Author: Japan Reacts Editorial

On Yomiuri TV’s new show “News to” (the successor to Miyaneya, premiering 10/5), panelist Peco admitted she has no experience with cashless payments, revealing “I buy a ticket every single time I take the train” — prompting her co-stars to scold her, half-exasperated. On 5ch, many commenters sympathized (“I’m team paper ticket too”), while others pushed back against the co-stars who lectured her, calling it “just trying to flex.” The thread split over who’s actually the odd one out.

Monday, 10/5, 3:40 PM

“News to,” a new Yomiuri TV production succeeding Nippon TV’s “Joho Live Miyaneya,” premiered on the 5th.

Model Peco (31) appeared as a regular panelist. During the debate segment “My Own Best Answer,” she stunned the studio by revealing her shockingly “analog” side.

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

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “[News to] Peco has no experience with cashless payments, “I buy a train ticket every single time” — co-star gives her a real scolding.”

The national box office rankings for October 2-4 were released, and Haruna Kawaguchi’s true-story drama “Even If Mom Is No Longer in This World: My Life’s Diary” debuted at No. 1. Based on the memoir of a young woman who died of colon cancer, the film earned 440 million yen in its first three days. Steven Spielberg’s new film “Disclosure Day” came in second. On 5ch, one thread saw comments like “terminal-illness films reliably hit no matter who makes them,” while discussion also heated up comparing attendance with other films released around the same time — including the 14th-place debut of Haruna Ayase’s “First Voice.”

October 5, 2026

The top 10 national box office rankings for October 2-4 were released by Eiga Tsushinsha (Movie Report Co.), and Haruna Kawaguchi’s starring film “Even If Mom Is No Longer in This World: My Life’s Diary” debuted at No. 1.

The film is based on the memoir of Nodoka Endo, whose story drew attention after being featured in the “Wedding Trip” segment of Nippon TV’s variety show “The 100 Million People’s Big Question!? Warattekoraete!” (lit. “Laugh and Bear It!”). Diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer at 21, Nodoka — the protagonist, played by Kawaguchi as the eldest daughter of the Kushibiki family — never lets go of her love for her husband Shoichi and their child right up until she passes away at 24. Mahiro Takasugi plays Shoichi. The director is Yuki Yamato, known for “Drowning Knife” (“Obareru Naifu”). The film earned 440 million yen in its opening three days.

Source: natalie.mu / Original article here

※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Geisupo Sokuhou+) thread ‘[National Box Office Rankings] Haruna Kawaguchi’s starring film ‘Mom’s World’ debuts at No. 1 — Director Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure’ at No. 2.’

TV personality Allen appeared on TV Tokyo’s late-night show “Jikkuri Kiite Taro” on the 4th, and during a “girls’ talk” segment with hostesses from cabaret clubs, brought up the topic of women one-upping each other on social media. Referring to ordinary users, Allen remarked on people posting photos of purchases or scenic spots on Instagram and X: “What’s even the point of that? You’re not even a celebrity.” The comment sparked discussion on 5ch’s Entertainment/Sports News+ board. In the thread, many pushed back, pointing out that social media originally spread as a platform for ordinary people’s self-expression, with celebrities only joining later, while others noted that men also one-up each other with cars and watches — opinions were split over the remark itself.</lede>

<parameter name="lede">TV personality Allen appeared on TV Tokyo’s late-night show “Jikkuri Kiite Taro” on the 4th, and during a “girls’ talk” segment with hostesses from cabaret clubs, brought up the topic of women one-upping each other on social media. Referring to ordinary users, Allen remarked on people posting photos of purchases or scenic spots on Instagram and X: “What’s even the point of that? You’re not even a celebrity.” The comment sparked discussion on 5ch’s Entertainment/Sports News+ board. In the thread, many pushed back, pointing out that social media originally spread as a platform for ordinary people’s self-expression, with celebrities only joining later, while others noted that men also one-up each other with cars and watches — opinions were split over the remark itself.

10/5 (Mon) 4:51

TV personality Allen, known as “Allen-sama,” appeared on TV Tokyo’s late-night show “Jikkuri Kiite Taro – Stars’ Secret Updates” (airing Sunday nights at 2:20 AM) on the 4th. He talked about a type of behavior by women on social media that he “absolutely hates.”

The episode was titled “No Sugarcoating Allowed! Women’s Girls’ Talk on Their Dark Honest Feelings,” featuring well-known cabaret hostesses. On the topic of “Do women one-up each other?” Allen-sama declared, “Oh, constantly!” He went on: “Like on Instagram or X — everyone posts stuff they bought, or takes pictures at pretty, photogenic spots. What’s even the point of that? You’re not even a celebrity.”

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

*This article is compiled from excerpts and a summary of the 5ch (Entertainment/Sports News+) thread “Allen-sama: “I absolutely hate” “ordinary SNS women” — “What’s even the point of that? You’re not even a celebrity” / “Block them all”“.