Why is "Candy Candy" so deeply etched in our memories?... What the "tomboy girl" taught us [Showa Otaku Never Burn Out] //Summary - Level-B2// Candy Candy became one of the most famous shōjo manga of the 1970s. The story follows Candy, an …

Ellis (TV Series)2024– //Summary - Level-B2// Ellis is a British crime drama that first aired in 2024 and was praised as a worthy successor to Vera. The series follows Inspector Ellis, a highly skilled detective known for her sharp mind, f…

The "Form" and the Absurd "Existence" of Music: The Critical Point of Performance in Bruckner and Smetana //Summary - Level-B2// Music becomes meaningful only when performers understand its form. The author compares a conductor lost in a “…

(Photo) A scene from the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's tribute concert to "Queen of Rock" Tina Turner. February 15, 2026, at Powell Hall in St. Louis, Missouri (Phillip Hamer Photography/Getty Images) Why? Gen Z is Crazy About Classical M…

At 2 hours and 55 minutes, "National Treasure" is still too short! At 5 hours and 10 minutes long, the epic opera film Tristan and Isolde offers an "overwhelming viewing experience". //Summary - Level-B2//A 5-hour-10-minute film of Wagner’…

Have you ever found yourself watching them again, even on a tiring night, without even realising it? //Summary - Level-B2// The text explains why The Devil Wears Prada, The Intern, and About Time became popular among Japanese women. They w…

Riccardo Muti conducts W.A. Mozart's "Don Giovanni"A definitive "Don Giovanni" with everything ideally controlled //Summary - Level-B2// The performance of Don Giovanni is powerful and carefully controlled, especially in the dramatic desce…

Coppélia, ou la Fille aux yeux d'émail //Summary - Level-B2// Coppélia is a comic ballet with music by Léo Delibes and choreography by Arthur Saint-Léon, inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s The Sandman. It premiered in Paris in 1870. The story f…

HIMARI, hailed by the Berlin Philharmonic as a ‘once-in-a-century talent’, heads to the classical music hall of fame, Carnegie Hall //Summary - Level-B2// HIMARI, a 13-year-old violinist, is described as a rare, once-in-a-century talent. U…

I saw the musical "Blood Brothers." It tells the tragic story of twins raised in opposite circumstances. SynopsisMrs Johnston is a single mother of seven children. Her husband has left home due to financial difficulties and is missing, but…

Gianni Schicchi's opera "Gianni Schicchi" humorously depicts human desires and wisdom. //Summary - Level-B2// Gianni Schicchi (1918) is Puccini’s only comic opera, part of Il Trittico. Unlike his tragic works, it is fast, humorous, and ful…

‘The Price of Freedom’: What is the ending? The entertaining, terrifying and thought-provoking opera *Don Giovanni* 1)――What awaits at the end of pleasure. This is a story of ‘humanity itself’―― Don Giovanni is an opera that begins with li…

Hey, ballet world! Is this really okay?! Please share! "I want to see the dancing, not just the technique." That's exactly it.I want to see expressions that make my heart tremble. This phenomenon isn't limited to ballet. The same thing is …

How did the death of his 11-year-old son affect Shakespeare? The film "Hamnet" asks why people seek art. //Summary - Level-B2//The film Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao, explores how the death of Shakespeare’s 11-year-old son may have influe…

European Mystery Astrid et Raphaëlle, Bright Minds Season 1 SynopsisParis police inspector Raphael meets Astrid, a document clerk at the Criminal Records Bureau, when he requests documents regarding a specific case. Astrid has autism and s…

To enjoy "The Flying Dutchman (1843)(German title: Der fliegende Holländer, Japanese title: A Dutchman wandering on the road)" even more //Summary - Level-B2// This article introduces The Flying Dutchman, an opera by Richard Wagner, presen…

THE BIBI FILES (2024) Overview and SynopsisA documentary that delves into the reality of the corruption allegations surrounding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 1)Since 7 October 2023, when the Israeli military launched an offens…

Dept. Q | Official Trailer | Netflix //Summary - Level-B2// Dept. Q is a British crime thriller series on Netflix, released in May 2025 and renewed for a second season. It follows detective Carl Morck, who returns to work after a traumatic…

The film "Hamnet" tells the story of tragedy and family love hidden behind the creation of Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." //Summary - Level-B2// Hamnet will be released in Japan on April 10, 2026. It is based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel and …

Desperate Romantics - TV Mini Series S1 //Summary - Level-B2// Desperate Romantics is a bold and entertaining TV drama about young Pre-Raphaelite artists who challenged Victorian art. Though not historically accurate, it presents their sto…

Book Review (14): Shakespeare's *As You Like It* //Summary - Level-B2// This review discusses As You Like It by William Shakespeare. The reader chose it without a specific reason and found it enjoyable and easy to follow, though not deeply…

Do you like mystery dramas? (Continued) - "Professor T" //Summary - Level-B2// A British remake of a Belgian drama follows Professor Jasper Tempest, a criminology professor with an IQ of 160 who helps solve crimes through careful observati…

Can we still read musical scores from 3,500 years ago? Tracing ancient melodies //Summary - Level-B2// Music has existed in every culture, and ancient musical scores allow us to perform music from thousands of years ago. One of the oldest …

Evelyn Glennie: A two-time Grammy Award-winning percussionist with a passionate rhythm that captivates performers of all genres, from Seiji Ozawa to Sting. //Summary - Level-B2//Dame Evelyn Glennie is a famous solo percussionist known for …

Violinist HIMARI (14): 3 Years of Close Coverage Reveals Her Evolution. Her New Partner is a "Legendary Instrument." //Summary - Level-B2// Fourteen-year-old violinist HIMARI, who first appeared at Hodo Station three years ago, continues t…

"Young Sheldon": What stylish foreign dramas should you watch now? //Summary - Level-B2// This text introduces Young Sheldon, a warm and humorous series about a gifted nine-year-old who starts high school in 1989. It shows his family life,…

A film dedicated to the next generation of Winter Olympic athletes! "Eagle Jump" //Summary - Level-B2// The text reflects on the excitement of the 2022 Winter Olympics and the writer’s mixed feelings while supporting both Japan and the UK.…

The 21-year life of composer Otto Mahler, brother of Gustav Mahler //Summary - Level-B2// This article introduces Otto Mahler, Gustav Mahler’s younger brother, who was also a composer. He grew up in a family marked by both talent and loss.…

Behind the soothing music of "Gymnopédies." Five strange and tragic aspects of the genius Erik Satie. //Summary - Level-B2//This text introduces the life of the composer Erik Satie, famous for Gymnopédie No. 1. Although his music is calm a…

Prokofiev's Piano Sonatas Nos. 5 and 6 / Thoughts / Music for Children //Summary - Level-B2// Sergei Prokofiev was a highly trained Russian composer and pianist who played an important role in renewing the piano sonata in the 20th century.…