There are pivotal moments in a group's musical journey when the air changes in an imperceptible yet profound manner. It is not an abrupt rupture or a frantic pivot to capture attention in a voracious market, but rather a natural settling —a collective exhale where sophistication replaces haste and authenticity supplants artifice. That … Continue reading King & Prince’s So honey: Unpacking Love Beyond the Surface
Singing, dancing, putting on a show, and entertaining people—Travis Japan's new album, “Jewelry Basket” takes the roots of what the group has valued as idols and elevates them into a form of entertainment uniquely suited to the … Continue reading Travis Japan’s 4th Album, “Jewelry Basket,” to Be Released on November 18
True to form, SUPER EIGHT is celebrating the eighth year of the Reiwa era with a series of special projects leading up to the much-anticipated R8.8.8. From Eight Jam Fes and the release of their new single 「ダンダーラ」(Dandara) to various other projects, there has been plenty for Eighters to enjoy this summer. One of these … Continue reading Celebrating Summer with SUPER EIGHT at the “真夏の超八喫茶 (Manatsu no Chō-Hachi Kissa)” Cafe!
Hello, King & Prince and skincare lovers! If you were looking for that splash of energy and freshness to brighten up your day or simply wanted to revamp your daily self-care routine with the perfect soundtrack, you have come to the right place! We are bringing you every single detail about one of the most … Continue reading “So honey”: The Vibrant Musical Beat Driving Torriden’s New Era Alongside Kaito Takahashi
I’ll be honest. Going into ACEes Arena Tour 2026 “V”, I was still getting to know ACEes. Unlike groups I’ve followed for years, I didn’t really have an ACEes oshi yet. I knew the members individually from their previous activities, but this was the first time I could really focus on ACEes as ACEes. I … Continue reading Live Report: ACEes Arena Tour 2026 “V”: The Day I Finally Got It
To commemorate the launch of Kento Nakajima’s first Asia Tour “IDOL1ST KENTY” ASIA TOUR 2026, STARTO ENTERTAINMENT is collecting digital fan letters from fans living overseas! This is a special opportunity to share the words of encouragement you’ve always wanted to send to Kenty.… Continue reading Kento Nakajima Digital Fan Letter Submission Open on STARTO NEWS ARCHIVES
Naniwa Danshi member Ryusei Onishi has been announced to star in “BLESS” (ブレス), a Prime Original series scheduled to stream next spring. Based on the popular youth manga by Yukino Sonoyama, this is a coming-of-age drama featuring ‘real’ makeup techniques with the full cooperation of Shiseido. A teaser visual and … Continue reading Naniwa Danshi’s Ryusei Onishi to Star in “Breath” Live-Action Adaptation
Naniwa Danshi will provide the official theme for "M.I.S.S.I.O.N.: Kagekina Sennyu Sosa-kan" (M.I.S.S.I.O.N. 歌劇な潜入捜査官), an original STORM Film production starring member Shunsuke Michieda premiering September 14. Written specifically for this work, “BLACK OUT MISSION” echoes the title of the series, creating an overlap between the unprecedented undercover mission undertaken by Shunsuke‘s character and the world of the song. The … Continue reading Naniwa Danshi to Perform Theme Song for Shunsuke Michieda’s Drama “M.I.S.S.I.O.N. 歌劇な潜入捜査官”
I went to Nippon Budokan expecting to celebrate 4U.’s 15th anniversary. This was actually my first-ever 4U. concert. I knew them and had seen their performances before, but I had never experienced a full 4U. live show or been surrounded by their Otomodachi. I definitely did not expect my first one to involve watching four … Continue reading Live Report: Ichiyokagiri no 15 Shūnen LIVE “I♡You 3939 desu | 4U. Finally Got Their CD Debut, and I Was There to Watch It Happen
There is a particular pattern to Ae! group’s singles. 《A》BEGINNING. Gotta Be. Chameleon. DEKOBOKO LIFE. Emotion.A, B, C, D, E. It is the kind of detail fans were quick to notice when Ae! group (Aぇ! group)—Seiya Suezawa, Yoshinori Masakado, Ken Kojima, and Masaya Sano—announced their fifth single, Emotion, on August 24. What began rather explicitly … Continue reading A to Emotion: Ae! group Puts the Band at the Center With Fifth Single “Emotion”
