"「少年隊はクオリティが異常だった」格差が生まれた"本当の理由"と再結成の布石となる"超高額商品"" [Shonentai's quality was extraordinary.” The 'real reason' for the disparity and the 'ultra-high-priced product' that would serve as a stepping stone to reunion.]. bunshun (in Japanese). 2021-01-20. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
"「ジャニーさんの最高傑作」少年隊が、"踊れない"SMAPや嵐よりも評価されている本当の理由" [The real reason why Shonentai, "Johnney's masterpiece," is more highly regarded than SMAP and Arashi, who can't dance well.]. bunshun (in Japanese). 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
Rei Matsunaga (2022-05-19). "少年隊・錦織一清が明かす"下町少年"が『仮面舞踏会』でトップに立った20歳のころ 「俺、頭にスパンコールのバンダナ巻くとか嫌だから！」" [Kazukiyo Nishikiori of Shonentai reveals when he was 20, the "downtown boy" who took the lead in the "Kamen Butokai": "I don't want to wear a sequined bandana on my head!"]. bunshun (in Japanese). Bungeishunju Ltd. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
Mikiru (2020-10-02). ""ジャニーズの正統派"少年隊の「女性を抱かない」不器用なアイドル像が、私たちをときめかせた" [The awkward idol image of the "orthodox Johnny's" shonentai, who "don't embrace women,"” has thrilled us.]. bunshun (in Japanese). Bungeishunju Ltd. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
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"退所の少年隊・錦織と植草を「感謝とともに新たな道へ送り出すことといたしました」ジャニーズ事務所がコメント" [The Johnny's commented on the departure of Nishikiori and Uekusa from Shonentai, saying, "With gratitude, we have decided to send them on their new journeys."]. chunichi (in Japanese). The Chunichi Shimbun. 2020-09-20. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
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"少年隊ミュージカル 23年の歴史に幕" [Shonentai Musical Ends 23 Years of History]. daily (in Japanese). 2008-04-28. Archived from the original on 2008-05-01. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
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"錦織一清が明かす「ジャニーズ事務所を辞めたホントの理由」「ジャニーさんを送る会で感じたこと」" [Kazukiyo Nishikiori reveals the true reason why he quit the Johnny's and what he felt at the meeting to send off Kitagawa.]. dailyshincho (in Japanese). 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
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"少年隊・植草克秀が語る人生の分岐点「古巣とヒガシ（東山紀之）と合宿所、衝撃を受けた天才、少年隊の復活」" [Shonentai, Katsuhide Uekusa talks about the turning point in his life: "The old house, Higashi (Noriyuki Higashiyama), the dormitory, the genius who shocked me, and the revival of Shonentai."]. The Change (in Japanese). Futabasha Publishers Ltd. 2024-02-10. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
"少年隊・植草克秀が語る人生の分岐点「弟のように可愛がってもらった恩人とKinKi Kids堂本光一の舞台」" [Shonentai member Katsuhide Uekusa talks about a turning point in his life: “The benefactor who loved me like a little brother and the stage of KinKi Kids Domoto Koichi."]. The Change (in Japanese). Futabasha Publishers Ltd. 2024-02-10. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
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"少年隊の錦織一清、植草克秀がジャニーズ退所…残留の東山紀之とグループは存続" [Kazukiyo Nishikiori and Katsuhide Uekusa of Shonentai leave Johnny's, group survives with Noriyuki Higashiyama, who remains with the group.]. hochi (in Japanese). 2020-09-21. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
"東山とは「合う」、植草は......。錦織一清が語る、少年隊のすべて" [Higashiyama and I "fit in" and Uekusa is.. Kazukiyo Nishikiori talks about all things Shonentai.]. j-cast (in Japanese). 2023-03-05. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
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"東山紀之 ファンクラブ設立から3ヵ月で引退表明…「少年隊はどうなるの？」今後にファン絶句" [Noriyuki Higashiyama Announces Retirement Three Months after Establishing Fan Club... “What Will Happen to Shonentai?" Fans are saddened by an invisible future.]. jisin (in Japanese). Kobunsha Co., Ltd. 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
"海外からも大絶賛！時代変えた少年隊・東山紀之のしょうゆ顔" [Great acclaim from overseas! Soy Sauce Face of Noriyuki Higashiyama, the Shonen-tai Member Who Changed the Era]. jisin (in Japanese). 2021-08-30. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
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"シブがき隊、少年隊、光GENJI…80年代に活躍、ジャニーズのグループアイドルを徹底分析「なぜ成功したかがわかる」" [Shibukitai, Shonentai, Hikaru Genji...Active in the 80's, a thorough analysis of Japanese group idols: "I can see why they were successful."]. jocr.jp (in Japanese). RADIO Kansai, Ltd. 5 January 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
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"錦織一清「少年隊のニッキを"お笑い担当"にしたのはジャニー喜多川さんの教育」" [Kazukiyo Nishikiori: "It was Kitagawa's education that made Nikki of Shonentai in charge of comedy."]. joqr.co.jp (in Japanese). Nippon Cultural Broadcasting Inc. 2021-10-18. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
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"少年隊の錦織一清と植草克秀がジャニーズ事務所退所、ベスト盤＆「PLAYZONE」DVD発売" [Kazukiyo Nishikiori and Katsuhide Uekusa of Shonentai leave Johnny's to release best of album & "Playzone" DVD]. natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 2020-09-20. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
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"植草克秀、少年隊デビュー前はバック転ができず「毎回ステージに刺さってた」" [Katsuhide Uekusa, before his debut with Shonentai, could not do backflips: "I got stuck on stage every time."]. nikkan (in Japanese). 2024-02-18. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
"翼歴代ジャニーズ彩った！プレゾン千秋楽" [Tsubasa Imai graced the successive generations of the Johnny's! The final performance of Playzone]. nikkan (in Japanese). 2015-01-23. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
"植草克秀、少年隊は「解散したとは言っていない」引退した東山紀之に「戻ってきて欲しい」" [Katsuhide Uekusa, Shonentai "did not say they broke up" and retired Noriyuki Higashiyama, "I want him to come back."]. nikkan (in Japanese). Nikkan Sports News. 2024-02-18. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
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"はじめに：『錦織一清 演出論』" [Introduction: “Kazukiyo Nishikiori: A Theory of Direction"]. bookplus (in Japanese). Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. 2022-11-25. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
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"ダンスも音も「わざと」ずらす!? 少年隊、躍動感あふれる音作りの秘密" [Dance and sound are "intentionally" shifted! Shonentai, the secret of creating a dynamic sound]. Official note of the theory of Shonentai in Reiwa era (in Japanese). 2022-11-25. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
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"錦織一清 『少年隊』の命名秘話 ジャニーさんの狙い「聞き間違えるからいいじゃない」" [Kazukiyo Nishikiori, the secret story behind the naming of "Shonen-tai," Johnny's aim: "It's good that you mishear it."]. news.ntv (in Japanese). Nippon Television Network Corporation. 2023-03-01. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
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"少年隊・錦織一清と植草克秀、年内でジャニーズ事務所退所 解散せず今後も「その名を残す」" [Shonentai members Issei Nishikiori and Katsuhide Uekusa will leave the Johnny's at the end of this year, but will not disband and will "keep their names."]. oricon (in Japanese). 2020-09-20. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
"中居正広、少年隊で錦織一清のダンスは「ちょっと突出」" [Masahiro Nakai says Kazukiyo Nishikiori's dancing was "a bit outstanding" in Shonentai.]. sanspo (in Japanese). 2020-10-04. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
"植草克秀「また３人で一緒に歌ってほしいファンの気持ち分かる」ジャニーズ退所後初新聞社インタビュー" [Katsuhide Uekusa: "I know how fans want the three of us to sing together again" First newspaper interview after leaving Johnny's]. sanspo (in Japanese). 2021-03-17. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
sponichi.co.jp
"少年隊 錦織＆植草が年内でジャニーズ退所 グループ名は存続「活動予定はないが後輩たちの道標に」" [Shonentai Nishikiori and Uekusa to leave Johnny's by the end of the year, but will keep their group name “as a guidepost for younger members, although there are no plans for activities."]. Sponichi Annex. Sports Nippon Newspapers. 2020-09-20. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
"錦織一清 2人の師匠に導かれアイドルから演劇人 つかこうへいさん＆ジャニーさんに薫陶受けた演出家の道" [Kazukiyo Nishikiori: From Idol to Theatre Actor, Guided by Two Masters: The Path of a Director Trained by Kohei Tsuka and Kitagawa]. sponichi (in Japanese). 2024-07-21. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
"「少年隊」の2人がジャニーズ退所の真相と心境を改めて語る 錦織「口裏合わせて辞めたわけじゃ…」" [Two members of "Shonentai" reiterate the truth and their feelings about leaving Johnny's. Nishikiori: "We didn't quit by talking over each other."]. sponichi (in Japanese). 2023-04-26. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
"東山紀之 タレント業引退の日に談話発表「これからまた違う人生を歩むことに…」旧ジャニ入所から44年" [Noriyuki Higashiyama speaks on the day of his retirement as a celebrity: "I will lead a different life from now on..." 44 years after joining the former Johnny's.]. sponichi (in Japanese). Sports Nippon Newspapers. 2023-12-31. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
"植草克秀 将来の少年隊活動再開に含み「解散したとは言ってないですし」 東山に「戻ってきて欲しい」" [Katsuhide Uekusa: Includes future resumption of Shonentai activities "I didn't say we broke up," about Higashiyama: "I want them to come back.”]. sponichi (in Japanese). Sports Nippon Newspapers. 2024-02-18. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
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"日本レコード大賞 歴代受賞者一覧" [Past awards of Japan Record Award for Best New Artist]. TBS Television (in Japanese). December 2022. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
techinsight.jp
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Izumi Maki (2013-08-17). "タモリがアイドルのキャッチフレーズに苦言。「"国民のおもちゃ"は許せない！」" [Tamori complains about idol catch phrases. “I can't tolerate 'the people's toy'!”]. techinsight (in Japanese). Techinsight Co. Ltd. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
"不惑の少年隊がラスト舞踏会…集大成だ" [40-year-old Shonentai's last ball... a culmination.]. daily (in Japanese). 2008-07-07. Archived from the original on 2008-08-03. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
"少年隊ミュージカル 23年の歴史に幕" [Shonentai Musical Ends 23 Years of History]. daily (in Japanese). 2008-04-28. Archived from the original on 2008-05-01. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
