Music Station Kicks Off 'SUPER SUMMER FES 2025,' Igniting Social Media Excitement

On July 18, 2025, TV Asahi's popular music program 'Music Station' launched its summer 'SUPER SUMMER FES 2025' with a four-hour live broadcast, flooding social media with anticipation and excitement for the show.

Viewers' expectations had reached a fever pitch even before the broadcast began, with the official X (formerly Twitter) account releasing the time table. As soon as the show started at 6 PM, 'M-Sta' became a trending topic. Many viewers posted their delight at watching in real-time, with comments like 'Just made it home in time!' and 'Watching M-Sta now~'. From the opening, a large number of performers gathered in the studio, conveying the palpable excitement, with one comment noting, 'You can feel the buzz just from the opening.'

A particularly big topic of discussion was the appearance of comedian Eiko Kano, also known as 50TA. His sudden appearance standing in the front row alongside popular artists like SixTONES sparked a flurry of surprised and laughing comments, such as 'Eiko Kano is on, I burst out laughing,' and 'It's too funny that 50TA is on M-Sta lol.' His presence garnered immense praise, with one fan exclaiming, 'As expected!! All of us Fifumin are cheering for you!!'

Meanwhile, it was announced that Yugo Kochi of SixTONES would be absent from the show due to poor health, prompting numerous warm messages from fans expressing their concern, such as 'Worried. Please take care of yourself,' and 'Please rest well.'

During the show, there were joyful comments about B&ZAI's performance as the opening act, such as 'It's a joy to see Michiharu and Yujin on terrestrial TV,' and 'Being the opening act for M-Sta! Go for it!' Furthermore, posts of delight from fans of various groups were seen, including NiziU's 'Too cute 💖,' BE:FIRST's 'Junon's there, so cool~♡,' and Snow Man's 'Koji-kun 😆 looks to be in good spirits~'. Expectations were also high for Mrs. GREEN APPLE, with comments like 'Mrs. is apparently rehearsing!'

Furthermore, there was high anticipation for Kana Nishino, who was making her first appearance on M-Sta in seven years, with emotional comments spreading like 'Wow~ Kana-yan is finally back 😭✨' and 'My tear ducts are definitely going to burst…💞,' reflecting the excitement for her long-awaited return.

Even viewers who couldn't watch in real-time due to busy schedules voiced their sentiments, with comments like 'Too bad I can't watch M-Sta live because of dinner plans,' and 'I'll leisurely watch M-Sta on recording ☺,' indicating the high level of interest in the show. The diverse lineup of artists and the unexpected appearance of comedian Eiko Kano seem to be further elevating this year's M-Sta summer music festival.

The context

Music Station (M-Sta) is one of Japan's most iconic and longest-running weekly music television programs, broadcast live on TV Asahi. Since its inception in 1986, it has been a primary platform for both established and emerging J-Pop artists, K-Pop acts, and international stars to perform live. The show features a mix of live performances, talk segments with artists, and music charts. Special extended broadcasts like 'SUPER LIVE' (year-end) and 'SUPER SUMMER FES' (summer) are highly anticipated events, featuring a larger lineup of artists.

Eiko Kano is a popular Japanese comedian known for his self-deprecating humor and musical alter-ego, 50TA. His appearances on serious music programs like Music Station are often unexpected and provide a comedic highlight, as 50TA performs original, often bizarre, songs. 'Fifumin' (フィフミン) refers to his fanbase.

The artists mentioned—SixTONES and Snow Man (popular male idol groups from STARTO Entertainment, formerly Johnny & Associates), NiziU (a popular girl group formed through a joint JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Japan survival show), BE:FIRST (a popular boy group formed through the BMSG talent show 'THE FIRST'), Mrs. GREEN APPLE (a successful rock band), and Kana Nishino (a beloved female pop singer who recently returned from a hiatus)—are all prominent figures in the Japanese music scene, each with a dedicated fanbase.

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