Ae! groupโs Ken Kojima is stepping into the spotlight with his first-ever solo variety program, Kojiken (ใใ็ ), 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 โgeniusโ status, Ken will take on a program built entirely … Continue reading Ae! groupโs Ken Kojima to Star in His First Solo Variety Program, Kojiken โ Welcome to the Kojiken World!
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The Musical “Machida-kun no Sekai” Starring Koki Kawasaki Returns After Two Years
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 โ Junior and STARTO Artists to Star
The new EX Theater Ariake in Tokyo, which opened in April 2026 with "AmberS -ใขใณใใผใน-", will present a new stage play, "Hyakki Yakyo" (็พ้ฌผๅค้ก), 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 โ 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
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. ใใใใ็ฏ ๅกๅคง่ผใ็ผๅด็ใ๏ผC๏ผ2026 QUE LINDO๏ผNEOPA 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
Ae! groupโs โPRIDEโ: A Song of History โ Built, Carried, and Protected
Ae! group has officially released what many fans had almost stopped daring to hope for: โPRIDE,โ long treasured as one of the groupโs defining band tracks, has finally entered their official discography as the common B-side to their fourth single, โDEKOBOKO LIFE.โ For any other song, that might have been simple release news. For โPRIDE,โ … Continue reading Ae! groupโs โPRIDEโ: A Song of History โ Built, Carried, and Protected
B&ZAI’s “Shodo Never End” Demonstrates Their Unwavering Resolve
Some songs invite quiet reflection. Others push you to keep going when things get tough and there seems to be no path forward. "Shodo Never End" by B&ZAI falls firmly into the second category. https://youtu.be/6ItK-vqYXAw Following the success of their ROCK'N'DOL tour, which culminated last month with additional shows at Nippon Budokan, B&ZAIโRyo Hashimoto (Vo./Gt.), Rei Yabana (Ba.), … Continue reading B&ZAI’s “Shodo Never End” Demonstrates Their Unwavering Resolve
[GIVEAWAY] YAT-TUS About Travis Japan Concert Tour 2026 โs travelers | Vlog and Fanreport
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmbWwI8hLCE&t=338s Premiering 21:00 JST, watch asย YAT-TUSย reports about the Travis Japan Concert Tour 2026's travelers! For those who have missed it, YAT-TUS has moved to Japan, and her next chapter in her life is just beginning! Get ready to laugh and nod in agreement as she shares her passionate feelings about the concert! Of course, it … Continue reading [GIVEAWAY] YAT-TUS About Travis Japan Concert Tour 2026 โs travelers | Vlog and Fanreport
King & Princeโs Kaito Takahashi and Dianeโs Atsuhiro Tsuda Team Up to Unravel World Mysteries
Could you imagine combining the charm and sparkle of a top-tier idol with the explosive energy and hilarious reactions of one of Japanโs most beloved comedians? Well, you donโt have to, because Japanese television has just made it a reality. Kaito Takahashi, a member of King & Prince, and Atsuhiro Tsuda, one half of the … Continue reading King & Princeโs Kaito Takahashi and Dianeโs Atsuhiro Tsuda Team Up to Unravel World Mysteries
SixTONES Announces “Early Summer liSTening PARTY on YouTube 2026” Livestream
https://twitter.com/SixTONES_SME/status/2061795308707913877 SixTONES has announced that โSixTONES Early Summer liSTening PARTY on YouTube 2026โ will be livestreamed on the groupโs official YouTube channel on June 6, 2026, starting at 10:00 p.m. JST. The event coincides with SixTONES Love Day (ใใจใผใใใฉใใฎๆฅ), 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
SixTONESโ โImitation Rainโ Powers Sonyโs New WF-1000XM6 Campaign
SixTONES will appear in a new commercial for Sony Marketingโs flagship true wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM6, beginning June 1. In addition, from June 2, fans are be able to enjoy the groupโs 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 SixTONESโ โImitation Rainโ Powers Sonyโs New WF-1000XM6 Campaign