Paul discusses the wota rage over males daring to put their disgusting hands on Suzuki Airi.
God Speed International Wota
March 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Today, on the 5th anniversary of the site it was announced that International Wota is shutting down.
The Art of Battling: An Overview
March 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A brief primer on rap battling, with the evolution of where it began to where it is now.
Bring Out The Measuring Tape
March 6, 2012 By
When you get deep into any fandom you eventually run into a segment who like to impart their knowledge on you whether you asked for it or not. Know-it-all is the common term for these kinds of people. They are known as overbearing & uncompromising. This is most true within idol fan circles where they come in abundance.
The Facts Over Fiction of Idol Groups
February 16, 2012 By
A response to a pair of collaboration articles from Momo Musu and Okay! Musume Time asking various questions about Hello! Project. I don’t think I added much to the festivities but any opportunity to mouth off about Hello! Project is always a good thing in my book.
The Downward Spiral
February 14, 2012 By
I’m pretty sure that many readers of this site have noticed that my contributions have mostly centered around AKB48 lately. That is not by mistake, ever since I took the plunge into their unfamiliar world I have been knee deep in absorbing all of their material both past and present. This has prompted some reaction from those I converse with the most.
2012 Oricon Singles Chart: Week of 1/30
February 13, 2012 By
The Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for the week of 1/30 featured thirteen new releases in the Top 30. Here are the songs which made Hiro’s cut. Your results may vary after listening.
Goodbye Whitney Houston
February 12, 2012 By
The world of music has lost another great voice as it was announced on February 11th that Whitney Houston had passed away at the age of 48.
2012 Oricon Singles Chart: Week of 1/23
February 8, 2012 By
The Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for the week of 1/23 featured sixteen new releases in the Top 30. Here are Hiro’s picks for the week.
Selective Hearing Roundtable – Older Idol Fans vs. Newer Idol Fans
The Selective Hearing staff gather to discuss the differences between older idol fans and newer idol fans.