The ratings are in a tailspin due to Johnny’s! NHK’s “Kohaku Uta Gassen” is hanging on to the names of “superstars” and “hidden gems”.
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As a highlight of the event, we have prepared a medley of hit anime songs. YOASOBI” and “10-FEET,” as well as a collaboration between Genshi Yonezu (32), who sang the theme song for the latest Ghibli movie, and Masaki Suda (30), who participated as a voice actor. In a linked project, there is also a plan to have Shuri (33), who stars in the morning drama, sing the morning drama theme song with Ran Ito (68) and Yutaka Mizutani (71), who are now open to media appearances, and their parents and children.
Also expected to compete with Akina Nakamori (58) and Seiko Matsuda (61) as the centerpiece of the older generation. They are negotiating until the last minute, including with retired staff members. I hear that they are exploring various forms, including recordings and video messages,” said an entertainment agency official.
This year, Hiroyuki Ariyoshi (49) has been chosen to host the event. This is the first time in 16 years since Shofukutei Tsurube (71) in 2007 that a comedian will serve as host.
NHK is very conscious of the number of followers on Instagram and the number of views on TikTok. This is also the reason for the increasing use of K-POP idols, including Ariyoshi, and collaborations between young artists and stars of yesteryear. As long as the old Johnny’s office cannot get in the way, there is a possibility that a new group called Number_i, including Shiyoh Hirano (26), who has more than 4 million followers in less than two months since he opened his Instagram this year, will participate with their debut song.
