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The story
On November 3, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM, NHK’s E-Tele aired a live special titled “Sugo-E Fest 2026 Live Special: Smiles Through Song.” The regular music program “Uta-Kon” was bumped for the day, replaced by a special lineup featuring E-Tele’s beloved characters like Ganko-chan and Wan Wan in full force. Suzuki Airi and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu were among the listed performers, with Airi appearing on “Sugo-E Fest” for the first time. She even took center stage for a chorus solo as Ganko-chan’s “singing onee-san.” On 5ch’s Hello! Project forum, users zeroed in on her presence in a kids’ show and the little mishaps that come with live television.
What people said
November 3, 2026 (Tue/Holiday) 19:00–20:30, NHK E-Tele
Ganko-chan sings! Wan Wan dances!? E-Tele's gang all gathers together!
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● Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
"I watch 'Sugo-E Fest' with my kid every year, so I'm really happy to be appearing in it myself this time.
I can't wait to meet everyone I love from E-Tele and get to sing and dance with them!"
● Suzuki Airi
"This is my first year taking part in 'Sugo-E Fest.'
Since turning 30, spending time with little kids has come to feel not just sweet and fun, but also like a real responsibility.
As someone who makes a living through music, connecting with everyone through songs is both a joy and something I'm truly grateful for.
I'm going to bring all the energy I've got to make it a great show, so let's all have a fun time together!!"
Background and Key Points
“Sugo-E Fest” is a live special featuring NHK E-Tele’s signature characters and artists all together, broadcast in place of the regular Tuesday music program “Uta-Kon.” Since the breakup of ℃-ute, Suzuki Airi has served as the singing onee-san for E-Tele’s flagship character Ganko-chan, and some posters in the thread speculated she’s the “4th” to hold that role — though this is just a poster’s personal guess, not something confirmed as an official number by the show itself. Her appearance alongside Kyary Pamyu Pamyu also drew attention, but as the thread itself noted, whether the two have performed together before had not been confirmed at the time of posting. There wasn’t much disagreement among posters — if anything, they were unified in praising the trust Suzuki Airi has built up through children’s programming. A few posts floated the idea that this could bring her closer to a Kohaku Uta Gassen appearance, but that remains speculation within the thread rather than confirmed fact.
※This article is compiled and summarized from the 5ch (Hello! Project board) thread “■ Suzuki Airi ■ NHK E-Tele ‘Sugo-E Fest 2026 Live Special: Smiles Through Song’ ■ 19:00-20:30 ■“.
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