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
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
Some exhibitions are meant to be seen once. Others linger—etched into memory long after the walls come down. Zessei belongs firmly to the latter. Now streaming via STARTO ENTERTAINMENT’s “FAMILY CLUB online” streaming service, the Zessei Launch Commemorative Photo Exhibition AFTER MOVIE allows the project to come alive once more—this time beyond the physical confines … Continue reading Zessei Exhibition AFTER MOVIE: Tadayoshi Ohkura’s Vision, Now Streaming Worldwide
The acclaimed documentary series “RIDE ON TIME”, 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 year’s Season 6, which marked the program’s move to the platform. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9IoneEQlEo Since its debut on … Continue reading “RIDE ON TIME” Season 7: Spotlight on ACEes, KEY TO LIT, and B&ZAI – streaming exclusively on Netflix from November 6
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
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' 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?si=wp6LQ1qWi461agsP On February 16th, 2025, … Continue reading ACEes’ “PROLOGUE” from the 2025 Arena Tour PROLOGUE
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 (マイストロベリーフィルム) (2024)
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
