Ae! group Launches New Album ‘Runway’ on February 25
Ae! group has announced the release of their second album, “Runway,” scheduled for February 25. Described by the members themselves as an album filled with a positive message about “running forward into the future and taking flight,” Runway further updates and refines Ae! group’s signature style while significantly expanding the group’s expressive range as artists. The CD will be released in three editions: Limited Edition … Continue reading Ae! group Launches New Album ‘Runway’ on February 25
Ae! group Moves Forward as Four Members After Richard’s Withdrawal
On November 20, 2025, STARTO ENTERTAINMENT announced that Keita Richard Kusama has officially withdrawn from Ae! group. The update follows his period of hiatus after his arrest on October 4 and the subsequent summary order issued by the Tokyo Summary Court. While Richard will no longer continue group activities, STARTO confirmed that he will remain signed to the agency and continue his career independently once … Continue reading Ae! group Moves Forward as Four Members After Richard’s Withdrawal
Pararescue Jumper Starring Keita Richard Kusama Available on Netflix
There’s a moment early in Pararescue Jumper (PJ: Koku Kyunandan)—now streaming on Netflix worldwide—when the seven rookie trainees line up at Komaki Air Base, jittery and wide-eyed, only to have their new instructor descend from a hovering UH-60J like a force of nature. Somewhere in that lineup stands another kind of presence: a young man studying his surroundings with equal parts curiosity and quiet resolve. … Continue reading Pararescue Jumper Starring Keita Richard Kusama Available on Netflix
Yoshinori Masakado’s First Instagram Live
Yoshinori Masakado officially joined Instagram on October 3rd, and his first livestream on November 15 has already become a moment fans won’t forget. Rather than treating Instagram as a promotional platform, Masakado approaches it like a space to simply be himself — sharing everyday moments, backstage snapshots, and even his now‑beloved bed‑hair photos. It’s casual, it’s warm, and it feels exactly like the fan community … Continue reading Yoshinori Masakado’s First Instagram Live
Ae! group’s Seiya Suezawa Makes Film Debut in “Mentor” with Hayato Isomura
Sometimes, forgiveness doesn’t come in grand gestures. It arrives quietly, in a gaze that says: you can stop running now. In the upcoming film mentor, set to hit theaters in fall 2026, two lives cross again after being frozen in time by a single summer night. Starring Hayato Isomura and Seiya Suezawa of Ae! group, and directed by Keisuke Yoshida, this is a story that … Continue reading Ae! group’s Seiya Suezawa Makes Film Debut in “Mentor” with Hayato Isomura
Ae! group Fan Letter Project Now Open ✉️
In light of recent events, Ae! group fans and fans from other fandoms around the world have come together with one heartfelt mission: to show unwavering support for Keita Richard Kusama and Ae! group and express our wish to see all five members of Ae! group back together again. 💫 Dumpling Box wrote about the ongoing Fan Letter Project, organized by the Ae! group Discord server, thanks to @aegroup_viva and her team, this Fan Letter Project invites everyone — wherever you … Continue reading Ae! group Fan Letter Project Now Open ✉️
“咆哮” (Hoko) Performance
When the first notes hit, you could feel it deep in your chest before your mind even had time to process it. “Hoko” (咆哮) isn’t just a song—it’s an eruption. Released on February 18, 2025, as part of Ae! group’s first album D.N.A, “Hoko” (Roar) is not just a performance song. It embodies their entire journey — from their formation to their long-awaited debut — capturing their struggles, determination, and unbreakable … Continue reading “咆哮” (Hoko) Performance
Ae! group’s “D.N.A” Tour Live Blu-ray/DVD Releasing September 24
Kansai’s rising stars Ae! group are bringing their electrifying second major tour to living rooms worldwide. Their live Blu-ray/DVD “Aぇ! group LIVE TOUR 2025 D.N.A” will hit shelves on September 24, capturing the energy and spectacle of their March 30 performance at Yokohama Arena—a centerpiece stop on a tour that spanned 30 shows, seven venues, and drew roughly 360,000 fans. The production, helmed by Seiya … Continue reading Ae! group’s “D.N.A” Tour Live Blu-ray/DVD Releasing September 24
“Chameleon” MV Release
On May 15, 2025, the premiere of Ae! group’s music video for “Chameleon” marked not just a new single, but a bold step forward. Timed with the anniversary of their CD debut, it felt like more than just an MV drop—it was a moment of collective transformation. One where fans, memories, and sound collided into something alive. Despite its title, “Chameleon” isn’t about hiding. It’s about … Continue reading “Chameleon” MV Release
“Destiny” MV Release
With the release of their latest music video “Destiny,” Ae! group invites us into a world suspended in longing—aching, wordless, and impossibly close. “Destiny” is a rock ballad painted in raw emotion. The lyrics are straightforward yet piercing, unraveling the frustration of loving someone so deeply but being unable to bridge the distance between hearts. That pain, that desire to speak and still falling short—it echoes through … Continue reading “Destiny” MV Release
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