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As previously announced, SixTONES‘ Taiga Kyomoto starred in the musical called “Once", which was performed at the Nissay Theatre in September 2025, moving on to Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka in October 2025. I wrote an exclusive review of the musical for Dumpling Box. STORY The story is set in Dublin, the capital of Ireland. Guy (played by Taiga … Continue reading Musical Report: Once
The new drama from TBS, entitled リブート — ("Reboot"), now has a confirmed cast: alongside Ryohei Suzuki and co-starring Erika Toda; Ren Nagase and Ryoka Fujisawa join as key characters, promising intrigue and tension from the very first episode. This will be Ryoka's first appearance in a TBS drama series. The script has been written … Continue reading Ren Nagase (King & Prince) and Ryoka Fujisawa (Mrs GREEN APPLE) join the cast of the new drama ‘Reboot’ from TBS
And then, like a small miracle delivered right on cue, STARTO announced what fans around the world had been hoping for: COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2025-2026 STARTO to MOVE will indeed be livestreamed globally through FAMILY CLUB online. For Overseas Japanese Residents FAMILY CLUB members: 3,900 yen (tax included)General: 4,400 yen (tax included) Repeat Broadcast PeriodJanuary 7, … Continue reading Livestream Announcement: COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2025-2026 STARTO to MOVE
Daigo Nishihata of the seven-member group Naniwa Danshi has been confirmed to star in his first solo leading role in a serialized television drama, Matori and Kyoken. The drama will start next year, from January 20 in the MBS/TBS “Dramaism” programming block. Daigo plays the role of Kyounosuke Umezawa, a former actor who falls from … Continue reading Daigo Nishihata to Star in Matori and Kyoken
“A love letter to our company’s history, written by those who are its future.” This single line captures the heartbeat of Junior Showcase 2025 新星 -SHINSEI- perfectly. With this production, SUPER EIGHT's Tadayoshi Ohkura did not merely curate a stage—he reaffirmed his self-appointed mission as the guardian of "J-pop’s legacy," placing that legacy directly into … Continue reading Live Report: Junior Showcase 2025 新星 -SHINSEI-
Leave it to Naniwa Danshi to be completely cluelessly cute when it comes to love in their latest single, “Never Romantic!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMwiEfp_hWo The music video reads like a manga, all set at the Naniwa Academy, with a group of best friends who all fall head over heels in love with the new student. There’s only … Continue reading Naniwa Danshi’s “Never Romantic” MV is Out!
There’s a particular electricity that runs through a story when music arrives not as decoration, but as heartbeat—and the new season of the anime Blue Miburo is stepping into its next era with two artists who understand how to score a soul in motion. On December 20, the series returns on Yomiuri TV and Nippon … Continue reading Ryosuke Yamada Performs Blue Miburo Season 2 OP “Blue Noise”
Ren Nagase of King & Prince and Ai Yoshikawa will co-star in the live-action film, which is set to premiere in 2026. A big-screen adaptation of the hit light novel and manga series ‘Oni no Hanayome’ (The Ogre's Bride), an acclaimed Japanese-style romantic fantasy story, has been announced. The film will star Ren Nagase in … Continue reading King & Prince’s Ren Nagase and Ai Yoshikawa to star in the live-action “Oni no Hanayome”
The COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2025-2026 STARTO to MOVE kicks off December 31 at 10:30 p.m. JST. This marks the first such event since 2022, continuing a tradition that dates back nearly every year to 1996. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4s09Z80OSI For many fans, the return of the COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2025–2026 STARTO to MOVE feels less like an announcement and more … Continue reading COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2025-2026 STARTO to MOVE: A Tradition Rekindled
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
