ever graces a release as a member of AKB48. It also represents a new era for the pop group; the latest Senbatsu election saw many new faces...
View ArticleWing
Scheduled for release next Wednesday on October 3, Wing is the 6th major single from the Japanese travel themed idol group, PASSPO. The last in their world inspired series of singles after “Next...
View ArticleTokyo Girls’ Style in Singapore
Good news Tokyo Girls’ Style fans. Avex’s 5 member dance and vocal unit will be coming down to Singapore this week! The group will be making an appearance as Takashimaya Square Ngee Ann City in Orchard...
View ArticleSTGCC 2012 Video Impressions
Not too long ago, we decided to expand towards utilizing both video as well as our usual photography. It took a while, but here’s our coverage with various interviews from last month’s STGCC 2012. Let...
View ArticleRoom for Dessert
Hole-in-a-wall? Checked. Hidden between rarely traveled roads and buildings? Checked. Affordable and delicious cakes for sale? Check and checked. Room for Dessert is a curious little cake shop that I...
View ArticleKamen Rider Wizard
Debuting last month on September 2, Kamen Rider Wizard stars Shiraishi Shunya who had previously held smaller roles in the drama Q10, and a number of movies. The two things most immediately noticeable...
View ArticleTokyo Girls’ Style visits Singapore
Tokyo Joshiryuu (東京女子流), more commonly known as Tokyo Girls’ Style, paid Singapore a visit this past weekend. In conjunction with Takashimaya’s 19th anniversary celebration, the group were there as...
View ArticleTakashimaya Japan Travel Fair 2012
While Tokyo Girls’ Style won over many fans last weekend, let’s not forget the reason for their appearance in Singapore in the first place. The 5 girl group were brought over to help promote Japanese...
View ArticleBad Flower
Tokyo Girls’ Style will be releasing their 11th single, “ROAD TO BUDOKAN 2012 ～Bad Flower～” tomorrow. It’s been quite a long time since any release from Tokyo Joshiryu because of a two months break,...
View ArticleTatsunoko Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Tatsunoko Production, one of Japan’s oldest animation studios turns 50 today. Even before Japanese animations became known as “anime” to the rest of the world, Tatsunoko has introduced countless iconic...
View ArticleRUN RUN Makoto
RUN RUN Makoto is a photo book by the renowned Japanese photographer Kawashima Kotori and featuring Passpo’s Okunaka Makoto. While it has been out for quite a while already, as a big fan of Kawashima’s...
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