The charismatic King & Prince member will fulfill one of his deepest artistic aspirations, bringing a former dancer to life in a tale of redemption, art, and hope that will hit Japanese theaters in March of 2027 The entertainment landscape in Japan has been shaken by an announcement that fans have long dreamed of in … Continue reading Kaito Takahashi Conquers His First Film Leading Role in “Prism” (ใใชใบใ )
The most magical and eagerly anticipated season of the year is beginning to light its first candles, bringing back a familiar face that has become synonymous with warmth, wonder, and the holiday spirit. Renowned artist and NEWS member Takahisa Masuda has been officially chosen โfor the second year in a rowโ as the Support Ambassador … Continue reading Takahisa Masuda Renews His Magic: Appointed “Christmas Wonderland” Support Ambassador for the Second Consecutive Year
If there's one constant in the world of Japanese idols, it's that everything changes quickly. That is especially true in the underground world of chika idols, an interesting subculture where groups perform three times a week on some basement stage in front of the same 20 to 50 people, all while making a part-time living. … Continue reading Say goodbye: AKIARIM
NEWS has once again captured the hearts of fans all over the world with a historic announcement. Having firmly established themselves as a cornerstone of the Japanese music industry and maintaining enduring popularity, the trio consisting of Keiichiro Koyama, Shigeaki Kato, and Takahisa Masuda has announced the release of their very first official photobook, titled … Continue reading A Decade of Elegance, Maturity, and Bond: NEWS Announces Their First-Ever Photobook, “NEWS na Biishiki”
How much STARTO trivia do you know? This week, our (in)famous mysterious 4th friend, Jaina, quizzes us on our STARTO knowledge. Questions go from โYes, I knew thisโ to โUhhhhโฆ?โ Join us and find out if you know more than the three of us! https://youtu.be/xGfPs-tuzGw Want another Penlight Chronicles STARTO Quiz? Submit questions here https://forms.gle/KRpd5oun1hmWRCy27. … Continue reading Penlight Chronicles – STARTO Quiz | Who is the random knowledge queen?
You Yokoyama brought his ROCK FOR YOU LIVE TOUR to Tokyo Garden Theater on October 7, 2026. Unlike the usual STARTO concerts Iโve attended, this one was all about rock music. No elaborate idol segments or fan service, just "Yoko" playing guitar and singing with his band. Of course, that didnโt stop him from spending … Continue reading You Yokoyama Brings Rock, Laughter and an Unexpected Encore to โROCK FOR YOUโ
Popular artist LiSA, who is known over the world for performing many iconic themes in anime and other media, has released the "MUSiC CLiP" for her new song,ย "Sophilia" (ใฝใใฃใชใข), on YouTube. https://youtu.be/Z9NWm-Ycy2Q The track was conceived as the theme for the film "Matching: TRUE LOVE," (ใใใใณใฐ TRUE LOVE), which opened in theaters on September … Continue reading LiSA releases “Sophilia” music video featuring Tao Tsuchiya and Snow Man’s Daisuke Sakuma
SixTONES members Jesse, Yugo Kochi and Shintaro Morimoto star in a new commercial for Makita, which began airing nationwide in Japan on October 11. As the brandโs newly appointed ambassadors, the trio showcases the power of Makitaโs cordless tools through a series of dynamic action scenes. https://twitter.com/makita_jp_/status/2109132105800389005 The commercial opens with the three members striking … Continue reading SixTONESโ Jesse, Yugo Kochi and Shintaro Morimoto Team Up for New Makita CM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weNFjc2l1Hw SixTONES member Hokuto Matsumura attended CHANELโs Spring/Summer 2027 collection show during Paris Fashion Week, joining a star-studded front row at the French luxury fashion houseโs latest runway presentation. Held at the Grand Palais in Paris on October 5, the show presented the latest collection by CHANEL Creative Director Matthieu Blazy, bringing together international celebrities … Continue reading SixTONES’ Hokuto Matsumura Attends CHANEL Show at Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027
On August 17, it was announced that KEY TO LIT, a Junior group consisting of Taisho Iwasaki, Mizuki Inoue, Reia Nakamura, Soya Igari, and Taiko Sasaki, would make their CD debut through Universal Music this winter. Fast forward to October 10, and the act will officially release their debut single on Wednesday, December 9. A … Continue reading KEY TO LIT to Make CD Debut on December 9 with “KEY TERUYA2”
