Naniwa Danshi will provide the official theme song for the upcoming film “Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki” (“In the Clear Moonlit Dusk”) starring member Shunsuke Michieda, which opens on October 23. … Continue reading Naniwa Danshi to Perform Theme Song for Shunsuke Michieda’s Film “Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki”
KAMIGATA BOYZ, a group made up of Kansai-born artists from STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, has announced that it will hold the outdoor festival “KAMIGATA EXPO PARK FES 2026” over two days, October 31 and November 1, at Expo ’70 Commemorative Park. This festival will bring together all members of KAMIGATA BOYZ and aims to promote the appeal … Continue reading STARTO Kansai Artists to Gather at “KAMIGATA EXPO PARK FES 2026”
STARTO artist Kento Nakajima will release his third single, “Onigoto / Fiction Love” (鬼事 / Fiction Love), on August 19. Featuring the opening theme for season 2 of the anime “The Elusive Samurai” (Nigejozu no Wakagimi / 逃げ上手の若君), this is Kento’s first solo double A-side single. “Onigoto” (鬼事), which Kento himself had a hand in … Continue reading Kento Nakajima’s 3rd Third Single To Include “The Elusive Samurai” Season 2 Opening Theme and “Love Not Comedy” Theme Song
STARTO artist Tatsuya Ueda will star in the musical "The Three Musketeers: Reborn" (三銃士：Reborn), which will be performed in January 2027 at the Sky Theater MBS in Osaka and in February at the Shinbashi Enbujo in Tokyo. This marks Tatsuya's first leading role in a musical play, which promises to breathe new life into the … Continue reading Tatsuya Ueda to Tackle First Leading Musical Role in “The Three Musketeers: Reborn”
STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, Japan's premiere J-Pop agency, has officially opened an all-new free newsletter and information portal for global release announcements, local and internationally-accessible events, overseas appearances, and exclusive original content, all available in four languages. From the excitement of live performances to music releases and more, they bring the latest updates on their iconic artists … Continue reading STARTO Launches Free News Portal for International Fans!
A two-shot promotional visual, the full cast lineup, and the performance schedule have been unveiled for the stage production "Knockin' on Locked Door THE STAGE," which features Tatsuya Ueda and Travis Japan member Noel Kawashima as double leads. "Knockin' on Locked Door" is a popular mystery novel by Yugo Aosaki, whose works have won numerous … Continue reading Tatsuya Ueda and Travis Japan’s Noel Kawashima to Star in “Knockin’ on Locked Door” Stage Adaptation
On June 26, STARTO ENTERTAINMENT's official Junior website was updated following a maintenance period, announcing the formation of a new pre-debut group called "Howzit" (ハウジー / Haujii). An official group page was also launched alongside the revamped platform. The unit consists of five performers: Nao Oriyama (22), Takuya Nishimura (23), Koki Kuroda (22), Kosei Hiyama … Continue reading STARTO Announces New Junior Group: Nao Oriyama, Takuya Nishimura, Koki Kuroda, Kosei Hiyama, and Wataru Vasayegh to Hold First Live as “Howzit”
The third round of additional cast members has been revealed for the Prime Video original "Hanzaisha" ("Criminal") (犯罪者), which stars Issei Takahashi, Takumi Saitoh, and Koshi Mizukami in triple lead roles. The drama is based on the novel of the same name by Ai Ota, who has written scripts for popular television shows such as … Continue reading KEY TO LIT’s Mizuki Inoue Joins the Cast of Prime Original Drama “Hanzaisha” (“Criminal”)
Koki Kawasaki, a Junior (pre-debut) talent under STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, will reprise the role of Machida-kun in a revival of the musical "Machida-kun no Sekai" (The World of Machida-kun) this July, nearly two years after its initial premiere. In the original run, audiences praised him as a perfect fit for the part, noting how naturally his … Continue reading The Musical “Machida-kun no Sekai” Starring Koki Kawasaki Returns After Two Years
The new EX Theater Ariake in Tokyo, which opened in April 2026 with "AmberS -アンバース-", will present a new stage play, "Hyakki Yakyo" (百鬼夜鏡), this November. The production will be directed by veteran artist, actor, and creator Koichi Domoto and will star Juniors Koki Kawasaki, Sota Uchimura, Waku Motoki, Takumi Kitagawa, Hideki Ajima, and Tatsuru … Continue reading New Stage Production Directed by Koichi Domoto Announced – Junior and STARTO Artists to Star
