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

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”

“Koi ni Itaru Yamai” starring Naniwa Danshi’s Kento Nagao and Anna Yamada reveals more cast members, including AmBitious’ Takeyuki Mayumi

The trailer and main visual for "Koi ni Itaru Yamai" have been released. Set to premiere on October 24, the movie features Kento Nagao from Naniwa Danshi and Anna Yamada in dual lead roles. New cast members have also been announced, including Kotaro Daigo, Tomo Nakai, Tsubasa Nakagawa, Amane Uehara, Momoko Kobayashi, Ayaka Imoto, Takeyuki … Continue reading “Koi ni Itaru Yamai” starring Naniwa Danshi’s Kento Nagao and Anna Yamada reveals more cast members, including AmBitious’ Takeyuki Mayumi

Shonen Ninja’s Koki Kawasaki, Waku Motoki, Hideki Ajima, and Yusei Nagase, and more, to star in new “Summer Time Machine Blues” stage play

Originally performed in August 2001 as Europe Kikaku's 8th production, this play has since been staged three times by the theater troupe and was adapted into a film by Motohiro Katsuyuki in 2005. Written by Ueda Makoto, the story takes place in a university's sci-fi research club room and follows a group of young students … Continue reading Shonen Ninja’s Koki Kawasaki, Waku Motoki, Hideki Ajima, and Yusei Nagase, and more, to star in new “Summer Time Machine Blues” stage play

Taisei Fukumoto’s New Digital Single “Mondai desu” Out on July 23

Taisei Fukumoto is starting summer with a fresh new sound. His brand-new digital single, “Mondai desu” (問題です), will be released on July 23, 2025, at midnight (JST) across all major streaming platforms. For Taisei, this release is more than just another digital drop—it’s the next step in a year that has been all about redefining … Continue reading Taisei Fukumoto’s New Digital Single “Mondai desu” Out on July 23

Ae! group’s “D.N.A” Tour Live Blu-ray/DVD Releasing September 24

Kansai’s rising stars Ae! group are bringing their electrifying second major tour to living rooms worldwide. Their live Blu-ray/DVD “Aぇ! group LIVE TOUR 2025 D.N.A” will hit shelves on September 24, capturing the energy and spectacle of their March 30 performance at Yokohama Arena—a centerpiece stop on a tour that spanned 30 shows, seven venues, … Continue reading Ae! group’s “D.N.A” Tour Live Blu-ray/DVD Releasing September 24

Kaito Takahashi of King & Prince named the official ambassador of the new HOKUSAI exhibition

On the 16th July, Kaito Takahashi appeared as an ambassador at the press conference for the new exhibition "HOKUSAI - It was all Hokusai's work."/「HOKUSAI-ぜんぶ、北斎のしわざでした。展」held in Tokyo. Kaito, who is an avid fan of manga and illustration, spoke openly about the influence Hokusai had on him. Source: @encountofficial Katsushika Hokusai is said to be the … Continue reading Kaito Takahashi of King & Prince named the official ambassador of the new HOKUSAI exhibition

KEY TO LIT’s Reia Nakamura joins the cast of “Gokudou Joushi ni Aisaretara” starring A.B.C-Z’s Shota Totsuka and Ayaka Konno – Full regular cast announced

The regular cast has been revealed for the upcoming drama "Gokudou Joushi ni Aisaretara," which features A.B.C-Z's Shota Totsuka and actress Ayaka Konno in dual lead roles. Among the cast is Reia Nakamura, a 28-year-old rising idol who was voted the #1 "Junior you'd want as a boyfriend" in Myojo magazine's awards in both 2023 … Continue reading KEY TO LIT’s Reia Nakamura joins the cast of “Gokudou Joushi ni Aisaretara” starring A.B.C-Z’s Shota Totsuka and Ayaka Konno – Full regular cast announced

NEWS announces new album ‘Henshin’ /『変身』and will perform a tour with 19 shows!

The long awaited moment has come, NEWS has finally announced "Henshin", the fifteenth album of their career, to be released this August. In addition, they will also perform "NEWS LIVE TOUR 2025 変身" tour where they will tour 8 cities in Japan with 19 concerts full of new sensations! The theme of this latest album … Continue reading NEWS announces new album ‘Henshin’ /『変身』and will perform a tour with 19 shows!

KEY TO LIT 2025 Arena Tour WAKE UP THE FOOL

https://youtu.be/WltcRPG0DSY?si=lIx8t9hn_rK1SJsL On July 7, 2025, KEY TO LIT officially announced their first-ever arena tour. Titled "WAKE UP THE FOOL," it spans 19 performances across five major venues in Japan. The schedule is as follows: Sep 20 (Sat) ~ Sep 21 (Sun) | Osaka-jo Hall - Osaka Sep 27 (Sat) ~ Sep 28 (Sun) | Toki Messe - … Continue reading KEY TO LIT 2025 Arena Tour WAKE UP THE FOOL

J-POP Meets Manga: “MUSIC COMIC LABELZ” Launches with SUPER EIGHT-Inspired Digital Comics & Café Collab

A new label fusing the worlds of J-POP and digital comics has just launched—and it's already making waves. MUSIC COMIC LABELZ, a first-of-its-kind initiative, kicks off with a powerful debut: five original digital comic series inspired by hit songs from veteran group SUPER EIGHT, celebrating their 20th anniversary. Released weekly starting July 9, the lineup … Continue reading J-POP Meets Manga: “MUSIC COMIC LABELZ” Launches with SUPER EIGHT-Inspired Digital Comics & Café Collab