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

Unexpected big names participating from overseas

This year, baseball was in full swing with the WBC championship. One player who was particularly active was that superstar.

There are rumors that Shohei Otani, 29, will participate in the production of “Yuzu. It is said that Otani will appear on the stage while looking back on famous scenes from the WBC to the tune of ‘Bridge of Glory.

Another Japanese who has been mentioned as a participant in Kohaku from overseas is Hikaru Utada (40).

Utada is a Japanese artist who rarely performs on TV,” said a source at an entertainment agency. Just this year, Utada sang the theme song for the live-action “Kingdom” movie. She is unquestionably rare and well-known, plus she has a hit song this year, so she has the trifecta. She has also had a hit song this year, so she has the trifecta.

According to some reports, young artists such as Aimyon will be chosen for the last performer, and it is expected that the big-name artists will concentrate on the special slot.

It seems that “Southern All Stars” will appear in this slot. Celebrating the 45th anniversary of their debut this year, their year-end and New Year’s schedule has not yet been announced; NHK has certainly made an offer. Another proposal is to revive the flamboyant costume duel between Sachiko Kobayashi (69) and Kenichi Mikawa (77), who have been increasing their exposure in variety shows.

The host, Hiroyuki Ariyoshi (49) and Fumiya Fujii (61) are expected to sing “Like a White Cloud,” Tsuyoshi Kusanagi (49) who appeared in the morning drama, Ran Ito (68) and Shuri (33), and Yutaka Mizutani (71) are also expected to make an appearance.

Will they be able to make it through the Kohaku without the old Johnny’s with a surprise?

From the December 1, 2023 issue of FRIDAY