Americans love weird Japanese shit.  We pretty much thrive on it.  Video games, anime, whatever.  But there's been a trend developing over the past few years that escaped me until I entered the geek mecca of PAX East this past March.  During a Q&A session, the music group Anamanaguchi noted their fondness for Magic Hammer, who makes music that can probably best be described as a synthesis of J-pop and power metal.

But that's ancillary.  My point here is that Magic Hammer's music seems to be made mainly for purpose of para para dancing, which is a bit like synchronized line dancing to a club beat.  And of course, it originated in Japan, so the otakus must bring it to the West.  It's hard to really describe besides what I've already said, so I won't.  I really don't even have much of a comment on its existence.  I just felt that all of you must be warned.  So that you don't hear about it from the kids on the playground or on the streets.  Don't worry, I'm here to help.