Nogizaka46 and Nana Mizuki Spark Huge Buzz on 'MUSIC FAIR'

Fuji Television’s long-running music program MUSIC FAIR has recently ignited massive excitement across social media platforms.

During a recent broadcast, idol group Nogizaka46 delivered a captivating performance of "Zehi ni Oyobazu," featuring Miku Ichinose in her debut appearance as title track center. What made this television appearance particularly special for fans was that the members performed in their official music video costumes for the first time on TV. Social media quickly lit up with praise, with viewers calling the performance "gorgeous and mature" and "simply brilliant." Additionally, voice actress and singer Nana Mizuki delivered a powerful rendition of her song "CRIMSON BULLET," making for an action-packed episode.

Excitement is already building for upcoming broadcasts as well. The August 1 episode is set to feature .ENDRECHERI. (Tsuyoshi Domoto) performing "MY DESIGN," a new track from his latest album, alongside a special selection of artists from EBiDAN.

A major highlight generating intense buzz is a special collaboration featuring TETTA, EIKU, and HAYATO from ONE N' ONLY. TETTA will team up with .ENDRECHERI. and Takashi from Bullet Train (Choutokkyu) to perform the classic hit "LOVE LOVE LOVE." Fans have flooded social media with eager posts, promising to watch the broadcast live.

Interestingly, because MUSIC FAIR does not offer catch-up streaming on platforms like TVer, fans frequently remind each other on social media that setting a recorder or tuning in live on Saturday evenings is a must. This lack of streaming availability has heightened the passion among viewers, turning real-time viewing into a shared weekly ritual.

The context

MUSIC FAIR is one of Japan's longest-running television programs, having been broadcast continuously on Fuji TV since 1964. Renowned for its live music and unique studio collaborations between pop idols, veteran vocalists, and anime voice actors, the show remains a cornerstone of Japanese music TV. EBiDAN (Ebisu Gakuen Boys Dance Units) is a major talent collective under Stardust Promotion that includes popular boy bands like Bullet Train (Choutokkyu) and ONE N' ONLY, while .ENDRECHERI. is the funk solo project of KinKi Kids member Tsuyoshi Domoto.

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