
About this season
Take a deep dive into the beautiful world of Japan's top male idol groups from number one producer Johnny's in this revealing docuseries.
Episodes (24)

1. King & Prince:Season 1, Episode 1
Aired 6 October 2018 • 23 min
Johnny's group King & Prince has been working hard since its debut in March 2018. Its members openly share how they feel about it all.

2. King & Prince:Season 1, Episode 2
Aired 13 October 2018 • 24 min
King & Prince recalls the many obstacles it faced on the way to its impressive debut, including its struggles while in Johnny's Jr.

3. King & Prince:Season 1, Episode 3
Aired 20 October 2018 • 24 min
As King & Prince busies itself with preparations for its first concert tour, members Genki Iwahashi and Yuta Jinguji clash during a rehearsal.

4. King & Prince:Season 1, Episode 4
Aired 27 October 2018 • 24 min
Filled with nervous anticipation, King & Prince embarks on its first concert tour. Later, its members talk about their hopes for the future.

5. Johnny’s Concert Staff: Episode 1
Aired 3 November 2018 • 24 min
Four new tour staff members prepare for an important concert. Their responsibilities: stage management, special effects, sound and special props.

6. Johnny’s Concert Staff: Episode 2
Aired 10 November 2018 • 24 min
On the day before the tour, the staff must solve some unexpected problems. Yabe, new on the special effects team, explains why she chose her job.

7. Johnny’s Concert Staff: Episode 3
Aired 17 November 2018 • 24 min
The sound team is faced with an urgent problem during rehearsals. Later, the four staff members struggle with their nerves as the concert approaches.

8. Johnny’s Concert Staff: Episode 4
Aired 24 November 2018 • 24 min
As Hey! Say! Jump's concert tour begins, the four new staff members nervously watch over the production, hoping that nothing goes wrong.

9. KAT-TUN: Episode 1
Aired 1 December 2018 • 24 min
After a two-year hiatus, Kat-tun is back in action. Despite losing multiple members, Kamenashi, Nakamaru and Ueda explain why they decided to stay.

10. KAT-TUN: Episode 2
Aired 8 December 2018 • 24 min
Kat-tun holds its first concert after returning from hiatus. Each member finds a way to showcase their individuality during the show.

11. KAT-TUN: Episode 3
Aired 15 December 2018 • 24 min
As Kat-tun prepares to record a new album, Kamenashi films a commercial, Ueda explains his love for boxing and Nakamaru visits a video game designer.

12. KAT-TUN: Episode 4
Aired 22 December 2018 • 24 min
Kat-tun's next tour is announced in celebration of its first album in four years. As the group designs the stage, each member voices his own opinion.

13. NEWS: Episode 1
Aired 12 January 2019 • 24 min
After overcoming numerous setbacks, News celebrates its 15th anniversary with its biggest-ever tour to reassure fans the group is still going strong.

14. NEWS: Episode 2
Aired 19 January 2019 • 23 min
Published author Shigeaki Kato focuses on his writing, Keiichiro Koyama visits a respected Johnny's artist and Yuya Tegoshi drops by his old school.

15. NEWS: Episode 3
Aired 26 January 2019 • 22 min
The members of News prepare for their first-ever solo countdown concert as the clock ticks down to their live New Year's Eve performance.

16. King & Prince "KISEKI"
Aired 2 February 2019 • 24 min
King & Prince looks back on a successful first year, including its first hit single and an appearance in Japan's biggest New Year's Eve concert.

17. Kansai Johnny's Jr.: Episode 1
Aired 9 February 2019 • 24 min
Though not widely known outside of its region, Kansai Johnny's Jr. has many adoring fans. Its members start preparing for a series of Christmas shows.

18. Kansai Johnny's Jr.: Episode 2
Aired 16 February 2019 • 24 min
The members of Naniwa Danshi, a sub-group of Kansai Johnny's Jr., get ready for their appearance in a concert featuring Johnny's group Kanjani Eight.

19. Kansai Johnny's Jr.: Episode 3
Aired 23 February 2019 • 23 min
Kansai Johnny's Jr. kicks off its 35-concert Christmas event. But something happens along the way that tests the strength of the group.

20. Kansai Johnny's Jr.: Episode 4
Aired 2 March 2019 • 24 min
After two members decide to leave the group, Kansai Johnny's Jr. performs together one last time during the Japanese New Year's celebration.

21. Takizawa Kabuki: Episode 1
Aired 9 March 2019 • 24 min
Snow Man, a popular sub-group of Johnny's Jr., prepares to perform in a famous kabuki-style theater production created by Hideaki Takizawa.

22. Takizawa Kabuki: Episode 2
Aired 16 March 2019 • 24 min
Snow Man gains three new members, testing the group's solidarity as it continues its grueling preparations for its upcoming theater performances.

23. Takizawa Kabuki: Episode 3
Aired 23 March 2019 • 24 min
It's almost time for Snow Man's theater debut. One member practices his complicated stage makeup while others rehearse an acrobatic drum performance.

24. Takizawa Kabuki: Episode 4
Aired 30 March 2019 • 24 min
During a rehearsal, Snow Man's Hikaru Iwamoto loses his footing on a ladder and injures his leg just days before performances are set to begin.