Origins & Roots Ai Tomioka was born in Japan with a natural inclination toward musical storytelling. During her formative childhood years, she experienced a cross-cultural upbringing by spending time living in Australia, an immersion that profoundly shaped her auditory palette…
Origins & Childhood Roots Ai Higuchi was born on November 28, 1989, in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, and spent her formative years growing up in Nagano. Immersed in an environment that nurtured artistic expression, she began playing the piano at the…
Origins & Roots Ahaz represents the special bond between A-ra and Hari, two vibrant members of the girl group Girl’s World under Liz Entertainment. Brought together through shared artistic ambitions, their relationship quickly blossomed into one of the most celebrated…
Origins & Roots ®AG POUND was originally formed in 2005, emerging as one of the very first dedicated Krump dance crews in Japan. Founded by visionary dancer Twiggz JUN, the crew sought to bring the intense, raw street style originating…
Origins & Roots Born out of Bushiroad’s sprawling multi-media phenomenon BanG Dream!, Afterglow represents the raw, rebellious spirit of high school rock music. Formed by a tight-knit circle of childhood friends who grew up together, the band’s narrative revolves around…
Origins & Roots Formed in 2016, After the Rain emerged from the vibrant Japanese underground internet music scene known as utaite, bringing together two powerhouse creators: Mafumafu and Soraru. Their individual journeys began years prior on video-sharing platforms, where they…
Origins & Roots The After LIKE Team emerged as a stellar temporary collaborative unit during the high-stakes entrance tests of Mnet’s acclaimed survival reality show, I-LAND2 : N Bringing together aspiring talents from diverse backgrounds, the group was forged with…
Origins & Roots Formed under the powerful joint coalition of STARSHIP Entertainment and Amuse, AEN emerged as a trans-national septet uniting South Korean and Japanese talent. The group’s nomenclature is a profound portmanteau: ‘A new Era of Now,’ signifying a…
Origins & Roots Formed within the vibrant cultural hub of Kansai under the umbrella of STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, Ae! Group emerged with a distinct musical identity deeply anchored in live band performances and Kansai’s signature theatrical flair. Training & Formation Brought…
Origins & Roots Adorable! emerged onto the Japanese music scene under Fore Production, bringing together a dynamic quintet of young performers determined to leave a distinct mark on the modern idol landscape. Training & Early Trials Operating within the rigorous…