ACEes’ Ryusei Fukada and Hidaka Ukisho to Star in “Natsuiro no Kumo ga Koi to Arashi wo Makiokosu” | Junior Group to Perform Theme Song

TV Asahi has announced the drama "Natsuiro no Kumo ga Koi to Arashi wo Makiokosu" (ๅค่‰ฒใฎ้›ฒใŒๆ‹ใจๅตใ‚’ใพใใŠใ“ใ™), which will air at 11 PM (JST) on the "Oshidora Saturday" slot starting July 11. With a screenplay by Yuko Matsuda, who has penned works such as "Revenge Spy" (2025) and "Hanasaki Mai Speaks Out" (2014โ€“2024), the project sees … Continue reading ACEes’ Ryusei Fukada and Hidaka Ukisho to Star in “Natsuiro no Kumo ga Koi to Arashi wo Makiokosu” | Junior Group to Perform Theme Song

ACEes’ Ryuto Sakuma and Nanoka Hara to Co-Star in “Nai Mono Nedari no Kimi ni Hikari no Hanataba wo”

ACEes member Ryuto Sakuma and actress Nanoka Hara have been announced to jointly star in the film "A Bouquet of Light for You Who Longs for What You Donโ€™t Have ("Nai Mono Nedari no Kimi ni Hikari no Hanataba wo") (ใชใ„ใ‚‚ใฎใญใ ใ‚Šใฎๅ›ใซๅ…‰ใฎ่ŠฑๆŸใ‚’), which is set to premiere in Japan this fall. The two have gained popularity … Continue reading ACEes’ Ryuto Sakuma and Nanoka Hara to Co-Star in “Nai Mono Nedari no Kimi ni Hikari no Hanataba wo”

ACEes’ Ryuto Sakuma on returning to Kyoto, the importance of mealtimes, and his passion for acting | “Nagatan to Aoto: Ichika no Ryori Cho Season 2” now airing

The drama "Nagatan to Aoto: Ichika no Ryori Cho" starring actress Mugi Kadowaki and ACEes member Ryuto Sakuma is currently airing its second installment from February 20, 2026 as part of WOWOW's "Drama W-30" lineup. Based on the manga of the same name by Yuki Isoya, this gourmet love story set in Kyoto shortly after … Continue reading ACEes’ Ryuto Sakuma on returning to Kyoto, the importance of mealtimes, and his passion for acting | “Nagatan to Aoto: Ichika no Ryori Cho Season 2” now airing

B&ZAI 2026 Live Tour “ROCK’N’DOL” / ACEes 2026 Arena Tour “V” / KEY TO LIT “WAKE UP THE FOOL” Release

The eight-member Junior group B&ZAI kicked off their nationwide tour "ROCK'N'DOL" with a performance in Sapporo, Hokkaido. This is their second live tour following "First Beat" in mid-2025, which served both as a reintroduction and an awakening. They are racing through 24 shows in 9 cities across Japan, culminating in a final concert in Hiroshima … Continue reading B&ZAI 2026 Live Tour “ROCK’N’DOL” / ACEes 2026 Arena Tour “V” / KEY TO LIT “WAKE UP THE FOOL” Release

Zessei Exhibition AFTER MOVIE: Tadayoshi Ohkuraโ€™s Vision, Now Streaming Worldwide

Some exhibitions are meant to be seen once. Others lingerโ€”etched into memory long after the walls come down. Zessei belongs firmly to the latter. Now streaming via STARTO ENTERTAINMENTโ€™s โ€œFAMILY CLUB onlineโ€ streaming service, the Zessei Launch Commemorative Photo Exhibition AFTER MOVIE allows the project to come alive once moreโ€”this time beyond the physical confines … Continue reading Zessei Exhibition AFTER MOVIE: Tadayoshi Ohkuraโ€™s Vision, Now Streaming Worldwide

โ€œRIDE ON TIMEโ€ Season 7: Spotlight on ACEes, KEY TO LIT, and B&ZAI โ€“ streaming exclusively on Netflix from November 6

The acclaimed documentary series โ€œRIDE ON TIMEโ€, known for its intimate portraits of idols behind the spotlight, returns for a highly anticipated Season 7. This new season will stream exclusively on Netflix worldwide1 starting November 6, 2025, following last yearโ€™s Season 6, which marked the programโ€™s move to the platform. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9IoneEQlEo Since its debut on … Continue reading โ€œRIDE ON TIMEโ€ Season 7: Spotlight on ACEes, KEY TO LIT, and B&ZAI โ€“ streaming exclusively on Netflix from November 6

“Biggest Party”: ACEes makes surprise appearance at Tokyo Girls Collection Autumn/Winter 2025

Seven months into their formation, the rising junior group ACEes made a secret appearance at the "41st Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection Autumn/Winter" held on September 6th at Saitama Super Arena. On stage, they performed "Jinsei Yugi" by timelesz, "Kotoba yori Taisetsu na Mono" by ARASHI, and unveiled the "Tokyo Girls Collection Autumn/Winter" 20th anniversary celebration … Continue reading “Biggest Party”: ACEes makes surprise appearance at Tokyo Girls Collection Autumn/Winter 2025

Live Report: ACEes Arena Tour 2025 PROLOGUE: Jewels So Bright You Cry Out of Shock

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

ACEes’ “PROLOGUE” from the 2025 Arena Tour PROLOGUE

ACEes' live performance of their original song "PROLOGUE" was uploaded to YouTube as the first performance officially published since the reshuffling of Junior groups. The video has accumulated an impressive 1.6 million views at the time of this article, and is by far ACEes' most viewed video on the platform. https://youtu.be/MC1i1RuS7IM On February 16th, 2025, … Continue reading ACEes’ “PROLOGUE” from the 2025 Arena Tour PROLOGUE

Drama Review: My Strawberry Film (ใƒžใ‚คใ‚นใƒˆใƒญใƒ™ใƒชใƒผใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒซใƒ ) (2024)

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 Drama Review: My Strawberry Film (ใƒžใ‚คใ‚นใƒˆใƒญใƒ™ใƒชใƒผใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒซใƒ ) (2024)