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

  1. Ep 31. - Just Kenty | Nakajima Kento

    29 апр.

    Ep 31. - Just Kenty | Nakajima Kento

    I just Kenty, Love Kenty of my star! That’s right! Today is all about Nakajima Kento! Join us and our special guest, Steph, as we talk through Nakajima Kento’s history, current successes, and future aspirations. Take me! Kenty! love 100% 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

    1 ч. 12 мин.
  2. Ep. 30 - One of a Kind | WEST. Yuiitsu Muni Album Impressions

    15 апр.

    Ep. 30 - One of a Kind | WEST. Yuiitsu Muni Album Impressions

    WEST. wants us to know that they’ve put out a truly unique album, but does Penlight Chronicles agree? This week, we’re talking about WEST.’s new album Yuitsu Muni. Join us as we debate the merits of their unit songs, learn some scandalous lyrics, and coo over adorable music videos. 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

    49 мин.
  3. Ep. 29 - Fashion Killa! | Ae! Group Runway Impressions

    25 мар.

    Ep. 29 - Fashion Killa! | Ae! Group Runway Impressions

    Ae! Group’s second album Runway has left us with a lot of feels… well most of us. Join us this week as the three of us discuss the ups and downs of Ae! Group’s journey thus far, how we feel about this album, and the amount of whiplash each MV gave us. Leave us a comment, do you agree with us or not? 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

    46 мин.
  4. Ep. 28 - Podcast Inception | Travis Japan no Toramimi

    5 мар.

    Ep. 28 - Podcast Inception | Travis Japan no Toramimi

    It’s Podcast-ception, Pod-ception? Anyway, today, Penlight Chronicles is talking about Travis Japan’s podcast on STARTO’s own streaming platform. With our special guest, we discuss Travis Japan’s new podcast, what we find interesting about the episodes, and their dynamic with each other. Have you listened yet? 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

    43 мин.
  5. Ep. 27 - Can Do! Can Go! | Juniors and Zessei

    25 февр.

    Ep. 27 - Can Do! Can Go! | Juniors and Zessei

    We Can Do! We Can Go! If you know this song, then you know today PenKuro is talking about Juniors! With the release of Zessei, a Peerless Entertainment Magazine, Hoshi, Maiko, and Zoe dive into Juniors and what idol magazines bring to the table. Come and learn about our favourite type of print media together! 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

    42 мин.
  6. Ep. 26 - Happy Anni Omedetou | Penlight Chronicles Anniversary

    11 февр.

    Ep. 26 - Happy Anni Omedetou | Penlight Chronicles Anniversary

    Happy Anni Omedetou! Can you believe it’s been a year? Today’s episode is us reminiscing over the past year and enjoying what’s to come in 2026. So what are you waiting for? Come and see what Penlight Chronicles has in store for 2026! 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

    40 мин.
  7. Ep. 25 - Countdown | STARTO to Move You

    21 янв.

    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

    1 ч. 5 мин.
  8. Ep. 24 - Superlatives | Penlight Chronicles

    31.12.2025

    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 мин.
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