Hideaki Takizawa has launched his own company. 

In an announcement made on 21 March, the famed Japanese producer and singer shared that the has launched his own entertainment company, TOBE. Described to house "a new form of entertainment that no one has ever seen", the company has just opened their social media accounts, inviting everyone to stay tuned in both Japanese and English. 

TOBE始動。
TOBE has started.https://t.co/9tPXnSxOf7#TOBE新たな時代へ pic.twitter.com/SC5ji8A0Vm

— TOBE OFFICIAL (@tobeofficial_jp) March 21, 2023

TOBE is currently accepting auditions for aspiring artists, more information can be found on their official website here. 

This news comes after Takizawa stepped down as the Vice President of Johnny & Associates in November 2022 to pursue other opportunities. Takizawa is one of Japan's most acclaimed performers, having previously been part of the J-pop duo Tackey & Tsubasa and the star of the revered theatre production, Takizawa Kabuki. 

Get to know more about TOBE here.