Mrs. GREEN APPLE Guitarist Hiloto Wakai Spends Big on Variety Show, Sparking Viral Giveaway Trend
Following the broadcast of the variety show TV Mrs. , a lavish giveaway funded entirely out of pocket by Hiloto Wakai ("Hiro-pa"), guitarist for the popular rock band Mrs. GREEN APPLE, has created a major stir on social media. The hashtag #若井自腹 (#WakaiOutOfPocket) quickly trended on X (formerly Twitter) as fans flooded the platform with enthusiastic entries. During a location shoot in Los Angeles featuring official merchandise from Spider-Man —a franchise beloved by the band—Wakai unexpectedly stepped up to pay for the items out of his own pocket. Spending over 70,000 yen early in the program, his witty exchanges with the production crew brought laughter to viewers, who praised his chivalrous generosity and comedic timing. The items Wakai purchased, including action figures and backpacks, were offered as giveaways to viewers. Fans eagerly posted on X using the designated hashtags, filling timelines with messages of gratitude and excitement. The episode showcased a fun, approa...