 Rin Kataoka also has a mysterious charm: she played "Misae" in the NHK TV series "Tora ni Tsubasa" and "Shinako" in "Uso Kai Rhetoric". She also has a mysterious charm. What's more, her social networking service has attracted many fans...

Misae in &#8220;Tora ni Tsubasa&#8221; and Shinako in &#8220;Lie Unraveled&#8221;&#8230;Rin Kataoka&#8217;s chilling charm that shines through her individuality even on YouTube

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 Tao Tsuchiya, who is currently starring in the drama "Diamonds in the Sea," has been making headlines on the Internet for her "severe weight loss. The reason for this, as well as the fact that she has been working so hard since giving birth to her first child in August 2011 without much maternity leave, has been pointed out as her "hard work".

Tao Tsuchiya, whose &#8220;skinny but slender&#8221; image has caused a stir on the Internet, is worried about her &#8220;overworking&#8221; and &#8220;hard work.

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster, Video Producer)

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 Erika Karada passionately played the role of Chikusa Nagayo, a real-life female pro-wrestler, in the online drama "Queen of Extreme Evil. In the past, she suspended her entertainment activities due to an adultery scandal. She has made a full-fledged comeback. ......

Erika Karada, who revived after her affair in &#8220;Queen of Evil,&#8221; &#8220;Behind the Scenes&#8221; that convinced even Chikusa Nagayo herself.

 Miyu Iketani

　Miyu Iketani, a female graduate student, writes about her unusual study abroad experience in the first installment of "Miyu Iketani Goes to China!

 Miyu Iketani, a former announcer who left TV Tokyo this September, will enter a graduate school in China this fall. She will be writing a series of articles about her life there for FRIDAY!　In the first installment, she writes about why she went to China.

Column series begins! Former TV TOKYO announcer Miyu Iketani reveals &#8220;Why I went to China as a newlywed.

 Tsuyoshi Aso

 He appears in 60 movies a month and is a regular at the top of the popularity rankings. A sexy actor who looks like former Kimpuri star Hirano is said to be taking the industry by storm. When we went to talk to him, we found his life story to be quite dynamic!

Appearing in 60 movies a month! Reiya Shinonome, Reiwa&#8217;s Top Actor, is a former Tokyo Metropolitan Athlete who gets laid without a moment&#8217;s sleep!

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Kanna Hashimoto, who stars in the NHK morning drama "Onigiri" and is set to host the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen at the end of the year, has been the subject of power harassment reports. ...... Her office has responded directly, but her comments, which amounted to 1,950 words, have become a topic of conversation. ......

Why Kanna Hashimoto&#8217;s office&#8217;s comment to Kanna Hashimoto, who is suspected of power harassment, is &#8220;too much in love with Kanna&#8221;: &#8220;Holding a lot of yogurt&#8230;

 Kan Kumagai

 Masao Nakabayashi

 It has been four years since she graduated from Nogizaka46. Another face of this beautiful woman, who is also active as a radio personality, is that of an M-League player. We take a closer look at her true face, as she is determined to "get results.

 Hanana Nakata, who graces the cover of this week's issue of FRIDAY, is currently active in horse racing and as a radio personality, but she is also a professional mahjong player and participates in the M-League. We take a closer look at the real face of this woman who says, "I want to do my best at what I'm asked to do.

Hanana Nakata: &#8220;I want to do my best to do what is required of me&#8221; [This Week&#8217;s Cover Girl: What&#8217;s On Her Mind].

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 Nanako Kurozaki, a member of idol group "Peel the Apple", shows off her slender body again on FRIDAY!　We also interviewed her about what she wants to do after she graduates from the group!

 Nanako KUROZAKI, a member of idol group "Peel the Apple," showed off her slender body again on FRIDAY!　We interviewed her directly about what she wants to do after graduating from the group!

Suntory Dream Match&#8221; Reporter: &#8220;I Thought About Going to All the Giants&#8217; Games After Graduation&#8221; &#8211; NANAKO KUROZAKI, a member of idol group Peel the Apple, shows off her slender body again on FRIDAY!

 On October 28, "Tokyo International Film Festival 2024" opened in Hibiya (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) with an opening event. 211 actors and directors from Japan and abroad walked the 162-meter-long red carpet amidst cheers and applause.

Yumi Kawai, Haruka Ayase, and Kumi Takiuchi Shine in Stunning Dresses at Tokyo International Film Festival 2024

 Serialization: The Staff Saw It! Weekly Inside story of Television

 A variety show featuring Koji Higashino, Hiromi, and Masahiro Nakai has started. Recently, TV personalities are getting younger and younger, but why are Higashino and Hiromi, who are now "around 60," getting more and more work?

Higashino and Hiromi&#8217;s New Show Marks the Return of Veteran Stars on Terrestrial TV

 Miho Otobe

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Naotake Nakayama (Meloa)

 Seiko Imai (Canna)

 JOSEPH HOMME

 He passionately played the role of a "Showa-era deca" in the drama "D&D -Doctors and Detectives!

 Susumu Terashima is known as one of the most popular "kowamote" actors, and this year marks the 40th anniversary of his career. He says that even when his life was difficult, he never thought about quitting acting. He looks back on his life as an actor and the words of Takeshi Kitano, who provided him with emotional support.

Susumu Terajima on His Acting Journey Inspired by Takeshi Kitano

 Ippei Hara

 Following the dismissal of "Janpoke" Saito from Yoshimoto, Akashiya Sanma said on his radio program "Young Town Saturday" that he would "no longer carry the burden of Yoshimoto. The next day, the statement made the Internet news, and the public was worried about Sanma. ......

Akashiya Sanma Discusses “I Won&#8217;t Carry Yoshimoto” Comment Amid Scandals

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Koiwa is a downtown area with many "senbero" pubs. The mysterious singers Sanae and Reika Kouzuki, who released "Koiwa no Onna" in February, are the talk of the town. ......

Singer Sanae and Reika Kouzuki New show starts in November , the Mother and Daughter Who are Dearly Loved in Downtown Tokyo

 Ryo Sakamoto (Writer, former head of the Culture and Society Department of Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

 Splash/Afro

 On October 16, Liam Payne, a member of the popular British group One Direction, fell from his room on the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, into the courtyard and died. Behind his death was the existence of "dangerous drugs." ......

Shocking Discovery: Pink Cocaine Found in Liam Payne&#8217;s System

 Professor of Visual Arts, School of Arts and Sciences, J. F. Oberlin University. Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1964. After graduating from the Faculty of Law at Keio University, he joined TV Tokyo. He has produced documentaries on unexplored regions of the world, and has visited more than 100 countries. On the other hand, he has also been actively involved in the production of social documentaries, tackling difficult issues such as the "United Red Army," "Elderly First Offenders," and "Stalking Perpetrators. He has also produced numerous drama productions. He retired from TV Tokyo in March 2011. His books include "New TV Theory in an Age of Chaos," "Victory Learning from the Weak: The Secret of TV TOKYO's 'Reverse Thinking' to Turn Disadvantageous Conditions into Strength," "Developmental Disabilities and Juvenile Crime," "Stalking Assailants: Please Run Away from Me," and "Learning from Unexplored Places: The Shape of Happiness. He is a regular member of the Japan Writer's Association, a regular member of the Japanese Society of Imaging Arts and Sciences, a regular member of the Japan Society of Arts and Sciences, and a regular member of the Japan Food Service Society. He founded 35 Produce Inc. which disseminates a variety of information through video. https://35produce.com/

 Toshihiko Tabuchi

 What is the cause of the bad reputation of the morning drama "Omusubi"?　Can it be expected to make a comeback in the future?　Former TV Tokyo drama producer Toshihiko Tabuchi analyzed the situation, saying, "I am surprised at the difference compared to 'Tora ni Tsubasa.

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 Yoshito Murata, Yasuko Sakaguchi, Kojiro Yamada

 A thorough survey of about 120 programs broadcast on commercial key stations from July to September reveals ...... that TV TOKYO dominated the top three spots!

 There were about 120 regular variety programs aired on commercial key stations between July 1 and September 30. FRIDAY created a "nailed-on" ranking of the programs that really caught the viewers' attention! The results were surprising...

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 Actor Kenta Kiritani plays the role of a reporter for a weekly magazine in the October drama series "Qros no Onna: Scoop to Hanza" (A Madness Named "Scoop"). In this SP interview, he talks about his role, his personal life, and even a certain "fateful relationship" with FRIDAY!

Kenta Kiritani on Why He Doesn’t Take Paparazzi Precautions

 It was in early October that we spotted Ringo Shiina, who is currently in the midst of his arena tour "(Live) Ringo Expo '24 - Economic Recovery -" at Tokyo Station. Sheena was carrying a flashy bright yellow travel bag and suitcase, and stood out from the crowd.

Sheena Ringo Announces First Tour in 6 Years—Shocking Photo of Her &#8216;Way Too Yellow&#8217; Luggage

 Takahiro Kagawa

 Yuya Tegoshi has made a full comeback on terrestrial television with his appearance on "Itte Q." When this magazine asked him directly about his celebrations, he smiled. Although he smiled when this magazine directly asked him to congratulate him,...... it is still too early to say that he is fully recovered. What do the people involved think of his current activities? ......

Yuya Tegoshi’s TV Comeback: Live Debut and the Litmus Test of His Return

 The Japan Racing Association (JRA) is having a hard time dealing with "Jungle Pocket's" Shinji Saito (42). In July of this year, Saito forced a female influencer in her 20s to perform sexual acts on him on a location bus in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Shinji Saito Sent for Prosecution Over Alleged Sexual Coercion and Debt Report That Outraged Horse Racing

 Fuji Television's flagship program "Mezamashi TV" is under fire on the Internet. A video of senior announcers "teasing" the regular Mezamashi Saturday announcers about their clothes, age, etc., has been circulating on the Internet. ......

Ryusei Ikuta and Senior Announcers Mock Junior Fuelling Fuji TV Struggles with Fallout

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 Yusuke Kondo

 Along with core viewership ratings, TV stations have recently been focusing on the delivery of missed programs, and TVer has been experiencing what could be called "special demand," with ad sales up 150% from the previous year. However, not all of the industry is prospering.

Advertising Revenue Soars 150% Production Companies Face an Existential Crisis Amid the TVer Boom

 Sota Shima Ippei Hara (2nd photo)

 He and his best friend, Ryo Nishikido, went out together for a night on the town. And finally, ......

 Singer Jin Akanishi appeared at a hidden restaurant in a narrow alley in Ebisu (Shibuya-ku). It seems that after tasting the high-class yakiniku meat at the launch party after the concert, he enjoyed the after-party at a wine bar in Nishiazabu with Ryo Nishikido and some beautiful women....

Jin Akanishi Heads Home with a Beauty After Live Performance

 Netflix's "Queen of Villainy," which depicted the world of women's professional wrestling in the 1980s, became a blockbuster hit. The film was highly acclaimed for its realistic depiction of the "backstage" of women's professional wrestling, but there was a "line" in the film that the filmmakers dared not draw.

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Misae in “Tora ni Tsubasa” and Shinako in “Lie Unraveled”…Rin Kataoka’s chilling charm that shines through her individuality even on YouTube

Tao Tsuchiya, whose “skinny but slender” image has caused a stir on the Internet, is worried about her “overworking” and “hard work.

Erika Karada, who revived after her affair in “Queen of Evil,” “Behind the Scenes” that convinced even Chikusa Nagayo herself.

Column series begins! Former TV TOKYO announcer Miyu Iketani reveals “Why I went to China as a newlywed.

Appearing in 60 movies a month! Reiya Shinonome, Reiwa’s Top Actor, is a former Tokyo Metropolitan Athlete who gets laid without a moment’s sleep!

Why Kanna Hashimoto’s office’s comment to Kanna Hashimoto, who is suspected of power harassment, is “too much in love with Kanna”: “Holding a lot of yogurt…

Hanana Nakata: “I want to do my best to do what is required of me” [This Week’s Cover Girl: What’s On Her Mind].

Suntory Dream Match” Reporter: “I Thought About Going to All the Giants’ Games After Graduation” – NANAKO KUROZAKI, a member of idol group Peel the Apple, shows off her slender body again on FRIDAY!

Yumi Kawai, Haruka Ayase, and Kumi Takiuchi Shine in Stunning Dresses at Tokyo International Film Festival 2024

Higashino and Hiromi’s New Show Marks the Return of Veteran Stars on Terrestrial TV

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Ordinary People Shine: Latest Data on Variety Show ‘Screen Engagement Level’ Rankings Revealed!