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On White Day, March 14th, popular group Snow Man released "Suno Kare Tsushin Vol. 3," which has been met with an enthusiastic response from fans. Along with the message "May you have a wonderful White Day✨" from their official X account, each member delivered their unique "Okaeri" (welcome home) message. Many fans expressed their joy, saying, "It's the best White Day ever" and "I feel like I've received a special reward." Particular attention was drawn to the distinct "Okaeri" messages from each member. Fans praised Ryohei Abe's message with comments like, "His low, gentle 'Okaeri' is sinful" and "I want to listen to it forever." Tatsuya Fukazawa's charm was described as "a personification of melody," leading some fans to exclaim, "I genuinely screamed quite a bit." Other reactions included calling Hikaru Iwamoto's message "a grand triumph," Shota Wa...

On March 14, 2026, a new idol group, "True & Lip" (read as Tururipu), made their electrifying debut from STPR. The debut announcement at K Arena Yokohama instantly trended on SNS X (formerly Twitter), drawing a flood of heartfelt congratulations and eager anticipation from long-time fans. "True & Lip," embodying its name with the concept of "True & Lip," consists of six unique members. The members include Monokuro (white), Paluo (pink), Harima (orange), Soara (light blue), Tsukishiro Yashiro. (purple), and Mahiro Maru. Each member boasts a distinctive catchphrase. Monokuro’s is: "I'll accept all of you; from today, you are special to me." Paluo declares: "With me, we can turn anything into laughter! I'm going to be the King of Mischief!" Harima pledges: "Swear on my lips, I'll teach you both the sweet and the sour. Now, surrender yourself." Soara exclaims: "I'm getting excited~! I've come t...

The production of a third season for the hugely popular anime series The Dangers in My Heart ( Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu ) has been confirmed, eliciting joyous reactions from fans and staff alike. On March 14, 2026, voice actor Shun Horie, who plays the protagonist Kyotaro Ichikawa, announced his return to the role on his X (formerly Twitter) account, exclaiming, "I'm so incredibly happy!!!" The broadcast is scheduled for 2027, making this a true "Happy White Day" surprise announcement for the many eagerly awaiting fans. Following this announcement, the series immediately trended on social media. Enthusiastic comments flooded in, such as "BokuYaba Season 3, congratulations!" "I didn't expect it, but now that it's confirmed, I'm super happy!" and "Can't die before 2027!" showcasing the immense public reaction. Some fans couldn't hide their excitement, saying, "This might be the happiest I've been rec...

The eagerly anticipated concert "Honma Ookini Osaka Shochikuza ~WE are Shochikuza Boys. Thank you for your long-standing support. The days we faced each other in the tatami dressing room during our Kansai Jr. days. A SUPER Aぇ! Graduation Ceremony at such a place of youth.~" is fast approaching. On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), a whirlwind of excitement surrounds the star-studded lineup and the fervent anticipation from fans. With "10 days until the performance" announced as of March 14, and details of the live stream now public, the buzz is palpable. Fans are particularly thrilled by the official account's invitation for "combinations of photos you want to see." In response to the hopeful sentiment of "Maybe we'll see them somewhere...?", numerous nostalgic pairings that are irresistible to long-time fans have been requested. Specifically, there's an overwhelming demand for a three-shot reunion of Nagase Ren, Nishihata D...

Popular artist Koda Kumi's signature song "Koi no Tsubomi" is currently garnering significant attention on social media. This surge in interest follows the announcement that Koda Kumi and popular group WEST. will collaborate on the song for the 3100th anniversary concert of the long-running music program "MUSIC FAIR". Released on May 24, 2006, "Koi no Tsubomi" was a massive hit as Koda Kumi's 31st single, becoming a beloved classic that resonates with many. Following the collaboration announcement, numerous posts on X (formerly Twitter) expressed excitement, with comments like "Heisei revival everywhere!" and "I'm so excited, it's totally my generation!", bringing a spotlight back to a song that defined the Heisei era. Fans are continuously sharing personal memories associated with the song. Many express a deep sense of nostalgia, recalling how the song marked a chapter in their youth, with remarks such as "I chose ...

The highly popular rhythm game "Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku" (hereafter, Proseka) today, March 14th, at 3 PM JST, added the tie-up song "Violence Trigger" from the popular competitive game "#Compass - Combat Providence Analysis System" (hereafter, #Compass). This immediately created a significant buzz on social media. This long-awaited collaboration elicited joyful exclamations of "Nostalgic!" from many fans. Simultaneously, the new version sung by Proseka's unit "Vivid BAD SQUAD" (VBS) received a flurry of praise, with comments like "VBS's Violence Trigger is great" and "An-chan and Kohane are just too good." Many specifically noted the faithful reproduction of Miku's original parts and how the VBS members' voices further enhanced the song's appeal. Alongside the song addition, a short animated video for "Violence Trigger" was released in-game. Fans expressed high e...

It was announced on March 14th by her sister on the official X (formerly Twitter) account that voice actress Yukie Maeda passed away on March 9th at the age of 52 due to malignant sarcoma. Maeda had publicly announced her illness in October last year and had just declared her retirement from voice acting at the end of February this year. Her sister conveyed the sad news, stating, "She lived positively and passed away with a smile characteristic of my sister," suggesting that Maeda remained cheerful until her last moments. This sudden news has brought great shock and sadness to many fans and fellow voice actors. Yukie Maeda was widely known for her roles as Feli in the popular game series "Puyo Puyo" and as Cao Cao (Karin) in the anime series "Koihime Musou." She also captivated many fans with her unique presence and acting skills, playing memorable characters in numerous other works, including Mari Aizawa in "Disaster Report," Onsen Tamago and Sa...