SixTONES member Shintaro Morimoto has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the haircare brand RESP. Alongside the announcement, the company's new commercial, "What Is RESP?", starring Shintaro, premiered on YouTube on June 18 and will begin airing nationwide on July 18. https://twitter.com/i/status/2067446958361542723 Built around the concept of "skincare for your scalp," RESP has introduced … Continue reading SixTONES’ Shintaro Morimoto Named Brand Ambassador for RESP Haircare
On June 26, STARTO ENTERTAINMENT's official Junior website was updated following a maintenance period, announcing the formation of a new pre-debut group called "Howzit" (ハウジー / Haujii). An official group page was also launched alongside the revamped platform. The unit consists of five performers: Nao Oriyama (22), Takuya Nishimura (23), Koki Kuroda (22), Kosei Hiyama … Continue reading STARTO Announces New Junior Group: Nao Oriyama, Takuya Nishimura, Koki Kuroda, Kosei Hiyama, and Wataru Vasayegh to Hold First Live as “Howzit”
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”)
For twelve years, Tomohiro Kamiyama has been one of WEST.'s most quietly remarkable artists. He has always been difficult to define by a single role. Fans know him as a vocalist with remarkable control, a dancer whose precision has become one of the group's signatures, a songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist, and a performer equally at home … Continue reading WEST.’s Tomohiro Kamiyama’s Solo Debut “G.O.D.”: Every Step Leads Home
Ae! group’s Ken Kojima is stepping into the spotlight with his first-ever solo variety program, Kojiken (こじ研), set to air on TV Asahi on June 27 at midnight JST as a Kanto local broadcast. Known among fans for his unpredictable creativity, offbeat perspective, and self-proclaimed “genius” status, Ken will take on a program built entirely … Continue reading Ae! group’s Ken Kojima to Star in His First Solo Variety Program, Kojiken — Welcome to the Kojiken World!
For Taiki Shinozuka, 2026 has already been a year of momentum. Since joining timelesz through the globally watched timelesz project -AUDITION-, he has stepped onto arena stages, dome stages, and television screens across Japan. Now, he is preparing to take a different kind of stage entirely. かりん、篠塚大輝「焼却炉」（C）2026 QUE LINDO／NEOPA The biggest news surrounding Incinerator (Shoukyakuro) … Continue reading timelesz’s Taiki Shinozuka Makes His Film Debut in Incinerator, a Coming-of-Age Story Bound for the World Stage
https://twitter.com/SixTONES_SME/status/2061795308707913877 SixTONES has announced that “SixTONES Early Summer liSTening PARTY on YouTube 2026” will be livestreamed on the group’s official YouTube channel on June 6, 2026, starting at 10:00 p.m. JST. The event coincides with SixTONES Love Day (すとーんずラブの日), a fan-celebrated date tied to the group's association with the number six, making the special 66-minute … Continue reading SixTONES Announces “Early Summer liSTening PARTY on YouTube 2026” Livestream
SixTONES will appear in a new commercial for Sony Marketing’s flagship true wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM6, beginning June 1. In addition, from June 2, fans are be able to enjoy the group’s music through the WF-1000XM6 at five Sony Store locations across Japan: Ginza, Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka Tenjin. The campaign was developed around … Continue reading SixTONES’ “Imitation Rain” Powers Sony’s New WF-1000XM6 Campaign
On April 15th 2026, a windy spring evening, fans of Travis Japan gathered in a particularly bustling part of Tokyo. In Shinjuku’s Kabukicho, the release event for the group’s second CD single, “KAGE NI MO HINATA NI MO”, was about to take place, and fans who won a lottery through the CD preorder were invited … Continue reading Travis Japan celebrates the release of their second CD single “KAGE NI MO HINATA NI MO” in bustling Shinjuku
A new fire is rising inside Blue Lock. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z-mf3a4X2E Ado has been announced as the artist behind “Monstruo” (モンストロ), the theme song for the upcoming live-action film adaptation of Blue Lock, starring Fumiya Takahashi and set for release on Friday, August 7. A main trailer featuring a preview of the track has also been unveiled, … Continue reading Ado Ignites Blue Lock’s Live-Action Film With New Theme Song “Monstruo” (モンストロ)
