Yui Hiwatashi (樋渡結依, Hiwatashi Yui; born 30 April 2000 in Saitama Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese idol and former…Yui Hiwatashi (樋渡結依, Hiwatashi Yui; born 30 April 2000 in Saitama Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese idol and former member of the groups AKB48 and Karat. She is represented by the talent agency AKS. Multiples of her singles with AKB48 have reached No. 1 on Oricon and Billboard Japan charts, and Sustainable was the number one selling single in Japan in 2019. The album Bokutachi wa, Ano Hi no Yoake o Shitteiru was certified double platinum by the RIAJ.
Nana Owada (大和田 南那, Ōwada Nana; born 15 September 1999 in Chiba Prefecture) is a Japanese television personality…Nana Owada (大和田 南那, Ōwada Nana; born 15 September 1999 in Chiba Prefecture) is a Japanese television personality, actress, and former member of the Japanese idol girl group AKB48. She is a former member of AKB48's Team A.
Neru Nagahama (Japanese: 長濱 ねる, Hepburn: Nagahama Neru) is a Japanese television personality, television presenter, and…Neru Nagahama (Japanese: 長濱 ねる, Hepburn: Nagahama Neru) is a Japanese television personality, television presenter, and actress. She is a former member of the idol girl groups Keyakizaka46 (now Sakurazaka46) and Hiragana Keyakizaka46 (now Hinatazaka46). Nagahama joined Keyakizaka46 in 2015 as the founding member of its subgroup Hiragana Keyakizaka46, and was briefly the only member of that subgroup. She left Hiragana Keyakizaka46 in 2017, Keyakizaka46 in 2019, and returned to the entertainment industry a year later as a television presenter and actress. She was also chairperson of the Tokyo Idol Festival from 2021 to 2026.
Niji no Conquistador (虹のコンキスタドール, Niji no Konkisutadōru; Rainbow Conquistador) is a Japanese girl group formed in 2014.…Niji no Conquistador (虹のコンキスタドール, Niji no Konkisutadōru; Rainbow Conquistador) is a Japanese girl group formed in 2014. The group's themes are illustration, cosplay, and voice acting. It was originally managed by the illustration website Pixiv as a part of the Tsukudol! Project (つくドル!プロジェクト, Tsukudoru! Purojekuto) before passing to Dear Stage.
Yukino Komori (小森 ゆきの, Komori Yukino; born December 5, 1996 in Chiba Prefecture) is a former Japanese idol and was a…Yukino Komori (小森 ゆきの, Komori Yukino; born December 5, 1996 in Chiba Prefecture) is a former Japanese idol and was a member of a female idol group Doll☆Elements. She was the youngest member of the group. Her self introduction was "Everyday, I go Yuki-nonstop! I am the energetic girl in Doll☆Elements! Yukino Komori a.k.a Yukinon!" (今日も最後まで、ゆきのンストップ! どるえれの元気っ子、ゆきのんこと小森ゆきのです) Her signature color in the group was green.
Shori Sato (佐藤 勝利, Satō Shōri; born 30 October 1996) is a Japanese idol, actor, and member of the idol group timelesz…Shori Sato (佐藤 勝利, Satō Shōri; born 30 October 1996) is a Japanese idol, actor, and member of the idol group timelesz, under Starto Entertainment. Sato entered Johnny & Associates on 30 October 2010.
Tomu Mutō (Japanese: 武藤十夢, Hepburn: Mutō Tomu; born November 25, 1994 in Katsushika, Tokyo) is a Japanese tarento…Tomu Mutō (Japanese: 武藤十夢, Hepburn: Mutō Tomu; born November 25, 1994 in Katsushika, Tokyo) is a Japanese tarento, actress, and former idol. She was a member of the idol group AKB48 under Team K. She is an alumna of Seijo University, where she studied economics and also earned her postgraduate degree, as well as a certified weather presenter, financial planner, disaster prevention specialist and a career counselor.
Chika Goto (後藤智香, Goto Chika) is a Japanese professional wrestler and gravure idol currently performing in the Japanese…Chika Goto (後藤智香, Goto Chika) is a Japanese professional wrestler and gravure idol currently performing in the Japanese promotion Dream Star Fighting Marigold where she is one-half of the current Marigold Twin Star Champions in her first reign. She is previously known for her short tenure with Actwres girl'Z.
Kento Nakajima (Japanese: 中島健人, Hepburn: Nakajima Kento; born March 13, 1994) is a Japanese singer, actor, voice actor…Kento Nakajima (Japanese: 中島健人, Hepburn: Nakajima Kento; born March 13, 1994) is a Japanese singer, actor, voice actor and television personality under Starto Entertainment. He is best known as being a member of the Japanese idol groups Sexy Zone and Yuma Nakayama w/B.I.Shadow.
Yuto Nakajima (Japanese: 中島 裕翔, Hepburn: Nakajima, Yūto) is a Japanese singer, actor and model associated with Starto…Yuto Nakajima (Japanese: 中島 裕翔, Hepburn: Nakajima, Yūto) is a Japanese singer, actor and model associated with Starto Entertainment. He is a former member of Hey! Say! JUMP. He played Koji Kiritani in the 2005 Japanese television drama, Nobuta wo Produce.
Ryosuke Yamada (Japanese: 山田 涼介, Hepburn: Yamada Ryōsuke; born May 9, 1993) is a Japanese singer and actor. He is a…Ryosuke Yamada (Japanese: 山田 涼介, Hepburn: Yamada Ryōsuke; born May 9, 1993) is a Japanese singer and actor. He is a member of Hey! Say! JUMP. Yamada rose to prominence as a teen idol in 2007 following his role in the Japanese television series Tantei Gakuen Q. After launching his music career in 2007 as a member of Hey! Say! JUMP, he released his debut solo single, "Mystery Virgin" in 2013. Besides his music group activities, he mainly focuses on acting. As an actor, he is best known for portraying Hajime Kindaichi in live-action drama series Kindaichi Case Files (2013–2014), Nagisa Shiota in Assassination Classroom (2015–2016), and Edward Elric in the live-action film series Fullmetal Alchemist (2017–2022). Yamada's portrayal of Nagisa Shiota earned him the 2016 Japan Academy Award for Newcomer of the Year.
Akiko (亜希子; born 18 August 1989, in Chiba Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actress, singer, and former member of the…Akiko (亜希子; born 18 August 1989, in Chiba Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actress, singer, and former member of the female idol group SDN48. Her real name is Akiko Oki (大木 亜紀子, Ōki Akiko). Her hobby is reading. Her skills are writing, playing basketball, long-distance running, and cooking. Akiko's twin sister is Natsuko.
Akina Minami (南 明奈, Minami Akina; born 15 May 1989 in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese gravure model and…Akina Minami (南 明奈, Minami Akina; born 15 May 1989 in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese gravure model and tarento signed to Free Style Company. Minami's recognition as a model has also spread beyond Japan and she was named as one of the "7 most irresistibly cute Japanese idols" by the Thailand version of FHM magazine in 2010.
Aoi Kizuki (希月あおい, Kizuki Aoi) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler best known for her tenure with various…Aoi Kizuki (希月あおい, Kizuki Aoi) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler best known for her tenure with various Japanese promotions such as Ice Ribbon, JWP Joshi Puroresu and Oz Academy. Appointed by Emi Sakura in May 2025, she is the current on-screen general manager of ChocoPro.
Eri Kamei (亀井 絵里, Kamei Eri; born December 23, 1988) is a Japanese former singer. She is a former member of the…Eri Kamei (亀井 絵里, Kamei Eri; born December 23, 1988) is a Japanese former singer. She is a former member of the Japanese pop group Morning Musume. She joined in late 2003 as a sixth generation member and graduated on December 15, 2010.
Yukari Goto (後藤 友香里, Gotō Yukari; born January 14, 1988) is a former Japanese singer, voice actress, gravure model, and…Yukari Goto (後藤 友香里, Gotō Yukari; born January 14, 1988) is a former Japanese singer, voice actress, gravure model, and television personality. She debuted in 2005 as a member of the co-ed group AAA before leaving in 2007. She is also a former member of the groups Trefle and Emergency. In 2017, she retired from entertainment.
A.B.C-Z (エー.ビー.シー-ズィー, ee.bii.shii.zii) is a five-member Japanese boy band under Starto Entertainment. The group's…A.B.C-Z (エー.ビー.シー-ズィー, ee.bii.shii.zii) is a five-member Japanese boy band under Starto Entertainment. The group's former name was A.B.C., which stands for Acrobat Boys Club. It was changed to A.B.C-Z after Ryosuke Hashimoto was moved to the group from J.J.Express in 2008. Due to the Japanese pronunciations of their name, the fans usually refer to them as "Ebi". The group was a former Johnny's Jr. unit. They debuted February 1, 2012, with their DVD Za ABC ~5 Stars~.
Akie Suzuki (鈴木 あきえ, 鈴木 明恵, Suzuki Akie; born 12 March 1987, in Tokyo) is a Japanese tarento, actress, reporter…Akie Suzuki (鈴木 あきえ, 鈴木 明恵, Suzuki Akie; born 12 March 1987, in Tokyo) is a Japanese tarento, actress, reporter, presenter-MC, radio personality, and former gravure idol. She graduated from Yukitani High School. She is represented by Production No Title.
Kazuya Kamenashi (亀梨 和也, Kamenashi Kazuya; born February 23, 1986) is a Japanese singer, actor, host, producer and…Kazuya Kamenashi (亀梨 和也, Kamenashi Kazuya; born February 23, 1986) is a Japanese singer, actor, host, producer and magazine model. Born and raised in Edogawa, Tokyo. He joined the Japanese talent agency, Johnny & Associates at the age of 12. Former member of KAT-TUN under Starto Entertainment. He was drafted as a member and co-lead vocalist of the popular J-pop group KAT-TUN in 2001. He is also one half of the temporary group, Shūji to Akira, whose only single "Seishun Amigo" became the best-selling single of 2005 in Japan. Individually, he is a popular actor who has played the lead role in several television dramas. Kamenashi announced that he would leave Starto in March 2025, when his contract expired.
Saori Yamamoto (山本早織, Yamamoto Saori; born November 16, 1985) is a Japanese businesswoman and former gravure idol from…Saori Yamamoto (山本早織, Yamamoto Saori; born November 16, 1985) is a Japanese businesswoman and former gravure idol from Tokyo, Japan. Although not well known outside Japan, she's one of the most famous Japanese idols in Japan. She is well known for her prodigious breasts although their reported size is greatly disputed, particularly for a woman her size.
Minako Komukai (Japanese: 小向 美奈子, Hepburn: Komukai Minako; born April 27, 1985, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a…Minako Komukai (Japanese: 小向 美奈子, Hepburn: Komukai Minako; born April 27, 1985, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese gravure model, actress, erotic dancer and AV idol.
Shoko Nakagawa (中川 翔子, Nakagawa Shōko; born May 5, 1985) is a Japanese media personality, singer, actress, voice…Shoko Nakagawa (中川 翔子, Nakagawa Shōko; born May 5, 1985) is a Japanese media personality, singer, actress, voice actress, illustrator, YouTuber, and cosplayer. Also known by her nickname Shokotan (しょこたん), she is best known as the presenter of Pokémon Sunday, and as the performer of the opening theme from the anime Gurren Lagann.
Yuri Morishita (森下 悠里, Morishita Yūri; born January 30, 1985, in Hachiōji, Tokyo) is a Japanese actress, television…Yuri Morishita (森下 悠里, Morishita Yūri; born January 30, 1985, in Hachiōji, Tokyo) is a Japanese actress, television personality, singer, and former gravure model who is represented by the talent agency Asche.
Miho Karasawa (唐沢 美帆, Karasawa Miho; born July 15, 1983) is a Japanese singer and lyricist from Tokyo who was…Miho Karasawa (唐沢 美帆, Karasawa Miho; born July 15, 1983) is a Japanese singer and lyricist from Tokyo who was previously signed to Horipro and is currently signed to Lantis. She made her debut in 2000 with the release of the song "Anytime, Anywhere", before performing theme songs for multiple television series. Since 2014, she has performed for anime series under the stage name True (stylized as TRUE). She has performed theme songs for Buddy Complex, Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet, Maria the Virgin Witch, Sound! Euphonium, and Violet Evergarden, among others.
Emi Kobayashi (小林 恵美, Kobayashi Emi; born January 1, 1983) is a former Japanese gravure idol. She is from Tokyo, and…Emi Kobayashi (小林 恵美, Kobayashi Emi; born January 1, 1983) is a former Japanese gravure idol. She is from Tokyo, and belongs to the show-business production Suns Entertainment. She belonged to Yellow Cab before 2004. She portrayed the hostess who became a nun named Saori in Lion-Maru G.
Sho Sakurai (櫻井 翔, Sakurai Shō) (born January 25, 1982) is a Japanese singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, news anchor…Sho Sakurai (櫻井 翔, Sakurai Shō) (born January 25, 1982) is a Japanese singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, news anchor, host and former radio host, under agent contract with Starto Entertainment. He is a former member of the boy band Arashi, group to which he belonged until the day it ended activities, May 31, 2026. Sakurai began his career in the entertainment industry when he joined the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1995 at the age of 13. About seven years after his debut as a singer with Arashi in 1999, he became a newscaster in 2006, appearing in the news program News Zero every Monday. In 2008, he was appointed the official newscaster for the news coverage of the Olympic Games in Beijing on NTV. For his work as an actor, singer and newscaster, Sakurai became one of the recipients of GQ Japan's Men of the Year award in 2009. His father is Shun Sakurai, former vice-minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
Marumi Ogawa (小川まるみ, Ogawa Marumi; born February 15, 1981 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese tarento and gravure idol. She…Marumi Ogawa (小川まるみ, Ogawa Marumi; born February 15, 1981 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese tarento and gravure idol. She graduated from the Tokyo University of Agriculture where she was a member of the Interact Club. She used to be a Gabu Girl and a member of the Miniskirt Police. Her hobbies include cooking, bowling, and piano.
Aki Kawamura (川村亜紀 Kawamura Aki, born October 15, 1980) is a Japanese bikini model and television idol. She debuted in…Aki Kawamura (川村亜紀 Kawamura Aki, born October 15, 1980) is a Japanese bikini model and television idol. She debuted in 1999 with the Yellow Cab Talent Agency. After some time out of the public eye, she joined the Spice talent agency and resumed her career. Kawamura's DVDs include Fuji Television Visual Queen of the Year '00 'Aki Kawamura' Aloha Paradise.
Aki Hoshino (ほしの あき, Hoshino Aki) is a Japanese bikini idol. She has appeared in various men's magazines, such as Sabra…Aki Hoshino (ほしの あき, Hoshino Aki) is a Japanese bikini idol. She has appeared in various men's magazines, such as Sabra and television shows. In 2010, she was named one of the "7 most irresistibly cute Japanese idols" by the Thailand version of the men's magazine FHM.
Rumi Shishido (宍戸 留美, Shishido Rumi; born November 6, 1973) is a Japanese singer and voice actress from Fukuoka…Rumi Shishido (宍戸 留美, Shishido Rumi; born November 6, 1973) is a Japanese singer and voice actress from Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Shishido debuted as an idol singer with Sony Records in 1990 with the single "Cosmic Rendezvous." In 1992, she left her management and began releasing music independently. Around the same time Shishido left her management, she also debuted as a voice actress, with her breakthrough role being Mikako Koda from Neighborhood Story. Other notable roles she has played include Onpu Segawa from Ojamajo Doremi, Rosemary Applefield from Ashita no Nadja, Viper from Reborn!, M.O.M.O. from the Xenosaga series, Diana and Luna from the Jewelpet series, and June Amou from Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live and King of Prism.
Maiko Tōno (遠野 舞子, Tōno Maiko) is a Japanese actress. She starred as Rei, the Zero Woman, in the 2004 V-cinema version…Maiko Tōno (遠野 舞子, Tōno Maiko) is a Japanese actress. She starred as Rei, the Zero Woman, in the 2004 V-cinema version of that long running series of films and videos.
Yuri Ichii (市井 由理, Ichii Yuri; born December 20, 1972) is a Japanese pop idol and rapper, best known for being a member…Yuri Ichii (市井 由理, Ichii Yuri; born December 20, 1972) is a Japanese pop idol and rapper, best known for being a member in the breakthrough Japanese hip hop trio, East End X Yuri. She was also a singer with the revolving-door group Tokyo Performance Doll (TPD) alongside Ryoko Shinohara. She was part of TPD for a while but sought to do something different, deciding to try rap. Ichii began practicing her rapping in preparation for a solo show with her friend Gaku, who was a part of the group East End. In February 1994 when Gaku performed with Yuri for part of her show, she was seen by File Records (the independent record label that signed East End). They were impressed with her and decided to sign them together for a mini-album. Ichii is a pioneer for women in Japanese hip hop.
Tomoe Hatta (Japanese: 八田 友江, Hepburn: Hatta Tomoe; September 10, 1971 – August 13, 2025), known professionally as Tomo…Tomoe Hatta (Japanese: 八田 友江, Hepburn: Hatta Tomoe; September 10, 1971 – August 13, 2025), known professionally as Tomo Sakurai (櫻井 智, Sakurai Tomo), was a Japanese actress and singer. Originally part of the idol trio Lemon Angel, she started her voice acting career in the 1990s, starring as Mylene Flare Jenius in Macross 7, Meimi Haneoka in Saint Tail, Makimachi Misao in Rurouni Kenshin, the titular character of Super Doll Licca-chan, and Cynthia in all Pokémon animated entries since Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl. She briefly came out of retirement during the last few years of her life, voicing Kaede in the 2024 anime Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again.
Chieko Matsumoto (Japanese: 松本ちえこ, 12 November 1959–17 November 2019) was a Japanese idol, tarento, singer and actress.…Chieko Matsumoto (Japanese: 松本ちえこ, 12 November 1959–17 November 2019) was a Japanese idol, tarento, singer and actress. She was famous for starring in television commercials for Shiseido's Basubon (Japanese: バスボン) (1976). Her song Koibito Shiken (Japanese: 恋人試験) (1976) reached number 5 on the Japanese singles chart. She was awarded the graph award (Japanese: グラフ賞) at the 14th Golden Arrow Awards in 1976.
Miyako Matsumoto (松本 都, Matsumoto Miyako; born April 11, 1985) is a Japanese professional wrestler and actress. She is…Miyako Matsumoto (松本 都, Matsumoto Miyako; born April 11, 1985) is a Japanese professional wrestler and actress. She is best known for her work in the Ice Ribbon promotion, where she is a former two-time ICE×60, three-time Triangle Ribbon Champion and a two-time International Ribbon Tag Team Champion, making her the promotion's second Triple Crown Champion. She also wrestles regularly for Oz Academy and Reina Joshi Puroresu and has also promoted her own shows under the Gake no Fuchi Puroresu banner.
Yugo Kochi (髙地優吾, Kochi Yugo; born March 8, 1994), is a Japanese actor and singer. He is a member of the boy group…Yugo Kochi (髙地優吾, Kochi Yugo; born March 8, 1994), is a Japanese actor and singer. He is a member of the boy group SixTONES under STARTO Entertainment.
Cent Chihiro Chittiii (Japanese: セントチヒロ・チッチ, Hepburn: Sento Chihiro Chitchi), also known as Cent (stylized in all caps)…Cent Chihiro Chittiii (Japanese: セントチヒロ・チッチ, Hepburn: Sento Chihiro Chitchi), also known as Cent (stylized in all caps) and Chihiro Katō (加藤千尋), is a Japanese singer, idol and actor. She is a former member of the idol group Bish. She released her debut solo album, Per→cent→age, in August 2023.