Penlight Chronicles

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

  1. Ep. 25 - Countdown | STARTO to Move You

    JAN 21

    Ep. 25 - Countdown | STARTO to Move You

    Happy 2026 guys! We ended 2025 with a bang, by sending Zoe to STARTO to Move. Today's episode is all about what we thought of the live, the livestream and the Netflix version. Come listen to us scream about what we liked, what we thought could be improved, and what we missed! 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

    1h 5m
  2. Ep. 24 - Superlatives | Penlight Chronicles

    12/31/2025

    Ep. 24 - Superlatives | Penlight Chronicles

    Penlight Chronicles is wrapping up the year with an end-of-year STARTO roundup, kinda like STARTO “Yearbook Superlatives” style. Hoshi, Maiko, and Zoe look back on this year’s releases with a handful of awards (from instant earworms to standout performances), and plenty of fandom-related screeching along the way. Drop your own nominations, tell us your favourite PenKuro episode moment, and be sure to like, comment, and follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube (@PenlightChronicles), and tag us on Twitter/X @Pen_Kuro. Happy New Year, and come start the next one with us—same fandom energy, new year, more episodes. 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

    50 min

  3. 12/17/2025

    Ep. 23 - Charismax! | Snow Man Onkochishin Album Impressions

    Charismax! Come hang out with us as we dive into Snow Man’s latest album, Onkochishin! A non-linear journey through time, we thought this is Snow Man’s most interesting album to date. Come find out our thoughts on the album, which songs reminded us of what STARTO senpai, and why we’re declaring “Art is art”. So press play and tell us what you think of Snow Man’s latest album! 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

    48 min

  4. 12/10/2025

    Ep. 22 - Gotta Keep it Golden | YOUNG OLD Concert Impressions

    SixTONES SixTONES SixTONES! This week, we watched SixTONES’ YOUNG OLD and we’re here to share our impressions. Come and weigh in on an argument about Kyomoto Taiga’s hair, how you feel about Jesse’s hats, and how SixTONES has leveled up their production over the years. Well? We’re waiting for you! 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

    56 min

  5. 11/26/2025

    Ep. 21 - We’re Back! | Japan Trips

    We’re back! We missed you all but no worries, your favourite hosts are back and ready to tell you all about our time off. Between Hoshi, Maiko, and Zoe, we’ve seen and eaten our way around Japan. Don’t worry, we didn’t forget to oshikatsu and do all sorts of fangirl things. Come and find out how we spent our time! Music by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Effect by I Love Jesus Christ from Pixabay 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

    1h 18m

  6. 10/22/2025

    Ep. 20 - What's Your Ultimate Idol Group

    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

    48 min
  7. Ep. 19 - WEST. | Streaming Near You

    10/01/2025

    Ep. 19 - WEST. | Streaming Near You

    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

    51 min

  8. 09/17/2025

    Ep. 18 - STARTO Survivor

    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

    45 min
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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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  • Creator
    Join Hoshi, Maiko, and Zoe as we talk about STARTO Idols and share our thoughts and feelings with you.
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Penlight Chronicles
  • Show Website
    Penlight Chronicles

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