Banner Image: RAY.
I am still reporting from about a half-a-day into the future in Japan and having a fabulous time. In some standout moments, I got to see our Debut of the Year winners, Made in Maiden alongside of ZIGA, and ArmaElla, all for the first time (as well as Shuumatsu piero for the first-and-last time). Last night, I attended an off kai event for MAD JAMIE following her Zepp Shinjuku one-man earlier this week. Akubi served as bartender while the members of d.i.s stuffed about 20 of us with a half-ton of home-cooked dishes. I’m still stuffed. Today I will be attending two new year-related events with RAY. Basically, I’m living my best life.
For those of you outside of Japan, let’s check to see if there is an idol in your area:
Isiliel is in LA this weekend for multiple events.
pinponpanpon have announced details of the first stop on their upcoming US pomgrimage.
They also dropped a new MV to kick off 2026 in their own unique way.
ASP drop the first release of their terminal year and it’s a bit melancholy.
Mazari shared a peak at their latest band set
YURAPICO teamed up with Italy’s MEx2TCHI for this international collaborative single.
ponderosa may bloom released an updated version of “hana no ame” with their new, four-member line-up.
I was lucky enough to score a front row spot for the MAD JAMIE on man earlier this week at Zepp Shinjuku. It was a phenomenal show. In other news, Akubi also dropped another track from her upcoming new album.
The latest from REBEL REBEL is damn catchy.
yosugala put that Big Time money to work for their MV promoting their major label debut.
It’s NO❤︎AF. Support your ska idols!!
AZ-ON memorializes their recent visit to Shanghai in this new MV.
Kamisama Parade continue our favorite new trend of high production value dance MVs.
Oshiloss Corner
Cute and edgy monster unit ZIGA is undergoing a bit of a shake-up. Shion Nekoma will be on hiatus through the end of February after which Yurika Rindou will graduate on March 6th while. A new line-up will be announced on March 9th.
DANZEN JURIMON Z (aka JURI) will be graduating from MAGMAZ on February 13th and retiring from idol activities.
I just saw Layn for the first time earlier this week and now they are disbanding in March. These two facts are unrelated I swear.
clubasia will be closing through the end of February for the installation of a new speaker system.
Oshifound Corner
Yumeka (ex. ASP and CARRY LOOSE) has been announced as the second member of Pour Lui’s new unit, PIGMONZ.
Knuckle Chiwawa, the fancy animal punk band fronted by Boss Rei (ex. BURST GIRL and GUSO Drop) has restored their songs on streaming services in anticipation of their upcoming reunion at YURAPICO’s birthday live.
DREAMY, the post-hardcore band fronted by Yumemi (ex. FaM and Candye♡Syrup) dropped a new MV.
