Tokyo International News Agency

The official costume for Kenjiro Shimada, the "mysterious young man" played by Masaya Sano of Aぇ! group, in NHK's upcoming morning drama "Kaze, Kaoru" (Wind, Fragrant), which begins airing on March 30th, has been revealed and is generating significant buzz on social media. The phrase "mysterious young man" accompanying the officially announced character description has strongly piqued viewers' curiosity, attracting considerable attention even before the broadcast, along with his visual appearance. Kenjiro Shimada is a crucial character who appears in the first half of the story. His revealed visual, featuring fluffy, tousled hair and round spectacles, has made a strong impression, drawing comments such as "He looks like a literary giant," "A student scholar style," and "Slightly stooped, tall and slender." Furthermore, his enigmatic aura has fueled anticipation about how he will intertwine with the narrative, with comm...

A special collaboration between singer-songwriter Ishizaki Huwie and Aぇ! group's Masaya Sano on the "FNS Oni-Renchan Kayosai" program, broadcast on October 5, 2025, has generated a massive buzz on social media. Their passionate and moving performance of Masaki Suda's hit song "Sayonara Elegy" captivated viewers' hearts. Masaya Sano has long publicly declared Ishizaki Huwie as "my beloved, admired Huwie-san," making this co-performance a dream come true for him. Fans flooded social media with messages of joy, such as "They looked so happy and joyful!💖," "So adorable and innocent, like a puppy!😭," and "So glad you got to collaborate with your favorite Huwie-san!😭," celebrating the moment his dream became a reality. Ishizaki Huwie himself commented on his social media, saying, "I was so happy to perform a passionate 'Sayonara Elegy' with Sano-kun..." Their harmonious voices received rave reviews...