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Vaslav Nijinsky's career was a brilliant, tragic comet that blazed across the early 20th century ballet world. As the star of Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, he was celebrated for his superhuman tec...
J-pop idol group CHAM! has spent the last two years entertaining its fans. Sadly, all good things must come to an end, and CHAM! must see one of its members, Mima Kirigoe, leave the group to pursue he...
John Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme' is a deeply spiritual and intensely personal work, considered by many to be his magnum opus. This four-part suite is a profound expression of gratitude and devotion, f...
Alexander McQueen's impact on fashion is defined by his theatrical runway shows and darkly romantic aesthetic. He challenged conventional beauty standards, incorporating elements of punk, Victorian ta...
Fifteen years after a cataclysmic event known as the Second Impact, the world faces a new threat: monstrous celestial beings called Angels invade Tokyo-3 one by one. Mankind is unable to defend themse...
This album is often cited as the genesis point for modern progressive rock. Its dramatic shifts in mood, complex instrumental interplay, and dark, theatrical undertones set a high bar for ambition. Th...
For the reader seeking the edges of literature, The Grove Anthology is unparalleled. It frequently features experimental, avant-garde, and globally sourced work that defies easy categorization. If you...
Shinji Ikari is left emotionally comatose after the death of a dear friend. With his son mentally unable to pilot the humanoid robot Evangelion Unit-01, Gendou Ikari's NERV races against the shadow or...
Sanders remains a spiritual giant whose saxophone tone is instantly recognizableethereal, powerful, and deeply connected to Afro-American spiritual traditions. His music is less about technical flash...
Jarrell brings a soulful, earthy, and deeply grooving element to his saxophone playing. His sound is instantly recognizable for its warm, blues-drenched tone and ability to lock into deep, infectious...
Lain Iwakura, an awkward and introverted fourteen-year-old, is one of the many girls from her school to receive a disturbing email from her classmate Chisa Yomoda—the very same Chisa who recently comm...
For the Takakura family, destiny is an ever-spinning wheel, pointing passionately in their direction with equal tides of joy and sorrow before ticking on to the next wishmaker. With their parents gone...
The world of psychology is far from strange to the unusual Dr. Ichirou Irabu, a resident psychiatrist of Irabu General Hospital. He and his charming nurse Mayumi run through several patients, each suf...
Murray remains a giant of the genre, known for his raw power, incredible breath control, and willingness to explore the outer limits of the saxophone's sonic palette. His playing is visceral, deeply r...
In the dark underground city of Lux, people live in fear and despair under the rule of various criminal factions. Almost secluded from the surface, the gangs' only interaction with the outer world is...
Their early, raw recordings remain a touchstone for artistic delinquency. They stripped away the excess of rock music, leaving behind droning repetition, detached vocals, and a palpable sense of urban...
The infamous Shounen Bat is terrorizing the residents of Musashino City. Flying around on his rollerblades and beating people down with a golden baseball bat, the assailant seems impossible to catch—m...
All eyes are on Utena Tenjou, a mysterious transfer student to Ohtori Academy. But Utena's eyes seem to be fixed on one familiar face that stands out among the rest—Touga Kiryuu, Utena's childhood fri...
The surrealist world of Tenshi no Tamago is desolate and devoid of the bustle of traditional everyday life. Instead, the world is filled with ominous phenomena, including floating orbs populated with...
Devils cannot take form without a living host. However, if the will of an individual is strong enough, they can overcome the demon and make its power their own, becoming a Devilman. Weak and unassumin...
After the noble Kappa Kingdom falls to the Otter Empire, the Kappa prince Keppi loses much of his power and becomes helpless against the unseen Kapa-zombies. These zombies plague the world, and are th...
The Yomota family is small and typical: father Kinekuni (42), mother Tamiko (38), and son Inumaru (17). One day, a beautiful girl appears at their front door, calling herself "Maroko Yomota," granddau...
A foundational text of Krautrock and avant-garde rock. 'Tago Mago' is characterized by its hypnotic, motorik rhythms, improvisational energy, and refusal to adhere to pop structures. Its raw, primal,...
Creatures known as Shokujinki have been secretly living alongside humans for hundreds of years. Though they may look like humans, Shokujinki are able to transform into uncontrollable beasts with gigan...
The beautiful Jeanne marries a man named Jean, and the happy newlyweds make their way to the Lord's castle with a cow's worth of money for his blessings. However, the demonic Lord is unmoved by their...
Boogiepop, a rumored shinigami, is said to lurk where they cannot be seen. Five years ago, a string of gruesome murders shocked the populace, and students attributed some of those killings to the afor...
