 Nishi Keisuke

 Early in the morning at 4:30 a.m., a black mountain of people gathered on Sunshine Avenue in Ikebukuro. ...... At the center of the crowd was Yuriko Yoshitaka, who played the lead role in the historical drama "Hikaru Kimi e" (To the Luminous Kimi). It seems that a launch party was being held that day, and Yoshitaka had bright brown hair!

Yuriko Yoshitaka Debuts Brown Hair at 13-Hour Hikaru Kimi e Wrap Party

 Ukon Shima (broadcaster and video producer)

 Yusuke Kondo

 Taiga Nakano is set to star in the next year's Taiga Drama "Toyotomi Brothers! Taiga Nakano, who is set to star in the Taiga Drama "Toyotomi Brothers! The father and son are said to have burst out in joy at being chosen to star in the "Taiga" drama, which is also the origin of their name. ......

Taiga Nakano&#8217;s Standout Role in The Eleven Bandits and Taiga Drama Pressure

 Kojiro Yamada

 Yuichiro Tamaki, a representative of the Democratic Party of Japan, was reported to have had an affair with a former gravure idol. Akiko Wada, the god-sister of the entertainment world, defended him on "Akko ni Omakase". ......

Akiko Wada Defends Yuichiro Tamaki&#8217;s Affair as Serious Relationship

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 NHK's TV series "Omusubi" continues to fly low. When we asked experts about the reason why even "#Reflections" is in danger of disappearing while the Kanna Hashimoto fiasco has had no impact, all we got were harsh opinions...

Kanna Hashimoto: No Scandal Impact, But Onigiri Faces Inevitable Decline

 Miyu Iketani

　In this column, former Teletext announcer Miyu Iketani explains why she was able to study abroad in China for practically free.

 When studying at a graduate school in China, former TV TOKYO announcer Miyu Iketani applied for a scholarship that does not require repayment, and she was able to study abroad "practically for free. What is "Applying for the scholarship was harder than taking the entrance exam"? ......

Former TV TOKYO announcer Miyu Iketani explains why she was able to study abroad in China for practically free.

 SMILE, Inc. is steadily making progress in compensating the victims of Janie Kitagawa's sexual assaults. In the midst of all this, an NHK special drew attention to Noriyuki Higashiyama, who is spearheading the compensation efforts as president. ......

Noriyuki Higashiyama&#8217;s &#8220;presidential&#8221; role in the N-Space TV show has attracted much attention.

 Koutaro Uegaki, a first-year announcer at Fuji Television Network, was the target of a flame war for his "appearance teasing. However, despite the controversy, he has continued to make "rapid progress," including his first regular TV show as MC and appearances on his own TV show.

Offers are pouring in.&#8221;⁉ The &#8220;appearance teasing&#8221; fiasco is a thing of the past&#8230; Fuji&#8217;s announcer, Uegaki, is steadily on the &#8220;road to success.

 Aika Kanda

 69] Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Aika Kanda says she spent a lot of energy and money preparing for the publication of her first book of essays. She says that great writers stay in "nice hotels" while writing, and so she put it into practice. She splurged on hotels, beauty treatments, room service, and the like in anticipation of "royalties," but...

Free Announcer Aika Kanda, &#8220;Kanda Dai-sensei is in the red!

 The ratings for the first episode of "Partners: Season 23" ranked first among the fall dramas. The location shooting was held in Tokyo in early November. The "golden duo" of Yutaka Mizutani and Yasufumi Terawaki were on location, and they were very friendly to the onlookers.

A discovery shot! Yutaka Mizutani and his &#8220;golden duo&#8221; Yasufumi Terawaki were in a great mood at the location of &#8220;Partners&#8221;.

 Yasuko Sakaguchi (5th), Yuri Adachi (6th)

 In early November, Nanako Matsushima was inflating the tires of her mountain bike in front of a bicycle shop in central Tokyo. Her outstanding style made her stand out, but the way she ran was also beautiful. ......

Nanako Matsushima&#8217;s holiday&#8230;riding a mountain bike in the center of the city! She looks like a scene from a commercial.

 Downtown's Matsumoto Hitoshi's move to return to show business has been gaining momentum behind the scenes. Yoshimoto Kogyo, which had kept its "distance" from Matsumoto during the trial, has now begun to ......

Wide TV show is &#8220;super tense&#8221; due to pressure from Yoshimoto Kogyo, which is &#8220;serious about the return of Hitoshi Matsumoto&#8221;.

 Nanako

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st), Yusuke Kondo (2nd, 3rd)

 The audition program for new members of timelesz on Netflix has been well received. The "tough" atmosphere of the show seems to be the reason for its popularity, but Fuma Kikuchi, a member of the group, "was not that kind of character," according to a person involved in the show.

&#8220;Where&#8217;s the scruffy character?&#8221; Fuma Kikuchi&#8217;s &#8220;turning point&#8221; in the Netflix series &#8220;Taipro&#8221; has been well-received for his &#8220;stiff&#8221; attitude.

 Ippei Hara (Matsumoto), Kei Kato (Nakata)

 Downtown's Hitoshi Matsumoto has withdrawn his lawsuit against the Weekly Bunshun. Yoshimoto Kogyo, to which he belongs, has begun to rev up its engines for his comeback. In the meantime, some "senior comedians" in Yoshimoto Kogyo have expressed their bitterness toward Matsumoto. ......

Matsumoto Hitoshi&#8217;s Return Raises Tensions with Senior Comedians

 Ichiro Takatsuka

 O-Lin's excellent proportions and Aomori accent catapulted her to stardom. Her cheerful personality has made her a sought-after personality on TV, but her appearances on terrestrial TV have recently plummeted. Theories abound, but we track down the truth...

Ōlin&#8217;s TV Hiatus: Industry Praise and Fans&#8217; Relief

 Shinji Hasuo

 A month has passed since the start of the new program "The MC3". With results not coming in, one would think that Masahiro Nakai's reputation as an MC would be on the decline, but it seems that this is not necessarily the case. ......

THE MC3 Struggles, But Nakai&#8217;s MC Reputation Remains Strong

 Yusuke Kondo (Sakai), Sankei Shimbun (Orange Days), Kazuhiko Nakamura (Takeuchi, Tokiwa), Shu Nishihara (Nishikido), Kojiro Yamada (Osawa)

 From "Beautiful Life" to "JIN" and "VIVANT," an in-depth study of TBS's signature slot that has produced numerous masterpieces.

 Three drama connoisseurs discuss the Sunday Gekijo, the oldest drama slot in Japan, to determine the "Best Sunday Gekijo"! This is an in-depth study of TBS's signature slot that has produced numerous masterpieces.

Beautiful Life,&#8221; &#8220;Hanzawa Naoki,&#8221; and more&#8230; The top 10 best Sunday theater shows of all time that have moved everyone!

 Toshikatsu TANAKA

 It was announced that Shingo Katori will star in his first Fuji TV drama in 11 years. It has been reported that Kusanagi Tsuyoshi, also of "New Map," will make a spot in that drama, but there are also reports of even higher expectations.

Shingo Katori&#8217;s first Fuji drama in 11 years, &#8220;The Worst Man in Japan,&#8221; has raised expectations.

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st, 10th), Takehiro Shigumura, Masaharu Uemoto (6th), Shoichiro Tsuboi (7th, 8th), Akifumi Yoshida, Kojiro Yamada

 Ai Kato appeared at an event for the first time in eight years, showing off her outstanding style with a youthfulness that belies her age of 41. FRIFAY" has been paying attention to her since she was 16 years old. Here is a collection of images from her "beautiful girl talent" days to the present.


Ai Kato Returns After 8 Years at Fashion Event Reflecting on Her Legacy as Ryoko Hirosue&#8217;s Successor

 SMILE Corp. has announced that it has paid compensation to about 95% of Janie Kitagawa's sexual victims who agreed to the details of the compensation. On the other hand, for Shimon Ishimaru, who did not agree, a legal battle ensued. ......

Shimon Ishimaru and SMILE Corp Head Face Court Over Defamation

 The 25th anniversary concert of "Arashi" is scheduled to be held next spring. NTV and Fuji Television are engaged in a fierce battle for the broadcasting rights.

TV Networks Compete for 300 Million Yen Rights to Arashi&#8217;s &#8216;Reunion Concert&#8217; Next Spring

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Yasuko, a pin-up comedian, completed 80 km in the "24 Hour TV" charity marathon. Just before the race, she was involved in an "outburst" by Huwa-chan, and there were concerns about her mental health. ......

Yasuko&#8217;s Record Salary Reveal Sparks Controversy Over 24-Hour Television Pay Rumors .

 Toshihiko Tabuchi

 The honeymoon relationship between TV stations and entertainment agencies ...... is "unbreakable under any circumstances. I think everyone has come to realize that with the recent lifting of NHK's ban on the former Johnny's. That is also the reason for the poor performance of the morning drama "Omusubi".

Former TV Tokyo Producer Discusses Growing Trend in TV Stations on N-Spec Following Interference Call After Broadcast

 Toshihiko Tabuchi, a former TV Tokyo producer whose appearance on "NHK Special," which examined the issue of Johnny's sex-abuse, made headlines, says that the intensification of "two trends at TV stations" is confusing the "Omusubi" scene.

Former TV Tokyo Producer on N-Speak Discusses TV Networks Struggle to Cater to Talent Agencies&#8217; Power

 Ippei Hara

 NHK's "Kohaku Uta Gassen" is facing a critical moment after recording the lowest viewer rating in its history last year. This year, Ariyoshi will host the event for the second year in a row, but it seems that a popular comedian is secretly being promoted by NHK as the "post-Ariyoshi" host. ......

Entertainment

Yuriko Yoshitaka Debuts Brown Hair at 13-Hour Hikaru Kimi e Wrap Party

Taiga Nakano’s Standout Role in The Eleven Bandits and Taiga Drama Pressure

Akiko Wada Defends Yuichiro Tamaki’s Affair as Serious Relationship

Kanna Hashimoto: No Scandal Impact, But Onigiri Faces Inevitable Decline

Former TV TOKYO announcer Miyu Iketani explains why she was able to study abroad in China for practically free.

Noriyuki Higashiyama’s “presidential” role in the N-Space TV show has attracted much attention.

Offers are pouring in.”⁉ The “appearance teasing” fiasco is a thing of the past… Fuji’s announcer, Uegaki, is steadily on the “road to success.

Free Announcer Aika Kanda, “Kanda Dai-sensei is in the red!

A discovery shot! Yutaka Mizutani and his “golden duo” Yasufumi Terawaki were in a great mood at the location of “Partners”.

Nanako Matsushima’s holiday…riding a mountain bike in the center of the city! She looks like a scene from a commercial.

Wide TV show is “super tense” due to pressure from Yoshimoto Kogyo, which is “serious about the return of Hitoshi Matsumoto”.

“Where’s the scruffy character?” Fuma Kikuchi’s “turning point” in the Netflix series “Taipro” has been well-received for his “stiff” attitude.

Matsumoto Hitoshi’s Return Raises Tensions with Senior Comedians

Ōlin’s TV Hiatus: Industry Praise and Fans’ Relief

THE MC3 Struggles, But Nakai’s MC Reputation Remains Strong

Beautiful Life,” “Hanzawa Naoki,” and more… The top 10 best Sunday theater shows of all time that have moved everyone!

Shingo Katori’s first Fuji drama in 11 years, “The Worst Man in Japan,” has raised expectations.

Ai Kato Returns After 8 Years at Fashion Event Reflecting on Her Legacy as Ryoko Hirosue’s Successor

Shimon Ishimaru and SMILE Corp Head Face Court Over Defamation

TV Networks Compete for 300 Million Yen Rights to Arashi’s ‘Reunion Concert’ Next Spring

Yasuko’s Record Salary Reveal Sparks Controversy Over 24-Hour Television Pay Rumors .

Former TV Tokyo Producer Discusses Growing Trend in TV Stations on N-Spec Following Interference Call After Broadcast

Former TV Tokyo Producer on N-Speak Discusses TV Networks Struggle to Cater to Talent Agencies’ Power

NHK’s Next Host for Declining Kohaku Uta Gassen Likely to Be a Popular Comedian