Tadayoshi Ohkura of SUPER EIGHT offers viewers an all-access backstage pass to his production process as he channels 22 years of performing experience into mentoring over 150 STARTO ENTERTAINMENT Juniors in the all-new original docuseries POTENTIAL “Tadayoshi Ohkura” – now streaming worldwide on Netflix and on Prime Video in Japan!
Watch on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/82853188
Watch on Prime Video here (Japan only): https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/video/detail/B0GVSCHVVB
From well-established trainee units like ACEes, KEY TO LIT, and B&ZAI to up-and-coming young stars from across east and west Japan, how to bring out each young man’s unique individuality and star power is the question before chief producer Tadayoshi Ohkura. With over two decades of experience as a member of the legendary chart-topping SUPER EIGHT, he now undertakes the daunting task of paying it forward for all-new generations of potential superstars.
An original production by STARTO ENTERTAINMENT affiliate Storm FILM (a division of Storm Labels Japan), this intimate documentary miniseries will take audiences on a behind-the-scenes journey through the hard work and determination that has defined a 65-year history of J-Pop idol stardom.
Currently Available Episodes
#1 “for the TEAM”
Tadayoshi Ohkura closes out 2025 by guiding 27 Juniors from background to center stage as they inherit a legendary legacy and learn talent alone isn’t enough. Featuring scenes from Ohkura’s self-produced “Showcase 2025 -SHINSEI-” at the Tokyo Globe Theatre and the Kansai Junior New Year extravaganza “2026 A HAPPY NEW ERA PARTY” at the Osaka Castle Hall.
#2 “Light My FIRE”
In spring 2026, Ohkura guides 77 young artists as they carve out their own identities on a stage shaped by both rivalry and friendship. Featuring scenes from multigroup concert spectacular “Junior STAR to FESTIVAL 2026” at the Yokohama Arena.
※Additional episodes are currently in production. Follow Storm FILM on social media for updates and the latest on more original shows and movies starring STARTO ENTERTAINMENT artists!
Storm FILM YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Storm_FILM_Official
Storm FILM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storm_film_official
ドキュメンタリーシリーズ「POTENTIAL 大倉忠義」が7月16日よりNetflix（世界（※一部除き）/国内）、Prime Video（国内）にて配信開始
Don't miss the new docuseries "POTENTIAL Tadayoshi Ohkura" – now streaming on Netflix (Japan & Overseas) and Prime Video (Japan)
… pic.twitter.com/wASjkCFfnr — STARTO ENTERTAINMENT (@STARTO_INT) July 16, 2026
Tadayoshi Ohkura
Having entered the entertainment industry in September 1997 at the age of 12, Ohkura made his major debut in 2004 as the drummer and youngest member of SUPER EIGHT (formerly Kanjani 8), who release their latest EP “DAMDARAH” August 5th. In 2024 he opened his own production company J-Pop Legacy (JPL), which in April 2025 announced an exclusive partnership with STARTO ENTERTAINMENT to develop opportunities for its Junior (trainee) management division.
SUPER EIGHT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/super_eight_official/
STARTO Juniors on TikTok & Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jr_official_/
https://www.tiktok.com/@jr_official_tiktok
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