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The Bias List’s Favorite Japanese Dramas of 2023
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The Bias List’s Favorite Japanese Dramas of 2023

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Nick • 9 Comments

For the second year in a row, I’m rounding out my year-end countdowns with a spotlight on my favorite Japanese dramas of the year. Though I don’t write much about them on the blog, I’ve become a huge fan of Japanese series and tend to give pretty much anything a try. This countdown is divided … Continue reading →

The Top Three K-Pop Songs of December 2023
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The Top Three K-Pop Songs of December 2023

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Nick • 4 Comments

At the end of each month, I look back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists. I take my own ratings into account, but there’s a bit of wiggle room as certain songs tend to grow or fade. December 2023 Overall Thoughts This December round-up always feels more like a formality than a need. … Continue reading →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (December 24, 2023)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (December 24, 2023)

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Nick • 5 Comments

In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that this will become a one-stop shop for anyone interested in … Continue reading →

The Top 20 J-Pop B-sides & Album Tracks of 2023
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The Top 20 J-Pop B-sides & Album Tracks of 2023

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Nick • 6 Comments

Now that I’ve counted down my top 50 J-pop songs of the year, I wanted to briefly spotlight my favorite tracks that weren’t selected as singles. Technically, I guess some of these could be called “singles,” but I’m sticking with Bias List rules and putting anything without a proper music video on this list. TOP … Continue reading →

The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2023: 10-1
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The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2023: 10-1

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Nick • 15 Comments

Today is J-pop day on The Bias List and I’m counting down my fifty favorite songs of the year! You’ll want to start with the honorable mentions and work your way up to the best of the best. HONORABLE MENTIONS SONGS 50-31 SONGS 30-11 SONGS 10-1 2023 YEAR-END MASTERPOST 10. Snow Man – Tapestry Snow … Continue reading →

The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2023: 30-11
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The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2023: 30-11

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Nick • 2 Comments

Today is J-pop day on The Bias List and I’m counting down my fifty favorite songs of the year! You’ll want to start with the honorable mentions, but this post will cover songs 30 to 11. HONORABLE MENTIONS SONGS 50-31 SONGS 30-11 SONGS 10-1 2023 YEAR-END MASTERPOST 30. 7ORDER – Who I Am An early-2023 … Continue reading →

The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2023: 50-31
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The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2023: 50-31

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Nick • 3 Comments

Today is J-pop day on The Bias List! I’m dropping fifty of my favorite songs from 2023 in one day. You may want to check out the honorable mentions first, but if you’re looking to dive into the proper countdown at once, you’ve found the right spot! Here are songs 50 to 31, presented with … Continue reading →

The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2023: Honorable Mentions
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The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2023: Honorable Mentions

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Nick • 2 Comments

Tomorrow is J-pop Day on The Bias List, with my top 50 songs of the year unveiled throughout the day. Before that, I thought I’d compile some honorable mentions. It was a very strong year, so there’s a ton of music that didn’t quite make the cut for the main list. I settled on twenty … Continue reading →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (December 17, 2023)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (December 17, 2023)

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Nick • 2 Comments

In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that this will become a one-stop shop for anyone interested in … Continue reading →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (December 10, 2023)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (December 10, 2023)

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Nick • 2 Comments

In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that this will become a one-stop shop for anyone interested in … Continue reading →

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