Category: Press

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STARTO Announces New Junior Group: Nao Oriyama, Takuya Nishimura, Koki Kuroda, Kosei Hiyama, and Wataru Vasayegh to Hold First Live as “Howzit”

by Shun, posted in News, Press, STARTO

On June 26, STARTO ENTERTAINMENT's official Junior website was updated following a maintenance period, announcing the formation of a new pre-debut group called "Howzit" (ハウジー / Haujii). An official group page was also launched alongside the revamped platform. The unit consists of five performers: Nao Oriyama (22), Takuya Nishimura (23), Koki Kuroda (22), Kosei Hiyama … Continue reading STARTO Announces New Junior Group: Nao Oriyama, Takuya Nishimura, Koki Kuroda, Kosei Hiyama, and Wataru Vasayegh to Hold First Live as “Howzit”

KEY TO LIT’s Mizuki Inoue Joins the Cast of Prime Original Drama “Hanzaisha” (“Criminal”)

by Shun, posted in Drama, News, Press, STARTO

The third round of additional cast members has been revealed for the Prime Video original "Hanzaisha" ("Criminal") (犯罪者), which stars Issei Takahashi, Takumi Saitoh, and Koshi Mizukami in triple lead roles. The drama is based on the novel of the same name by Ai Ota, who has written scripts for popular television shows such as … Continue reading KEY TO LIT’s Mizuki Inoue Joins the Cast of Prime Original Drama “Hanzaisha” (“Criminal”)

WEST.’s Tomohiro Kamiyama’s Solo Debut “G.O.D.”: Every Step Leads Home

by Sabina, posted in News, Press, STARTO

For twelve years, Tomohiro Kamiyama has been one of WEST.'s most quietly remarkable artists. He has always been difficult to define by a single role. Fans know him as a vocalist with remarkable control, a dancer whose precision has become one of the group's signatures, a songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist, and a performer equally at home … Continue reading WEST.’s Tomohiro Kamiyama’s Solo Debut “G.O.D.”: Every Step Leads Home

Ae! group’s Ken Kojima to Star in His First Solo Variety Program, Kojiken — Welcome to the Kojiken World!

by Sabina, posted in News, Press, STARTO

Ae! group’s Ken Kojima is stepping into the spotlight with his first-ever solo variety program, Kojiken (こじ研), set to air on TV Asahi on June 27 at midnight JST as a Kanto local broadcast. Known among fans for his unpredictable creativity, offbeat perspective, and self-proclaimed “genius” status, Ken will take on a program built entirely … Continue reading Ae! group’s Ken Kojima to Star in His First Solo Variety Program, Kojiken — Welcome to the Kojiken World!

The Musical “Machida-kun no Sekai” Starring Koki Kawasaki Returns After Two Years

by Shun, posted in News, Press, STARTO

Koki Kawasaki, a Junior (pre-debut) talent under STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, will reprise the role of Machida-kun in a revival of the musical "Machida-kun no Sekai" (The World of Machida-kun) this July, nearly two years after its initial premiere. In the original run, audiences praised him as a perfect fit for the part, noting how naturally his … Continue reading The Musical “Machida-kun no Sekai” Starring Koki Kawasaki Returns After Two Years

New Stage Production Directed by Koichi Domoto Announced – Junior and STARTO Artists to Star

by Shun, posted in News, Press, STARTO

The new EX Theater Ariake in Tokyo, which opened in April 2026 with "AmberS -アンバース-", will present a new stage play, "Hyakki Yakyo" (百鬼夜鏡), this November. The production will be directed by veteran artist, actor, and creator Koichi Domoto and will star Juniors Koki Kawasaki, Sota Uchimura, Waku Motoki, Takumi Kitagawa, Hideki Ajima, and Tatsuru … Continue reading New Stage Production Directed by Koichi Domoto Announced – Junior and STARTO Artists to Star

timelesz’s Taiki Shinozuka Makes His Film Debut in Incinerator, a Coming-of-Age Story Bound for the World Stage

by Sabina, posted in Drama, News, Press, STARTO

For Taiki Shinozuka, 2026 has already been a year of momentum. Since joining timelesz through the globally watched timelesz project -AUDITION-, he has stepped onto arena stages, dome stages, and television screens across Japan. Now, he is preparing to take a different kind of stage entirely. かりん、篠塚大輝「焼却炉」（C）2026 QUE LINDO／NEOPA The biggest news surrounding Incinerator (Shoukyakuro) … Continue reading timelesz’s Taiki Shinozuka Makes His Film Debut in Incinerator, a Coming-of-Age Story Bound for the World Stage

SixTONES Announces “Early Summer liSTening PARTY on YouTube 2026” Livestream

by Judit, posted in News, Press, STARTO

https://twitter.com/SixTONES_SME/status/2061795308707913877 SixTONES has announced that “SixTONES Early Summer liSTening PARTY on YouTube 2026” will be livestreamed on the group’s official YouTube channel on June 6, 2026, starting at 10:00 p.m. JST. The event coincides with SixTONES Love Day (すとーんずラブの日), a fan-celebrated date tied to the group's association with the number six, making the special 66-minute … Continue reading SixTONES Announces “Early Summer liSTening PARTY on YouTube 2026” Livestream

SixTONES’ “Imitation Rain” Powers Sony’s New WF-1000XM6 Campaign

by Judit, posted in News, Press, STARTO

SixTONES will appear in a new commercial for Sony Marketing’s flagship true wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM6, beginning June 1. In addition, from June 2, fans are be able to enjoy the group’s music through the WF-1000XM6 at five Sony Store locations across Japan: Ginza, Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka Tenjin. The campaign was developed around … Continue reading SixTONES’ “Imitation Rain” Powers Sony’s New WF-1000XM6 Campaign

Travis Japan celebrates the release of their second CD single “KAGE NI MO HINATA NI MO” in bustling Shinjuku

by Anna S., posted in News, Press, Report, Spotlight, STARTO

On April 15th 2026, a windy spring evening, fans of Travis Japan gathered in a particularly bustling part of Tokyo. In Shinjuku’s Kabukicho, the release event for the group’s second CD single, “KAGE NI MO HINATA NI MO”, was about to take place, and fans who won a lottery through the CD preorder were invited … Continue reading Travis Japan celebrates the release of their second CD single “KAGE NI MO HINATA NI MO” in bustling Shinjuku