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Ami Suzuki - A Fallen Idol Rising Again

December 4th, 2005 by Rinoa · 20 Comments

Ami Suzuki, the talented young artist, has gone through a lot of difficulties throughout her singing career. Nonetheless, Ami is definately one of the strongest voices the Japanese music industry has ever heard.

REIRA starring YUNA ITO - ENDLESS STORY

October 8th, 2005 by Rinoa · 24 Comments · ★★★★★

Yuna Ito, a new artist in the Japanese entertainment scene, debuts with “ENDLESS STORY”, an excellent single full of emotions and hopes for the future for this upcoming artist.

HEAVEN

September 16th, 2005 by Rinoa · 11 Comments · ★★★★★

Ayumi Hamasaki’s 37th single “HEAVEN” was recently released on the 14th September 2005. Apart from being Ayumi Hamasaki’s 3rd single for this year, it is also the theme song for the highly anticipated movie “SHINOBI -heart under blade-”.

Mahiru no Tsuki

September 3rd, 2005 by Rinoa · 4 Comments · ★★★½☆

The title “Mahiru no Tsuki” means Midday Moon. I believe this ballad reflects Hitomi’s career. It gives you the feeling of reminiscence and transition. This ballad is simple and delicate in itself. Even if the tone of this ballad is not emotional it is beautiful in its’ simplicity.

Hitomi Shimatani

September 1st, 2005 by Rinoa · 13 Comments

Hitomi Shimatani is a relatively popular singer in the J-Pop scene. She’s considered to be one of the most beautiful women in the J-Pop industry. Hitomi has never been the greatest moneymaker for Avex, but she has always been in the top 15 artists, which is excellent in itself…