“Latido”: The Heartbeat Fuma Kikuchi Chose to Leave Behind at 30

On the 7th, Fuma Kikuchi of the eight-member group timelesz held a press event in Tokyo to commemorate the release of his first photobook, Latido (published by Shueisha). He reflected that the initial trigger for the project came from a remark made by Ryosuke Yamada of Hey! Say! JUMP, a fellow member of the YouTube … Continue reading “Latido”: The Heartbeat Fuma Kikuchi Chose to Leave Behind at 30

Blue Lock Live-Action Movie Reveals Teaser, Visuals, and Full Cast at Tokyo Event

Blue Lock is opening its doors again — this time in live-action. At a Tokyo production event on February 7, the upcoming film confirmed August 7 as its release date and introduced the core cast led by Fumiya Takahashi as Yoichi Isagi, with Masataka Kubota revealed as Jinpachi Ego, the man who fuels the strikers' … Continue reading Blue Lock Live-Action Movie Reveals Teaser, Visuals, and Full Cast at Tokyo Event

Ae! group’s 2nd Album “Runway” Takes Flight with the Album Track Guide Movie

Ae! group is ready for takeoff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbjnfQyX_rI With their second album "Runway" set for release on February 25, 2026, the group—Seiya Suezawa, Yoshinori Masakado, Masaya Sano, and Ken Kojima—unveiled a brilliantly self-aware Album Track Guide Movie that transforms a standard album introduction into something far more theatrical: a full in‑flight safety demonstration aboard the fictional … Continue reading Ae! group’s 2nd Album “Runway” Takes Flight with the Album Track Guide Movie

timelesz to Release New Album MOMENTUM After Emotional Tokyo Dome Finale

On April 29, timelesz will release their second album under the new lineup, MOMENTUM. And true to its name, this is not an album that looks back quietly—it moves forward with intention, speed, and heart. MOMENTUM was born from a year spent running alongside a new family. Twelve months of encounters, doubts, laughter, and learning … Continue reading timelesz to Release New Album MOMENTUM After Emotional Tokyo Dome Finale

SixTONES Announces Their 17th single “Ichibyo/Rebellion”

After kicking off the sixth anniversary year of their debut in grand fashion with the best-of album MILESixTONES – Best Tracks –, SixTONES are keeping the momentum going with the release of a double A-side single! The new single, “Ichibyo / Rebellion,” is set for release on March 18, 2026, and will be available in … Continue reading SixTONES Announces Their 17th single “Ichibyo/Rebellion”

From renewed classics to a new Quiet Session Club: Everything about ‘Waltz for Lily,’ — King & Prince’s highly anticipated 18th single

King & Prince returns to the music scene on 25 March with their 18th single, entitled "Waltz for Lily". This release, which serves as the theme song for the live-action film "Oni no Hanayome" (The Devil's Bride), promises to be a visual and auditory masterpiece, notable for its ethereal covers and unreleased content ranging from … Continue reading From renewed classics to a new Quiet Session Club: Everything about ‘Waltz for Lily,’ — King & Prince’s highly anticipated 18th single

What Happens After the Audition? timelesz project -REAL- Now Streaming on Netflix

One year after the timelesz project -AUDITION- (タイプロ) came to an end, timelesz returns—not with answers, but with something far more honest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYRgi_bnegI Now streaming globally on Netflix, 『timelesz project -REAL-』 captures the 365 days that followed the audition that reshaped the group. If timelesz project -AUDITION- was about being chosen, REAL is about what … Continue reading What Happens After the Audition? timelesz project -REAL- Now Streaming on Netflix

Behind the STARTO to MOVE: Legacy, Labor, and Love in the Netflix Making-Of

When STARTO to MOVE COUNTDOWN 2025–2026 returned to Tokyo Dome, what played out on stage was only part of the story. The newly released Netflix-exclusive behind-the-scenes episode "Behind the STARTO to MOVE" now offers a quieter, more intimate counterpart—one that shifts the focus away from spectacle and toward the process, relationships, and emotional labor that … Continue reading Behind the STARTO to MOVE: Legacy, Labor, and Love in the Netflix Making-Of

Livestream Announcement: Thank you Osaka Shochikuza Theatre!〜WE are Shochikuza Danshi! Filled with fondest memories of our Kansai Junior days in the tatami dressing rooms, we celebrate the special place of our youth with Ae! SUPER farewell ceremony〜

A farewell livestream has been announced for one of Kansai entertainment’s most important homes. On March 24 at 18:00 JST, STARTO ENTERTAINMENT will livestream the「ほんまおおきに大阪松竹座 ~WE are 松竹座男子。今まで永らくお世話になりました。関ジュの頃、和室の楽屋で向き合った日々。そんな青春の場所でSUPER Aぇ!卒業式。~」event. The event will be broadcast via FAMILY CLUB online, with an archive viewing scheduled for a later date. For Overseas Japanese site Tickets for the livestream … Continue reading Livestream Announcement: Thank you Osaka Shochikuza Theatre!〜WE are Shochikuza Danshi! Filled with fondest memories of our Kansai Junior days in the tatami dressing rooms, we celebrate the special place of our youth with Ae! SUPER farewell ceremony〜

Naniwa Danshi’s Kyohei Takahashi Joins Live-Action Blue Lock as Chigiri Hyoma

The world of Blue Lock continues to collide with Japan’s pop culture heavyweights. On January 28, it was officially announced that Kyohei Takahashi of Naniwa Danshi will appear in the upcoming live-action film adaptation of Blue Lock, set for release in summer 2026. Takahashi has been cast as Chigiri Hyoma, the red-pink-haired speedster whose explosive … Continue reading Naniwa Danshi’s Kyohei Takahashi Joins Live-Action Blue Lock as Chigiri Hyoma