Category: Press

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“Koisuru Keigo 24 Ji” starring Snow Man’s Hikaru Iwamoto and Mai Shiraishi gets second season with 1-hour time slot

by Shun, posted in News, Press, STARTO

Originally aired on TV Asahi's "Oshidora Saturday" block from January to March of 2024, the popular drama "Koisuru Keigo 24 Ji" is getting a second installment this October—with double the amount of tension, humor, and heart-fluttering moments! The series follows the stoic and inflexible Tatsunosuke Kitasawa (Hikaru Iwamoto), an elite bodyguard who works for RACCO, … Continue reading “Koisuru Keigo 24 Ji” starring Snow Man’s Hikaru Iwamoto and Mai Shiraishi gets second season with 1-hour time slot

MAD JAMIE Rocks J-Pop Up Event in Västervik

by Sabina, posted in News, Performer, Press, Spotlight

On August 20, 2025, Västervik (Sweden) became the stage for something rare and unforgettable. At Kulturscen Bryggaren, MAD JAMIE brought her wild, unfiltered energy to Sweden for the very first edition of J-Pop Up, a new event concept by the Swedish-Japanese Performers Association (SJPA). As part of her THE MAD PARADE 2025 European tour, it … Continue reading MAD JAMIE Rocks J-Pop Up Event in Västervik

Chi☆Q SAYONARA Concert “Metsubo!!” to be Streamed Worldwide

by Sabina, posted in News, Press, STARTO

On May 25, 2025, the legendary esper idol duo Chi☆Q (Daichi Mamoru & Quma Ippei) began their final concert run, “Chi☆Q Sayonara Concert Metsubo!!”, at the Tokyo Globe Theatre. After 36 years since their unforgettable debut on April 1, 1989—the very first day of the Heisei era—Chi☆Q are preparing to take their last bow and … Continue reading Chi☆Q SAYONARA Concert “Metsubo!!” to be Streamed Worldwide

Travis Japan’s Noel Kawashima Takes a Lead Role in Miller’s Classic Play ‘The Man Who Had All the Luck’

by Sabina, posted in News, Press, STARTO

Travis Japan’s Noel Kawashima (30) will take on his first-ever solo leading role in the stage play The Man Who Had All the Luck, running from November 14 to December 2 at the Tokyo Globe Theatre. Written by world-renowned playwright Arthur Miller and first performed in New York in 1944, the play is celebrated as … Continue reading Travis Japan’s Noel Kawashima Takes a Lead Role in Miller’s Classic Play ‘The Man Who Had All the Luck’

Though in London, light novel Kyoukai no Melody returns with a sequel and manga

by Lila, posted in News, Press, STARTO

The world of Kyoukai no Melody has come back to haunt readers, both new and old, with its upcoming sequel, written by Kis-My-Ft2’s Toshiya Miyata. Picking up from where the first novel ended, Kanitama’s rival band Some Liars set off on a journey across the world to London, on a mission to challenge themselves and … Continue reading Though in London, light novel Kyoukai no Melody returns with a sequel and manga

Naniwa Danshi Announce ‘1st LIVE 2026 DOME’

by Dumpling Box Staff, posted in News, Press, STARTO

On July 28, Naniwa Danshi took the stage at Yokohama Arena for their nationwide arena tour, “Naniwa Danshi LIVE TOUR 2025 ‘BON BON VOYAGE’,” and delivered a surprise that sent the arena and live-stream viewers into joyful tears: their very first Dome concerts. The group announced that as an extension of the current tour, they … Continue reading Naniwa Danshi Announce ‘1st LIVE 2026 DOME’

SixTONES New Single “Stargaze” Release Commemorative Special Event 『SixTONES liSTening PARTY “REAL”』 to be held!

by Judit, posted in News, Press, STARTO

To commemorate the release of their new single "Stargaze", SixTONES has announced that they will be holding a『SixTONES liSTening PARTY "REAL"』! The "SixTONES liSTening PARTY on YouTube" has been a huge hit every time it has been held on YouTube. This year, marking their 10th anniversary, the event will move from YouTube to real-life party … Continue reading SixTONES New Single “Stargaze” Release Commemorative Special Event 『SixTONES liSTening PARTY “REAL”』 to be held!

Prank to Prime-Time Dream: Ae! group’s First Kanto Regular Variety Show: Ae! group’s Q&Ae!

by Sabina, posted in News, Press, STARTO

Ae! group breaks into Kanto television like a whirlwind with their first-ever Kanto-based regular variety show! Titled “Ae! group's Q&Ae!” (Aぇ! groupのQ＆Aぇ!), the program will begin airing this October on Fuji TV and other networks, with episodes scheduled every Sunday at 1:25 a.m. To commemorate the milestone, a special nationwide broadcast will air on October … Continue reading Prank to Prime-Time Dream: Ae! group’s First Kanto Regular Variety Show: Ae! group’s Q&Ae!

Traveling with Snow Man: Out Now on Disney+

by Kenyth, posted in News, Press, STARTO

There’s something deeply comforting about watching people you admire simply exist—away from bright lights, busy schedules, and the pressure to perform. That’s the quiet magic of 旅する Snow Man (Traveling with Snow Man), the group’s latest docuseries now streaming exclusively on Disney+. https://youtu.be/vjrV9Ay7KoM Released to mark the fifth anniversary since their debut, Traveling with Snow … Continue reading Traveling with Snow Man: Out Now on Disney+

SixTONES’ Hokuto Matsumura becomes the face of amusement park “Hamanako Pal Pal”

by Judit, posted in News, Press, STARTO

SixTONES' member Hokuto Matsumura will appear in a new commercial and promotion for Hamanako Pal Pal, an amusement park in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka. The amusement park will celebrate its 66th anniversary on July 18th. To commemorate this, Hokuto, who is from Shizuoka and has been visiting the park since his childhood and also came to visit … Continue reading SixTONES’ Hokuto Matsumura becomes the face of amusement park “Hamanako Pal Pal”