Ae! group – pronounced as ‘a group‘ comprises of five members from the Kansai region of Japan: Yoshinori Masakado, Seiya Suezawa, Richard Keita Kusama, Ken Kojima, and Masaya Sano. The group’s formation was officially announced on February 18th, 2019. The original concept for the group’s name was relatively simple – “A group.” However, there was a suggestion to inject a … Continue reading Ae! group: Let’s go, with PRIDE.
Category: STARTO
Star Song Special: New STARTO Music Program Launch
A new wave of music entertainment is coming your way! Storm Labels has announced its first-ever music program, Star Song Special, set to bring an exciting blend of performances, collaborations, and conversations to fans starting this February. Premiere Date: Thursday, February 27 Schedule: Weekly episodes, 12 in total Platforms: Amazon Prime Japan, DMM TV Star … Continue reading Star Song Special: New STARTO Music Program Launch
Meet Japanese Idols at NärCon Vinter 2025 🌟
Are you captivated by the world of Japanese idols and aspiring talents? Do you want to hear firsthand about the journey of a performer who has charmed audiences both on stage and on screen? For guests attending NärCon Vinter 2025, prepare for an unforgettable experience! The Swedish-Japanese Performers Association (SJPA) will be bringing an exhilarating … Continue reading Meet Japanese Idols at NärCon Vinter 2025 🌟
Stage Report:『どうせ、恋してしまうんだ』You’re Going to Fall in Love Anyways
On a frigid winter day in Tokyo, my heart was warmed by the stage play 『どうせ、恋してしまうんだ』 (English title: You’re Going to Fall in Love Anyways). This slice-of-life adaptation of the popular manga follows five childhood friends in their second year of high school. With lively cast interactions and even moments of audience participation, this play … Continue reading Stage Report:『どうせ、恋してしまうんだ』You’re Going to Fall in Love Anyways
NEWS’ Takahisa Masuda shows his incredible vocal range and skills in “Kidoairaku” MV
An album that unabashedly expresses all that Masuda has become after years of hard work and effort. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S-M7L2hIq4 Takahisa Masuda released earlier this month the music video for “Kidoairaku” the title track of his first solo album, out now, which shares the same name. In this new project, long awaited by his fans we can … Continue reading NEWS’ Takahisa Masuda shows his incredible vocal range and skills in “Kidoairaku” MV
timelesz’ New 8-member Line Up: A New Era Begins
Tokyo-based J-Pop group timelesz have officially announced their new members at the press conference taken place at the Universal Music Japan office on February 15, after the last episode of docuseries “timelesz project -AUDITION-” is released on Netflix. Previously known as Sexy Zone, consists of Fuma Kikuchi, So Matsushima and Shori Sato, the group changed … Continue reading timelesz’ New 8-member Line Up: A New Era Begins
Ryosuke Yamada Unveils Solo Album “RED”
Hey! Say! JUMP’s Ryosuke Yamada will release his first-ever solo original album, RED, on April 16, marking a defining moment in his artistic journey. To celebrate this milestone, he will also embark on his first solo tour, Ryosuke Yamada LIVE TOUR 2025 RED, kicking off April 26 in Shizuoka and concluding June 22 in Fukuoka. … Continue reading Ryosuke Yamada Unveils Solo Album “RED”
Ryosuke Yamada’s Ethereal ‘snow moon’: A Timeless Love Ballad
There is an ethereal quality to Ryosuke Yamada’s "snow moon"—a delicate balance of longing, beauty, and quiet devotion. With his signature whispery falsetto and tender vocal delivery, Yamada transforms a fleeting moment into a timeless memory, capturing the kind of love that lingers even after parting ways. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKNBxvRCydk On February 12 at 9 PM JST, … Continue reading Ryosuke Yamada’s Ethereal ‘snow moon’: A Timeless Love Ballad
Explore the Vibrant Energies of Naniwa Danshi’s “Doki it”
Naniwa Danshi is back with a new single and as always they have something fun in their bag! Naniwa Danshi’s 8th single "Doki it" pairs rock with their rather funky tunes and ever so infectious energy! The boys are always challenging themselves with various genres and this time it's rock with a pop of color! … Continue reading Explore the Vibrant Energies of Naniwa Danshi’s “Doki it”
Ae! group Unveils Recording Music Video for ‘AKAN’
As Ae! group gears up for the release of their highly anticipated 1st album『D.N.A』 on February 18—their formation date—they're kicking off their milestone celebration in style! They have just unveiled the Recording Music Video for "AKAN"! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP65mm5-aEU With a title that playfully references the Kansai dialect’s "AKAN" (roughly meaning "No good," "Hopeless," or "That’s bad," … Continue reading Ae! group Unveils Recording Music Video for ‘AKAN’