Kusanagi Tsuyoshi to return for a third Fukushu (Revenge) drama series

Kusanagi Tsuyoshi (47) worked on the popular TV drama “Zei no Senso” (War of Money) back in 2015 when he was still a SMAP member and in 2017, appeared in “Uso no Senso” (War of Lies), after SMAP disbanded. Known as the “Fukushu Series” (Revenge Read More …

Former SMAP members send a congratulations message to Katori Shingo and his new bride

On December 28th, former SMAP members have sent a congratulatory message to Katori Shingo (44) and his new bride. Katori Shingo announced his marriage to a general woman on December 28th. Kimura Takuya (49) wrote a message saying “Medetai! Medetai! Medetai!” (Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations!). Nakai Read More …

Katori Shingo shares a photo on an Instagram of a SMAP reunion

It’s a SMAP reunion (although not complete without Nakai Masahiro and Kimura Takuya) as pro motorcross champ and former SMAP member Mori Katsuyuki (46) joined Atarashii Chizu (former SMAP members: Katori Shingo (43), Kusanagi Tsuyoshi (47) and Inagaki Goro (46)).   View this post on Read More …

Katori Shingo and Kusanagi Tsuyoshi sing “Happy Birthday” to Inagaki Goro

While SMAP may be no more, there is still Atarashii Chizu featuring former SMAP members Inagaki Goro, Kusanagi Tsuyoshi and Katori Shingo. And for their fans, the fact that the three have remained close friends since they were young teens is fantastic.   View this Read More …

Former SMAP member Katsuyuki Mori wins his first major event at the 52nd SG Japan Championship

Former SMAP member Mori Katsuyuki, who left the group back in 1996 to pursue a career in professional motorcross, has won his first major event, the auto national championship at the Kawaguchi Circuit in Saitama. After the win, Mori said, “I owe this to my Read More …

Visual of actor Kusanagi Tsuyoshi as a transgendered woman for the upcoming film “Midnight Swan” is featured on Weekly Bunshun’s upcoming photo book

Weekly Bunshun’s “Genshoku bijo zukan” (primary color beauty picture book) will be released on Sept. 24th and Kusanagi Tsuyoshi is featured as his character Nagisa, a transgendered woman for the upcoming film “Midnight Swan” (will be shown in theaters on Sept. 25th). In addition, a Read More …

Nakai Masahiro and Atarashii Chizu donate to the “LOVE POCKET” COVID-19 fund

Former SMAP members Inagaki Goro (46), Kusanagi Tsuyoshi (46) and Katori Shingo (43) are now known as Atarashii Chizu and there haven’t been any ties to their other former SMAP members Nakai Masahiro (47) and Kimura Takuya (47). Over 15,000 people who donated to the Read More …

Kusanagi Tsuyoshi visual for the film “Midnight Swan” has been released

The visual for Kusanagi Tsuyoshi’s upcoming film “Midnight Swan” has been released along with 17 new scene photos. The film revolves around numerous individuals: Kusanagi plays the role of Nagisa, a transgender person who lives a life of physical and mental conflict and lived without Read More …

Katori Shingo and Kusanagi Tsuyoshi return for a radio studio recording for the first time in two months

Katori Shingo and Kusanagi Tsuyoshi have returned to record their radio program in the studio for the first time in two months. The program, “ShinTsuyo POWER SPLASH” on bayfm was broadcast on June 14th to the delight of many fans. Kusanagi said at the beginning Read More …

Kusanagi Tsuyoshi x Yusuke Santamaria to return for Amazon Prime Video’s “Nagisuke!”

The new series “NAGISUKE!” starring Kusanagi Tsuyoshi and Yusuke Santamaria will be distributed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on December 19th. The two teamed up for the first time about a year and nine months ago. “NAGISUKE!” is a reality variety program in which both Read More …

Katori Shingo, Inagaki Goro and Kusanagi Tsuyoshi to appear on TV Tokyo New Year Special

TV TOKYO has made a major announcement on Twitter that former SMAP members Kusanagi Tsuyoshi, Inagaki Goro and Kusanagi Tsuyoshi, who have not appeared on any major TV network, will be appearing on TV Tokyo’s “Degawa Tetsurō no jūden sa sete moraemasen ka? Shinshun 3-jikan Read More …

Kusanagi Tsuyoshi to play a transgender role for filmmaker Uchida Eiji’s upcoming film “Midnight Town”

Actor Kusanagi Tsuyoshi will be playing a transgendered role for the film “Midnight Town” directed by Uchida Eiji. Kusanagi has said this is his biggest acting challenge ever. Film production began in late October in Tokyo. 私の映画『ミッドナイトスワン』が発表されました。リスクも多く、日本では着地がなかなか難しいオリジナル脚本を、草彅さんが勇気をもって演ってくれているわけですが、その芝居は言葉にできないくらい素晴らしい。心うたれる毎日です。https://t.co/SUn3efzBra — 内田英治 (@EijiUchidaFilm) October 31, 2019  

Kusanagi Tsuyoshi surprises audience at U-FES.TOUR 2019 Variety

At Makuhari Event Hall in Chiba, Kusanagi Tsuyoshi (45) made a surprise appearance at the “U-FES.TOUR 2019 Variety” event at the final stage which left the crowded venue with cheers. The event which honors content creators since 2015 is one of the largest content video Read More …

Kusanagi Tsuyoshi and Kitazawa Tsuyoshi promotes protein bar in new CM

Former SMAP member, actor Kusanagi Tsuyoshi and former soccer player Kitazawa Tsuyoshi (both are known as W Tsuyoshi mo Manzoku-hen) are collaborating in a CM to promote 1-Pon Manzoku Bar Protein  (One Satisfying Protein Bar) and a CM is slated for an October 12th release. Read More …