All-Star Kanshasai '26 Spring: Rain-Soaked Akasaka Marathon Delivers Drama and Unexpected Heroes
The annual festival, "All-Star Kanshasai '26 Spring," was held on April 4th, and its particularly anticipated Akasaka 5-chome Mini Marathon segment captivated viewers, delivering significant emotion and excitement despite severe weather conditions of heavy rain and strong winds. On a course battered by the inclement weather, the sight of contestants diligently running through the mud was truly impressive. Notably, actor Kohei Fukuyama, a first-time participant, sprinted at the front from the start, quickly earning the moniker of 'dark horse' due to his overwhelming presence. On social media, fans expressed high anticipation with comments such as "Could he win by leveraging the first-timer advantage?" His speed, almost too fast for cameras to capture, astonished many viewers. Idol groups also put up a fierce fight in the rainy race. Shoko Takiwaki of =LOVE ran with vigor despite residual fatigue from her live performance the previous day, bolstered by pas...