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Penlight Chronicles

Join Hoshi, Maiko, and Zoe as we talk about STARTO Idols and share our thoughts and feelings with you.

Just three friends chatting about STARTO Idols and sharing our thoughts and feelings. Often loud, sometimes unhinged, but always having fun. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pen_Kuro YouTube @PenlightChronicles penlightchronicles.substack.com

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47:40

Ep. 20 - What's Your Ultimate Idol Group

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/10/22

Ever dream of your perfect STARTO Idol combination? We have! We have created idol groups based off of the usual concepts: Cute, Sexy, Prince, Cool etc. But also random combinations that we’d love to see together! So join us as we share our ultimate (unhinged) idol group made up of our favourite boys. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit penlightchronicles.substack.com

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51:19

Ep. 19 - WEST. | Streaming Near You

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/10/01

Today is the day! WEST. is on streaming! Zoe and Maiko were joined by a special guest to chat all things WEST.! Join us, and Dumpling Box’s Sabi, as we expound on the wonders of WEST., their music, and what we hope for their future. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit penlightchronicles.substack.com

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44:42

Ep. 18 - STARTO Survivor

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/09/17

Could you survive on an uninhabited island? Could your oshis survive on an uninhabited island? This week, we’re going to try and answer that question. Join us as we put our idols in an unthinkable situation and see if we’re all surviving - together.Music by: ALEXEY BEZRUCHKO This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit penlightchronicles.substack.com

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44:07

Ep. 17 - STARTO Available on Streaming

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/09/03

STARTO, welcome to the 21st Century! Today we’re discussing the STARTO content you can watch on streaming services. Come learn about what the three of us are watching right now, what we intend to watch, and what we recommend you watch. What are you waiting for? Join us now! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit penlightchronicles.substack.com

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84:18

Ep. 16 - Symphony of Light | RAYS Concert Impressions

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/08/20

Ready to dive into our impressions of Snow Man’s RAYS concert? Join us for a chaotic ride as we forget that we’re doing a podcast and start gushing over what we thought of the Snow Man’s RAYS concert. We’ll hit our favourite sections, discuss things we didn’t love, and talk about our thoughts on all four unit songs.Feel free to drop us a comment on what you thought! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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95:06

Ep 15 - Unique Tigers | Travis Japan Concert Tour...

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/08/06

Travis Japan’s VIIsual North American Tour is officially over and Penlight Chronicles has you covered! Two-thirds of PenKuro attended the New York City Show and one of us watched the livestream (guess who) and our special guest caught the Anaheim show, and we are so excited to share our thoughts and feelings with you. Join Penlight Chronicles and Life in Cartoon Motion as we go through Travis Japan’s VIIsual Tour, North American leg! Pictures sourced from Travis Japan's Twitter and Maiko's camera

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53:30

Ep.14 - (Ir)Responsible Fangirling | Shopping

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/07/09

Do you have a problem when it comes to shopping for merch? Join the club! This week, Penlight Chronicles is talking about our spending habits when it comes to fandom shopping. Join us and find out who is the enabler and who has the hardest time keeping track of her purchases. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit penlightchronicles.substack.com

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56:19

Ep. 13 - A Curtain Call | MAGFACT Album Impression

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/06/25

MAGFACT is here! Sorry we’re late this week, Maiko had irl problems, but we’re excited to chat with our two special guests, Anna and Ellie, about Kis-My-Ft2's MAGFACT. Join us as we discuss what we liked, what we thought could change, and some interesting character development (hint, it’s about our idol and one of our hosts). Join us now and leave a comment on what your thoughts on MAGFACT are. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus

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56:59

Ep. 12 - This Party Never Stops | Synopsis Concert...

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/05/28

Since Kis-My-Ft2 released MagFact last week, we thought we’d bring you our thoughts on their Synopsis Concert DVD Blu-Ray. Joining us this week is Anna, a long-time OG Kisumai fan, who brings her unique perspective and history to lend PenKuro some credibility 😁. We scream and flail about our favourite moments, marvel at some technological advancements, and debate our preferred outfits. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Kisumai, we invite you to join us as we share our impressions of Synopsis

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39:04

Ep. 11 - Okaeri | Arashi 嵐

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/05/14

Arashi (嵐) made an announcement! And what a week it's been, join us as we discuss this latest piece of world-shattering news and how we can all proceed from here. What do you think of Arashi's decision and how the next year will go? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit penlightchronicles.substack.com

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58:17

Ep. 10 - Let's Go To Space | +Alpha Concert Impressions

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/04/30

This week, we’re taking you along as you dive into なにわ男子/Naniwa Danshi’s latest concert release, +Alpha! From adorable concepts to hilarious Kansai antics, you’ll get to hear our impressions and honest thoughts on all the highlights. Whether you’re a dedicated fan or just curious about what makes Naniwa Danshi’s concerts so much fun, join us and see if your thoughts match ours! Don’t forget to share your favourite moments in the comments-we’d love to hear from you! This is a public episode. If you

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59:49

Ep. 9 - Aぇ Kansai Danshi | Naniwa Danshi & Aぇ! group

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/04/16

Welcome to a new segment, Why Should People Adopt Your Group! Today we’re talking about two groups who have captured two of our co-hosts’ hearts. We’ll be talking about why and what there is to love about them, and recommending some things for our listeners to check-out. Come and learn more about two Kansai groups and, we hope, you’ll be walking away wanting to learn more about at least one. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus

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51:53

Ep. 8 - Haters Come On | SixTONES

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/04/02

In a world where being calm and collected is seen as good points, we have today’s offering. Join us and dive into a world so chaotic that not even language can explain what’s going on. Come find out how Zoe and Maiko were lied to and what Hoshi found endearing about them when they were juniors. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit penlightchronicles.substack.com

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68:33

Ep. 7 - We’ll Go Together | Snow Man

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/03/19

A coin flip determined this episode… but why? Today, we’ll be talking about a group that some of us were determined not to fall in love with, while the other was banned from listening to them too much. Find out who Hoshi and Zoe want to fight, and why it really and truly is Maiko’s fault. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit penlightchronicles.substack.com

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51:05

Ep. 6 - Long & Winding Road | WEST.

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/03/05

How to attract our attention? Be crazy loud, be extremely chaotic, and be amazingly talented! This is exactly what the group in today’s episode did to capture our attention. Come listen as the three of us talk about the whys and hows of us falling into this group and what is keeping us on board this train, chasing after rainbows. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit penlightchronicles.substack.com

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37:22

Ep. 5 - To New Beginnings | timelesz Project

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/02/19

This week we’re bringing you some news. The biggest piece being timelesz’s new members. Join us as the three of us discuss our thoughts and feelings after watching the last episode of timelesz Project: Audition and the subsequent livestream. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit penlightchronicles.substack.com

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60:36

Ep. 4 - I’m Never Going to Find Another You | Sexy...

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/02/12

Sometimes we love something so much it hurts, and today’s group does that to us. Not only is their journey an intricate part of Penlight Chronicles lore, they’re also an inspiration for so many. So join us as we reminisce how they affected the three of us, bringing laughs from our bellies, tears from our eyes, and love from our hearts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit penlightchronicles.substack.com

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61:30

Ep. 3 - Your Addiction | Kis-My-Ft2

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/01/29

Today we’ll be talking about a group who has captured our attention recently (for some of us) and is truly our addiction. We’ll be diving into how we discovered them, what’s captured our attention, and how they’ve convinced us to stick around. Join us as we make some discoveries new and old, and maybe they’ll become your addiction too.Sound by mattskydoodle (Freesound) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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57:54

Ep. 2 - How It All Began | Arashi

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/01/15

How it All Began, and as the title suggests, your three hosts will be talking about which group brought them together and how their history with this group affected their lives. We’ll dive into the history of the group, how we discovered them, and why they have our continued devotion. Join us as we laugh our way through the very reason we became friends. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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12:43

Ep. 1 - Welcome to Penlight Chronicles

Penlight Chronicles ·

2025/01/15

Se no, domo Penlight Chronicles desu! Hi everyone, we’re Penlight Chronicles and welcome to our first episode. We’re just three friends talking about our love of STARTO idols and hope you’ll join us on this ride. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit penlightchronicles.substack.com

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