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Friday, 01 August 2014 20:47

Eir Aoi Interview at Anime Expo 2014

Japanese singer Eir Aoi performed at Anime Expo, celebrating the hit original anime series, Kill la Kill. Apart from Kill la Kill, Aoi's music has been featured in other anime series such as Sword Art Online, Fate/Zero, and Mobile Suit Gundam AGE. Watch our resident host, AJ hold a light hearted conversation with Aoi about her favorite aspects of Kill la Kill, what she thought about her concert, and a little about her secret cosplay hobby! As Aoi has been known to be prolific gamer, don't miss towards the end as AJ challenges her to a video game match!

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Saturday, 26 July 2014 14:00

YANAKIKU Interview @ J-POP Summit 2014

Upcoming J-POP duo YANAKIKU recently had a chance to come to San Francisco during the J-POP Summit Festival 2014 as a musical Guest of Honor. Known for their hits, "Pakupaku Kingyo" and "FUJIYAMA△DISCO," the high-energy duet has won the hearts of their fans worldwide through their amazing performance and extravagant kimono cosplay attire. Find out what the pair had to say as we sit down with them for a sit down interview and learn about their unique blend of cosplay fashion and music. 

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Wednesday, 11 June 2014 13:45

ELISA Interview Special @ Sakura-Con 2014

Making her debut appearance in the US at Sakura-Con 2014, the staffers at T-ONO had the privilege of working alongside the illustrious J-pop artist ELISA (The Irregular at Magic High School, Hayate the Combat Butler) to produce a few videos and interviews for her fans:

  • Part 1: Pre-concert interview
  • Part 2: Fans reaction to her concert
  • Part 3: ELISA’s reaction to her concert
  • Part 4: Interview with ELISA (including her answers to questions submitted by over 250 of her fans!)

Please be sure to click on the gear icon and select the highest quality available when viewing the playlist.

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Tuesday, 08 October 2013 15:54

Dempagumi.inc Interview @ JX USA 2013

Fresh off the release of their latest single, "W.W.D. II" on iTunes, we were privileged to have an opportunity to interview the up-and-coming Japanese pop group Dempagumi.inc while at Japan Expo 2013. Known for being former hikikomoris in Japan, these charming ladies have found a way to step out of their comfort zones to start walking on the path towards becoming an international success. Find out all about their aspirations, chock-full of colorful personalities, as we discuss their more recently released products including the Dempa Models x 100 Cosplay photo book and upcoming film Shiromajo Gakuen.  

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Friday, 06 September 2013 04:17

Noriyuki Iwadare Interview @ Japan Expo USA

Hosting its inaugural anime convention in the United States, Japan Expo USA treated its convention attendees to a number of high-profile Guests of Honor ranging from the video game industry legends to infamous mangaka from Japan. We had a special opportunity to sit down with Ace Attorney series and Lunar: the Silver Star Story composer Noriyuki Iwadare while he was here to perform a few concerts with his band in front of his many adoring fans. Find out what inspired the man's brilliant musical career and a little bit about his upcoming soundtrack for Ace Attorney 5: Dual Destinies, soon to be released in English later this year!

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Thursday, 22 August 2013 21:10

Starmarie Interview @ AX 2013

While at Anime Expo 2013, we got a chance to interview unique J-Pop artists STARMARIE whose group features three members Shino Takamori, Nozomi Kishita and Shiori Aoki. Known mostly for their dark, fantastical twist on the J-POP genre in Japan, these girls straddle both the lighter and darker sides of music with their original lyrics and creepy/cool-style dance moves. Fresh off the release of their second album, "Fantasy World 2," learn all about their individual personalities and backstories as we interview them after their US live debut concert.

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Watch our video as T-ONO's very own AJ sits down and interviews the legendary rock dual sensation, Porno Graffitti at Anime Expo in Los Angeles! Porno Graffitti has composed music for hit anime series such as Full Metal Alchemist, Great Teacher Onizuka, Bleach, and more recently Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic. Hear about how they started their career and a little about their thoughts on creating music for anime after 20 successful years. 

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Recently, Kylee Saunders had a chance to perform her first U.S. headliner at Yoshi's in Oakland, California on June 21, 2013. She performed a number of her hit songs including, "Crazy for You," "Vacancy" from the fantasy-mech anime series Xam'd: Lost Memories, and a surprise and heartfelt cover of Katy Perry's "Firework." Find out what she's been up to since our last interview with her back at the 2012 J-POP Summit Festival in San Francisco, along with her personal impressions of her freshman year at Stanford University.

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Monday, 08 July 2013 22:59

7!! Oops Interview @ FanimeCon 2013 (Video)

While at FanimeCon 2013, our T-ONO senior editor, Jason, had a chance to sit down with up-and-coming Japanese pop band, 7!! Oops who has worked on a number of classic anime hits, including the opening "Lovers" from Naruto: Shippuuden and "Bye Bye" from Kimi to Boku. Featuring the lively Nanae on vocals, Michiru on guitar, Keita on bass and Maiko on drums, find out all about the group's origins and thoughts on performing in America for their first time.

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We sit down with four-piece J-Rock band ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D during last month's FanimeCon 2013. Famous for their smash hits, "Complication" from Durarara!! and "In My World" from the Blue Exorcist read on to find more about how the members' lives, why they started their band and which super moé anime they'd like to perform a hit song for.

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