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 Yasuko Sawaguchi, the lead actress of Fuji's October season Monday 9 drama "Absolute Zero - Information Crime Emergency Investigation", showed off her action skills during the location shooting of the drama. Watch as she chases down a criminal on the rooftop of a building, then raises a crowbar and throws the attacker to the ground!

Yasuko Sawaguchi Throws Criminal Off Rooftop! Rare Shocking Shot from Fuji TV’s October Monday Drama Filming

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 Not too skinny, not too fat. ...... The legend of the gravure world who celebrated the 25th anniversary of her debut has descended!　The one and only "marshmallow body" and her life-size face are on display!

 The gravure legend Sayaka Isoyama, who celebrated the 25th anniversary of her debut, descended on FRIDAY! She talks about her many visits to Australia, her body makeup, and her dog!

“I Actually Haven’t Measured My Weight for a Decade!” — Sayaka Isoyama Opens Up

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was active as a member of "Honjamaka," a comedy 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.

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 In this installment of "Honjamaka" Hidehiko Ishizuka's "Mai-ai~" Days vol. 26, we talk about the birth of the "crazy cosplay photos" that Ishizuka has been posting on Instagram. Why did he start posting cosplay photos when he first posted pictures of flowers in his garden?

Over 1,500 cosplay works! Hidehiko Ishizuka of &#8220;Honjamaka&#8221; talks about the birth of his &#8220;crazy installation

 On August 11, the opening ceremony of the "Giants Cup" was held at Tokyo Dome, and Nippon TV's newest announcer, Nika Igarashi, was the MC. She was in a relaxed mood from the rehearsal right before the event. We saw a glimpse of her talent, which is said to be a gem in the world of announcing.

Rookie Announcer Igarashi Shines with Fresh Smile at Giants Cup

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 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 On August 29, actress Shuri announced her marriage to Ryoki Miyama, aka RYOKI from BE:FIRST. Born to superstars Yutaka Mizutani (father) and Ran Ito (mother), Shuri's career as an actress is expected to continue to grow in the future. ......

After Husband’s Scandal, Shuri’s Marriage and Pregnancy Raise Expectations

 Thai superstar Jeff Sutter finally made his long-awaited first visit to Japan. When this magazine got off at Tokyo Station, we were surrounded by female fans waiting for him. Jeff had a shy smile on his face.

Jeff Satur Makes Debut in Japan, Charms Female Fans at Tokyo Station

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 After 10 years apart since his divorce, George Takahashi finally reunited with his only daughter in April of last year.

 George Takahashi (67) of "Road" reunited with his daughter for the first time in 10 years. The shock of being called "Mr. Takahashi" by his daughter, the change from 2.2 billion yen in royalties to a simple life, and the touching episode when he cried over a letter given to him on Father's Day.

George Takahashi Speaks Out: “I Feel Like I’m Living the Lyrics of Road”

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 Interview with Anna Umemiya: Her many love affairs, the onset of breast cancer, and marriage within 10 days of meeting: ......

 Anna Umemiya has made headlines as a "woman in love. She told FRIDAY about her grueling breast cancer treatment and her second marriage.

From Illness to Remarriage — Anna Umemiya Speaks Frankly About Her Past Loves

 In the "TV program appearance ranking for the first half of 2025" released by M-DATA, Natsuko Yokozawa (35) ranked 14th overall for women with 165 appearances and 3rd in the female comedian category. The reasons for this and concerns about her future activities are explained.

Natsuko Yokosawa Reigns Supreme Among Mom Talents — But One Concern Remains

 Fireworks festivals are a summer tradition. In Tokyo, the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival and the Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival are the most famous. Every year, the yukata of the female TV announcers who broadcast live on TV or serve as MCs for events also become a topic of conversation. This year, we will introduce two female announcers in yukata.

TV Tokyo’s Yo Saito &#038; TV Asahi’s Akari Matsuoka — Too-Cute Yukata Looks Stun During Fireworks Festival Broadcast

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 Saki Aibu starred in a drama series for the first time in 10 years, "My Husband, Will You Please Die? She has appeared in many hit movies such as "Attention Please" and "Buzzer Beat," and talked about the conflicts she faced and her thoughts at the time.

【Full Text】Saki Aibu on Overcoming Role Barriers as a Mother of Two

 The aura of the nine-headed beauty was overwhelming.

Crowds Cheer Ayami Nakajo’s Stunning Look During Hibiya Drama Shoot

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 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. This is the story of an intensely hot samurai friend brought to you by a unique storyteller.

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.

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 Shinji Hasuo (Nakai) and Kazuhiko Nakamura (Mr. Minato)

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 Terufumi Kiriyama of "WEST." launched his first apparel brand "F BULL'S". He has released products incorporating his beloved dogs into the designs, but some people have harsh opinions about the pricing and the designs...

Akito Kiriyama’s Apparel Brand Defies Criticism with Sellout Success

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 The handsome comedian who plays the "scum of South Osaka" in his comedy act has become the "lovey-dovey couple of Tokyo" in his personal life!

 The number one popular comedian with five regular shows, including two of his own, and a great popularity among women, Mimikazu Lily, has finally decided on a "partner" in his private life! On this day, there was a petite beauty beside him... who is this woman that Lily is in love with?

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 Aika Kanda

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 Filming for the October season drama "Fake Mommy" was taking place in an office district in the heart of Tokyo in early August. As many onlookers watched, Haru finished filming and even had a moment where she couldn't help but smile because it was so hot.

Filming of Fake Mommy in October Finds Lead Haru Radiating Smiles Despite Scorching Weather

 The "Best TV Asahi Record" set by "The Happiest Marriage" and "Super Talent" has been found, etc.

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Summer Dramas Worth Watching—Inside Stories on What Made Some Shine and Others Falter

 Kumataro Arai (Fukuhara, Honda, Kimura, Koshiba)

 Shiawase na Kekkon (The Happiest Marriage)," which is considered by many TV Asahi watchers to be the most talked-about drama of this summer's cool, set a new record for TV Asahi, ranking No. 1 on major distribution platforms. FRIDAY takes a behind-the-scenes look at the summer drama series!

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 Snow Man's popular program "Itsukusuno" has come under fire due to allegations of "pakuri-shi" (pacifier), and despite Snow Man's popularity, the program has been losing momentum recently. SixTONES, on the other hand, has been doing well with its crown show "GO Sto," which started in April. ......

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Over 1,500 cosplay works! Hidehiko Ishizuka of “Honjamaka” talks about the birth of his “crazy installation

Rookie Announcer Igarashi Shines with Fresh Smile at Giants Cup

After Husband’s Scandal, Shuri’s Marriage and Pregnancy Raise Expectations

Jeff Satur Makes Debut in Japan, Charms Female Fans at Tokyo Station

George Takahashi Speaks Out: “I Feel Like I’m Living the Lyrics of Road”

From Illness to Remarriage — Anna Umemiya Speaks Frankly About Her Past Loves

Natsuko Yokosawa Reigns Supreme Among Mom Talents — But One Concern Remains

TV Tokyo’s Yo Saito & TV Asahi’s Akari Matsuoka — Too-Cute Yukata Looks Stun During Fireworks Festival Broadcast

【Full Text】Saki Aibu on Overcoming Role Barriers as a Mother of Two

Crowds Cheer Ayami Nakajo’s Stunning Look During Hibiya Drama Shoot

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.

The reputation of Matsumoto Hitoshi and Shimada Shinsuke that changed his life, words given to him by Beat Takeshi… Kuro-chan talks about his unexpected life as a comedian.

Behind the backdrop of “Kokuho” grossing over 11 billion yen… “Kakushika,” which had a “twin-peak reputation,” failed miserably, casting a pall over Mei Nagano’s comeback.

Fuji TV Lawsuit Highlights Executives’ Costly Compliance and Its Impact on Masahiro Nakai

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Akito Kiriyama’s Apparel Brand Defies Criticism with Sellout Success

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Filming of Fake Mommy in October Finds Lead Haru Radiating Smiles Despite Scorching Weather

Summer Dramas Worth Watching—Inside Stories on What Made Some Shine and Others Falter

Summer Dramas Worth Watching—Inside Stories on What Made Some Shine and Others Falter

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