Nakagawa Luna

Why Following and Streaming Isn't Enough — A Response to Nano

The fan in Germany who bought a CD, a t-shirt, and a photo book has financially supported the artist — but from the label's perspective, that sale happened in Japan. The invisible fan is not a fan problem. It is an infrastructure problem.

BABYMETAL Is an Idol Group. That's Not an Insult.

BABYMETAL are often described as something beyond labels, but the idol question is not as complicated as fans make it. Idol is not a genre; it describes a production structure, presentation style, and performer-fan relationship. BABYMETAL makes metal music, but their origin, choreography, mythology, and stage identity are deeply rooted in idol culture. Calling them an idol group is not an insult. It is part of what makes them unique.

You are a guest: how to behave in the idol community

A straightforward guide to not being that fan — for anyone entering the Japanese idol community from the outside.