Tokyo International News Agency

Voice actresses Yuko Natsuyoshi and Saori Hayami are set to return to the popular YouTube channel "THE FIRST TAKE," which captures artists' raw performances in a single, unedited shot. For the channel's 666th episode, the duo will perform "World is Mine CPK! Remix"—an insert song from the anime *Chou Kaguya-hime!*—featuring a special arrangement unique to this appearance. This marks their second visit to the channel following their performance of "ray Chou Kaguya-hime! Version," which garnered over 3.7 million views and widespread acclaim for their exceptional vocal range and emotional delivery. Due to the massive success of their previous video, fans have been eagerly awaiting this follow-up, which features a remix of the fan-favorite "World is Mine." Social media platforms are already flooded with anticipation, with users calling the collaboration a "legendary pairing" and expressing their excitement for the 10:00 PM premiere....

The YouTube channel “THE FIRST TAKE,” known for its one-shot performance videos by artists, has announced that singer Airi Suzuki will appear solo to perform “Hatsukoi Cider,” a beloved hit song from her former unit Buono! (Bor-no!). This news has sparked a significant reaction across social media. Scheduled for a YouTube Premiere on January 23, 2026, at 10 PM JST, Episode 633 will feature her billed as “Airi Suzuki (from Buono!).” This specific “from Buono!” notation has brought immense joy to former fans, with comments like “The credit is so moving!” and “It’s the original!” “Hatsukoi Cider” is a signature song of Buono!, a unit from Hello! Project composed of Momoko Tsugunaga, Miyabi Natsuyaki, and Airi Suzuki, and has been cherished by many fans over the years. Immediately following the announcement, X (formerly Twitter) was flooded with eager comments such as “It had to be Hatsukoi Cider!”, “Finally, the original! So excited and looking forward to it,” and “This is the Hatsukoi Ci...