Kanonxkanon is the creative collaboration unit of Kanon Wakeshima and Kanon (former An Café). With smart electronic music geared towards the anime crowd and Wakeshima’s adorable vocals, the group has two anime opening themes under their belt in under a year. Their first single, “Calendula Requiem,” appeared as the second opening theme to the animated …
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Feb 02
[interview] Lolitawork with Kanon Wakeshima
Kanon Wakeshima, a beloved gothic Lolita model and protégé of Mana, keeps busy. She released her second album Shoujo Jikake no Libretto – Lolitawork Libretto last July. It’s a fairy tale and coming-of-age story that carefully works love, frustration and hidden messages into its pop sound. Wakeshima collaborated with another Kanon, the former bassist of …
Nov 15
[review] Shoujo Jikake no Libretto – Lolitawork Libretto by Kanon Wakeshima
The multi-talented singer, cellist, pianist and adorable gothic lolita Kanon Wakeshima has been making fans all over the world since her first album, Shinshoku Dolce, in 2009. Her songs have been featured in anime and video games, and she has played concerts in Europe and the United States. Her new album, Shoujo Jikake no Libretto …
Apr 15
[Review] Kanon Wakeshima: Shinshoku Dolce
Kanon Wakeshima is an adorably cute yet dark gothic lolita who plays the cello and sings. At least that’s the exciting bit that will rope you into picking up her debut album, Shinshoku Dolce. Classically trained since the age of three, Kanon Wakeshima is a very good cellist. The intro, “Sweet Ticket,” is a stately …
