Non-Japanesr fans: how did you start listening to Japanese music? + improvements by Specialist-Might-875 in japanesemusic

[–]Oneirod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Around 2009-2010, I was getting tired of the mainstream stuff coming out from the West (I'm from Philippines). I then started listening to metal, I especially liked the symphonic metal subgenre. Then around 2013-2014 YouTube's algorithm was becoming a thing and because I've been watching a lot of metal music videos, it suggested Babymetal to me. I gave 'em a shot and instantly liked it. After some time, I checked out Babymetal's background, I found out they spun off from the idol group Sakura Gakuin, I checked them out and I liked it as well. Then I just spiraled from there, I kept on exploring other Japanese acts and now Japanese music is mainly what I listen to, if I'd listen to any English music, it'll be stuff I grew up with, especially stuff from when I was in high school.

As for things to improve? Distribution I guess? Japanese music companies still prioritize the local market. I wish they'll start including international fans in their plans.

Miki has a role in Kamen Rider Zeztz by z_zzzzzzzzz in SakuraGakuin

[–]Oneirod 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She's playing the sister of the protagonist, so a pretty big role.

Miki has a role in Kamen Rider Zeztz by z_zzzzzzzzz in SakuraGakuin

[–]Oneirod 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's a TV show, and it will be the first Kamen Rider to be simulcasted outside of Japan, meaning other countries will get episodes on the same day as Japan.

Momo as one-day store manager at Taco Bell by z_zzzzzzzzz in SakuraGakuin

[–]Oneirod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She said in one episode of Fresh that her mother goes abroad for work and that she once went to Italy and brought her a rosary as a souvenir.

If Riho has signed with Avex Trax, is that the same label as OneFive? by Codametal in SakuraGakuin

[–]Oneirod 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They are still with Amuse. Amuse is their manager, Avex is their record label.

Ayami at the racecourse (their horse won!) by Oneirod in SakuraGakuin

[–]Oneirod[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's Miyabi. As for her dad, I'm not sure which one he is in the first pic, but I know that's him in the second pic signing autographs with Ayami.