SixTONES' Juri Tanaka Hilariously Fails Harmony Challenge, Secures Third Consecutive Title on 'Banana Sand'

SixTONES member Juri Tanaka appeared on the popular TBS variety show *Banana Sand* on the 21st, participating in the ‘Harmony Resistance Game.’ His performance, where he was completely thrown off by the background harmony, has become a major topic of conversation on social media.

Vowing to redeem himself from past failures, Tanaka took on Shiina Ringo's ‘Marunouchi Sadistic’ and Hideaki Tokunaga's ‘Rainy Blue.’ While he sang with cool precision and demonstrated his natural vocal talent until the chorus, his skills as the ‘King of Getting Thrown Off’ were fully displayed the moment the harmony singers joined in, causing his pitch to go wildly astray. Viewers flooded social media with praise, with comments like, ‘He's so cool until the chorus, then he becomes hilariously funny,’ and ‘I love the gap in his performance.’ As a result, he achieved his third consecutive ‘Harmony Resistance Grand Prize,’ solidifying his status as the undisputed champion of the segment.

Beyond his singing, Tanaka also captured attention during the talk segments. He shared his well-known anecdote about being questioned by police while riding his bicycle to a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant, sending the studio into fits of laughter. Fans expressed their delight at his down-to-earth personality and humorous storytelling, noting, ‘It’s funny no matter how many times I hear it.’

At the end of the program, a lineup of future high-profile guests was announced, including Kazunari Ninomiya, Tomoya Nakamura, and Erika Ikuta, fueling anticipation for upcoming episodes. The episode is currently available on the streaming service TVer, where fans are flocking to witness Tanaka's ‘heroic’ performance once again.

The Context

*Banana Sand* is a popular Japanese variety show hosted by the comedy duos Bananaman and Sandwichman. One of its most famous segments is the ‘Harmony Resistance Game’ (Hamori Gaman Game), where guests attempt to sing a popular song perfectly while a ‘harmony troop’ sings a loud, distracting harmony right next to them. While SixTONES member Juri Tanaka is a highly skilled idol and rapper, he has become a fan favorite on the show specifically for his inability to maintain his pitch during this challenge. His repeated failures have earned him a reputation for being the ‘King’ of the segment, showcasing a humorous side of his personality that contrasts with his usually cool stage persona.