A short-term intensive project following the whole story of timelesz's "new member audition" has started in "anan"

■ “I’m betting my idol life on this project” (Timelesz Kikuchi Fuma)

It has been announced that the short-term intensive project “timelesz project -AUDITION DOCUMENTARY”, which follows the audition for new timelesz members “timelesz project -AUDITION-“, will start in the September 11th issue of “anan”.

■Anan takes a closer look at this unprecedented “search for friends” audition!
On April 1, 2024, the new member audition “timelesz project” was announced along with the name change from Sexy Zone to timelesz.

The announcement that the group, which has a 12-year history as Sexy Zone, would be holding auditions to increase its membership, including those open to the general public outside its affiliated agency, was reported as big news.

“timelesz project -AUDITION DOCUMENTARY”, a short-term intensive project by “anan”, will start at the same time as “timelesz project -AUDITION-“, which will be distributed on Netflix from September 13th. With the catchphrases “#Typero on Netflix” and “#Typero on anan”, both parties will liven up the auditions.

In “anan’s” timelesz project – AUDITION DOCUMENTARY”, we will interview members, go undercover at auditions, and interview candidates. We will follow timelesz’s challenge to achieve a new dream on the pages of the magazine, on the web, and on social media.

■In the first episode, we interview each member about their current thoughts!
The first issue, released on September 11th, features long interviews with the three current members totaling over 10,000 characters, along with unreleased photos from the auditions. In solo interviews, each member speaks at their own pace and in their own words about their resolve and outlook for the project, what they want from new members, what it means to “live as an idol,” and their feelings for their fans.

This will be an irregular project, so for information about future issues and project-related posts, check the official anan X (formerly Twitter) and “#anandemotypero.”

timelesz Comment
■ Sato Shori
I think that because of the path we have traveled as Sexy Zone, we will be able to attract new members. Therefore, if we are going to hold auditions, I want to make Timelesz a group that exceeds my expectations.
■ Matsushima So
I want the candidates to be people who will treasure the 12-year history of Sexy Zone. And as timelesz, I’m looking for their determination and passion to spend the rest of their lives together.
■Fuma Kikuchi
We are betting our lives as idols on this project. I want you to see us as we move forward, struggling with what thoughts we had when we decided to hold auditions and how we felt when choosing our candidates.