Videos: HollyHock Radio 08.22.2009 Part II

Happy New Year, everyone!! Hopefully you had good food, drink and, most importantly, company! MICHIDO has had a really eventful year! Just to list a few of the highlights: We were able to have a smashing time at AM2 and meeting with some awesome bands like heidi., Sadie, SCANDAL and KanonxKanon. We were able to experience 雅's talent in person while writing our first concert report in hopes of sharing the experience with you all. We had another team member, Kyuuppa, join the team and released our first ever drama subs. And, most importantly, we were able to enjoy all of your continued support even when we were absent. Thank you so much...

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Radio: G-Men X feat. the GazettE, Special 2009

Hello everyone! Here's our holiday present to you all! I hope none of you have forgotten this super hilarious special G-MEN Xseries with DJ Takuya from outer space. Previously the manly bassist Reita was investigated, this time it's Ruki's turn! Curious to know what the findings are? Keep reading to find out! And the investigation continues! Takuya's From the Milky Way : Space G-MEN X, the GazettE Special HOST：TAKUYA GUEST: the GazettE BROADCAST TIME：October 8th 2009 (24:00-25:00) Takuya: Annnnnddd~we're back again. Brought to you live with the members of the Gazette...except Ruki. He's not here? Huh?! He isn't even in the studio! The...

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Subtitles: Kaito Royale Episode 2

Long time no see! Apologies for the long wait--Episode 2 of Kaito Royale is finally here! A very special thank-you to timer Miyavi for helping us out~ The only firm rule we have is that you do not stream our subs. Please honor our only request. Uploading them to streaming sites make other people money with the ads on their page while the people who put in the time to sub dramas, us included, make no profit, ever. Last, but not least, if you want to link or upload our sub file elsewhere, make sure to credit and link back! And, if you want to translate to another language, please let us know first. :) So without further ado, if you are willing...

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Live Report: L'Arc~en~Ciel 20th Anniversary Live

20 years later, and L’arc~en~Ciel only got more amazing. On November 30th, it was a chance to return to my source of love for Jrock with a screening of L’arc~en~Ciel’s 20th Anniversary Live in San Francisco. The actual live was held for two days in Tokyo's Ajinomoto Stadium on May 28 and 29th, 2011. I’m going to admit that after sitting through the Hatsune Miku screening, I was much more excited for L’arc since I would actually know the musicians and the songs that they were performing. The screening also held a more special place in my heart simply because they were when I discovered that Jrock was incredible. To prep for the screening,...

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Subtitles: Kaito Royale Episode 1

Remember what I said about some dramatic news?! Well, it's here! MICHIDO officially has a new coolie team member! She'll be referred to as Qappa and will be helping us with projects here and there. Her first project is the first episode of the new drama, Kaito Royale. At any rate, you can find the subtitles to episode 1 of Kaito Royale here. We won't be providing the video file, but we're sure you'll be able to find it somewhere~ VLC Media Player will be able to handle this file automatically as long as it and the video file are in the same place on your computer and have the same name. :) Before you run off and enjoy yourself, keep in mind...

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Magazines: H'evn Another Side vol. 008 feat. D=Out, Kouki

Wooowwwww, how long has it been since we had a magazine translation?? I'm not even going to put a date because it'd be embarrassing to admit. With the American Thanksgiving in my lap, I want to show grateful I am for a break from my 3 jobs by putting up a project! Thanks for being so patient and still following us! I promise that we've got more projects coming up, and we've got some dramatic news on the way too! ;) At any rate, this piece is from volume 8 of H'evn Another Side. Kouki reveals his first love and talks about how he was a sports freak when he was a kid. If that isn't enough for you, then you definitely have to read about why he...

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Live Report: Hatsune Miku's Live Party 2011

Who can change stage outfits in a whirl of clothes and can disappear in and out of thin air? Hatsune Miku can! Hatsune Miku’s Live Party 2011 39’s Sapporo Live was screened on November 10th in nine major cities following the August concert celebrating Miku’s first birthday. San Francisco was one of them, and Mou Ichido was there with a friend from eventseekr. So how exactly do you enjoy a virtual concert with a virtual pop star? I was wondering this for a few days when I was confirmed for the show and still wondering when the film actually began rolling. The answer? Enjoy it like it’s a very good piece of anime that had been overlaid in...

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Live Event: 雅 - What's My Name? - Irving Plaza, NYC 2011

Hi everyone! With Miyavi making his way all over America, we've teamed up with the fantastic Melissa Castor, who covered AM2 Convention's big stars, to tell and show us Miyavi's rocking out of the East Coast. Melissa sheds some light on Miyavi's costumed antics and also provides a live clip of some of that night's happenings. Enjoy! Miyavi’s return to New York City couldn’t have come on a better day – October 31st, Halloween. As is typical with New York Jrock crowds, the line outside of Irving Plaza on 14th Street and Irving Place in lower Manhattan began before the crack of dawn. This is nothing new. When Miyavi played at Irving Plaza...

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Product Review: Ichikami Series

I'm pretty sure many of you have heard the phrase, “A girl's hair is her most prized possession.” This is also the basic premise for Ichikami, whose name originates from the popular Japanese proverb, "いち髪二姿" (Hair first, looks second). This emphasizes the idea that if your hair isn't beautiful, then it's impossible to be entirely beautiful no matter how pretty your face may be, therefore, hair care should come before facial care. My mother also, since I can remember, constantly reminded me the importance of taking good care of my hair and scalp. So naturally, it's important to choose a good shampoo and conditioner. Not only do you want your...

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Radio: G-Men X feat. the GazettE, Special 2009

The highly anticipated third segment of G-MEN X is here! Is everyone excited? This time the band members reveal everything about Reita that is embarrassing and annoying! They pick on everything, including how he seems to be lacking in fashion and kinda phails at a lot of other things in life. We won't hold you up though, so off you go~♪ Takuya's From the Milky Way : Space G-MEN X, the GazettE Special HOST：TAKUYA GUEST: the GazettE BROADCAST TIME：October 8th 2009 (24:00-25:00) Takuya: And we return to the individual investigation files! Reita: Noo, it's fine~it's fine! It's fineeee Takuya: Reita, it's time for you to leave. So please get...

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Live Event: 雅 - "What's My Name?" Tour - Slim's, San Francisco 2011

“We’ve been here since 11 yesterday.” My first thought? “Holy shit.” This was only the beginning of Miyavi’s 2011 North and South America Circuit of the What’s My Name World Tour and people were camping out before he even officially started. Dedicated fans lined 11th Street's pavement where the venue was located, and (perhaps as an extra treat), those who were lucky enough also got a chance to get a glimpse of Miyavi offstage as he went in and out of his trailer parked in front of Slim’s. Following my intuition (and advice from friends), I decided to scope out the venue to figure out the situation before maybe wandering off to explore close...

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