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"Gokudou Joushi ni Aisaretara" ("If I were Loved by my Yakuza Boss"), also known as "The Yakuza Boss's Beloved," is an eight-episode romance drama starring A.B.C-Z member Shota Totsuka and actress Ayaka Konno. Adapted from Nao Mashimo's manga, the series was penned by screenwriter Saaya Matsushita and directed by Keisuke Shibata. Rakuten Viki currently offers … Continue reading Drama Review: Gokudou Joushi ni Aisaretara (ๆฅต้ไธๅธใซๆใใใใ) (2025)
As previously announced, SixTONES' Juri Tanaka stars in the stage play called โBokura no nanoka kan Sensou 2025โ (Seven Days War), which will be performed from 24 August to 2 September at Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL and in five other venues across Japan, including Osaka, Aichi and Kumamoto. I will write an exclusive review of the … Continue reading Stage Review: Bokura no nanoka kan Sensou 2025
This August, SixTONESโ Yugo Kochi took center stage in the theatrical production "Aru Hi, Aru Toki, Nai Otoko", opening at The Globe Tokyo before continuing to Osaka and Fukuoka. Iโll be bringing readers an exclusive review, offering an insider look at the performance, the cast, and the unique energy of this stage adaptation for Dumpling … Continue reading Stage Review: Aru Hi, Aru Toki, Nai Otoko
Tatsunosuke Kitazawa (played by Snow Man's Hikaru Iwamoto) is a stoic, ultra-disciplined bodyguard who left the police force after his fatherโalso an officerโwas killed in the line of duty. He now works as a bodyguard at a private security firm, and continues the hunt for his father's killer while taking on a high-risk 24-hour protection … Continue reading Drama Review: Koisuru Keigo 24 Ji (ๆใใ่ญฆ่ญท24ๆ) (2024)
Watching Yoshinori Masakado (Ae! group) take the lead in TV Asahiโs "ใ ใตใทใ่ผช่ๆฒ (Musashino Rondo)" was more than just excitingโit was emotional and heart-wrenching. Adapted from Haruka Kawachiโs manga with the same name published in FEEL YOUNG, this romantic drama that aired from April to June 2025 marked a string of firsts: his first lead role … Continue reading Drama Review: Musashino Rondo โ A Heart-Pounding Journey of Love with Yoshinori Masakado
With their sails set for a brand new adventure, Naniwa Danshi is back with their 4th studio album BON BON VOYAGE! The album contains 19 songs including previous titles "Koisuru Hikari" and "Doki it," along with their first digital release "Yuuki 100%/Arigato Kokoro Kara." https://dumplingbox.org/52886/gira-gira-summer-mv/ Like the name suggests, BON BON VOYAGE is an album … Continue reading BON BON VOYAGE: Naniwa Danshi’s Brand New Musical Adventure!
With their fourth studio release, J-POPโs sparkliest princes of popโNaniwa Danshiโhave officially set sailโand BON BON VOYAGE might just be their brightest, boldest album yet. From the jump, "The Greatest Voyage" sets the scene like the first gust of summer windโbreezy pop-rock, radiant vocals, and that wide-open, oceanic optimism only Naniwa Danshi can pull off. … Continue reading Naniwa Danshiโs ใBON BON VOYAGEใis a Glitter-Packed Expedition Worth Every Beat โจ
ENHYPENโs newest track โShine On Me,โ the title song of their upcoming Japanese 4th single ๅฎต -YOI-, marks a major milestone for the groupโit is the first time ENHYPEN has selected a Japanese original song as a title track, underlining their growing focus on the Japanese market and their commitment to delivering fresh, localized content … Continue reading ENHYPEN’s ‘Shine On Me’
The Toronto Japanese Film Festival is officially over, and your writer had a great time! I was excited to watch three out of the four films featuring STARTO actors that were screened at the festival. While sad that I missed Shigeoka Daiki in The 35-Year Promise, I was excited to watch Nintama Rantaro: Invincible Master … Continue reading The Toronto Japanese Film Festival
Unspoken love, youthful longing, and the ache of growing up. This is a gentle tale about young people learning how to handle feelings that may never be returned, but still matter. Ryo (Ryusei Fukada), Hikaru (Rei Yabana), and Chika (Mizuki Yoshida) appear to lead ordinary high school lives, but each harbors deep, unspoken emotions. When … Continue reading Review: My Strawberry Film (ใใคในใใญใใชใผใใฃใซใ ) (2024)
