Entertainment Nippon - Season 2 / Year 2015
Season 2 / Year 2015
Episodes
Nana Mizuki
This month, we introduce Nana Mizuki, the "Queen of Anime Songs", who has great popularity both in Japan and overseas. Mizuki's activity places her at the forefront of the 2 very different realms of voice acting and singing. In the program, we show some spectacular performances from her stadium lives. We also show her attempt to sing out the traditional Japanese song, Enka, which she learned from her father in her childhood. We analyze where her passion to express herself with her voice comes from.
SEKAI NO OWARI
This program features various Japanese entertainments including J-POP, anime songs and performances by top artists. This month, we introduce SEKAI NO OWARI, one of the most vigorous Japanese band. Footages of their fantastic live shows and the latest interview reveal how they create their own music and why they dare to perform abroad.
MIYAVI
From J-POP to anime songs to live performances, this program gives you an up close look at the best of Japanese entertainment. This month, we're featuring Japanese guitarist MIYAVI, one of the few Japanese artists who performs all over the world. We find out what drives his samurai spirit as he takes on the world with his guitar as well as learn what's behind his new album, The Others. All this plus his most recent interviews and footage from his Tokyo concert held this past May.
MAN WITH A MISSION
From J-POP to anime music live performances, this show gives you an up close look at the hottest and newest Japanese entertainment. This month, we'll be bringing you a band that has been shaking up the world! Creatures with wolf heads and human bodies, MAN WITH A MISSION is a band you won't forget. You will find out the secret and highlights of the band by watching their amazing and free-form performances.
Wagakki Band
Vamps
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Drum Tao
Perfume
From J-POP to anime music to live performances, this show gives you an up-close look at the newest and hottest Japanese entertainment. This month we'll introduce you to Perfume, the internationally popular electro pop group that is known for their unique sound, entertaining choreography, and avant-garde live performances that use the newest technologies. With their documentary film being released worldwide, we'll find out how these girls have continued to evolve over the past 15 years.
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