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It has been announced that male group KEY TO LIT's new song "KEY 2 LIGHT" has been selected as the official table tennis theme song for the TV Tokyo network, generating major excitement online. As the group's first-ever commercial tie-up track, the song is a refreshing, high-energy uptempo number designed to reflect the rapid speed of table tennis, specially written to inspire athletes striving for victory. Fans Thrilled by Song Title Echoing Group Name The title "KEY 2 LIGHT," which cleverly plays on the group's name KEY TO LIT, immediately drew enthusiastic responses on social media following the announcement. Posts flooded platforms with praise, including comments like, "The title and fast-paced energy make it feel like a debut single," and "It's so touching to see a song incorporating the group's name." Related hashtags trended on X (formerly Twitter) and reached top spots on real-time search rankings. High Anticipation fo...

To celebrate the release of the film “Osomatsu-san: Human Trash-ification Project!!!!!?”, a special program titled “Resort Talk Variety Golden Holiday!” has been greenlit for a four-episode run on TV Tokyo, starting late night on Monday, May 18th. A Gathering of Six: Aぇ! group, Richard Keita Kusama, and Takuya Nishimura In this program, six performers—including members of the idol group Aぇ! group, Richard Keita Kusama, and Takuya Nishimura—head to Chiba Prefecture to enjoy a luxury glamping experience. The show features a private, relaxed atmosphere with heart-to-heart talks and a Vlog-style direction, offering fans a highly anticipated look at the stars’ true personalities. From Comedy to Mystery: A Jam-Packed Lineup The show offers more than just resort talk, featuring a variety of segments with special guests. Highlights include a sincere discussion with Ryuta Muro, comedy challenges with comedians Mayurika, Kano (A Masso), and Maki Fukuda (3...

The popular anime series "Third Grade Ashibe QQ Goma-chan" is set to begin broadcasting on TV Tokyo's six-station network from Sunday, April 12, 2026. It has also been revealed that the popular idol group Hey! Say! JUMP will be performing the theme song, titled "CUE CUE CUTE," and its charming sound is already garnering significant attention. The "Ashibe" and "Goma-chan" duo holds a nostalgic place in the hearts of many fans. The re-animation of "Third Grade Ashibe" has sparked a wave of comments on social media, such as "So nostalgic!" "I definitely watched this!" and "I can't believe it's becoming an anime again!" Joyful reactions are also coming from generations who grew up with the series and are now sharing it with their children. Even Kei Inoo of Hey! Say! JUMP mentioned watching past reruns, underscoring the series' widespread recognition among fans since the early Heisei era. The the...

TV Tokyo's popular drama series "Kodoku no Gourmet" (Solitary Gourmet) has announced its annual New Year's Eve special, generating significant buzz, especially on social media. What has particularly thrilled many fans is the return of a "partially live broadcast," marking its first appearance in five years since 2020. "Kodoku no Gourmet 2025 New Year's Eve Special" will air on Wednesday, December 31st, starting at 9:55 PM. Expectations are high for what kind of "last meal" of the year Goro Inogashira, played by lead actor Yutaka Matsushige, will showcase. The program's official account announced the broadcast decision with familiar phrases such as "9th consecutive year! Broadcast confirmed 🎊" and "Approaching time limit 🕐 Yellow signal again this year 🚦🚙💨". In response to this big news, X (formerly Twitter) was flooded with joyful comments like "New Year's Eve Special is HERE!! 🤩", "So ...

On the 7th, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held a resignation press conference at the Prime Minister's Office. As many citizens paid close attention to his words, the conference garnered significant public reaction from various quarters, including an unusual response from TV Tokyo. TV Tokyo, which typically continues its regular programming even during major political events, canceled the broadcast of the anime "Pazudora" (Puzzle & Dragons) to air Prime Minister Ishiba's resignation conference live. This led to numerous surprised reactions on social media, with many commenting, "I assumed TV Tokyo would be business as usual!" This unusual decision underscored the high level of public interest in the press conference. Regarding the content of the conference, mixed reactions emerged. There were expressions of regret such as, "I thought it was an excellent conference, including his responses to the 'mass media garbage'," and "I wished ...

A new drama, 'Oretachi Bad Barbers,' is set to air on the TV Tokyo network in January 2026, and it's already generating significant buzz on social media. This action-comedy, described as a 'fresh-take' genre, stars Ayumu Nakajima and Takuya Kusakawa from the popular group Chōtokkyū (Bullet Train) in a double lead role. Yugo Sakamoto, known for his work on the 'Baby Walküre' film series, is in charge of both the script and direction. Set in a Barbershop: The Birth of 'Urayoshi' – An Undercover Duo 'Oretachi Bad Barbers' features a unique premise: two barbers who appear to run an ordinary barbershop are, in fact, 'Urayoshi' (Underground Fixers) operating in the shadows, using 'force' to solve problems that cannot be resolved through conventional means. Takuya Kusakawa plays Tsukishiro Tsukasa, described as 'cool and ruthless, a barber by day, and an Urayoshi who solves troubles unresolvable in the open world by force by ni...

The "TV Tokyo Music Festival 2025 ~Summer~" (テレ東音楽祭2025～夏～), which began broadcasting today at 5:30 PM JST, features a diverse lineup of artists across various genres. The event generated significant buzz on X (formerly Twitter) even before its broadcast commenced. Viewers expressed their high expectations for the program, with comments such as, "Music specials are truly festive and fun!" and "It's so enjoyable to listen to and watch performances of so much music, both new and old!" Interest in the performing artists is also high. Naniwa Danshi appeared in a comment video on the program's official X account, receiving praise from fans who found their refreshing outfits "cool." Fans of Travis Japan eagerly awaited their performance, with many commenting, "I rushed home from work!" and "Looking forward to TraJa's songs and dances," and a large number also mentioned preparing for the real-time stream. For Kis-My-Ft2...