TV Asahi

REVIEW: TV ASAHI DREAM FESTIVAL 2025
by Ayaka Ozaki - Nov 17, 2025

tv asahi’s annual music extravaganza, widely known as “DreFes,” returned to Makuhari Messe in Chiba for three days from November 1 to November 3, 2025. Featuring an eclectic lineup that ranged from top-charting acts to breakout newcomers, the festival delivered a vibrant celebration of sound, creativity, and connection. This report highlights the excitement of Day 1, captured through on-site coverage.

Photos: Tokyo Drama Awards Reveal 2025 Winners
by Ayaka Ozaki - Nov 17, 2025

The Tokyo Drama Award honor not only the artistic quality of television productions, but also their marketability and commercial appeal. Under the concept of “Japanese dramas we want to showcase to the world,” the awards recognize outstanding works with strong potential to succeed internationally and meet global standards.

Review: KAZUYA KAMENASHI'S 'INSIDE 23 EXPERIMENT NO.0' at Billboard Live Tokyo
by Ayaka Ozaki - Jan 7, 2024

Kazuya Kamenashi: A veteran artist with 25 years of experience, embarked on a groundbreaking venture by organizing the fan event 'Inside 23.' The theme of this 'experiment No.0' was centered around 'expressing oneself through cover songs.' With a desire to create a place which allows him to connect with fans and staff with his hurt, Kazuya enlisted Eriko Kitagawa, the scriptwriter for his starring work ‘Tatta hitotsu no koi （たったひとつの恋）,' to handle the monologue. As a member of KAT-TUN, Kazuya is known for his multifaceted contributions, including music, acting, variety shows, and sports casting. His solo works and KAT-TUN’s recent releases, and this event are available for streaming internationally, showcasing his popularity beyond Japan. He has also launched a YouTube channel recently. In the currently released film 'Lumberjack the Monster,” which he played the lead and directed by Takashi Miike, he attended the Sitges Film Festival. Additionally, in January, he will make his debut in a historical drama, 'Ohoku（大奥）,' airing on Fuji TV, and in April, he is set to appear in the TV Asahi series 'Destiny.' With these ongoing projects, his presence becomes increasingly captivating, making it impossible to divert one's attention.

Anthony Rapp to Bring WITHOUT YOU to S.F.'s Curran Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2023

Don't miss Anthony Rapp's captivating performance of 'Without You' at S.F.'s Curran Theater. Catch this limited-time engagement filled with emotion and raw talent. Book your tickets now!

Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU Celebrates 100 Performances at New World Stages
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2023

Last night, the cast and crew of Anthony Rapp's Without You celebrated its 100 performances at New World Stages at Restaurant Row's Hold Fast, where producer Lisa Dozier toasted the team and presented Daniel A Weiss (orchestrator and music director), Stephen Maler (director), Anthony Rapp, and Royal Family Productions Mark Falconer with a signed print created by renowned artist Justin. Squigs” Robertson.

Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU Extends at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2023

Anthony Rapp's solo musical Without You will extend its run at New World Stages. See how to purchase tickets!

Renaissance Piano Duo Tzu-Yi Chen and Winnie Yang Come to Carnegie Hall
by Julie Musbach - Mar 11, 2019

DCINY presents the Weill Recital Hall  debut of Renaissance Piano Duo, pianists Winnie Yang and Tzu-Yi Chen, who will perform a specially selected classical repertoire that amplifies the art of transcription with works by Busoni, Brahms, Bolcom, Lutosławski, and Yang.

Turner Partners with TV Asahi on SUPER SHIRO series
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 18, 2019

Turner Asia Pacific and TV Asahi have announced a collaboration on a new animated series called SUPER SHIRO. The partnership was sealed last week at Kidscreen Summit in Miami.

National Geographic Documentary Films Announces INSIDE NORTH KOREA'S DYNASTY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 22, 2018

With North Korea's relations with the rest of the world at a new and unpredictable inflection point, National Geographic Documentary Films presents INSIDE NORTH KOREA'S DYNASTY, a groundbreaking four-episode documentary series that examines the extraordinary history of the world's only communist dynasty, three generations in the making. A year in production, INSIDE NORTH KOREA'S DYNASTY premieres with back-to-back episodes on Sunday, Nov. 11, and Sunday, Nov. 18, on National Geographic in the US and globally in 171 countries and 43 languages.

Photo Coverage: Josh Groban, George Takei, and YOSHIKI Attend the Japan House Los Angeles Grand Opening
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 28, 2018

YOSHIKI stunned an invitation-only audience at Hollywood & Highland with an emotional musical performance at the Japan House Los Angeles grand opening ceremony on Friday, August 24th.  

Classic Hasbro Game BOGGLE Coming to New TV Game Show
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 1, 2017

Entertainment One (eOne), with Keller/Noll and Hasbro Studios, announces the new series, Boggle Battle. The game show takes the classic Hasbro game BOGGLE and turns it into laugh-out-loud, yell-at-your-TV family fun.

Amazon Prime Video Now Available in India
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 14, 2016

Amazon.in today announced the launch of Amazon Prime Video, offering Prime members in India the largest selection of new release Bollywood and regional Indian blockbusters, Hollywood movies and day-after-broadcast US TV show

Spike TV Names Chachi Senior SVP, Original Series
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 8, 2015

Chachi Senior has been named Senior Vice President, Spike TV, Original Series, it was announced today by Sharon Levy, Executive Vice President, Original Series to whom he will report.

Warner Bros. Int'l TV Announces Exciting New Quiz Show NO BRAINER
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 11, 2013

NO BRAINER, an innovative quiz show co-developed by TV Asahi (Headquartered in Japan) and Warner Bros. International Television Production (Headquartered in the U.K) will make its debut at MIPTV this April with its pilot filmed in London, UK last week.