Live/Livestream reports, musical/stage reports, etc.
Two-thirds of Penlight Chronicles had the absolute pleasure of attending the very first stop of Travis Japan’s VIIsual World Tour in New York City, while the other third (it is I, Zoe) woke up bright and early in Japan to catch the livestream via FAMILY CLUB Online. It’s always a rare and precious occasion when … Continue reading Livestream Report: Travis Japan World Tour 2025 VIIsual — New York
In 2018, Tokyo B Shonen and HiHi Jets were introduced to me by Junior CHANNEL. Their youthful interactions, mischief, curiosity, and wonders made me vow to never take my eyes off them. I vowed to be there for their debut concerts. Even if I spread my wings to get to know other idol groups, I … Continue reading Live Report: ACEes Arena Tour 2025 PROLOGUE: Jewels So Bright You Cry Out of Shock
On August 31st, Hey! Say! JUMP! had their very first appearance in a-nation! It is an annual series of summer concerts organized by Avex. This year's concert took place at the Ajinomoto Stadium. After the former member Nakajima Yuto’s graduation from the group, it was their first appearance in public as a 7 member group. … Continue reading Hey! Say! JUMP 「a-nation 2025」: With the 7 of them, let’s JUMP towards a new future!
Blending powerful sounds and high-energy moves, B&ZAI delivered an explosive performance at this year's SUMMER SONIC music festival, leaving a lasting impression and marking a significant milestone in their career. After 5 consecutive performances on Summerfest/Sunny Beats from the 3rd to the 7th, B&ZAI rounded up their August dates with an appearance at SUMMER SONIC … Continue reading Report: B&ZAI at SUMMER SONIC 2025
Kento Nakajima (中島健人), affectionately known as “Kenty” (けんてぃー), has long been one of my favorite J-Pop idols. As someone who’s also had the privilege of interviewing him for Life in Cartoon Motion, when I heard his Taipei show would be available via livestream, I knew I had to stay awake to watch. So, from my … Continue reading Livestream Report: KENTO NAKAJIMA 1st Live 2025 in TAIPEI ”N / bias” 凱 (Gai)
Kis-My-Ft2 just finished off their 2025 tour. MAGFACT was released on May 21st, and the tour with the same title has taken them to 8 different cities for a total of 24 shows. Today, we're diving into a particularly special show, held at Yokohama Arena in August. Kis-My-Ft2, often referred to as “Kisumai”, debuted in … Continue reading Live Report: Kis-My-Ft2 LIVE TOUR 2025 MAGFACT
Dumpling Box tuned into the livestream of Yokoyama Expo from across the world. What follows may include spoilers, but more than anything, it’s an honest experience of enjoying Kansai’s warm chaos from the other side of the earth. On September 11, 2025, Osaka’s EXPO arena “Matsuri” was supposed to host a celebration of Kansai’s warmth … Continue reading Livestream Report: Yokoyama Expo
Naniwa Danshi (なにわ男子) se presentó en el Yokohama Arena como parte de su gira llamada “Naniwa Danshi LIVE TOUR 2025 BON BON VOYAGE”. El nombre de la gira tiene el mismo nombre que su cuarto álbum de estudio. La gira comenzó el 19 de julio con un concierto en el Toki Messe de Niigata y recorrerá un … Continue reading Reseña: Naniwa Danshi LIVE TOUR 2025 “BON BON VOYAGE”
"Travis Japan isn’t defined by individual highlights alone but by the alchemy of seven distinct voices, bodies, and spirits moving as one." July 25, 2025 – Manhattan Center’s Hammerstein Ballroom became the first heartbeat of Travis Japan’s second world tour, “Travis Japan World Tour 2025 VIIsual," and Dumpling Box had the honor to attend this … Continue reading Live Report: Travis Japan World Tour 2025 VIIsual: New York City Hammerstein Ballroom
On August 31st, Hey! Say! JUMP stepped onto the a-nation 2025 stage for the very first time as a seven-member group—a moment of celebration, but also of quiet, unspoken weight. Just three days prior, on August 28th, Hey! Say! JUMP announced through their official website that Yuto Nakajima would be graduating from the group to … Continue reading Livestream Report: Hey! Say! JUMP 「a-nation 2025」
