Yonezu in Miyazaki movie, Shohei Otani too…? NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen with no main attraction: “Unexpected big names whispered to be in the special slots
No former Johnny's, no Akina, no B'z, and no highlights!
In addition, there will surely be several memorial events this year.
In memory of Yukihiro Takahashi and Ryuichi Sakamoto of YMO, who passed away this year, a collaboration between Gen Hoshino (42) and Haruomi Hosono (76) is expected. The two are close friends and have performed together on Hoshino’s crown jewel program broadcast on NHK. I have also heard that there is a plan to have Mamoru Miyano (40), a voice actor who performed with Hoshino on the same program, join them to sing YMO’s hit song “Kimi ni, mune kyun. I hear that there is a plan to sing “Kimi ni, Hittokyun,” a hit song by YMO, with voice actor Mamoru Miyano (40), who co-hosted the show.
Many other celebrities have also passed away, including HEATH of “X JAPAN,” Makoto Ayukawa, and Junko Ohashi.
One that is said to be a sure thing is a memorial service for Shinji Tanimura. It is rumored that Yuzo Kayama (86), who retired with a flourish last year, will make a one-night-only comeback and will be joined by Takao Horiuchi (74) and others to sing “Subaru” together. Other extravagant performances are also possible, such as “Godaigo” singing “Galaxy Express 999” in mourning for manga artist Leiji Matsumoto.
Another attraction of “Kohaku” is the collaboration not only with famous artists but also with popular content such as “Evangelion.
The “Kohaku” may have no choice but to rely on “Disney” now that it has lost the old “Janitare,” which has fans in all age groups. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the ‘Walt Disney Company.
The theme song singers of movies, including Takako Matsu (46), will sing, and popular NHK characters such as Domo-kun, Chikochan, and Wan Wan will appear with Mickey and others to perform the popular “Jambori Mickey! Let’s Dance! which has been popular since last year.
