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JM has been the publishing editor of J-pop News since 2015. He has covered the pop culture entertainment scene since the 1980's. He is an avid fan of all things J-pop.

Mega MIDI: Hardware Sega Genesis Synth

Editor 05-15 Entertainment エンターテインメント, Technology テクノロジー

Aidan Lawrence is really into FM synthesis chips for creating audio, and his latest project incorporates the one used in the Sega Genesis. His Mega MIDI can play music from any game.

Source: Mega MIDI: A Playable Version of my Hardware Sega Genesis Synth

Tamagotchi On Can Marry and Breed

Editor 05-13 Entertainment エンターテインメント

This isn’t your parent’s Tamagotchi, this new version allows up to 16 generations of a family, when pairing with an other Tamagotchi. $60 coming in July.

Source: The New Tamagotchi Can Marry and Breed

English Fan Translation of First ME/CFS Manga

Editor 05-12 Entertainment エンターテインメント

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A labor of love, Yukey is translating panels from Yurari’s ME/CFS Manga on his blog. May 12th is ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia International Awareness Day.

Source: ME Life is Like…

Detective Pikachu “Full Movie” Posted Indeed

Editor 05-09 Entertainment エンターテインメント

Ryan Reynolds trolls the fandom with a Twitter link to this YouTube video.

Source: Ryan Reynolds Links to ‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu’ Fake Full Movie – Variety

This is Your Brain on Pokémon

Editor 05-07 Entertainment エンターテインメント

Adults who played Pokémon video games extensively as children have a brain region that responds preferentially to images of Pikachu and other characters from the series. The findings, published in the journal Nature Human Behavior, help shed light on mysteries about our visual system.

Source: Regular Pokémon players have Pikachu on the brain | Stanford News

Monkey Punch Passes Away at 81

Editor 04-16 Entertainment エンターテインメント

The original author of the popular anime “Lupin III”, the mangaka Monkey Punch (real name Kato Kazuhiko) died on April 11th of pneumonia, he was 81. A private funeral was held.

Source: <モンキー・パンチさん>「ルパン三世」の生みの親が肺炎のため死去 81歳(まんたんウェブ) – Yahoo!ニュース

Google Gboard Spoon Bending Version

Editor 04-01 Technology テクノロジー

The Gboard spoon bending version allows you to input characters by bending the spoon at specific angles.

Japan Reveals Name of New Imperial Era Will be ‘Reiwa’

Editor 04-01 Events イベント

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Japan has announced that the name of its new imperial era, set to begin on 1 May, will be “Reiwa” – signifying order and harmony.

Source: Japan reveals name of new imperial era will be ‘Reiwa’ – BBC News

Yoshiki in THE iDOLM@STER: Shiny Colors CM

Editor 03-31 Entertainment エンターテインメント

You too can be a producer like Yoshiki.

A behind the scenes look at the making of the CM.

The idol-raising web browse game started its service in Japan on April 24, 2018, it is now available as an app for iOS and Android. Learn more about the game here.

Gundam vs Hello Kitty Project Special PV

Editor 03-30 Entertainment エンターテインメント

What happens when Hello Kitty is introduced into the Gundam universe? Perhaps we’ll find out in episode 2. Stay tuned!

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