Author: Japan Reacts Editorial

Former AKB48 member and talent Tomomi Itano (35) has become a hot topic online after revealing on the ABEMA show “Super Nobishiro Time,” which aired on August 26, that her 4-year-old daughter attends an international school and that her family employs a housekeeper from overseas. The show features teenage female contestants being judged, with Itano appearing as a judge. On 5ch, many commenters took the remarks as coming across as a flex (“looks like humble-bragging”), while others took a more measured view, calling it “a common pattern among celebrities” or “not an unusual culture overseas.” Some defended her outright, saying “as long as Itano’s happy, that’s fine” — reactions were split.

Tomomi Itano’s “My Daughter Goes to International School,” “Our Housekeeper Is From Overseas” Remarks Cause a Stir — Why Does the “Glamorous Tomochin” Rub People the Wrong Way?

A surprise proposal with 108 red roses, a married life of being “doted on” by a husband six years her junior, a 4-year-old daughter attending international school, and a housekeeper from overseas — the “glamorous private life” that former AKB48 member, talent, and entrepreneur Tomomi Itano (35) revealed on air has become a hot topic online.

Itano appeared on ABEMA’s “Super Nobishiro Time by Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita,” which aired on August 26. The show has teenage female contestants competing to show off their “cutely calculated charm” techniques, with Itano serving as a judge.

Source: news.yahoo.co.jp / Original article here

*This article is compiled as an excerpt and summary of the 5ch (Geisokusoku+) thread “Tomomi Itano’s “My Daughter Goes to International School,” “Our Housekeeper Is From Overseas” Remarks Spark Controversy — “Looks Like Flexing”.”

During the September 5 broadcast of Fuji TV’s “Celebrities Seriously Brainstormed! Dokkiri GP,” the show aired a “trick” segment that lured three celebrities in with the promise of a commercial appearance, only for just one of them to actually be cast. During the reveal, even Eiko Koike reportedly looked visibly flustered. Reactions on 5channel’s live-discussion thread were split — some viewers shrugged it off as the same kind of format already familiar from shows like “Suiyoubi no Downtown,” while others criticized Fuji TV’s budget and production quality by comparison with other networks.

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On September 5, the variety show “Celebrities Seriously Brainstormed! Dokkiri GP” (Fuji TV, hereafter “Dokkiri GP”) aired. The show pulled a commercial-related prank on three celebrities, and the content has since sparked controversy.

The segment in question was titled “We Thought It Was a Quick Commercial Shoot, Then Thought It Was a Pitfall Trap, Then…????”

Source: smart-flash.jp / Original article here

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5channel (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “[Fuji] ‘Dokkiri GP’ commercial ‘ambush’ segment sparks controversy — ‘In reality only 1 of 3 were picked,’ staff’s ‘overindulgence’ during the reveal leaves even Eiko Koike baffled [Ailuropoda melanoleuca★].”

Fuji TV has announced that its beloved variety special “Arioshi’s Summer Vacation 2026: 77 Hours Embedded in Hawaii” will air on November 14. Now entering its 14th year since the series began in 2013, this marks the first time the show has ever aired in November. Along with Hiroyuki Arioshi, the lineup includes Ungirls’ Tanaka, Sayaka’s Niiyama, Bibiru Ohki, Heisei Nobushikobushi’s Yoshimura, and Kayo Noro, with Elf’s Arakawa joining as a first-time new cast member. On 5ch, the thread filled up with comments questioning the odd timing (“summer vacation in November?”), debating why the show keeps going, and discussing the cast changes.

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The annual variety special “Arioshi’s Summer Vacation 2026: 77 Hours Embedded in Hawaii” (Fuji TV) will air Saturday, November 14, starring Hiroyuki Arioshi alongside Ungirls’ Tanaka, Sayaka’s Niiyama, Bibiru Ohki, Heisei Nobushikobushi’s Yoshimura, and Kayo Noro — with Elf’s Arakawa appearing for the first time as a new cast member.

Now in its 14th year since debuting in 2013, the show is airing in November for the first time ever. Expect a steady stream of gourmet highlights and buzzworthy spots, from top-tier steak and incredible pizza to the Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. With a “baby boom” underway among the cast — including Arioshi, Tanaka, and Yoshimura — the special also throws a big celebration for their new arrivals. It’s a full-on celebratory mood, featuring rare glimpses of the guys as dads, parenting talk, and even some party-trick performances.

Source: natalie.mu / Read the original article here

*This article is compiled from excerpts and a summary of the 5ch (Entertainment/Sports News+) thread ““Arioshi’s Summer Vacation 2026” Airs in November This Year — Big Hawaii Celebration with Sayaka’s Niiyama, Elf’s Arakawa, and More.”

Togashi Yoshihiro’s Hunter x Hunter went on hiatus in the September 7 issue of Jump (2026 issue 41), wrapping up its ten-week run of consecutive chapters exactly as most fans predicted. No date has been given for when it’ll return. This installment once again followed Kurapika, the Phantom Troupe, and Gon and Killua, but concerns that this could turn into another extended hiatus remain strong. On the thread, criticism that “only this author gets away with taking breaks like this” collided with defenses like “at least he’s still drawing” and “still faster than Vagabond,” and the discussion spiraled out into the industry’s whole hiatus culture.

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The consecutive serialization of Togashi Yoshihiro’s manga Hunter x Hunter came to an end with the September 7 (Monday) issue of Weekly Shonen Jump 2026 issue 41 (Shueisha).

As most fans had predicted beforehand, it wrapped up after a ten-week consecutive run.

Source: kai-you.net / Original article here

※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5channel (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “Togashi Yoshihiro’s Hunter x Hunter Wraps Its 10-Week Run Right on Schedule — Next Chapter’s Release Date Unknown.”