The long-awaited revival of “Akanishi Gundan” (Akanishi’s Army) with the return of former allies Jin Akanishi and Tomohisa Yamashita to terrestrial broadcasting, but what is the “shiko” that still remains?

Former “KAT-TUN” member Jin Akanishi (39) made a big splash when he appeared on the December 17, 2011 broadcast of “Matsumo to Nakai” (Fuji TV). Akanishi’s return to terrestrial variety after a 10-year absence was to MC Masahiro Nakai (51),

I’ve wanted to see you for 10 years,” he told MC Masahiro Nakai (51).

He told MC Masahiro Nakai (51) that he had not been able to see Akanishi since his independence in 2002,

He then added, “It’s been 10 years since I became independent (as of December 2011). I’ve been independent for 10 years (as of December 2011), but there have been people who have left me since I became independent. It was a bit difficult at times.

I had a bit of a hard time,” he said. He continued,

At that time, Nakai-kun gave me a New Year’s gift through a friend. （Even though I had quit the office. （He gave me New Year’s gifts the second and third years as well.

Nakai said. While the social networking sites were filled with people praising Nakai’s kindness, the janiota were excited about something else.

As soon as Akanishi’s appearance on the show was announced, fans were excited that Nakai was going to talk about former “NEWS” member Tomohisa Yamashita (38) in front of Akanishi.

This is because Akanishi, Yamashita, and Ryo Nishikido (39), formerly of “Kanjani Eight,” were known as the “Akanishi Gundan” during the old Johnny’s era and were known to be very close in private. Akanishi and Yamashita, in particular, were great friends and frequently hung out in private, including going to clubs,” said a TV magazine reporter.

In fact, “FRIDAY” also reported on their club-hopping. In December 2001, Akanishi showed up at the club “D” in Azabu Juban (Minato Ward) just before Christmas, after midnight. In fact, Yamashita, Nishikido, and Akanishi’s younger brother, Reiho Akanishi (36), were also in the restaurant earlier, and it seems that they had rented out the VIP room to hold a birthday party for Reiho.

Akanishi and Yamashita inside the restaurant were shoulder to shoulder for a commemorative photo, and the atmosphere was as friendly as ever. Some women joined them in the middle of the party.

At the time, Akanishi and Kuroki had just had their first daughter. I was worried that he would have a night out with women at a time like that. The two were worried, but at 4 a.m., about four hours later, Akanishi and Yamashita were seen off by their friends and got into a cab to leave the restaurant.