 Kumataro Arai

 On August 25, the final game of the "National Junior High School Baseball Championship Giants Cup" was held at Tokyo Dome, and Nippon TV newcomers Mai Takiguchi, Kaede Namikiun, and Takeo Mizukoshi were also in action. What did they talk about at the review meeting?

After a serious report on the &#8220;Giants Cup Final&#8221;&#8230;Nippon TV&#8217;s new female announcer&#8217;s &#8220;Shinmiri Reflections&#8221;?

 Yusuke Kondo

 The movie "The Marriage of Arata Natsume" starring Yuna Kuroshima is doing well. Yuna KUROSHIMA has overturned her "energetic and pure" image to play the role of a creepy death-row inmate with great skill. Some have called her a Japanese version of the Hollywood actress...

Yuna KUROSHIMA, the Japanese Charlize Theron, shows signs of character transformation through her monstrous performance in the movie &#8220;Natsume Arata&#8217;s Marriage&#8221;.

 Yusuke Kondo (Inagaki), Takao Kawakami (Kusanagi), and Shu Nishihara (Katori)

 On September 14, the three members of "New Map" made their first appearance on a singing program "with MUSIC". It was also the first time for the talents from the three offices of Johnny's and TOBE to appear together on a TV program.

The &#8220;backstory&#8221; behind the collaboration of the three former Johnny&#8217;s groups and the expected &#8220;unexpected development&#8221;.

 On September 6, TBS announcer Yasumi Yoshihara was standing in the sweltering heat to directly confront Koizumi Shinjiro, who is running for the LDP presidency. She was wearing the armband of "San Japo" and continued to interview people along the roadside after the direct hit.

TBS Announcer Ami Yoshihara Confronts Shinjiro Koizumi Amid Intense Heat and Faces Teasing from Hikari Ota

 Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture appeared in Mirai Asakura's YouTube video. He is excited about "inviting" a martial arts event, "Breaking Down," to be held during the Expo. Osaka's Expo has had its share of problems, but has it finally changed its strategy for attracting visitors?

Osaka Tournament Invites Breaking Down with Unconventional Crowd-Pulling Strategy for Expo

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Aoi Fujino, the I-cup "Kaga Hyakumangoku bust" model who has been battling a malignant tumor since it was discovered last January, has made an imposing declaration of her comeback! She talks about how she feels about her decision to come back even though her disease has not yet been completely cured.

Aoi Fujino Declares Intense Return After Overcoming Battle with Cancer

 Aika Kanda

 Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Aika Kanda says her dream came true this summer. When she was unable to travel to the U.S. due to the COVID-19 crisis, she started watching YouTube videos of travel and scenery just to get in the mood. I hope to visit there someday...

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Heads to a Bar in Florida for Summer Vacation Travel Diary 1

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1-5)

 The duo, who were on the verge of dissolution, embarked on a nationwide tour.

 TKO, the comedy duo that hit rock bottom after Kinoshita's "PET bottle incident" and Kimoto's "700 million yen investment trouble" were revealed, went on a nationwide tour. FRIDAY closely follows TKO's revival...

TKO&#8217;s Takehiro Kimoto and Takayuki Kinoshita Make a Comeback After Finding Insight in Their 50s from Life&#8217;s Low Points

 Toshio Ishikawa (entertainment reporter)

 Kyodo News

 Entertainment reporter Toshio Ishikawa's "Behind the Scenes" of the entertainment industry: ......

 Taro Okada, former chairman of Kyodo TV and husband of Sayuri Yoshinaga, passed away. The veteran entertainment reporter, Toshio Ishikawa, explains that Yoshinaga's marriage to Taro Okada, who overcame the opposition of her parents, was an unusual media response at the time. ......

Parents Oppose Marriage with Intense Hostility as Sayuri Yoshinaga Reveals Ordinary Newlywed Life at Home

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st Hirano), Yusuke Kondo (1st Kishi), Ippei Hara (1st Jinguji)

 Number_i released a new song "INZM (Inazuma)" on August 19. After performing it on a TV music program, a number of netizens voiced their disapproval of the song, saying it was "lame" and "addictive". Here are some of them!

While negative reactions to the new music of &#8220;Number_i&#8221; are constant&#8230; &#8220;New fans are increasing&#8221; special circumstances

 In early September, Kyoko Koizumi held her annual morning live event at a talk live house. The event ended at 1:00 p.m., and when Koizumi came out of her dressing room, she had a lot of presents in her hands... She is said to be on the verge of a full return to terrestrial broadcasting, but will she?

Kyoko Koizumi Remains the Ultimate Idol Surrounded by Fans at Morning Live Event

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

 AP/Afro

 The drama "SHOUGUN" has won a record 18 Emmy Awards. Actor Hiroyuki Sanada led the story based on Tokugawa Ieyasu to success not only as the lead actor but also as a producer. The story behind the success he has achieved can be found at ......

Record 18 Wins at Emmy Awards for SHOGUN and Hiroyuki Sanada&#8217;s Commitment to Authenticity Since His 20s

 Afro

 Gorgeous, cutting-edge dresses full of individuality gathered in the city of water!

 The 81st Venice International Film Festival was held in Italy. Celebrities showed off their gorgeous runways in glamorous costumes. We bring you a glimpse of the "beauty competition" between these dazzling celebrities.

Angelina Jolie and Top Global Celebrities Shine Bright at Venice International Film Festival

 Ken Miyake is currently on his first solo tour since moving to TOBE. During the tour in Sendai, Miyake made a joke "Yes, I am Miyagi Prefecture (Ken Miyake)" and got a lot of laughs. After returning to Tokyo, Miyake showed no signs of fatigue as he responded to his fans.

Ken Miyake&#8217;s Dad Jokes a Hit at Live Tour as His Popularity Remains Strong After Moving to TOBE

 Kojiro Yamada (1st)

 Takashi Sorimachi will appear in the drama "Okura" starting in October. He will play a detective who is buddies with Harusuke Sugino. Meanwhile, Sorimachi's old TV series "Partners" will also start its new season in October, and the two will go head-to-head in a "detective buddy" drama. ......

Takashi Sorimachi Aims for New Heights in Detective Buddy Theme After Two and a Half Years Since Aibou Graduation

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Kojiro Yamada

 It seems that some people have not heard his name in a while. ...... The "recent photo" of Ippei Mizuhara, a former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, who was arrested on bank fraud charges, has become a topic of conversation. In addition, his wife, who was also rumored to be divorced, is seen beside him. ......

Behind the Scenes of the Unusual Decision to Feature Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s Former Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara in the US

 More than a month has passed, and the "Huwa-chan" scandal shows no sign of calming down. The effects of this have cast a dark shadow over Yasuko, who is supposed to be the victim. In such a situation, Yasuko is reportedly making a "reverse offer" to Nippon TV for a program.

Yasuko&#8217;s Agency Pursues Non-Comedy Opportunity on Popular NTV Variety Show

 Tora ni Tsubasa" will finish airing at the end of September. The supporting cast will be in great demand in the future. In addition to Shiori Doi, Sumitaka Totsuka, and Takashi Okabe, who are already active, many other actors have been called upon to play supporting roles, creating a "bubble" situation.

Shiori Doi and Junki Tozuka in &#8220;Tora ni Tsubasa&#8221; Ignite Rivalry Among Networks for Supporting Roles

 Slander and threats of harm have been on the increase recently. Finally, STARTO, a major agency with a large number of male idols, has announced that it will take action on the issue.

Death Threat Against KAT-TUN&#8217;s Kamenashi Prompts STARTO to Address Inappropriate Social Media Posts

 Takao Kawakami

 Hiroki Narimiya, who retired from show business in December 2004, changed his stage name back to his real name in January of this year. There has been a lot of excitement about his possible return to "Partners," a drama series that will start a new series in October. ......

Former Hiroki Narimiya Discusses His Return to Aibou After Resuming Entertainment Activities

 Kumataro Arai (Tanabe), Meiko Koike (Ozawa), Yusuke Kondo (Nanao), Jiji Press (Tamaki), Kazuhiko Nakamura (Adachi, Yoshioka)

 Drama watchers discuss the most controversial! From veterans to up-and-coming young talents, we take a look at everything. Dramas are more interesting because of the bad girls who torment the heroines...

 FRIDAY held a roundtable discussion with drama watchers to determine the "Strongest Bad Actress! After a heated debate, the strongest "bad girl" was chosen...

Roundtable to Decide Title of Strongest Bad Woman Actress

 Yusuke Kondo Ippei Hara Ichiro Takatsuka

 Summer dramas have been a big hit again this summer. This time, FRIDAY compiled a ranking based on the "gazing rate," which is a survey of whether viewers are looking at the TV screen carefully! The top 30 shows in the survey were completely different from those in the ratings survey...

How glued are viewers&#8217; eyes to the TV screen? 2024 Summer Drama &#8220;Attention Rate Rankings&#8221;

 TBS has continued to use Korean actors in its dramas, such as Choi Ji-woo and Kim Jung-hyup in the drama "Blackpean Season 2". What is the reason behind this change in strategy at TBS, triggered by the popular drama series?

TBS has begun to actively use Korean actors in its dramas.

 Tejina-nya," the genius elementary school magician who made it into the Guinness Book of Records, has restarted after the COVID-19 crisis with "zero work" "Back then, there were no summer or winter vacations.

 The Yamagami Brothers, a boy duo, used to perform magic tricks that rivaled those of adults with their adorable "Tejina-nya" line. The two, who made a name for themselves as genius elementary school magicians, are still active on the front lines even though they are now in their twenties.

Entertainment

After a serious report on the “Giants Cup Final”…Nippon TV’s new female announcer’s “Shinmiri Reflections”?

Yuna KUROSHIMA, the Japanese Charlize Theron, shows signs of character transformation through her monstrous performance in the movie “Natsume Arata’s Marriage”.

The “backstory” behind the collaboration of the three former Johnny’s groups and the expected “unexpected development”.

TBS Announcer Ami Yoshihara Confronts Shinjiro Koizumi Amid Intense Heat and Faces Teasing from Hikari Ota

Osaka Tournament Invites Breaking Down with Unconventional Crowd-Pulling Strategy for Expo

Aoi Fujino Declares Intense Return After Overcoming Battle with Cancer

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Heads to a Bar in Florida for Summer Vacation Travel Diary 1

TKO’s Takehiro Kimoto and Takayuki Kinoshita Make a Comeback After Finding Insight in Their 50s from Life’s Low Points

Parents Oppose Marriage with Intense Hostility as Sayuri Yoshinaga Reveals Ordinary Newlywed Life at Home

While negative reactions to the new music of “Number_i” are constant… “New fans are increasing” special circumstances

Kyoko Koizumi Remains the Ultimate Idol Surrounded by Fans at Morning Live Event

Record 18 Wins at Emmy Awards for SHOGUN and Hiroyuki Sanada’s Commitment to Authenticity Since His 20s

Angelina Jolie and Top Global Celebrities Shine Bright at Venice International Film Festival

Ken Miyake’s Dad Jokes a Hit at Live Tour as His Popularity Remains Strong After Moving to TOBE

Takashi Sorimachi Aims for New Heights in Detective Buddy Theme After Two and a Half Years Since Aibou Graduation

Behind the Scenes of the Unusual Decision to Feature Shohei Ohtani’s Former Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara in the US

Yasuko’s Agency Pursues Non-Comedy Opportunity on Popular NTV Variety Show

Shiori Doi and Junki Tozuka in “Tora ni Tsubasa” Ignite Rivalry Among Networks for Supporting Roles

Death Threat Against KAT-TUN’s Kamenashi Prompts STARTO to Address Inappropriate Social Media Posts

Former Hiroki Narimiya Discusses His Return to Aibou After Resuming Entertainment Activities

Roundtable to Decide Title of Strongest Bad Woman Actress

How glued are viewers’ eyes to the TV screen? 2024 Summer Drama “Attention Rate Rankings”

TBS has begun to actively use Korean actors in its dramas.

The Yamagami Brothers’ confession about their illusionary boyhood: 20 years since the birth of “Tejina-nya