Rei Yabana, a member of the rising Junior group B&ZAI, has been cast as the lead in "JUMP ~Yoru ga o chite kuru sono mae ni" (JUMP ๏ฝใจใซใใชใกใฆใใใใฎใใจใซ๏ฝ), which will be staged at THEATER MILANO-Za in Tokyo beginning in January 2027. This original musical was conceived to commemorate the 55th anniversary of Kiyoshiro Imawano's debut, … Continue reading B&ZAI’s Rei Yabana to Make Solo Musical Lead Debut: “I’ll give It everything I’ve got”
B&ZAI, an eight-member Junior (pre-debut) group under STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, will host the radio program "Banzai shiyou ze ~Ready for B&ZAI~" (ใใณใถใคใใใใ๏ผ~Ready for B&ZAI~), which will be broadcast every Thursday at 20:00 JST beginning October 1. Produced by Japan FM Network Co., Ltd. (JFNC), this will be the first regular radio show held by this rising … Continue reading B&ZAI to Hold First Regular Radio Show: “We’ll do our best so that the eight of us can keep going for a long, long time!”
B&ZAI member Katsuki Motodaka has been cast in the upcoming drama “Tsuma wo Intai Shimasu” (ๅฆปใๅผ้ใใพใ), which will premiere on October 5. Based on the web manga of the same name by Mana Akaishi, the production, which stars Nao Asahi and Yua Shinkawa, aims to deliver a thrilling … Continue reading B&ZAI’s Katsuki Motodaka Joins the Cast of “Tsuma wo Intai Shimasu”
๐ฅ ๏ผผ๐ขGiveaway Alertโ๏ธ๏ผ ๐ฅ In celebration of the successful tour conclusion, Dumpling Box is hosting a giveaway with a selection of goods from B&ZAI LIVE 2026 Summer Beat! Formed in February 2025 through a major reorganization of STARTO ENTERTAINMENT's Junior units, B&ZAIโRyo Hashimoto, Rei Yabana, Taiki Konno, Rinne Sugeta, Katsuki Motodaka, Yujin Suzuki, Hoshiki Kawasaki, … Continue reading [GIVEAWAY!] B&ZAI LIVE 2026 Summer Beat Goods
This July,ย the third installment of the fantasy reading play The Most Distant Day From You was held at the National Noh Theatre in Tokyo. Alongside Tetsuya Bessho, Kii Kitano, and Traditional Kyogen performer Nomura Manojo was one of our favourite faces:ย B&ZAI’s Rinne Sugeta. Rinne portrayed the lead character on July 4th, a character … Continue reading (not done) Report: The Most Distant Day From You feat. Rinne Sugeta (B&ZAI)
B&ZAI members Michiharu Inaba and Taiki Konno have been cast as co-leads in "Boku no Dragon ga Gohan o Tabenai!!" / ใผใใฎใใฉใดใณใใใฏใใ้ฃในใชใ!! ("My Dragon Won't Eat!!"), a new stage production set to run at the Tokyo Globe Theatre from November 5 to November 23, and at Sankei Hall Breeze from November 27 to December 6. … Continue reading B&ZAI’s Michiharu Inaba and Taiki Konno to Star in “Boku no Dragon ga Gohan o Tabenai!!” / ใผใใฎใใฉใดใณใใใฏใใ้ฃในใชใ!!
This year, a new music festival was born. Produced by SUPER EIGHT members Shota โYasuโ Yasuda and Tadayoshi “Tacchon” Ohkura, โThe ONE ~One Sound, One Life~”. reunited four sets of artists from STARTO ENTERTAINMENT over two days at Yokohama Arena to perform a total of 26 songs. The setlist included not … Continue reading Live Report: Idol Music Fes The ONE โIchi On Isshoโ
Known across STARTO ENTERTAINMENT for his exceptional athletic ability, B&ZAI's Rinne Sugeta is often seen as the group's energetic powerhouse and sun. But in a recent interview and "Ultimate 50 Love Questions" feature with Josei Seven, the 28-year-old offered fans a glimpse of a far more introspective side of himself. Despite the image many people … Continue reading Beyond the Athlete: B&ZAI’s Rinne Sugeta Opens Up About Growth, Acting, and Happiness
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
B&ZAI held their solo concert B&ZAI LIVE TOUR 2026 -ROCKโNโDOL- in Nippon Budokan on May 9, bringing their nationwide hall tour to a spectacular close. The tour visited 10 cities and spanned 29 performances, including the February 27 show at Tokyo Garden Theater. Held across three dates at the legendary Nippon Budokan, the final performances … Continue reading Live Report: B&ZAI LIVE TOUR 2026 -ROCKโNโDOL- in Nippon Budokan
