Takizawa Hideaki has launched a brand new company called 'TOBE.'

On March 21, Takizawa wrote on his official Twitter account, "I have decided to once again dedicate my life to entertainment. Shouldering my determination and everyone's expectations, I have established a company that will recruit and produce artists. I am announcing today that I will start running again in the world of entertainment."

On TOBE's official website, it states, "I want to create a new world with you. Entertainment. That's my life. From here again. Entertainment for All. At any time, wherever you are, surely I am connected to you. How to enjoy it depends just on the number of people. I will challenge a new form of entertainment that is open and new. TOBE, a place where everyone who lives in this era plays the leading role."

Information regarding audition has also been published on the website. To be eligible, applicants must currently live in Japan, be available to make appearances on TV and online during the screening period, and must be available for lessons after passing the auditions.