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Anime composer Hiroyuki Sawano’s soundtracks stream worldwide for the first time

Music Feb 12, 2021

Anime composer Hiroyuki Sawano’s soundtracks stream worldwide for the first time

by Matt Schley

The composer's extensive discography includes soundtracks for anime such as “Blue Exorcist,” “Kill la Kill” and “Promare.”

Netflix climbs after company raises prices by 13% in Japan

Business / Corporate Feb 5, 2021

Netflix climbs after company raises prices by 13% in Japan

by Nick Turner and Lucas Shaw

Netflix’s basic plan will climb to ¥990 a month from ¥880, while the standard tier rises to ¥1,490 from ¥1,320.

Netflix gets to say 'I told you so,' for now

Commentary / World Jan 23, 2021

Netflix gets to say 'I told you so,' for now

by Tara Lachapelle

The firm's strategy of spending heaps of borrowed money to produce future programming left it remarkably and uniquely prepared for the COVID-19 crisis.

Collapse, isolate, adjust and rebuild: How Japanese pop culture fared in the pandemic of 2020

Culture Dec 24, 2020

Collapse, isolate, adjust and rebuild: How Japanese pop culture fared in the pandemic of 2020

by Patrick St. Michel

Japan began 2020 with Olympic glory in its sights, with artists and musicians ready to take the spotlight. Then, the pandemic hit and pushed things in a much-needed direction.

Sony to buy anime streaming service Crunchyroll for ¥120 billion

Business / Tech Dec 10, 2020

Sony to buy anime streaming service Crunchyroll for ¥120 billion

The deal will give Sony access to Crunchyroll's 3 million paying subscribers across more than 200 countries and regions.

Disney+ passes 73 million subscribers as streaming takes center stage

TV Nov 19, 2020

Disney+ passes 73 million subscribers as streaming takes center stage

by Brooks Barnes

Disney on Thursday reported an 82% decline in quarterly operating income, the result of steep losses at its coronavirus-devastated theme park division and the postponement of major movie releases. But Wall Street had already decided that Disney’s overall results for the quarter, the fourth in ...

Change of tune: Japan's music fans move from CDs to streaming services

Music Nov 11, 2020

Change of tune: Japan's music fans move from CDs to streaming services

by Ritsuko Ando

The decline in CD sales signals the streaming market’s growth potential.

Promoters push online concerts in an effort to save Japan's live house culture

Music Sep 24, 2020

Promoters push online concerts in an effort to save Japan's live house culture

by David Cortez

Kaala, a group of independent music promoters, has launched a concert series called Korona Nights to keep outlets for underground musical expression alive.

NHK aiming to expand online broadcasting business

Business / Corporate Sep 16, 2020

NHK aiming to expand online broadcasting business

The public broadcaster said it plans to remove the cap on its online business spending, including on its NHK Plus service.

‘Aggretsuko’ brings her rage to the world of idol pop

Music Sep 4, 2020

‘Aggretsuko’ brings her rage to the world of idol pop

by Patrick St. Michel

The third season of Netflix’s “Aggretsuko” shifts its focus from everyday drudgery to the music industry and offers a nuanced take on idol fandoms.

How much is an album worth in 2020? Not all vinyl is created equal

Music Aug 27, 2020

How much is an album worth in 2020? Not all vinyl is created equal

by Jon Caramanica

It depends on the business model, but artists are doubling down on the value of their music and what it means to fans

Actress Son Ye-jin is overwhelmed by Japanese interest in 'Crash Landing on You'

TV | Television Aug 25, 2020

Actress Son Ye-jin is overwhelmed by Japanese interest in 'Crash Landing on You'

Actress Son Ye-jin has scored a hit with her portrayal of a South Korean heiress who accidentally winds up in North Korea in "Crash Landing on You."

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