Tsunku

In Real Life

For This Idol, Life Sounds More Like Rhythm Hell

4:00PM September 12, 2011 | Brian Ashcraft

Famous since the age of twelve, sugary sweet idol Ai Kago grew up in the limelight. By the time she turned 18, that light had dimmed. During the past few weeks, Kago’s been on television, first for Yakuza connections. The second reason is far more tragic: Ai Kago tried to kill herself. More »


In Real Life

Rhythm Heaven Producer: Hey Americans, You Have Rhythm!

8:00PM July 9, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

By day, music producer Tsunku writes Morning Musume songs. By night, he sleeps. Sometime in between he creates Rhythm Heaven games. More »