 Toru Hanai, Takeshi Kinugawa (2nd photo)

 Masao Kurihara

 Former top idol who debuted in the entertainment world at the age of 15 and won the Best Newcomer Award at the Reco Grand Prix, now publicly announces her battle with rectal cancer after overcoming a major surgery

 Risa Tachibana, an idol with attractive dimples, reported last year that she had rectal cancer. She revealed that she had undergone major surgery to remove her intestines and uterus. She has stage 3 cancer, and looks back on her painful battle with the disease.

Long Interview] Risa Tachibana looks back with a smile: &#8220;I asked her many times if she was going to die.

 Naomi Horikawa (2nd~5th)

 In this issue of "Playback," we look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we introduce Ryoko Hirosue's wedding ceremony in the February 6, 2004 issue, which was completely shut out from the press.

Playback &#8217;04] Ryoko Hirosue&#8217;s &#8220;New Wife&#8217;s Expression&#8221; at the Wedding Ceremony Completely Shut Out by the Press

 Yusuke Kondo

 The drama "New Airport Occupation" starring Sho Sakurai is a hot topic. Sakurai's departure from "news zero," where Yumiko Arido will be leaving in March, is also attracting attention. Sakurai himself is said to be committed to his caster career. ......

The drama is a hot topic&#8230; but the future of Sho Sakurai, the new &#8220;news zero&#8221; anchor, is worrisome.

 Downtown's Hitoshi Matsumoto has disappeared from the "public stage" without holding a press conference or saying anything. His claims will now be heard in court, but the junior comedians who have been "left out" of the process ......

The junior members are not to blame,&#8221; Hitoshi Matsumoto said&#8230; &#8220;Kenji Tamura and Sensei Watanabe&#8221; are trying hard to put out the fire.

 Tetsuko Takemoto (Rina Sasazaki)

 Rina Sasazaki, who married Yuichi Nakamaru of KAT-TUN and declared that she will be working as a freelancer, will appear in April on "Odoru Sanma Goten! Sanma Goten! in April. What if Akashiya Sanma asks her about "married couples"?

Rina Sasazaki, a new freelance announcer, is rumored to appear on &#8220;Sanma Goten,&#8221; and is rumored to be revealing a taboo episode about a married couple.

 Aika Kanda

 Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Team Kanda is struggling every day to give 150 lip balms to all the staff members of "Poka Poka" in 5 days! We wonder if they were able to "hand them all out" successfully.

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Distributes Souvenirs to 150 On-Site Staff

 Tetsuko Takemoto (Minoru Aoi), Sota Shima (Shinichi Takeda)

 Recently, a number of mid-career male TV announcers, including NHK's Minoru Aoi, Nippon TV's Takahiko Fujii, and Satoshi Ueshige, have retired, but it seems that they are not safe just because they have gone freelance. The reason for this is...

NTV Takahiko Fujii and Satoshi Kamishige, NHK Minoru Aoi Following Takeda’s Legacy, The Dilemma of Male Mid-Career Announcers

 He is involved in program production in a wide range of genres, including variety, news, and sports programs. He has also planned and published many books on female TV announcers, idols, and the TV industry. While working on documentary programs, he became interested in history and recently published "Ieyasu was dead in Sekigahara" (Takeshobo Shinsho). She has also published the e-book series "Ibun chakurezuregusa" (Different Stories about Craftsmen).

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster and video producer)

 Kyodo News

 NHK's morning drama "Boogie Woogie" is about to reach its most dramatic moment. With the death of Aisuke, the beloved of the heroine Suzuko Fukugi, played by Shuri ......

The Absence of War Scenes Overcome Shuri’s Death of Aisuke in NHK Morning Drama “The Queen of Boogie”

 Yasuko Sakaguchi

 Matsumoto Hitoshi is increasingly being talked about by junior comedians, but a source involved in an information program said, "I don't think he will hold a press conference. In the past, Matsumoto mentioned Carlos Ghosn on "Wide Nasho. What he said there was...

For the Sake of Hamada-san: Matsumoto’s Press Conference Will Not be Possible Despite Junior’s Anticipation

 In late January, actress Aoi Miyazaki appeared in bright strawberry-colored pants on the opening day of the movie "Colorful Witch: The Life of Eiko Kakuno's Tale is Born". She had been saving her acting career after having two children with her husband, Junichi Okada, but...

Unchanged After Motherhood: Aoi Miyazaki Makes Vibrant Comeback in Strawberry Pants

 Yuri Adachi

 In late January, a variety show was being filmed in Tokyo Station and many celebrities were seen. Among them was Kazushige Nagashima, who received the loudest cheers from the ladies passing by. Although Kazushige's comments are always controversial, his popularity seems to be unshakeable.

Unconventional Thinking Wins Hearts: Kazushige Nagashima Surprised by Unexpected Cheers Amidst Ongoing Challenges

 Born in Ehime Prefecture. After working at a broadcasting station, became a freelance writer. She specializes in interviews with celebrities and articles analyzing popular events, and is always checking out serial dramas and popular Japanese movies. She is a well-known beautiful writer in the magazine industry.

 Nanako

 Yuri Adachi (1st photo), Ippei Hara (2nd and 3rd photos)

 Koji Mizukami, who played the role of Aisuke in the morning drama "Boogie Woogie," has been in the spotlight since his untimely death just a few days ago. He was said to have been appreciated for his "kind of high" feeling by the people concerned from the beginning of his career. What exactly was Mizukami's "highness"?

Eisuke&#8217;s Love Loss in “Boogie Woogie” Unveils the Surprising Mystery Behind Mizukami Tsunetoshi&#8217;s High Sense!

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st and 2nd), Yusuke Kondo (3rd), Yasuko Sakaguchi (4th), Takahiro Kagawa (5th), Toshikatsu Tanaka (6th)

 The box office for the theatrical version of "The Day the World Ends with You," starring Ryoma Takeuchi, which opened in theaters on January 26, is not so good. The reason may be that the series was mostly distributed on Hulu and was not well known at the moment, but there are other reasons as well.

Why Ryoma Takeuchi&#8217;s “On the Day the World Ends with You” Falls Flat Beyond “Subtle Zombies”

 Keisuke Nishi

 Criticism of Aoi's "speedy return," Aoi's resignation, and rival Kuwako's future and "Kohaku" (red and white).

 NHK "News 7" announcer Mayuko Wakuda is pregnant with her second child. While there are voices of congratulation, the mood at NHK is said to be tense because the ace announcer will be away from the station for a long time. What are the "true feelings" that can be heard?

The Tense Situation at NHK: Shocking Reasons Behind Maayuko Wakuda&#8217;s Second Pregnancy

 Sankei Shimbun

 The comedy duo "Cotton" is showing signs of a breakthrough. What is the reason for the success of the two cheerful duo, Shinji Nishimura and Kyon, in a comedy world that is often derided as being full of "yin-caps"?

Cotton Comedy&#8217;s Next Breakout Star: A Shift from Introverts to Extroverts in the Comedy Scene

 Ippei Hara

 The popular drama "Hey Handsome! Season 2 of the popular drama series "Hey Handsome! was announced. Last November, we found Yui Sakuma and Kotaro Yoshida on location shooting. Here are some images of each of them!

Sakuma Yui&#8217;s Weariness vs. Yoshida Kotaro&#8217;s Dandy Charm on &#8220;Hey, Handsome!&#8221; Location Shoot

 Yasuko Sakaguchi (1st photo)

 Former "TOKIO" member Tatsuya Yamaguchi appeared in a local commercial in Kagoshima early in the new year. His refreshing appearance drew both praise and criticism. Since resuming his activities as an entrepreneur, he has been uploading photos of himself looking like a "good-looking guy" on X. The gap between the two is causing fans to ......

The Dynamic Persona of Yamaguchi Tatsuya Unveiled on Instagram from Boy-Next-Door to Cool Uncle

 The allegation of sexual assault by Hitoshi Matsumoto has caused a huge stir in the public. This has had a major impact on his relationship with Masanori Hamada. The two have been in frequent contact with each other since the riot. What has happened to their relationship?

Matsumoto&#8217;s Daily Apologies: Leaning on Ex-Chairman Ozaki in Times of Crisis

 Toshihiro Nakaikawa, Makoto Kuwata, Kojiro Yamada

 A wild drinking party was held in a suite room of a luxury hotel in Osaka with beautiful women who were "attended" by junior comedians.

 Hitoshi Matsumoto of "Downtown" has suspended his activities due to a sex-abuse report in "Weekly Bunshun. While his future is the focus of much attention, this magazine obtained a photo of him. It is none other than Matsumoto with a woman on top of him, looking ecstatic.

Scoop Unveiled: Inside Matsumoto Hitoshi&#8217;s Wild Drinking Party Horseback Riding Photo Shoot!

 Born in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Hiroyuki Sasaki became a reporter for FRIDAY at the age of 31, reporting numerous scoops during his time with FRIDAY and later working mainly for the weekly magazine. Currently he also appears on TV and radio as a commentator.

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Downtown's Matsumoto Hitoshi is still being accused by women one after another. Many entertainers and celebrities have commented on the issue, but Hikaru Ota of "Bakusho Mondai," who is his natural enemy, has not been .........

Bakusho Mondai&#8217;s Hikari Ota Sparks Debate with Comments on Matsumoto Hitoshi Problem

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Eiko Kano is a pin-up comedian who is well-known as a clunker and a character to be bullied. Although Kano has a strong image of being a bad guy, his abilities as a comedian are highly regarded in various fields. Is he actually a genius? What episodes of Kano's life support the theory that he is actually a "genius?

The Remarkable Success of Eiko Kano an Unlikely Genius

 Momoiro Clover Z's Natsunako Momota updated her SNS. Momota Natsunako of "Momoiro Clover Z" updated her SNS and showed a photo of her and Shiori Tamai wearing the popular character "Chiikawa" headgear. Speaking of Momota, she just announced her marriage to Tsuyoshi Domoto of "KinKi Kids"...

Adorable Chiikawa Headgear Twin Shot: MomoClo&#8217;s Kanako Momota and Shiori Tamai Delight Fans

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Snow Man" is currently the most popular group among the former Johnny's, setting a new record for YouTube distribution at the end of the year. However, the man who earns the most viewer ratings on TV is Masaki Aiba of "Arashi". ......

Masaki Aiba&#8217;s Ratings Reign Returns, Surpassing &#8220;Snow Man&#8221;

 On January 26, Ayami Nakajo made a surprise appearance at the opening day stage greeting of the movie "The Day the World Ends with You Final" and showed off her 9 heads tall style. During the talk, she told the audience that her lips swelled up after kissing Takeuchi.

Entertainment

Long Interview] Risa Tachibana looks back with a smile: “I asked her many times if she was going to die.

Playback ’04] Ryoko Hirosue’s “New Wife’s Expression” at the Wedding Ceremony Completely Shut Out by the Press

The drama is a hot topic… but the future of Sho Sakurai, the new “news zero” anchor, is worrisome.

The junior members are not to blame,” Hitoshi Matsumoto said… “Kenji Tamura and Sensei Watanabe” are trying hard to put out the fire.

Rina Sasazaki, a new freelance announcer, is rumored to appear on “Sanma Goten,” and is rumored to be revealing a taboo episode about a married couple.

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Distributes Souvenirs to 150 On-Site Staff

NTV Takahiko Fujii and Satoshi Kamishige, NHK Minoru Aoi Following Takeda’s Legacy, The Dilemma of Male Mid-Career Announcers

The Absence of War Scenes Overcome Shuri’s Death of Aisuke in NHK Morning Drama “The Queen of Boogie”

For the Sake of Hamada-san: Matsumoto’s Press Conference Will Not be Possible Despite Junior’s Anticipation

Unchanged After Motherhood: Aoi Miyazaki Makes Vibrant Comeback in Strawberry Pants

Unconventional Thinking Wins Hearts: Kazushige Nagashima Surprised by Unexpected Cheers Amidst Ongoing Challenges

Eisuke’s Love Loss in “Boogie Woogie” Unveils the Surprising Mystery Behind Mizukami Tsunetoshi’s High Sense!

Why Ryoma Takeuchi’s “On the Day the World Ends with You” Falls Flat Beyond “Subtle Zombies”

The Tense Situation at NHK: Shocking Reasons Behind Maayuko Wakuda’s Second Pregnancy

Cotton Comedy’s Next Breakout Star: A Shift from Introverts to Extroverts in the Comedy Scene

Sakuma Yui’s Weariness vs. Yoshida Kotaro’s Dandy Charm on “Hey, Handsome!” Location Shoot

The Dynamic Persona of Yamaguchi Tatsuya Unveiled on Instagram from Boy-Next-Door to Cool Uncle

Matsumoto’s Daily Apologies: Leaning on Ex-Chairman Ozaki in Times of Crisis

Scoop Unveiled: Inside Matsumoto Hitoshi’s Wild Drinking Party Horseback Riding Photo Shoot!

Bakusho Mondai’s Hikari Ota Sparks Debate with Comments on Matsumoto Hitoshi Problem

The Remarkable Success of Eiko Kano an Unlikely Genius

Adorable Chiikawa Headgear Twin Shot: MomoClo’s Kanako Momota and Shiori Tamai Delight Fans

Masaki Aiba’s Ratings Reign Returns, Surpassing “Snow Man”

Ayami Nakajo Delights Audience with Kiss-Induced Swollen Lips, “9 Heads” Style