This August, SixTONES’ Yugo Kochi took center stage in the theatrical production "Aru Hi, Aru Toki, Nai Otoko", opening at The Globe Tokyo before continuing to Osaka and Fukuoka. I’ll be bringing readers an exclusive review, offering an insider look at the performance, the cast, and the unique energy of this stage adaptation for Dumpling … Continue reading Stage Review: Aru Hi, Aru Toki, Nai Otoko
October 8 marks a brand-new treat from Hey! Say! JUMP: their latest digital single, “GHOST.” Dressed in equal parts dark and playful, this Halloween track sneaks up on listeners like the very specters it celebrates. “GHOST” captures the thrill of late-night mischief. Classical strings clash and dance with digital beats, while cheeky lyrics bring apprentice … Continue reading Show Time with Hey! Say! JUMP: “GHOST” Brings Mischief to Halloween Nights
Seven months into their formation, the rising junior group ACEes made a secret appearance at the "41st Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection Autumn/Winter" held on September 6th at Saitama Super Arena. On stage, they performed "Jinsei Yugi" by timelesz, "Kotoba yori Taisetsu na Mono" by ARASHI, and unveiled the "Tokyo Girls Collection Autumn/Winter" 20th anniversary celebration … Continue reading “Biggest Party”: ACEes makes surprise appearance at Tokyo Girls Collection Autumn/Winter 2025
https://youtu.be/qQIbscTlXDo Today is the day! WEST. is on streaming! Zoe and Maiko were joined by a special guest to chat all things WEST.! Join us, and Dumpling Box’s Sabi, as we expound on the wonders of WEST., their music, and what we hope for their future. Thank you Sabi for joining us today! We loved … Continue reading Penlight Chronicles – WEST. | Streaming Near You
Akiyama Ryuji from the comedy group 'Roberts' and King & Prince's Takahashi Kaito will appear on the late-night Nippon Television special program "Akiyama Ryuji and Takahashi Kaito's Worries, We'll Just Listen" (12:30am-12:59am) on October 3rd. In this program, Ryuji and Kaito rent an elementary school's broadcasting room and offer advice to children about their simple and … Continue reading King & Prince’s Kaito Takahashi to “Just Listen” to Children’s Troubles in a Special Program!
King & Prince 's Ren Nagase has been chosen as a regular MC for the new music talk variety show "Music Capsule ~Life's Favourite Songs~" (every Thursday from 2:05am / TV Tokyo), which starts on October 9th. This will be Ren's first time hosting a music talk variety show by himself. The sub-MC will be Hoshino Disco from … Continue reading King & Prince’s Nagase Ren will be the regular MC on ‘Music Capsule’!
Two-thirds of Penlight Chronicles had the absolute pleasure of attending the very first stop of Travis Japan’s VIIsual World Tour in New York City, while the other third (it is I, Zoe) woke up bright and early in Japan to catch the livestream via FAMILY CLUB Online. It’s always a rare and precious occasion when … Continue reading Livestream Report: Travis Japan World Tour 2025 VIIsual — New York
As October 1 approaches, a new chapter opens for fans of WEST.—and perhaps an introduction for those meeting them for the first time. With their catalog finally coming to streaming platforms, listeners everywhere will be able to trace the group’s journey, from their playful beginnings to their bold present. https://youtu.be/fyB-4_wotbg?si=u3XxwCh6ccZLnY4R First released as part of … Continue reading WEST. On Streaming: AS ONE | #WEliSTen
As October 1 approaches, a new chapter opens for fans of WEST.—and perhaps an introduction for those meeting them for the first time. With their catalog finally coming to streaming platforms, listeners everywhere will be able to trace the group’s journey, from their playful beginnings to their bold present. https://youtu.be/Gs0h_OiqWhg?si=4WIuvoc-5rCP57Oi English Subtitles available! Among the … Continue reading WEST. On Streaming: FATE | #WEliSTen
As the applause melted into the Tokyo night, September 23, 2025 stood as a day when music and fashion collided like shooting stars across the Japanese entertainment galaxy. Japan Institute of Arena in Ota Ward throbbed with the thrill of a new era, embodying the festival’s concept of a glittering “GALAXY” where countless stars gathered … Continue reading Taisei Fukumoto Shines at STARRZ TOKYO 2025
