 Nanako

 Kumataro Arai

 The TBS drama "So, You Make It! The driving force behind the success of the drama is Ryoma Takeuchi, who plays the main character. We interviewed an industry insider who knows his "real" side to find out what made him so addictive.

The reason why &#8220;Ryoma Takeuchi&#8217;s morally harassing performance&#8221; got more attention than the &#8220;national treasure actor&#8221; who was scheduled to appear in the drama &#8220;Saretsuku&#8221;.

 Dai Matsumoto

 Afro

 The lawsuit by the popular Korean girl group "NewJeans" against their agency "ADOR" over an exclusive contract has shown no sign of abating, despite the court ruling on October 30 that upheld ADOR's claims.

Even after complete loss of the lawsuit, the company remains in a confrontational posture&#8230; NewJeans&#8221; lawsuit symbolizes the &#8220;distorted structure&#8221; of the K-pop industry

 Aika Kanda

 The 100th installment: Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 This is my 100th column. I've reached this milestone thanks to all of you who look forward to my columns. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the readers and talk about my commitment since the beginning to write the text and draw the illustrations by myself.

Aika Kanda Celebrates Her 100th Column as a Freelance Announcer

 Kojiro Yamada

 Akiko Wada's "Akko ni Omakase!" on TBS will end in March next year.

Akiko Wada Reveals the Three Reasons Behind Ending Her Long-Running Show

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 On October 27, the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival 2025 opened. Actresses such as Riho Yoshioka, Keiko Kitagawa, and NON walked the red carpet in gorgeous costumes. Nozomi Morita and Kyoko Yoshine also charmed the audience.

Riho Yoshioka &#038; Keiko Kitagawa Lead a Glamorous Lineup on the TIFF Red Carpet

 On October 26 and 27, "Oasis" held their first live concert in 16 years at Tokyo Dome. A few days before this, member Noel Gallagher was seen on a date with his girlfriend in Shibuya! Immediately after this, he was in some trouble.

Noel Gallagher’s Shibuya Date Ends in Unexpected Fan Drama

 The former Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium, designed by world-renowned architect Kenzo Tange, is in danger of being demolished. The historic building is in danger of being demolished. The prefectural government has decided to dismantle the building, claiming that it does not meet earthquake resistance standards, but the Revitalization Committee, which opposes the demolition, insists that reinforcement work will be sufficient. The two sides remain at odds.

Why a Kenzo Tange Architectural Icon May Be Demolished — and the Growing Doubts

 Yasuko Sakaguchi (1st), Ichiro Takatsuka (2nd)

 On October 31, it was announced that Fuji's popular variety show "Sake no Tsumami ni Naru Hanashi" would suddenly come to an end. The reason for this was said to be the "program replacement issue" that occurred the previous week, and this issue will cast a big shadow over Fuji Television in the future.

Fuji TV Faces a New Major Headache Behind the Sake no Tsumami Cancellation

 Keiichi Sudo

 Mineko Miwa

 Celebrating the 25th anniversary of her debut ″Isoyami″ appears on the cover wearing a mature and sexy look! What are the changes in the gravure industry and the biggest attractions that have run through her since she was a teenager?

 In this 25th anniversary year of her debut, she shot her first photo book in Australia in about 2 years. She has completed a masterpiece filled with the "Sayaka Isoyama of today. She talks about the major changes in her work as a gravure idol and her outlook for the future...

Inside Sayaka Isoyama’s Thoughts: “I Wondered If This Would Be the Last”

 Ryo Sakamoto (Former head of Culture and Society Department, Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

 Reuters/Afro

 Steven Spielberg, the Hollywood master who has produced such historic hits as "E.T." and the "Indiana Jones" series, is set to make a UFO movie, which is causing a stir. ......

Spielberg Starts Production on New UFO Movie as His 49-Year-Old Comments on Extraterrestrials Resurface

 Sankei Shimbun (Matsuda, Nakamori, Koizumi, Yakushimaru)

 The first part of this special autumnal event.

 The '80s, which opened with the retirement of Momoe Yamaguchi, was the "golden age of idols" when national stars, led by the "Hana no '82 group," appeared like glittering stars. We thoroughly discuss one of the best songs from the "Idol Songs of the '80s," a collection of masterpieces!

What’s the Best ’80s Idol Song? Let’s Decide!

 Sankei Shimbun (Honda) Masaharu Kamimoto (Saito)

 Special Nishiki-Autumn Edition, Part 2

 The year 1985 was a "bumper year" for idols such as Nanno (Yoko Minamino), Minako Honda (38 years old), Yui Asaka, Yuki Saito, and many others made their debut. We thoroughly discuss the "strongest song" from the "idol songs of the '80s," which were full of great songs!

The Top 10 ’80s Idol Songs—Decided Through Debate!

 Keisuke Nishi, Sota Shima

 The scene of their secret meeting, where they were wearing masks and hats to protect themselves from the cold. It was a clear and sunny day in Tokyo, but there was a strong wind that turned out to be the first "withering wind" in the city. At around 3:30 in the evening, a luxury car was seen on the porch of an elegant condominium in a prestigious location in the heart of Tokyo.

Scooped! Hiroto Wakai of Mrs. GREEN APPLE and NiziU’s Nina Caught on a Private Date at Their New Place

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was a member of "Honjamaka," a duo with Toshiaki Megumi, and was a member of "Ganso! Debuya" (TV TOKYO), as well as an actor and voice actor. Currently, he is the Friday MC of "Yoji Goji Days" (TV TOKYO), and is also active on YouTube and Instagram.

 Hidehiko Ishizuka

 Hidehiko Ishizuka's "My favorite days" vol.32

 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaka" recommends his favorite restaurant chains for meat dishes. This time, we introduce Ishizuka's recommendations for his favorite restaurant chains, including Katsuya, Gyukaku, Yakiniku Kingu, Yakiniku Like, and more!

Meat lovers can&#8217;t get enough! Hidehiko Ishizuka of &#8220;Honjamaka&#8221; recommends &#8220;My favorite restaurant chain&#8221; meat dishes

 Takahiro Kuno

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (press conference), Kojiro Yamada

 Ten months have passed since the so-called Fuji TV riots broke out. What is happening to the former king of television now that its sponsors have pulled out one after another and its management has been wiped out? An employee confesses his current situation.

&#8220;Salary Cuts Coming Next April?&#8221;—A Fuji TV Employee Shares the Unease That Remains 10 Months After the Turmoil

 It has been almost a month since Ryoko Yonekura, a nationally known actress, disappeared from the limelight. In the midst of all this, the TV industry, which is busy dealing with the situation, seems to have made some moves regarding the casting of a big-name actress to replace her. ......

Ryoko Yonekura Nearing a Career Wipeout? The Unexpected Benefit She Gained After the Home Search Reports

 Shu Nishihara

 It's been less than a year since Yuichi Nakamaru, the former member of KAT-TUN, has been gradually gaining more and more exposure since his voluntary suspension following his secret meeting with a female college student at Apa Hotel. He was seen leaving a live broadcast of "5 o'clock! but what I saw there was a melancholy appearance...

Yuichi Nakamaru’s Lonely Back Photo Shows Zero Fans Waiting Just 10 Months After His Return

 Takeshi Kinugawa, Toshihiro Nakagawa, Tomoyasu Kanazawa, Toshiaki Ichihara, Kenji Ikeda, Masatoshi Okauchi

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we introduce an obituary of Ms. Minako Honda, who passed away in November 2005 at the age of 38. who passed away in November 2005 at the age of 38. What was her "true face" as seen by this magazine?

From Our Exclusive Archives: Minako Honda’s Private Reflections

 Takahiro Chiba

 Yoshiyuki Kitao

 Kumi Oikawa

 Akinori Nakagawa

 Koichi Sato, one of the most famous actors in the world of Japanese entertainment, traces his origins to the film sets he visited with his father, Taro Mikuni, when he was a child. Although he was noticed as a "second generation actor," he says, "I think I benefited from it, but I was bothered by it.

Koichi Sato: &#8220;My Life Began on the Film Set I Visited with My Father&#8221;—And the Burden of Being the Actor’s Son

 Yusuke Kondo

 The staff saw it! Weekly TV Insider's View

 Ryoma Takeuchi stars in "So, You Make It" which has been distributed more than 3.65 million times and is a hit. Behind this is the introduction of a screenwriter training system promoted by TBS and NHK. What is the new trend in the TV industry that the stations have steered after the Sexy Tanaka issue?

The Sexy Tanaka tragedy is a turning point?　TV stations are getting serious about using young screenwriters.

 Takuto Suzuki

 A Nissan Gloria, a.k.a. "Vertical Gloria," was driving in Reiwa, Tokyo in the autumn. Eiji Kotoge, 49, of "Baikingu" fame, was behind the wheel. What was this mid-career comedian, who has also been the talk of the town since his appearance on "Downtown Plus," doing in the heart of the city at night? ......

He immediately decided to appear on &#8220;Downtown Plus&#8221;&#8230; Eiji Kotoge of &#8220;Baikingu&#8221; was found rolling his beloved car in Ebisu at night!

 Yuji Yanagawa (nonfiction writer)

 Masaki Fujioka

 Masahiro Tateishi, an infielder from Soka University, revealed his feelings before the draft, "I wonder if they will really pick me. As a result, Hanshin won the right to negotiate with him after manager Kyuji Fujikawa drew the lots." We asked Tateishi how he feels now that he has become the Tigers' star prospect.

Interview with Masahiro Tateishi, Soka University: &#8220;I want to improve my defense and base-running&#8221; &#8211; Interview with Hanshin&#8217;s No.1 draft pick, a promising star!

 Sho Ayakoji

 Part 4 "GLAY" TAKURO (middle part)

 The yank-rock band "Kishidan" was formed in 1997. What awaited Sho Ayakouji, the "mad dog of Boso," when he jumped into the entertainment world was a real star and overly dynamic tough guys. The unique storyteller delivers an intensely hot story of a samurai friend.

Serialization Update! Sho Ayakoji&#8217;s &#8220;Monohon no Stare* and Tough Guy&#8221; Buyuuden (story about the &#8220;Monohon no Stare* and Tough Guy&#8221;) he met in the entertainment industry.

 Yasuko Sakaguchi

 The comedy duo Chidori will end their show "Sake no Tsumami ni naru Hanashi" by the end of this year. Because Daigo of Chidori cosplayed as his predecessor, Hitoshi Matsumoto, the upper management of Fuji TV put a stop to the broadcast ......

Sake no Tsumami&#8221; abruptly ended due to the cosplay of Hitoshi Matsumoto, a similar &#8220;poor Fuji&#8221; to the &#8220;Gottsu termination incident&#8221; 28 years ago.

Entertainment

The reason why “Ryoma Takeuchi’s morally harassing performance” got more attention than the “national treasure actor” who was scheduled to appear in the drama “Saretsuku”.

Even after complete loss of the lawsuit, the company remains in a confrontational posture… NewJeans” lawsuit symbolizes the “distorted structure” of the K-pop industry

Aika Kanda Celebrates Her 100th Column as a Freelance Announcer

Akiko Wada Reveals the Three Reasons Behind Ending Her Long-Running Show

Riho Yoshioka & Keiko Kitagawa Lead a Glamorous Lineup on the TIFF Red Carpet

Noel Gallagher’s Shibuya Date Ends in Unexpected Fan Drama

Why a Kenzo Tange Architectural Icon May Be Demolished — and the Growing Doubts

Fuji TV Faces a New Major Headache Behind the Sake no Tsumami Cancellation

Inside Sayaka Isoyama’s Thoughts: “I Wondered If This Would Be the Last”

Spielberg Starts Production on New UFO Movie as His 49-Year-Old Comments on Extraterrestrials Resurface

What’s the Best ’80s Idol Song? Let’s Decide!

The Top 10 ’80s Idol Songs—Decided Through Debate!

Scooped! Hiroto Wakai of Mrs. GREEN APPLE and NiziU’s Nina Caught on a Private Date at Their New Place

Meat lovers can’t get enough! Hidehiko Ishizuka of “Honjamaka” recommends “My favorite restaurant chain” meat dishes

“Salary Cuts Coming Next April?”—A Fuji TV Employee Shares the Unease That Remains 10 Months After the Turmoil

Ryoko Yonekura Nearing a Career Wipeout? The Unexpected Benefit She Gained After the Home Search Reports

Yuichi Nakamaru’s Lonely Back Photo Shows Zero Fans Waiting Just 10 Months After His Return

From Our Exclusive Archives: Minako Honda’s Private Reflections

Koichi Sato: “My Life Began on the Film Set I Visited with My Father”—And the Burden of Being the Actor’s Son

The Sexy Tanaka tragedy is a turning point?　TV stations are getting serious about using young screenwriters.

He immediately decided to appear on “Downtown Plus”… Eiji Kotoge of “Baikingu” was found rolling his beloved car in Ebisu at night!

Interview with Masahiro Tateishi, Soka University: “I want to improve my defense and base-running” – Interview with Hanshin’s No.1 draft pick, a promising star!

Serialization Update! Sho Ayakoji’s “Monohon no Stare* and Tough Guy” Buyuuden (story about the “Monohon no Stare* and Tough Guy”) he met in the entertainment industry.

Sake no Tsumami” abruptly ended due to the cosplay of Hitoshi Matsumoto, a similar “poor Fuji” to the “Gottsu termination incident” 28 years ago.

Entertainment

The reason why “Ryoma Takeuchi’s morally harassing performance” got more attention than the “national treasure actor” who was scheduled to appear in the drama “Saretsuku”.

Even after complete loss of the lawsuit, the company remains in a confrontational posture… NewJeans” lawsuit symbolizes the “distorted structure” of the K-pop industry

Aika Kanda Celebrates Her 100th Column as a Freelance Announcer

Akiko Wada Reveals the Three Reasons Behind Ending Her Long-Running Show

Riho Yoshioka & Keiko Kitagawa Lead a Glamorous Lineup on the TIFF Red Carpet

Noel Gallagher’s Shibuya Date Ends in Unexpected Fan Drama

Why a Kenzo Tange Architectural Icon May Be Demolished — and the Growing Doubts

Fuji TV Faces a New Major Headache Behind the Sake no Tsumami Cancellation

Inside Sayaka Isoyama’s Thoughts: “I Wondered If This Would Be the Last”

Spielberg Starts Production on New UFO Movie as His 49-Year-Old Comments on Extraterrestrials Resurface

What’s the Best ’80s Idol Song? Let’s Decide!

The Top 10 ’80s Idol Songs—Decided Through Debate!

Scooped! Hiroto Wakai of Mrs. GREEN APPLE and NiziU’s Nina Caught on a Private Date at Their New Place

Meat lovers can’t get enough! Hidehiko Ishizuka of “Honjamaka” recommends “My favorite restaurant chain” meat dishes

“Salary Cuts Coming Next April?”—A Fuji TV Employee Shares the Unease That Remains 10 Months After the Turmoil

Ryoko Yonekura Nearing a Career Wipeout? The Unexpected Benefit She Gained After the Home Search Reports

Yuichi Nakamaru’s Lonely Back Photo Shows Zero Fans Waiting Just 10 Months After His Return

From Our Exclusive Archives: Minako Honda’s Private Reflections

Koichi Sato: “My Life Began on the Film Set I Visited with My Father”—And the Burden of Being the Actor’s Son

The Sexy Tanaka tragedy is a turning point? TV stations are getting serious about using young screenwriters.

He immediately decided to appear on “Downtown Plus”… Eiji Kotoge of “Baikingu” was found rolling his beloved car in Ebisu at night!

Interview with Masahiro Tateishi, Soka University: “I want to improve my defense and base-running” – Interview with Hanshin’s No.1 draft pick, a promising star!

Serialization Update! Sho Ayakoji’s “Monohon no Stare* and Tough Guy” Buyuuden (story about the “Monohon no Stare* and Tough Guy”) he met in the entertainment industry.

Sake no Tsumami” abruptly ended due to the cosplay of Hitoshi Matsumoto, a similar “poor Fuji” to the “Gottsu termination incident” 28 years ago.

The Sexy Tanaka tragedy is a turning point?　TV stations are getting serious about using young screenwriters.