The third round of additional cast members has been revealed for the Prime Video original "Hanzaisha" ("Criminal") (犯罪者), which stars Issei Takahashi, Takumi Saitoh, and Koshi Mizukami in triple lead roles. The drama is based on the novel of the same name by Ai Ota, who has written scripts for popular television shows such as … Continue reading KEY TO LIT’s Mizuki Inoue Joins the Cast of Prime Original Drama “Hanzaisha” (“Criminal”)
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
The new EX Theater Ariake in Tokyo, which opened in April 2026 with "AmberS -アンバース-", will present a new stage play, "Hyakki Yakyo" (百鬼夜鏡), 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 – Junior and STARTO Artists to Star
STARTO ENTERTAINMENT has announced that members of their Junior (pre-debut) division will be holding two key concerts later this year, "Junior Tour 2026" (tentative) and "Junior Summer LIVE 2026" (tentative). The announcement was made on June 1 via the official Junior website. https://twitter.com/i/status/2061290432378900530 The "Junior Tour 2026" will feature five performers: Nao Oriyama, Takuya Nishimura, Koki … Continue reading STARTO Juniors to Hold Major Concerts in 2026
TV Asahi has announced the drama "Natsuiro no Kumo ga Koi to Arashi wo Makiokosu" (夏色の雲が恋と嵐をまきおこす), 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" (2014–2024), 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
April 9, 2026 is a meaningful date for Shonen Ninja and Junior fans: it marks ten years since Nao Oriyama first stepped through the doors of the agency we know today as STARTO ENTERTAINMENT and began a journey that would go on to amaze fans and peers alike. A decade may seem like just a … Continue reading Nao Oriyama: Dream in Motion | 2024–2026 Junior Spotlight
Koki Kawasaki, who was a member of and leader of the group Shonen Ninja, leads his very first musical, "2FATE: Two Hearts, One Dream" ("2FATE ~二つの心と一つの夢~"), which will be staged at Theater H in February from the 21st to the 28th. Fellow Juniors Kohei Aoki and Kairu Tamura are also part of the cast in … Continue reading Juniors Koki Kawasaki, Kohei Aoki and Kairu Tamura star in musical play “2FATE: Two Hearts And One Dream”
The cast of the highly-anticipated Prime Original film "Angel Flight: The Movie," starring Ryoko Yonekura, has been unveiled, along with the release of a teaser trailer. Streaming worldwide exclusively on Prime Video starting February 13, 2026, this production is a continuation of the drama "Angel Flight: Kokusai Reikyu Sokanshi" (エンジェルフライト 国際霊柩送還士), which premiered in 2023 … Continue reading Junior Nao Oriyama Joins the Cast of “Angel Flight: The Movie”
The main cast and visuals have been unveiled for the upcoming stage production "AmberS -アンバース-," an original work created and scripted by NEWS' Shigeaki Kato. The play will serve as the opening performance for EX THEATER ARIAKE, a new theater launching in April within TV Asahi's TOKYO DREAM PARK entertainment complex in Ariake, Tokyo. https://youtu.be/kW50WejWQ0w?si=EI7bFQvLD-RRCYmc … Continue reading Kazuya Ohashi, Takuto Teranishi, Soya Igari, Toa Shimazaki, Koki Kawasaki, Tatsuru Matsuo, and more, star in “AmberS -アンバース-“
Former Shonen Ninja member Nao Oriyama, who has been active across numerous films, television dramas, and stage plays—including the 2024 film "Uchi no Ototo Domo ga Sumimasen" and the 2025 drama "Revenge Spy"—will take on his first starring stage role in three years with the new adaptation of "Equus," opening on January 29, 2026. Based … Continue reading Junior Nao Oriyama To Mark 10 Years in Entertainment: “There Is Meaning in Playing This Role at My Age Now”
