Dumpling Box had the honor of attending the NEWS’ arena tour, titled NEWS LIVE TOUR 2025 Henshin, which covers 19 shows in 8 cities from August to October, held in celebration of the group’s 22nd anniversary and in support of their latest album "Henshin (変身)" (Transformation), which was released on August 6, 2025. The Kanagawa … Continue reading Live Report: NEWS LIVE TOUR 2025 Henshin (変身)
https://youtu.be/3KcYGlDabvU Happy 2026 guys! We ended 2025 with a bang, by sending Zoe to STARTO to Move. Today's episode is all about what we thought of the live, the livestream and the Netflix version. Come listen to us scream about what we liked, what we thought could be improved, and what we missed! Penlight Chronicles … Continue reading Penlight Chronicles – Countdown | STARTO to Move You
“Kesshou” (結唱), the official support song for TEAM JAPAN at the 2026 Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics, is now available on streaming platforms worldwide.
Ae! group have released the full music video for “Again,” the lead track from their upcoming second album Runway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ8sVPpZ0zI Released as their first official MV as four members, the video feels less like a statement and more like a reassurance offered directly to those watching. It doesn’t speak loudly or dramatically. Instead, it communicates … Continue reading Ae! group’s “Again”: A Song of Continuation
Daigo Nishihata of the popular seven-member group Naniwa Danshi and actress Riko Fukumoto have been cast as dual leads in the live-action film adaptation of "Jikyuu 300 Yen no Shinigami" ("The 300-Yen-Per-Hour Shinigami"), a tear-jerking novel by Fujimaru that resonated strongly with young readers. The film version will be directed by Mai Sakai, who is … Continue reading Naniwa Danshi’s Daigo Nishihata and Riko Fukumoto to Co-Star in Film Adaptation of “Jikyuu 300 Yen no Shinigami” / “時給300円の死神”
January 6th has always been a meaningful day for Dumpling Box—not just because it marked our first on-site fan promotion in Japan, but because it also happened to be our owner's, Sabina's, birthday. Travis Japan has held tour stops on this date two years in a row, and while she couldn’t be there in person … Continue reading At the Venue: Travis Japan CONCERT TOUR 2026 ‘s travelers | Sticker Project! 🥟
The cast of the highly-anticipated Prime Original film "Angel Flight: The Movie," starring Ryoko Yonekura, has been unveiled, along with the release of a teaser trailer. Streaming worldwide exclusively on Prime Video starting February 13, 2026, this production is a continuation of the drama "Angel Flight: Kokusai Reikyu Sokanshi" (エンジェルフライト 国際霊柩送還士), which premiered in 2023 … Continue reading Junior Nao Oriyama Joins the Cast of “Angel Flight: The Movie”
With the release of “HARD WORK,” Naniwa Danshi officially kicks open the door to their fifth anniversary year. From the first beat, the message is clear: this is a group ready to be seen not just as charming, but as driven. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swam_mDirOw Billed as a thrilling, high-voltage ND-style swing rock anthem, “HARD WORK” lives up … Continue reading Naniwa Danshi’s “HARD WORK” MV Marks a Confident Shift in Sound and Image
“There’s no one who doesn’t struggle with sex.”Sex is a universal human topic — yet somehow taboo.A human love story that listens to all troubled adults. Netflix has officially announced the production of “S & X,” a new live-action drama series based on Motoi Tada’s manga "S & X: Confessions of Sex Therapist Ichito Shimotori." … Continue reading Kento Nakajima Leads Netflix’s Live-Action Adaptation of “S & X”
The main cast and visuals have been unveiled for the upcoming stage production "AmberS -アンバース-," an original work created and scripted by NEWS' Shigeaki Kato. The play will serve as the opening performance for EX THEATER ARIAKE, a new theater launching in April within TV Asahi's TOKYO DREAM PARK entertainment complex in Ariake, Tokyo. https://youtu.be/kW50WejWQ0w?si=EI7bFQvLD-RRCYmc … Continue reading Kazuya Ohashi, Takuto Teranishi, Soya Igari, Toa Shimazaki, Koki Kawasaki, Tatsuru Matsuo, and more, star in “AmberS -アンバース-“
