EBiDAN Teams Up with Hit Comedy Show 'Ariyoshi no Kabe' for Surprise 15th Anniversary Crossover

A surprise collaboration between Stardust Promotion's male artist collective EBiDAN and the popular Japanese comedy variety show Ariyoshi no Kabe (Nippon TV) was filmed at the site of "EBiDAN THE LIVE 2026" (commonly known as Ebirai), creating a massive buzz across social media.

According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by the show's producer, this special collaboration was arranged to celebrate EBiDAN's 15th anniversary. Filmed right before rehearsals on the first day of the four-day concert series at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium First Gymnasium, members from various EBiDAN groups joined forces with top comedians to deliver hilarious skits.

Following the news of this star-studded shoot, fans flooded social media with excited reactions, expressing disbelief and delight with comments such as "Seeing my two favorites together makes me so happy," "This is a dream crossover," and "I can't wait for the broadcast!"

This highly anticipated collaboration is scheduled to air on Wednesday, August 19 at 7:00 PM JST on Ariyoshi no Kabe. Fans are eagerly looking forward to the dynamic chemistry between the EBiDAN members and the show's resident comedians.

The Context

EBiDAN (short for Ebisu Gakuen Danshibu) is a major collective of male music groups managed by Stardust Promotion, one of Japan's leading entertainment agencies. The collective features popular pop and dance acts such as BULLET TRAIN, M!LK, SUPER★DRAGON, and ONE N' ONLY, drawing massive crowds for their annual joint concert, "EBiDAN THE LIVE."

Ariyoshi no Kabe ("Ariyoshi's Wall") is an immensely popular Japanese variety show hosted by veteran comedian Hiroiki Ariyoshi. On the show, comedians perform improvised skits in real-world locations—such as shopping malls, theme parks, or concert venues—to try to make Ariyoshi laugh and "break through his wall."

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