 Because of how significant the number 8 is to the group's image and namesake, the 8th anniversary was a milemarker celebration for their career.The concert also kicked off the return of the Eight Rangers, the group appearing on stage in their suits during the final encore of the performance.To mark the beginning of the 8th anniversary celebrations, in February 2012 it was announced that Ryo Nishikido would star in a drama titled, "Papa wa Idol" or, officially in English, "My Papa is an Idol".