Penlight Chronicles

Penlight Chronicles

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

Episodes 29
Avg. Duration 52m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Jan 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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55%
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About This Podcast

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

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S2E29 Ep. 29 - Fashion Killa! | Ae! Group Runway Impressions

Mar 25, 2026 46m

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…

S2E28 Ep. 28 - Podcast Inception | Travis Japan no Toramimi

Mar 05, 2026 43m

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…

S2E27 Ep. 27 - Can Do! Can Go! | Juniors and Zessei

Feb 25, 2026 42m

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…

S2E26 Ep. 26 - Happy Anni Omedetou | Penlight Chronicles Anniversary

Feb 11, 2026 39m

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…

S2E25 Ep. 25 - Countdown | STARTO to Move You

Jan 21, 2026 1h 4m

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…

S1E24 Ep. 24 - Superlatives | Penlight Chronicles

Dec 31, 2025 50m

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…

S1E23 Ep. 23 - Charismax! | Snow Man Onkochishin Album Impressions

Dec 17, 2025 48m

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…

S1E22 Ep. 22 - Gotta Keep it Golden | YOUNG OLD Concert Impressions

Dec 10, 2025 56m

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…

S1E21 Ep. 21 - We’re Back! | Japan Trips

Nov 26, 2025 1h 18m

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.…

S1E19 Ep. 20 - What's Your Ultimate Idol Group

Oct 22, 2025 47m

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…

S1E19 Ep. 19 - WEST. | Streaming Near You

Oct 01, 2025 51m

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,…

S1E18 Ep. 18 - STARTO Survivor

Sep 17, 2025 44m

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…

S1E17 Ep. 17 - STARTO Available on Streaming

Sep 03, 2025 44m

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…

S1E16 Ep. 16 - Symphony of Light | RAYS Concert Impressions

Aug 20, 2025 1h 24m

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…

S1E15 Ep 15 - Unique Tigers | Travis Japan Concert Tour 2025 VIIsual

Aug 06, 2025 1h 35m

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…

S1E14 Ep.14 - (Ir)Responsible Fangirling | Shopping

Jul 09, 2025 53m

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…

S1E13 Ep. 13 - A Curtain Call | MAGFACT Album Impression

Jun 25, 2025 56m

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…

S1E12 Ep. 12 - This Party Never Stops | Synopsis Concert Impressions

May 28, 2025 56m

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…

S1E11 Ep. 11 - Okaeri | Arashi 嵐

May 14, 2025 39m

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…

S1E10 Ep. 10 - Let's Go To Space | +Alpha Concert Impressions

Apr 30, 2025 58m

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…

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Penlight Chronicles has published 29 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Hobbies, Leisure.

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