Celebrity All Four Former ExWHYZ Members Officially Leave Agency WACK
Yu-ki, Mayu, Maho, and Mikina, formerly of disbanded group ExWHYZ, have left talent agency WACK as of September 30.
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Celebrity Comedy Legend Shiro Ito, 89, Announces Retirement From Entertainment Next June
Veteran Japanese comedian and actor Shiro Ito will retire at 90 next June, ending a career of nearly 70 years, citing his declining physical condition.
Celebrity Airi Miyagawa to End Her Artist Career This December
Airi Miyagawa, known for Detective Conan theme songs and her ties to musician Miyakawa-kun, will end her music career after a final live show on December 19.
Celebrity Kitani Tatsuya Steps Down as Yorushika’s Support Bassist After 2026 Tour
Singer-songwriter Kitani Tatsuya has ended his role as Yorushika's support bassist, a position he held since the band's formation.
Celebrity Tohji Announces Tokyo Dome Concert as Final Live Show Before Ending Music Career
Independent Japanese artist Tohji has revealed his last-ever concert: a solo Tokyo Dome show on November 17, 2026.
YouTube DJ SHACHO, Former Repezen Foxx Leader, Abruptly Announces He’s ‘Ending Activities’
DJ SHACHO, ex-leader of disbanded group Repezen Foxx, announced on X he is ending his activities, alongside a mysterious 88-minute-8-second video.
YouTube DJ Shacho Announces End of His Career, Two Years After Leaving Repezen Foxx
DJ Shacho, former member of Japanese YouTube DJ collective Repezen Foxx, has announced he is ending his entertainment career.
YouTube VTuber Baacharu Announces Retirement, Details to Be Revealed August 9
VTuber Baacharu, known for a blue suit and horse mask, announced retirement on X, with timing details to follow in an August 9 livestream.
Celebrity Former Manoke Cha Member Reona Matsushita Announces Retirement From Entertainment
Reona Matsushita, a founding member of idol group Manoke Cha, has announced she will retire from entertainment after a farewell live on December 19, 2026.
Celebrity Seiji Miyane Explains Why He’s Leaving Long-Running Show ‘Miyaneya’ After Nearly 20 Years
Broadcaster Seiji Miyane, 63, opened up about his decision to step down from 'Miyaneya' this September, saying he wants one more big challenge.