Pick Up Review
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ROZEN HORIZON [w/ Photo Booklet, Limited Edition]RoseliaReally Cool, high quality PhotoBookReally cool and nice music. The PhotoBook is in very high quality and takes some nice shots as well. (For the 5th song in the music, it will be different based on the album type you brought, so might want to check that as well...)
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Harukarisk * Land [w/ DVD, Limited Edition]Haruka TomatsuMore Fun with HarukaA great album from Haruka Tomatsu, full of bright, energetic songs. I don't always buy the Limited Editions of albums (how often would you watch the 20 min DVD?), but this one has an impressive and more elaborate than usual photo booklet - including a pop-up design - with Haruka dressed up in various costumes. That's all well and cute, but the music is why I'm here, and this album does what this kind of music is supposed to do - make me smile and feel good.
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Daisuke Ono LIVE 2016 "Unlimited Door" DVDDaisuke OnoLIKEI have been buying a product for a long time and only recently posted a comment here. Although it may be a bit late, I also want to explain here that the packaging is very good and the delivery time is quite fast. If only more delivery methods could be added for consumers to choose from.
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Pretty Guardian (Bishojo Senshi) Sailor Moon The 20th Anniversary Memorial TributeV.A.Exciting new covers of old favouritesI admit I initially bought this just for Tommy heavenly6's cover of "La Soldier", which is still my favourite track from this collection and probably my favourite version of the song of all time, but I quickly fell in love with the rest of the songs, too. There are so many familiar Sailor Moon classics and it's fun to hear different artists' take on them with their own, personal touch. I really enjoyed the whole track list, with 1, 5, 6 and 9 being my biggest favourites here. Clementine's cover of "Moonlight Densetsu" in French was a pleasant surprise - it's very soothing and mellow.
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QUINTET [Regular Edition]Morfonicapeak bandorino one does it like morfonica. they are peak. they are amazing. the cd is beautiful and the cover art is beautiful too. morfonica number 1
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"Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (Anime)" Chaos in Urbanrama Outro Theme: Fantastic Partner / Doom of Dragon's Sanctuary Outro Theme: Shuen no Destiny [CD+Blu-ray]Mai Fuchigamino titlema~, i will say, it's so beautiful. that is my first time on CDjapan, and i got that single, and good shopping experience, nice
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Catch the Rainbow! [Regular Edition]Inori MinaseState of the Art J-popVoice actress Inori Minase (A Place Further than the Universe, Kira Kira Precure a la Mode) has an adorable singing voice, showcased perfectly on this album. It might lack variety (most songs have a similar structure) but when in the mood, it flows beautifully. If you're a fan of Minase it's an obvious purchase.
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Kanadetomosusora / Saisei25-ji, Night Code de.good soupit came cracked, box got crushed in shipping process but they sent me a new case for free which I really appreciate. the art on the cover is beautiful and the cards I get are fun. I got mafuyu this time. highly recommended
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ISM [Regular Edition]sphereSo Happy - Always Makes Me SmileThe first song on this album, Sphere-Ism, is one of those ridiculously cheerful, bouncy, happy pop tunes that makes me grin and want to jump up and down. It's catchy and feelgood in a way that melts cynicism. I'm happy to have bought this album just for that song. There I was thinking 'I'm too cool and hip to like this kind of silly J-pop nonsense'. WRONG. Surrender to Sphere's amazingly sunny, happy songs. Most modern pop music doesn't sound like this. This is something else. The production isn't stupidly overblown, the melodies are simple but solid. The songs aren't limp and insipid the way most idol groups' songs are. There's an ineffable quality here. I still can't quite believe how much I like this music. I took a chance on Sphere because members Haruka TOMATSU and Minako KOTOBUKI are both Precure voice actresses (Cure Fortune and Cure Diamond, respectively). Thanks again to Precure for introducing me to so much delightful new music.
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Tomatsu Haruka Best Selection -sunshine- [Regular Edition]Haruka TomatsuFun Collection of Tomatsu's SongsOne of two song compilations taken from Haruka Tomatsu's solo albums. The other, Starlight, contains slower, more subdued ballads and the like, while the songs on this collection are all upbeat, happy and fun. Tomatsu is a member of voice actress girl group Sphere, and the songs here are very similar. Straightforward cheerful bouncy J-pop. Nothing particularly adventurous musically, but if you like this kind of thing, this is a fine album. It's grown on me the more I've listened to it, prompting me to check out her other albums.
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Welcome to MY WONDERLAND [Regular Edition]Nao ToyamaPerfectThe product was better than I thought, the design its beautiful and the extra photo was nice. I will buy another disc from Toyama-san definitely in the future.
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DIALOGUE+ Zepp Tour 2023 "Superday Longitude + Latitude -"DIALOGUE+Two exceptional shows!Two exceptional shows! In this box, we have two shows. The first, "Longitude", occurred at Zepp DiverCity on February 5. The second, "Latitude", occurred on March 26 at KT Zepp Yokohama. The two are quite different and reflect very well the high artistic quality of the young singers, their musicians, and the authors and composers of the songs, and the diversity of musical styles. The first show is in a softer, calmer atmosphere than during the previous DVD/bluray. When I say calmer, it's relative, because it's still very energetic but not all the time. There are many new and beautiful songs too. The second show is at the heart of DIALOGUE+: the energy and the almost magical side of a rocket that wants to cross the barrier of light (yes, I know, I'm exaggerating a little, but I'm not a professional critic no more, eh?!). Of many very recent groups that I watch on the main video streaming platform, this is one of the ones that left the biggest impression on me. And honestly, I'm delighted. I'm looking forward to the next DVD/Bluray. Ah yes I would like to say that the sound recording of all their DVD/Bluray is excellent, as well as the video part: it's perfect. Even the menus are created with perfect professionalism. Even the costumes are very pretty, nothing extravagant or ugly. It is superb. I wish them a very long and very successful career. They really deserve it. To buy without ANY hesitation.
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DIALOGUE+ 1ST LIVE[BOKU TACHI NO KAKUMEI!ONLINE]LIVE BLU-RAY [Blu-ray+CD]DIALOGUE+An exceptional Show!An exceptional Show! Dialogue+ is a very recent group (2019) of 8 extremely friendly and energetic young singers, whose artistic qualities are of a high level. This is their first DVD/Bluray released. It was produced in very special conditions: in full confinement during the COVID crisis, in June 2020. We just have the singers, the musicians, the stage, and very simple light shows. You might think this is going to make for a trivial spectacle? Well no ! The result is simply STUNNING! The introductory song already gives an idea of the atmosphere that will reign throughout the show. And that’s nothing to say. This is probably one of the best shows I've seen so far. We completely forget that there are no spectators in the performance hall! If the singers are really excellent, the musicians are simply brilliant. When they play solo towards the middle of the show, it's an incredible moment: I almost thought I was hearing Deep Purple at the time of their legendary album "Made in Japan"! That tells you if these musicians are excellent. To buy without ANY hesitation.
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DIALOGUE+1st TOUR "DIALOGUE+1"DIALOGUE+An even more exceptional Show!A Show even more exceptional than the first! Here we have, unless I am mistaken, the first real concert published on DVD/Bluray of this young group. The result of the first concert ("online") was already breathtaking, the young singers and their musicians are several notches above! And the atmosphere in the performance hall: it's incredibly energetic and at the same time melodious! We don't get bored for a single second. The songs range from a gentle ballad to rock, even hard-rock, jazz, jazz-rock, funky, with a mastery and sequence worthy of artists with much more experience. The mastery of the stage by the young singers is simply incredible! In addition to the DVD/Bluray, there are 2 audio CDs of the concert in the case, which is a very nice initiative. The photo booklet is very pretty and highlights each of the young singers very well. We would have liked more photos, but these are of excellent quality. It's definitely one of the best shows I've seen so far. You know how you've seen a great show? Here are my observations (in addition to being very satisfied with them of course): 1) When the last song comes on, you say to yourself “but is it already the last song?!” 2) When the last song ends, you say to yourself "but is it already over?!" 3) You didn't touch or look at your smartphone during the entire show... To buy without ANY hesitation.
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Kyo Dake no Ongaku [w/ Blu-ray, Limited Edition]Maaya SakamotoSakamoto Maaya's best album to date IMOAn amazing album with great tracks and a perfect progression between them. You can feel Maaya's evolution as an artist manifesting on a sublime album. It is my favorite album from her by a wide margin, very recommended
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30 pieces of love [Regular Edition]Megumi NakajimaExcellent compilation of NakajimaIt's a delight to discover new artists through their associations with other artists. As a Yoko Kanno obsessive, I've explored various musicians and singers she's worked with over the years. One such performer is Megumi Nakajima, who debuted as Ranka Lee in the Kanno-scored Macross Frontier. Since then Nakajima has gone on to be a distinguished singer and voice actress. This excellent value 2-CD set is a great overview of her singing career to date. Several tracks are anime OPs & EDs. Nakajima has a beautiful, memorable voice and most of the songs are a delight to listen to.
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ROCK AND READ 099 [Cover & Top Feature] Shintenchi Kaibyaku Shudan - ZigzagShinko MusicVery coolI bought it mainly because of Mikoto on the cover, but it has also content about other artists, which makes it extra nice.
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Strike Witches 501st Joint Fighter Wing Kasho Shu (Song Collection) : Charlotte E.YeagerCharlotte.E.Yeager (Ami Koshimizu)For fans of Ami KoshimizuI'm not a fan of Strike Witches at all, but I am a big fan of Ami Koshimizu, who sings all the songs on this EP. Koshimizu gave one of the all-time great performances in Kill La Kill as Ryuuko Matoi. She was also superb as Hibiki/Cure Melody in Suite Precure. Her name ensures I'll give something a go. I have no context for these songs, but they're decent, and I like Koshimizu's voice.
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Single Collection+ Achikochi [w/ Blu-ray, Limited Edition]Maaya SakamotoA must-buy from Maaya SakamotoMaaya Sakamoto's singles are great. Not all of them make it into albums, and the same is true for pretty much all b-sides. This is a very nice compilation of all of those tracks that you could easily miss. Most of them are amazing. Highly recommended.
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"Fate/Grand Order: Shinsei Entaku Ryoiki Camelot - Zen Pen Wandering; Agateram" Main Theme <--> App Game "Fate/Grand Order" 2nd Chapter Latter Half Main Theme: Dokuhaku <--> Yakudo <FGO ver.> [w/ Blu-ray, Limited Edition]Maaya SakamotoA great single by Maaya SakamotoMaaya going full anisong with this single. Has an epic feeling, very exciting. The whole single is a great listen. Maaya's version and Fate's verion are just a bit different, but I hat to get both, mostly because this one came with a Blu-ray disk with live tracks, which is very much worth it
