How much would you pay for one minute of conversation with a 14-year-old girl? Kyoko Miyake’s unflinching new documentary about the shady transactions that surround Japanese pop stardom is available ...

While it’s easy to think that the United States has cornered the market on the commoditization of young girls for the male gaze, in many ways we don’t hold a candle to — wait for it — Japan. Kyoko ...

Discover What’s Streaming On: The film begins with glow sticks waving in the air as we’re told, “This isn’t a fad. It’s a religion.” A parade of young female pop singers prance about on stage, like ...

LE SSERAFIM's Sakura cried as she looked back on the time she had spent as an idol. On the 19th from 5 p.m., the final day of the '2025 LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'EASY CRAZY HOT' ENCORE IN TOKYO DOME' took ...

The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival comes but once a year, but the organizers curate movies year-round. Their next (free) screening is "Tokyo Idols," which they describe as "a nuanced look at the ...

This screenshot of idol group Nogizaka46's official website shows an announcement of how member Sayaka Kakehashi suffered minor injuries in a fall during a Tokyo concert on Aug. 29, 2022. TOKYO -- All ...

Want to watch 'Tokyo Idols' on your favorite screen? Below, you’ll find platforms and services with rental, purchase, and subscription options, all in one place. In the US, you can currently rent, buy ...