Mackenyu Arata & Takumi Kitamura are gearing up for the release of their upcoming film “Our 30 Minute Sessions” (Sayonara made no 30 pun).

The film follows the two main characters Aki Miyata (Mackenyu) and Sota Kubota (Takumi Kitamura). Aki is the lead singer of the band ECHOLL, he has a very bright and outgoing personality, besides his talent.

Unfortunately, he tragically dies before his band can ever really make it big. Sota is a university student who is quite shy and anti-social. One day he comes across a cassette tape that was recorded by Aki, and upon playing the tape Aki’s spirit takes over Sota’s body.

Paris Fashion Week Men’s ended today, after showcasing the new collections for the Fall / Winter 2020 season. A number of Japanese celebrities attended the shows over the past week. See who was in Paris this past week below!

Johnny’s group Sexy Zone are the latest cover boys for anan magazine. The issue will revolve around the “common sense of a diet”, perfect topic for both the new year and decade.

It will focus on effective training methods to help tone your body, along with easy healthy recipes. The always in-shape Sexy Zone members are said to show off their own sharp bodylines and “parts” in the anan photoshoot.

Masataka Kubota is prepping for the release of a brand new photobook, with a bit of a twist. His very first “trip book”, titled “a” will be released on March 16th, 2020.

Masataka teamed up with photographer Harumichi Saito, where they traveled to Paris, France for the photobook shooting. Besides a variety of photos, “a” includes a schedule for two people staying in Paris. This includes hot spots to visit, restaurant and meal recommendations, and commentary on fashion.

Uniqlo Japan is currently running a special campaign called “Women in Movies”, which as the name states celebrates women in iconic movies. Beginning on January 20th, customers will be able to purchase a variety of t-shirts and pullover sweaters celebrating the films “Devil Wears Prada“, “La La Land“, and the 80s hit “Flashdance“.

The three films were picked due to the heroine facing multiple difficulties in her journey, but ultimately still follows the path she believes in. Scenes and lines from the films have been incorporated into the design of the clothes.

Superstar Matt Kuwata continues to show his versatility with his entertainment activities. The fresh faced talent made his debut performance on the iconic television show MUSIC STATION.

Simply going by the stage name Matt, he performed a track called “Unpredictable Story”, a powerful midtempo ballad co-written by Matt himself. Wearing a sleek white outfit that would make Liberace and Johnny Kitagawa proud, Matt proved that he has the vocals and stage presence to be a superstar! Check it out below!

This week’s guests were AI, Daichi Miura, and Miyano Mamoru.

AI – Bokura wo Matsu Basho

Daichi Miura – I’m Here

Miyano Mamoru – LAST DANCE

This week’s episode featured Superfly. She recently released her first album in nearly 5 years. In the 12 years since her debut, she’s gone from powerful singer, to displaying a softer side. This episode also goes behind the scenes of her peformance at the recent NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.

Superfly – Flare / Ai wo Komete Hanataba wo / Ambitious