Johnny's group King & Prince has been working hard since its debut in March 2018. Its members openly share how they feel about it all.
King & Prince recalls the many obstacles it faced on the way to its impressive debut, including its struggles while in Johnny's Jr.
As King & Prince busies itself with preparations for its first concert tour, members Genki Iwahashi and Yuta Jinguji clash during a rehearsal.
Filled with nervous anticipation, King & Prince embarks on its first concert tour. Later, its members talk about their hopes for the future.
Four new tour staff members prepare for an important concert. Their responsibilities: stage management, special effects, sound and special props.
On the day before the tour, the staff must solve some unexpected problems. Yabe, new on the special effects team, explains why she chose her job.
The sound team is faced with an urgent problem during rehearsals. Later, the four staff members struggle with their nerves as the concert approaches.
As Hey! Say! Jump's concert tour begins, the four new staff members nervously watch over the production, hoping that nothing goes wrong.
After a two-year hiatus, Kat-tun is back in action. Despite losing multiple members, Kamenashi, Nakamaru and Ueda explain why they decided to stay.
Kat-tun holds its first concert after returning from hiatus. Each member finds a way to showcase their individuality during the show.
As Kat-tun prepares to record a new album, Kamenashi films a commercial, Ueda explains his love for boxing and Nakamaru visits a video game designer.
Kat-tun's next tour is announced in celebration of its first album in four years. As the group designs the stage, each member voices his own opinion.
After overcoming numerous setbacks, News celebrates its 15th anniversary with its biggest-ever tour to reassure fans the group is still going strong.
Published author Shigeaki Kato focuses on his writing, Keiichiro Koyama visits a respected Johnny's artist and Yuya Tegoshi drops by his old school.
The members of News prepare for their first-ever solo countdown concert as the clock ticks down to their live New Year's Eve performance.
King & Prince looks back on a successful first year, including its first hit single and an appearance in Japan's biggest New Year's Eve concert.
Though not widely known outside of its region, Kansai Johnny's Jr. has many adoring fans. Its members start preparing for a series of Christmas shows.
The members of Naniwa Danshi, a sub-group of Kansai Johnny's Jr., get ready for their appearance in a concert featuring Johnny's group Kanjani Eight.
Kansai Johnny's Jr. kicks off its 35-concert Christmas event. But something happens along the way that tests the strength of the group.
After two members decide to leave the group, Kansai Johnny's Jr. performs together one last time during the Japanese New Year's celebration.
Snow Man, a popular sub-group of Johnny's Jr., prepares to perform in a famous kabuki-style theater production created by Hideaki Takizawa.
Snow Man gains three new members, testing the group's solidarity as it continues its grueling preparations for its upcoming theater performances.
It's almost time for Snow Man's theater debut. One member practices his complicated stage makeup while others rehearse an acrobatic drum performance.
During a rehearsal, Snow Man's Hikaru Iwamoto loses his footing on a ladder and injures his leg just days before performances are set to begin.
After debuting in outfits evocative of their group name, King & Prince begin to show a more mature side as they prepare for their sophomore tour.
Now in their second year, King & Prince display their growth as a group as they take an active role in their costume designs and stage production.
Both Yutas push themselves to the limit as they rehearse for their demanding roles in a musical all while continuing to tour with King & Prince.
Veteran performer Tomoyuki Yara prepares himself and a rookie dancer for the event that his entire 20-year career has been building toward.
Tomoyuki teams up with top musicians and dancers to assemble a performance that transitions through the sounds and dances of the 70s to today.
Tomoyuki lends his expertise and choreographs a dance for the seven-member group Travis Japan ahead of their first-ever solo performance.
Bishonen, a group of six teenage performers, search for what makes them unique. Taisho rehearses a solo song that holds a deep meaning for him.
With no stage lighting or effects, Bishonen face their most trying performance yet when they participate in an event thousands of miles from home.
Four years on from their formation, the six completely different members of SixTones recount their road to success and discuss what the future holds.
The members of SixTones juggle their budding acting careers, rehearsals and personal lives ahead of a career-changing announcement at the Tokyo Dome.
Things start ramping up for SixTones as they enter the recording booth for the first time and begin rehearsals for their debut music video.
SixTones members Shintaro and Jesse offer an intimate glimpse into their lives before fame ahead of a momentous performance at the Yokohama Arena.
King & Prince's Sho, Ren and Kaito open up about what "The show must go on" means to them and step on stage at Johnny's' biggest event of the year.
HiHi Jets, a group that performs on roller skates, plan to kick off their show by skating down a steep ramp -- but member Yuto can't quite nail it.
HiHi Jets are invited to perform in the popular musical, Dream Boys. The group members get to work practicing a baton-passing act for the show.
The cameras follow the members of Kis-My-Ft2 and their varying stories. Taisuke talks about the ups and downs of starring in his first musical.
Busaiku talk about life away from Kis-My-Ft2 as they rehearse for their first stage production. The nature of their roles presents a unique challenge.
Kis-My-Ft2 host an annual charity radio event. Takashi feels emotional when Kento plays piano alongside a choir of visually impaired children.
The members of Kis-My-Ft2 put their roller skating skills to the test as they perform at the Asia Fashion Awards -- the boys' first overseas show.
Koichi Domoto talks about his 20 years in Endless Shock and what makes it special. He also reveals some advice the legendary Johnny gave him.
Koichi and the cast rehearse a Travis Payne-inspired dance. Later, he explains what Endless Shock means to him, and why he continues to star in it.
As COVID-19 causes concert cancellations across the country, five groups from Japan's Kansai region prepare for a series of livestream performances.
Ae! group and Lil Kansai rehearse for their first-ever livestream concert without their fans in attendance. Singing and dancing will be the easy part.
After their tour of Japan is canceled due to the pandemic, Johnnyโs West work hard to entertain their fans via a show streamed live from Osaka.
Amid the hurdles of the pandemic, Naniwa Danshi work to prove their independence by taking the reins on the production of their upcoming concert.
Now older and wiser, the members of Sexy Zone look back on the previous nine years together and their experiences debuting at such a young age.
Looking to broaden their horizons, the Sexy Zone members tackle various solo projects, ranging from photoshoots to commercials and quiz shows.
With So Matsushima returning to the group, Sexy Zone must get their bearings before their first five-man performance in almost two years.
The day of Sexy Zone's online concert finally arrives. Performing in an empty venue, the members give everything theyโve got to entertain their fans.
Debuting in early 2020, Snow Man's freshman year is cut short by the pandemic. However, that won't stop them from giving the fans what they want.
Filming begins on Snow Man's kabuki-themed movie. Raul performs a solo dance number, and the members get a workout in a grueling taiko drum section.
The newest members of Snow Man challenge themselves with a variety of solo projects. Koji takes on photography while Ren tries his hand at acting.
Though unable to perform in front of a live audience, Snow Man finally get their chance to step on stage and deliver an explosive debut concert.
Travis Japan have long wowed audiences with their outstanding and original choreography. However, it's time for them to prove they can raise the bar.
Reminiscing about the formation of the group, the members of Travis Japan explain how they went from not getting along to being perfectly in sync.
Accomplished performer Tomoyuki Yara returns to instruct Travis Japan but finds that the members have yet to fully implement his previous advice.
The Shinbashi Embujo reopens its doors for Toraja Ninjapan 2020 after a seven-month hiatus. Travis Japan aim to deliver an electrifying performance.
After an unexpected change to their lineup, the members of Sexy Zone begin shooting a challenging new music video to mark their 10th year together.
Celebrating 25 years as a group, V6 prepare for their first live show in three years. The three youngest members speak about their solo endeavors.
V6 rehearse for their anniversary concert, but the physical toll hits some harder than others. The three eldest members look back on their careers.
As the date of their concert draws near, V6 meet to discuss exclusive fan club content, their photo book and costumes โ all while rehearsing.
Returning to the arena where they first performed, V6 shoot a music video for their fans before the curtain rises on a concert 25 years in the making.
After a two-year wait, Johnnys' WEST are finally bringing their Japan-wide tour to live audiences. But thereโs plenty of preparation still to be done.
2021 marks seven years since Johnnysโ WESTโs debut. Now firmly in the spotlight, the members talk about their forays into acting, modeling and more.
With frequent TV and stage appearances, Johnnysโ WEST are a phenomenal success. The tight-knit group members share their memories from over the years.
After writing a song of gratitude to his father, Daiki invites him to come and see him perform live. The group contemplates what the future holds.
Inspired to create something fresh and unique, popular band Tokio form a company. The members' new roles present them with an exciting challenge.
Tokio tackle the next step of their children's bento box project: shooting a TV commercial. Kokubun gets to work on a new musical composition.
Tokio visit their new department in the Fukushima Prefectural Government Office. Matsuoka dives into his theater work and shoots an udon commercial.
Joshima tests his acting chops as he plays the lead role in an Osaka-based TV drama. The members of Tokio consider where life will take them next.
Preparing for their much-anticipated November 2021 debut, the members of Naniwa Danshi stay focused and put everything they have into their music.
Naniwa Danshiโs first-ever national arena tour kicks off. On a day of special significance to the group, a surprise announcement moves them to tears.
While happy and excited about their fast-approaching CD debut, the members of Naniwa Danshi open up about their complicated feelings and anxieties.
Taking the stage at a star-studded music event at Tokyo Dome, Naniwa Danshi cherish every moment as they perform their debut song for the first time.
Hard at work on their second album, SixTONES share their thoughts on music and their experiences as performers. Taiga and Juri record a song together.
Jesse and Shintaro practice some tricky choreography for an upcoming music video. Meanwhile, Yugo and Juri make an important announcement live on-air.
Recording in the summer of 2021, the members of SixTONES contribute their unique vocal talents toward creating a spectacular, one-of-a-kind album.
Take a behind-the-scenes peek at SixTONESโs rehearsals and nationwide tour. Taiga and Hokuto revisit the places where their remarkable journey began.
Marking a decade since their debut, the members of Kis-My-Ft2 prepare for their first national arena tour in front of live audiences in three years.
After a two-year hiatus, Taisuke reprises his role in a stage production. Kento tries to come up with an entirely new dance ahead of the groupโs tour.
As the first day of the tour draws near, Yuta ensures every costume detail is perfect. Toshiya focuses on voice acting, and Wataru takes up writing.
Kis-My-Ft2 rehearse and exchange ideas before finally taking the stage to launch their tour and show their appreciation to their devoted fans.
The members of Naniwa Danshi each take on production roles as they enthusiastically prepare for their first national tour since their CD debut.
With Ohashi absent, the group postpones its first tour performance in Tokyo. Undeterred, the remaining members focus on preparation and rehearsal.
When Nagao comes down with COVID-19, the remaining Naniwa Danshi members resolve to press on and perform as a group of six for their Fukui concert.
Having spent their debut year cultivating their own distinct style of entertainment, Naniwa Danshi perform in Kanagawa for the final show of the tour.
While on tour promoting their eighth album, the Sexy Zone members are moved by a sudden announcement: their first-ever dome shows in Tokyo and Osaka.
Twelve years after debuting, the members of Sexy Zone open up about beginning a new chapter in their career. Kento flies to Italy for an acting role.
Shori reflects on finally sharing the stage with his childhood idol in a popular musical at Tokyoโs Imperial Theatre. The Sexy Zone arena tour begins.
Enjoy a close-up look behind the scenes of Sexy Zoneโs long-awaited Tokyo Dome show. Marius shares his heartfelt wishes ahead of the performance.
The members of A.B.C-Z prepare for the 10th-anniversary show of โJohnnyโs Legend,โ a remarkable retelling of the story of the first Johnnyโs group.
Showcasing their unique talents within the group, media-savvy Fumito creates an unforgettable medley and Ryoichi shines as a gravity-defying acrobat.
Ryosuke reflects on joining the group and becoming lead vocalist, Koichi opens up about his choreography work, and Shota muses over future goals.
Kanjani8 prepare for an open-air summer show in Yokohama but worry about the rainy weather forecast disappointing their 70,000-plus waiting fans.
After a large typhoon forces Kanjani8 to cancel an upcoming rock festival performance, the members try to entertain their fans in a different way.
Performing as a five-member group since 2019, Kanjani8 must adjust to their new musical and vocal roles for their upcoming nationwide dome tour.
Kanjani8 begin their first dome tour in three years. With the COVID-19 ban on cheering having been lifted, their loyal fans give them a warm welcome.
The talented members of Ae! group begin the final preparations for their first concerts without supporting acts in Tokyo during the summer of 2022.
Brimming with nerves and excitement, Ae! group work together under pressure to perfect their performance before their first solo arena show.
The teenage members of Lil Kansai take on leadership roles as they prepare to perform with Boys be and AmBitious in a series of New Year concerts.
With their first Kansai Johnnysโ Jr. concert of 2023 just days away, Lil Kansai head to Osaka-Jo Hall for a rehearsal on New Yearโs Day.
Reia Nakamura of 7 MEN Samurai says being in a band has shown him the fun of being an idol. In the summer of 2023, the group gets a huge opportunity.
Motodaka, Nakamura, Sugeta and the other versatile members of 7 MEN Samurai rehearse one last time before the first performance of the important tour.
HiHi Jets rehearse their trademark performance on roller skates. Takahashi puts on a smile, but behind it is a story of overcoming difficulties.
On the first day of the tour, Igari does last-minute checks of rehearsal footage, while Takahashi feels excited to hear the sound of the audience.
King & Prince are highly active in June 2023 โ but earlier in the year, the group dwindled to two members. Takahashi shares how he felt at the time.
Nagase and Takahashi prepare for their first nationwide tour as a duo. Nagase explains why he is so particular about the costumes he wears on stage.
The curtain rises on the first day of King & Princeโs tour. Takahashi and Nagase talk about a song whose lyrics they hope will resonate with the fans.
Nagase appears as the lead in a movie between stops on the tour. Takahashi gets emotional during the encore of the final show in December.
Kaito Miyachika leads his Travis Japan bandmates as they work hard during a 10-hour shoot for a music video for "Candy Kiss" in June 2023.
The members of Travis Japan film a music video for "LEVEL UP," a song with a dance routine that the choreographer says is tremendously difficult.
Travis Japan does some promotion and performs at a festival in Los Angeles. In November, the group begins preparing for its first arena tour.
With the tour approaching, Travis Japan closes out the year by working hard in rehearsals and putting the finishing touches on its performance.