The 2022 73rd edition of Kohaku Utagassen was rather disappointing and boring in many respects. After three years the show returned fully to NHK Hall as an in-person event and it seems as if the organizers have lost the notion of what such event should entail. With plain and simple stages that looked rather cheap and a lack of overall…

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Dedicated to the late Sayaka Kanda The 72nd edition of Kohaku Utagassen was by any and all means the best so far in many years, quite possibly in all its history. With the theme “Colorful” and a narrative that carried this theme well and consistently throughout the show, the excellent level of execution was remarkable and entertaining. Far and beyond…

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As we transition to the new sense of normality, or better said as this “sense” becomes normal I can only remark 2021 for having been fundamental in its role in favor of this transition. While in general it has been a rather interesting year for the continuation of the change started by 2020, it can also be said that 2021…

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