Category: News

Tomohiro Kamiyama Announces 1st Solo Album “INPUT⇄OUTPUT,” Featuring Collaborations with Acclaimed Artists

by Sabina, posted in News, Press, STARTO

WEST.’s Tomohiro Kamiyama has officially announced his first solo album, INPUT⇄OUTPUT, set for release on September 1, 2026. The announcement comes just days after the launch of his solo project on his 33rd birthday, marking the first full-length release under his new artistic venture. The genre-spanning album will include Kamiyama’s previously released digital single “G.O.D.”, … Continue reading Tomohiro Kamiyama Announces 1st Solo Album INPUT⇄OUTPUT, Featuring Collaborations with Acclaimed Artists

Ae! group’s Yoshinori Masakado Leads AI Suspense Drama “Chat Boy” — Key Visual and Supporting Cast Revealed, Including Travis Japan’s Noel Kawashima

by Sabina, posted in News, S DRAMA, STARTO

STARTO ENTERTAINMENT has unveiled the official key visual and supporting cast for Chat Boy, the fourth installment in its vertical short drama project, S DRAMA. Starring Ae! group’s Yoshinori Masakado, the upcoming series takes a timely look at AI dependence and the search for genuine human connection through an emotional suspense story. Alongside the newly … Continue reading Ae! group’s Yoshinori Masakado Leads AI Suspense Drama Chat Boy—Key Visual and Supporting Cast Revealed with Noel Kawashima

Naniwa Danshi to Perform Theme Song for Shunsuke Michieda’s Film “Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki”

by Shun, posted in News, Press, STARTO

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”

“So Honey”: Between the Sweetness and the Bitterness — King & Prince Unveil Details for Their 1st EP

by Vero, posted in News, Press, STARTO

There are moments in a music groups’s career that feels like a breath of fresh air -a natural yet thrilling evolution that reminds us exactly why we fell in love with them in the first place. This is precisely what Ren and Kaito, the members of King & Prince, are experiencing right now. After a … Continue reading “So Honey” Between the Sweetness and the Bitterness: King & Prince Unveil Details for Their first EP

Taisei Fukumoto’s angel wing Release Event Ikebukuro 7/1: The Smile That Outshined the Summer Sky

by Sabina, posted in NEW EVIDENCE, News, Report, Spotlight

On July 1, 2026, Taisei Fukumoto brought the warmth of summer and the sparkle of his first solo album to Tokyo's iconic Sunshine City Fountain Plaza (池袋サンシャインシティ噴水広場), where fans gathered for a release event celebrating his first full-length album, angel wing. Held across two sessions at 16:00 and 18:30, the event combined a mini live … Continue reading Taisei Fukumoto’s angel wing Release Event Ikebukuro 7/1: The Smile That Outshined the Summer Sky

Stage Report: Orebushi (俺節) — How Genta Matsuda Disappears Into Koji

by Sabina, posted in News, Report, STARTO

At what point do you stop watching Genta Matsuda… and start believing in Koji? For years, audiences have known Genta Matsuda as one of Travis Japan’s brightest personalities. Whether through his effortless charm on variety shows, his magnetic stage presence, or an ever-expanding list of acting roles, captivating an audience has never been the challenge. … Continue reading Stage Report: Orebushi (俺節)—How Genta Matsuda Disappears Into Koji

Kansai STARTO Artists to Gather at “KAMIGATA EXPO PARK FES 2026”

by Shun, posted in News, STARTO

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”

SixTONES Unveils Theme Song for Hokuto Matsumura’s Drama “Kokuhaku: 25-nenme no Himitsu”

by Judit, posted in News, Press, STARTO

SixTONES‘ new song “My Only” (マイオンリー) has been selected as the official theme song for “Kokuhaku: 25-nenme no Himitsu” ( 告白－25年目の秘密－/ -Confession-Secrets After 25 Years), the upcoming Nippon TV drama starring SixTONES member Hokuto Matsumura. The series is set to premiere on July 11 and will air every Saturday at 9:00 p.m. (JST). The announcement … Continue reading SixTONES Unveils Theme Song for Hokuto Matsumura Drama “Kokuhaku”

Kento Nakajima’s 3rd Single To Include “The Elusive Samurai” Season 2 Opening Theme and “Love Not Comedy” Theme Song

by Shun, posted in Music, News, STARTO

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

Tatsuya Ueda to Tackle First Leading Musical Role in “The Three Musketeers: Reborn”

by Shun, posted in News, Press, STARTO

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”