STARTO ENTERTAINMENT's Junior group AmBitious enters the second half of their nationwide tour "AmBitious LIVE 2025 Hajimemashite Zenkoku Tour, AmBitious wo Yorushiku Onegaishassu" (AmBitious LIVE 2025 初めまして全国ツアー AmBitiousをよろしくお願いシャス) at Orix Theater, Osaka. It's been a year since their 1st nationwide tour "OdoROK! DANCE TOUR", AmBitious took resiliency, growth, and creativity to the next level with this tour. … Continue reading Live Report: AmBitious LIVE 2025 — Fate Begins with Seven | Osaka
Former AmBitious member Gaku Kawashita resumes activities after a 6-month hiatus. In an exclusive interview with News Post Seven, Gaku reveals his struggles, departure from the group, and his plans for the future. "I am truly sorry for causing trouble to everyone due to my shortcomings at such an important time. I am extremely sorry." … Continue reading Gaku Kawashita Resumes Activities
Naniwa Danshi’s Joichiro Fujiwara joins his co-member in the upcoming live action film “Romantic Killer” as Mysterious SAT (Special Assault Team) member. The film mainly stars his co-member Kyohei Takashi, along with INI’s Masaya Kimura, FANTASTICS’ Sota Nakajima and actress Moka Kamishiraishi. Source: Romantic Killer X Account “Romantic Killer” (ロマンティック・キラー) is a live-action film based … Continue reading Naniwa Danshi’s Joichiro Fujiwara joins casts of ‘Romantic Killer’
Filipino Nanifams (Naniwa Danshi Fans) celebrates Naniwa no Hi (なにわの日) for the 4th year with +Alpha concert viewing, gacha, and more last August 2, 2025 at Director’s Cafe, Manila. Source: PH Nanifams X Account Stars align with this year’s astral theme as a nod to Naniwa Danshi’s recent concert DVD release of +Alpha. The term “Aurealis” … Continue reading Aurealis: Naniwa no Hi Celestial Celebration in Manila, Philippines
Filipino STARTO fans show their bayanihan* through joined efforts in bringing their favorite STARTO groups to the Philippines in their recent survey. A tweet by X user (@TheaTolentino13) posted a call for fellow STARTO fans to answer a quick interest check with the goal of 1,200+ responses to show local producers how eager the Filipino … Continue reading Filipino STARTO Fans: “Let’s Bring STARTO to Philippines”
Four years since the beginning of "DREAM IsLAND 2020→2025 ~From Our Beloved City~" performed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 at Osaka's Expo '70 Commemorative Park, the yearly show continues with KAMIGATA BOYZ. SUPER EIGHT, WEST., Naniwa Danshi, Ae! group, along with a total of 80 STARTO Juniors from Kansai region joined forces to present … Continue reading Live Report: KAMIGATA BOYZ rained with love and excitement
HiHi Jets, a beloved group from STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, is saying goodbye to one of its pillars—Yuto Takahashi. As one of the most iconic figures in the group, Yuto leaves behind an irreplaceable presence and countless cherished memories. HiHi Jets—Yuto Takahashi, Mizuki Inoue, Soya Igari, Ryo Hashimoto, Ryuto Sakuma—has always been about more than just music; … Continue reading Yuto Takahashi — A Heart-Catcher Pillar
WEST.’s Daiki Shigeoka features the Philippines on upcoming episode of Riatotsu West (リア突WEST). He went to enjoy the festivities of Taguig City, busy streets of Binondo Manila, and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9kdWMl3zB0 Fan reports sighting of him filming around Manila last July causing excitement from Filipino fans in general. Speculations about it being for their show Riatotsu … Continue reading WEST.’s Daiki Shigeoka Explores The Philippines in Riatotsu WEST. Episode
"Toshishita Kareshi" (年下彼氏) [English Title: Younger Boyfriend] previously starring Naniwa Danshi and Ae! group announces new season with a new batch of casts. "Toshishita Kareshi 2" starring Lil Kansai, AmBitious, Boys Be, and Juniors teases their episode titles and description on their upcoming season! Source: Toshihita Kareshi Website Similar to its first season, "Toshishita Kareshi … Continue reading Toshishita Kareshi 2 Teases Episode Titles!
Shounen Ninja's Ryusei Fukada joins NTV live-action drama "Wakakusa Monogatari: Koisuru Shimai to Koisenu Watashi" (若草物語―恋する姉妹と恋せぬ私―) [English Title: Little Women] as Touji Namuta. The show also stars Mayu Hotta, Sawa Nimura, Mei Hata and Neru Nagahama as their leads. "Wakakusa Monogatari" is a live-action drama based on a coming-of-age novel "Little Women" written by American novelist Louisa … Continue reading Ryusei Fukada to Join NTV Drama “Wakakusa Monogatari”
