Archive For January 2010

That’s All, Folks!

January 2, 2010 | Ray Mescallado | Tags: | Comments (6)

For reasons I don’t want to go into right now – nothing disastrous, more of a re-assessment of priorities and time available – I’m ending this experiment for the foreseeable future. Which, knowing me, means I’m shutting the site down for good. Thank you for reading, and maybe I’ll see you all again in the future!

P.S. – I’ll be putting the rankers back up on American Wota when I get the chance.


Kuroki Meisa Promotes Attitude With Wallpaper

January 2, 2010 | Ray Mescallado | Tags: | Comments (0)

Wallpaper: Meisa Kuroki’s “Attitude” « Karakui – Okinawan Pop Culture.

You can always count  on Karakui to point the way to great Okinawan-related wallpaper.


Tsuyoki de Yukoze! On Tettekette

January 2, 2010 | Ray Mescallado | Tags: , , , | Comments (0)

An Short Interlude « Tsuyoki de Yukoze!.

Murr explains how Takahashi Ai received that particular nickname. For those who don’t know, Ishibashi also bestowed the greatest ever H!P nickname to Iida Kaori.


Koike Yui On Sabra.net

January 2, 2010 | Ray Mescallado | Tags: | Comments (0)

Yui Koike ~ Sabra.net [2009.12.25] | Jappydolls.

She’s got a wonderful smile and looks great in a bikini. What more could you ask for?


Delicious Cake Project On Where H!P Outsells AKB

January 2, 2010 | Ray Mescallado | Tags: , | Comments (0)

The One Place Where H!P Still Outsells AKB « Delicious Cake Project!.

I won’t spoil the reveal, but will say that this is an interesting angle to take on idols and how they manifest throughout the culture.


Karakui Reviews Sanshin Apps

January 1, 2010 | Ray Mescallado | Tags: , | Comments (0)

App Review: iSanshin (i三線) for iPhone & iPod touch « Karakui – Okinawan Pop Culture.
App Review: Sanshin (三線) for iPhone and iPod touch « Karakui – Okinawan Pop Culture.

These are thorough and knowledgeable reviews from Richie of two apps that lets you play the sanshin on your iPod Touch or iPhone. So if you ever wanted to accompany Berryz Kobo to “Piriri to Yukou”, here’s your chance!


KAT-TUN 2 Me Has More Top 100 JE Songs

January 1, 2010 | Ray Mescallado | Tags: | Comments (0)

KAT-TUN 2 Me » Top 100 Johnny’s Songs: Part 6.

When Celestia mentions “the gayest Arashi PV”, I knew exactly which one she meant. It’s the only Arashi video I ever bother to watch, actually. Gotta love the  rainbows!


Chemical Pictures Welcome The New Year

January 1, 2010 | Ray Mescallado | Tags: | Comments (0)

Rock Japan Elec-tric.
Rock Japan Elec-tric.

I’m sharing these posts mostly because that bowl of noodles and tempura shrimp make me REAL hungry.


Cartoon Namie Appears In Gundam Ace Magazine

January 1, 2010 | Ray Mescallado | Tags: , , | Comments (0)

NAMIE NEWS NETWORK © 2007-2009: Namie in ‘GUNDAM ACE’ magazine.

Namie is an anagram for anime – so you know, it was meant to be.


The Three Metalheads Profile Girly Berry

January 1, 2010 | Ray Mescallado | Tags: | Comments (0)

The Three Metalheads » Blog Archive » One for the K-pop fans – Girly Berry.

Henkka introduces us to a Thai girl group quartet, focusing on their music but also providing some great eyecandy along the way.


AKB48 At Japan Record Awards and Kohaku

January 1, 2010 | Ray Mescallado | Tags: | Comments (0)

Sweet Japan: AKB48 at Japan Record Awards.
Sweet Japan: AKB48 NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen RIVER SUPRISE 2009-12-31.

The dominant girl group of the year perform at a couple of popular shows. This DOES feel a bit like a passing of the guard, doesn’t it?


Wonder Girls Face Lots Of Jet Lag

January 1, 2010 | Ray Mescallado | Tags: , | Comments (0)

The WonderGirls to carry out their promotions in China alongside with that in the States « K Bites.

I have to admire their bid to become world stars, but maybe they should focus on one hemisphere at a time?


Radiant Dawn Looks At All His Best

January 1, 2010 | Ray Mescallado | Tags: | Comments (0)

~ALL MY BEST~ well… most of it. ;D Part 1! « Radiant Dawn.

Ethan starts his own review of the past year, considering the best and worst A-sides. Again, though: why number it if it’s meant to be in no particular order?


Beyond the Sea Looks At Singles Of 2009

January 1, 2010 | Ray Mescallado | Tags: | Comments (0)

2009 In Review ~All the Singles…Put Your Hands Up?~ « Beyond the Sea ~ The Style. Edition.

Lex goes over his Top Ten, and for the Worst he even throws in some macros to add insult to injury. Gotta love that!


Nyu chan desu!!! Turns Attention To Old Ladies

January 1, 2010 | Ray Mescallado | Tags: | Comments (0)

2009 rankings – Top 5 songs to torture old ladies with « Nyu chan desu!!!.

First deflowering virgins, now torturing old ladies. I can’t wait to see what’s next.

Also, the shout-out to Tom Swift amused me.


Yonasu Profiles COMA-CHI

January 1, 2010 | Ray Mescallado | Tags: | Comments (0)

COMA-CHI | yonasu.com.

Yonasu employs many superlatives for this female rapper, and I have to admit that the last clip in the post – “perfect angel” – is really good. Definitely worth following up on.


More Charmy Ass Shots

January 1, 2010 | Ray Mescallado | Tags: | Comments (0)

Your Opinion Doesn’t Count..It’s all pop culture to us: Hump Day Eye Candy Extravaganza.

You really can’t go wrong with Rika’s posterior. Also, Happy New Year!