THE MUSIC DAY 2026: Masaharu Fukuyama, Naomi Watanabe, and More Announced for NTV’s 9.5-Hour Summer Special
Nippon TV's major summer music special “THE MUSIC DAY 2026” (broadcasting live for nine and a half hours from 1:30 PM on Saturday, July 4) has announced its fourth round of performing artists and special segments, sparking a massive buzz on social media. The newly announced fourth lineup features a diverse, multi-generational array of artists. This includes J-pop legend Masaharu Fukuyama, marking his 37th year since debut, and actor-singer Yo Oizumi, alongside rising group ROIROM, YH Entertainment’s five-member group “AND2BLE,” and AiScReam from the popular “Love Live!” multimedia franchise. Fans have flooded social media with celebratory messages, expressing their eagerness for the upcoming live performances. Additionally, a major special collaboration has been revealed between comedian/personality Naomi Watanabe and artist HANA. The two will team up for a special segment exploring legendary music landmarks in New York, leaving fans highly anti...