EXILE and Sandaime J Soul Brothers member Takanori Iwata will appear on the latest cover for anan magazine.

Much to the delight of his fans, the concept of the photoshoot highlights the actor and performer posing in a steamy bathroom, and other areas around the bedroom. His spread will be 16 pages in total. The photographer for the shoot wanted to perfectly embody the “moment of sensuality”.

Iwata is currently promoting his upcoming film Kyonen no Fuyu, Kimi to Wakare (Last Winter, We Parted). Iwata plays the lead role of Kyosuke Yakumo, who works as a journalist and author. He’s about to getting married to his fiance Yuriko Matsuda (Mizuki Yamamoto) all while preparing to write his next book.

While doing research for his book he starts to heavily look into a murder case where a beautiful blind woman was burned to death, at the center of the case is Zakayudai Kihara (Takumi Saito) a photographer and the main suspect. The film is based off of the 2013 novel of the same name by Fuminori Nakamura.

Kyonen no Fuyu, Kimi to Wakare will hit Japanese theaters on March 10th, 2018 and his issue of anan will be released on March 7th, 2018. Check out his cover, and the films trailer below!

This week’s guests were JUJU, EXILE THE SECOND, and Fairies.

JUJU – Kawaisou da ne

EXILE THE SECOND – Acacia

Fairies – HEY HEY ~Light Me Up~

Idol group LADYBABY, the idols now formerly known as “The Idol Formerly Known As LADYBABY“, announced today the addition of three new members with the reveal of a new group photo.

Bringing the group to a solid four members, the three newbies will join Rie Kaneko as LADYBABY, without all that “formerly known as” nonsense. From now on, they’re just LADYBABY.

Pictured from left to right in the header image: Fuka Karasawa (16), Rie Kaneko (20—original member), Nana Ikeda (19), who is active as a model, and Emily Arima (18).

On February 24, D.A.N. will release a new digital single, “Chance.” The song will also be released on 12-inch vinyl on April 20 as part of the single “Chance / Replica.”

D.A.N. recently released the music video for “Chance.” The focus of the video is a car being driven at night along a desolate stretch of road. The eerieness of the clip matches the moody synths of the song. Check it out below, along with more information on the band’s new releases!

This week’s guests were The Gospellers, Mika Nakashima, Daichi Miura, and UNIONE.

The Gospellers x Mika Nakashima x Daichi Miura x UNIONE – Yuki no Hana

UNIONE – Londi

Daichi Miura – Furueau Dake de ~Always with You~

Mika Nakashima – KISS OF DEATH (Produced by HYDE)

The Gospellers – Hikari

This week’s guests were Matsumuro Seiya, Ame no Parade, Leo Ieiri, and WINNER. There was also a segment on an awards show the show held called “Buzz Rhythm Teki! Ongaku Doga AWARD.”

Matsumuro Seiya – Kitto Ai wa Fukohei

Ame no Parade – What’s your name?

Leo Ieiri – Harukaze

WINNER – REALLY REALLY

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This week’s episode was a two hour special. This week’s guests were Daichi Miura, Perfume, Sexy Zone, HIKAKIN & SEIKIN, Wagakki Band, SAMURIZE, Hoshino Gen, E-girls, Matsu Takako, Shiina Ringo, and Arashi.