Alternative IDOL: A Look Into the J-Pop Underground Panel (Ronin Expo 2017)

Date: Saturday June 10, 2017
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Location: Panel Room
Hosts: Tiffany & Manuel

Ever wonder if there is more to the world of Japanese idols than Morning Musume, AKB48, and those that sound like them? If so then join A-to-J Connections as they take a look into the underground of J-Pop and examine the wild and crazy world of "alternative idols"! Following the success of groups like BiS and BABYMETAL, idol groups have gone to various extremes to stand above the crowd and have taken the Japanese pop music scene by storm. We will take a look at the biggest names and various topics such as: the various groups that have spawned out of BiS, idol groups that use death vocals and live bands, idols that blur the distance between them and the fans, mature themes and extreme looks and concepts, and even how these idols fit into the bigger scene in Japan! Fan and newcomer alike, this panel will have something for everyone and will contain information, crazy videos, and fun!