【NEWS】 Exactly 20 years after their major debut on October 25, 2006, AKB48 are celebrating two decades in the music scene with a brand-new music video for their legendary track, "Aitakatta" ❤️ Titled "Aitakatta 2026", this Reiwa-era revival brings the current generation of members together to recreate the original experience, sporting the iconic outfits and filming at the very same location as the 2006 video: Sunosaki Lighthouse ✨ Check out the music video below to take a trip down memory lane! ➡️ youtu.be/sufdy32WTYs @AKB48_staff #AKB48 #AKB48メジャーデビュー20周年 #会いたかった2026

【NEWS】 Hey!Mommy! are releasing their highly anticipated second album in January 2027 ✨ As it turns out, the wave of new tracks the group has been unveiling recently was all paving the way for this major release. Full details and tracklist are set to follow soon, so keep your eyes open for future announcements! 🫶 @heymommy123 #HeyMommy #ヘイマミー

【LIVE REPORT】 Blending Sparkling Pop and Rock Edge with the 3rd Generation ⭐️ Next☆Rico One-man Live “miracle World2” ✨ (写真198枚あり📸) ➡️ bonjouridol.com/articles/260… (EN/日本語) @Stand_Up_Next #ネクストリコ #BonjourIdol

【PHOTO PREVIEW 4/4】 On September 12, we attended the one-man live of one of our favorite groups: Next☆Rico! Here is a glimpse of some photos! 📸 去る9月12日、私たちのお気に入りのグループの一つであるNext☆Ricoのワンマンライブに行ってきました！その時の写真をいくつかお届けします！✨ @Stand_Up_Next #ネクストリコ #BonjourIdol

【PHOTO PREVIEW 3/4】 On September 12, we attended the one-man live of one of our favorite groups: Next☆Rico! Here is a glimpse of some photos! 📸 去る9月12日、私たちのお気に入りのグループの一つであるNext☆Ricoのワンマンライブに行ってきました！その時の写真をいくつかお届けします！✨ @Stand_Up_Next #ネクストリコ #BonjourIdol

【PHOTO PREVIEW 2/4】 On September 12, we attended the one-man live of one of our favorite groups: Next☆Rico! Here is a glimpse of some photos! 📸 去る9月12日、私たちのお気に入りのグループの一つであるNext☆Ricoのワンマンライブに行ってきました！その時の写真をいくつかお届けします！✨ @Stand_Up_Next #ネクストリコ #BonjourIdol

【PHOTO PREVIEW 1/4】 On September 12, we attended the one-man live of one of our favorite groups: Next☆Rico! Here is a glimpse of some photos! 📸 去る9月12日、私たちのお気に入りのグループの一つであるNext☆Ricoのワンマンライブに行ってきました！その時の写真をいくつかお届けします！✨ @Stand_Up_Next #ネクストリコ #BonjourIdol

【MADE IN ASIA】 ✨ AFTER MOVIE ✨ Bonjour Idol for AGORA PRODUCTIONS 🎀 @_MyDresscode_ @UNIVER__23 #MyDresscode #マイドレ #UNIVER23 #MADEINASIA2026

【NEWS】 New mixture rock project Lily Bite steps into the spotlight under the production of HAKUEI, kicking off their journey as a vocal-driven unit powered by three distinct voices. The lineup brings together familiar idol scene faces under new stage names, featuring Sakamoto Erena (former HKT48) as ERE, Dokou Ruriko (former FES☆TIVE) as RÜ_, and Raku Rairando. Described as a band that currently only features vocalists, the trio launches their musical activities with their debut single "DEAR HERO", available on major streaming platforms starting October 24, 2026! ➡️ linkco.re/UtrymnqY Lily Bite will also meet their audience on stage for the first time at their debut event, "The First Impact", on Friday, November 20, 2026, at Akabane ReNY alpha (doors open at 18:15, show starts at 19:00). Organized by Double H, the concert will see them share the bill with guest act Rabbit Punk. @lilybite_jp #LilyBite #リリバイ #ERE #ラクライランド #Rü_ #DEARHERO

While it falls outside BONJOUR IDOL’s editorial focus on Japanese female idols, we would love to give a huge shoutout to the boy group UNIVER23, who was also performing at Heroes World featuring Made in Asia! Be sure to check out the short section and photos dedicated to them in our latest live report! ✨ 普段は日本の女性アイドルに特化しているBONJOUR IDOLですが、今回は特別に！「Heroes World featuring Made in Asia」に出演していたボーイズグループ、UNIVER23にも特大のリスペクトを送ります！ライブレポート内には彼らのミニ紹介コーナーと写真も掲載していますので、ぜひチェックしてみてください！✨ ➡️ bonjouridol.com/articles/261… (EN/日本語) @UNIVER__23 #UNIVER23 #23toTheWorld #BonjourIdol