Category: Entertainment

On September 17, the YouTube channel “Maruyama Gonzalez’s Deep World” posted a video titled “What Is ‘Tribute Girl’ Riri Up to Now?”, in which writer Shinya Kusaka revealed he has received two letters this year from inmate Mai Watanabe, who is currently serving her sentence. Watanabe was sentenced to 8 years and 6 months in prison plus a fine of 8 million yen for swindling roughly 150 million yen out of three men, among other charges — a ruling that has since been finalized. In the letters, she reportedly said she had cut ties with “people from the bad world” and pleaded, “Please, I want to talk again.” On 5ch, reactions split over how to take her words of repentance, with plenty of comments also focused on the harshness of her sentence and the fact that she’s profiting off broadcasting even from behind bars.

On September 17, the YouTube channel “Maruyama Gonzalez’s Deep World” (1.59 million subscribers) posted a video titled “What Is ‘Tribute Girl’ Riri Up to Now? Things Have Taken a Major Turn [Underworld Times],” in which writer Shinya Kusaka revealed he has received two letters this year from inmate Mai Watanabe, the “tribute girl” known as “Riri-chan” (10,000 subscribers on her own channel), who is currently serving her sentence.

Restitution project derailed by a romance with a pen pal

Watanabe was charged with swindling roughly 150 million yen out of three men and with aiding fraud by selling a manual detailing her methods, among other charges, and in January 2025 her sentence of 8 years and 6 months in prison plus a fine of 8 million yen was finalized.

Source: yutura.net / Original article here

*This article is an excerpt and summary of the 5ch (Entertainment/Sports News+) thread “‘Tribute girl’ Riri tells supporters from prison, “Please, I want to talk again,” reports cutting ties with “people from the bad world”.”

Businessman Hiroyuki Nishimura (49), on his own YouTube channel, was asked by a viewer to “do a debate show with a bunch of amateurs,” and flatly shot the idea down: “It’s boring, and there are few people who can actually talk.” On 5ch’s Entertainment & Sports News+ board, his comment sparked a wave of discussion citing real debate and talk shows like Serious Teens’ Talk Room, Abema Prime, and Asa made Nama TV as examples. While some argued that amateur participants tend to just sit there like furniture, many others pointed out the reality that these shows are often “scripted first,” with writers and editors shaping things beforehand — making the production structure of debate shows itself the main topic of discussion.

Businessman Hiroyuki Nishimura (49) updated his YouTube channel by the 18th, sharing his personal take on why there are no debate shows featuring amateurs.

[Photo included] “Until 5 AM…” Reactions to the ultra-luxe trio: “What an incredible lineup”

A viewer left a comment saying, “I’d like to see the Hiroyuki Channel do a debate show with a bunch of amateurs,” but Hiroyuki cut it down flatly: “Why do you think shows like that don’t happen? It’s because they’re boring, and there are few people who can actually talk.”

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

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Entertainment & Sports News+) thread “Hiroyuki flatly explains why there are no debate shows with amateurs: ‘It’s boring, and few people can actually talk’.”

King’s Knight, the Famicom game released by Square (as it was known then) on September 18, 1986, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. An article spotlighting retro games sparked a wave of nostalgia on 5ch, but opinions split sharply down the middle: harsh takes like “the controls were the absolute worst, total garbage, boring” versus high praise like “as much fun as Super Mario.” Many recalled picking it up expecting an RPG based on the box art, only to be thrown off when it turned out to be more of a shooter-style action game, and there was also a stream of posts mixing it up with similarly named but unrelated titles like King of Kings and King’s Field.

[September 18] Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Famicom release of King’s Knight!

2026-09-18 06:00:00

Retro Game Spotlight for September 18!

Source: gamedrive.jp / Original article here

*This article is compiled and summarized from the 5ch (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “[September 18] The 40th Anniversary of the Famicom Release of King’s Knight!“

Sandwichman’s Takeshi Tomizawa appeared on TV Tokyo’s “Lazy but Healthy! Idegawa & Sandwichman’s Tomizawa Body Excuses,” which aired on the 16th, in a segment where he revealed a chronic condition. Filling in for Mikio Date, who is recovering from a stroke, Tomizawa co-starred with Tetsuro Idegawa and Haruna Kondo. When Tomizawa said, “People with this body type get it,” Idegawa chimed in with “Me too,” and Kondo added, “Same here.” On 5ch, the confession sparked a wider health debate about the value of full-body checkups and the risks tied to obesity, with opinions split.

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Takeshi Tomizawa (52), of the comedy duo Sandwichman, appeared on TV Tokyo’s “Lazy but Healthy! Idegawa & Sandwichman’s Tomizawa Body Excuses” (airing 6:25 PM), broadcast on the 16th. During the show, he revealed a health condition he’s suffered from.

The special is a health variety show introducing super-simple health methods. Mikio Date, originally scheduled to appear, is recovering from a stroke, so Tomizawa appeared alongside Tetsuro Idegawa and Harisenbon’s Haruna Kondo instead.

Source: news.yahoo.co.jp / Read the original article here

※This article is compiled from excerpts and a summary of the 5ch (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “Sandwichman’s Takeshi Tomizawa Reveals His Illness: ‘People With This Body Type Get It’ — Idegawa: ‘Me Too,’ Kondo Haruna: ‘Same Here’.”

On September 18, the “ABDK40+” project marking the 40th anniversary of the detective drama Dangerous Detectives (Abunai Deka), starring Hiroshi Tachi and Kyohei Shibata, announced on its official Instagram that the series will be adapted into a Takarazuka Revue stage production. The drama, which began airing in 1986, became a hit for its breezy banter and stylish action, and was later made into films. News of the announcement lit up 5ch’s Entertainment & Sports News+ board, with welcoming comments like “Suits! Sunglasses! They’ll totally pull it off,” alongside a mix of anticipation and skepticism over how the stage could recreate the original’s motorcycle stunts and jump scenes, and more chatter about casting than the story itself.

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“ABDK40+ (Abu-Deka 40 Plus),” the project celebrating the 40th anniversary of the legendary detective drama Dangerous Detectives starring Hiroshi Tachi and Kyohei Shibata, announced on the 18th via its official Instagram and other channels that the series is set to be adapted into a Takarazuka Revue stage production. Online reactions spread quickly, with comments like “Suits! Sunglasses! They’ll definitely pull it off, but seriously?!”

Dangerous Detectives began airing on Nippon TV in 1986. Tachi and Shibata played the stylish, unconventional pair of detectives Taka (Toshiki Takayama) and Yuji (Yuji Oshita), and the show became a hit for its breezy dialogue, fashion, and flashy action sequences, later spawning film adaptations.

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

69AnonymousSep 18, 2026 19:58

Honestly this'll do.

86AnonymousSep 18, 2026 20:22

Can Kyohei even skip?
https://blog-imgs-47.fc2.com/n/a/b/nabeyamahideki/yNwVoN.gif

90AnonymousSep 18, 2026 20:26

Wait, did they actually do Aibou (Partners)?

*This article is compiled and summarized from the 5ch (Entertainment & Sports News+) thread “Takarazuka Revue’s Dangerous Detectives Stage Adaptation Stirs Up the Internet: ‘Seriously?!’ ‘Suits! Sunglasses! They’ll Nail It!’ ‘Can’t Wait!’“

Takahiro Yamamoto, known for his impression of Yuji Oda, will appear as himself in the film “Bayside Shakedown N.E.W.: Dash Through the Metropolis,” according to an announcement on the film’s official X account on September 18. Yamamoto has kept up his “Kitaa!” impression of Oda for years, even though the two are said to have had an awkward relationship in the past, with Oda reportedly keeping his distance. This time, a shared scene between the two has finally come to pass, and Yamamoto commented, “I’m glad I was born on this Earth.” On 5ch, favorable reactions like “Even Oda’s mellowed out” stood out, though some saw the collaboration as little more than a publicity stunt, splitting opinion.

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The official X account for the film “Bayside Shakedown N.E.W.: Dash Through the Metropolis” posted an update on the 18th revealing that Takahiro Yamamoto, who performs an impression of Yuji Oda, appears in the film.

The post introduced Yamamoto’s comment alongside the message: “A die-hard ‘Bayside Shakedown’ fan, Takahiro Yamamoto, is in the film! Be sure to catch Oda and Yamamoto’s shared scene in theaters!”

Source: news.yahoo.co.jp / Read the original article here

*This article is an excerpt/summary compiled from the 5ch (Entertainment/Sports News+) thread “Takahiro Yamamoto Goes ‘Kitaa!’ — Finally Shares the Screen with Yuji Oda: ‘I’m Glad I Was Born on This Earth!’.”

Ahead of the Asian Games opening on the 19th in Aichi/Nagoya, India’s sports magazine “Sportstar” published an article titled “Chaos, Complaints, Crisis,” criticizing the event’s mismanagement. According to the article, the first group of the Indian delegation — including rowing athletes — was left waiting nearly 12 hours after arriving on site, with neither accommodations nor meal arrangements in place. On 5ch, comments crossed multiple lines: some pointed out that operations are run by France’s GL events with Japan playing only a minor role; others took issue with the roughly 370-billion-yen total project cost; and still others lamented “Japan’s declining national strength” against the backdrop of the weak yen and rising prices — broadening the discussion well beyond an assessment of the Games themselves.

Opening at last on the 19th

The Aichi/Nagoya Asian Games open on the 19th. Some events have already begun, but Indian media have been critical of the Games’ operational missteps.

The article, published under the provocative title “Chaos, Complaints, Crisis: How the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Created a View at Odds with Japanese Perfection,” appeared in India’s sports magazine “Sportstar.”

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

86AnonymousSep 18, 2026 19:41

The operator this time is France's GL events.
Ultimate responsibility lies with the Olympic Council of Asia, headquartered in Kuwait.
And then there's the incompetent Governor Omura for teaming up with these people.

If you've got complaints, take them here:

122AnonymousSep 18, 2026 19:44

Re: #86
There isn't even a single Japanese person involved lol

That's what happens when you hand it to some sketchy French outfit with its own unpaid-bills scandal.

※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Geinou/Sports Express+) thread “‘Japan Was Supposed to Be Perfect’… Asian Games Shatter the Myth, Indian Magazine Slams Organizers: ‘Could Shake Japan’s Reputation’.”

Morimoto, formerly of the comedy duo Tontsukatan, announced on the 17th via his official X account that he is changing his stage name to “Morimoto Shintaro.” Tontsukatan disbanded this past April, and Morimoto will now work as a solo comedian. On the thread, many voiced surprise that he’d end up sharing the exact same name as SixTONES’ Morimoto Shintaro, while others pointed out how confusing this could get in TV listings and search results. Speculation also flew about why he couldn’t keep the duo’s name and what led to the breakup in the first place, leaving reactions split.

Thu, Sep 17, 8:15 PM

Comedian Morimoto of Tontsukatan announced on the 17th via his official X account that he has changed his stage name to “Morimoto Shintaro.”

His official X post read, “Tontsukatan’s Morimoto has changed his name!” and asked fans, “Please continue supporting ‘Morimoto Shintaro’!”

Source: news.yahoo.co.jp / Read the original article here

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Entertainment/Sports News+) thread “Tontsukatan’s Morimoto Changes Name to ‘Morimoto Shintaro,’ Says ‘Please Continue Your Support!’ — Trio Disbanded This April, Now Working Solo.”

On the 18th, former TOKIO member Tomoya Nagase updated his Instagram with a two-shot photo alongside fashion designer Hiroshi Fujiwara. The new look marked a dramatic departure from his longtime trademark long hair, and on 5channel forums, users reacted with surprise and approval, posting comments like “It’s been a while,” “Way too cool,” and “That short hair is wild.” At the same time, some poked fun at his listed occupation — “expressionist” and “challenger” — while others admitted they had no idea who Hiroshi Fujiwara was, and the thread lit up comparing the photo to one of Nagase’s father, noting how alike they looked.

9/18 (Fri) 14:41

Former TOKIO member Tomoya Nagase has posted a new photo showing off his image change.

On the 18th, he updated his Instagram with a side-profile shot wearing a cap, captioned “Me grinning while snapping photos on my iPhone dio.” In a follow-up post captioned “Long time no see, Hiroshi-san and me,” he shared a two-shot photo with artist Hiroshi Fujiwara, who works as a fashion designer and musician.

Source: news.yahoo.co.jp / Read the original article here

22AnonymousSep 18, 2026 16:58

41AnonymousSep 18, 2026 17:10

Re: #22
Huh, first time seeing this
He really looks like his dad

69AnonymousSep 18, 2026 17:48

Re: #22
His old man's a handsome guy too
Looks like he could've played an old-school Kamen Rider hero

84AnonymousSep 18, 2026 18:16

Re: #22
Impressive that people dig this stuff up

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5channel (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “Not Long Hair Anymore! Former TOKIO Member Tomoya Nagase’s Drastically Changed Look in Photo with Hiroshi Fujiwara — ‘It’s Been a While,’ ‘Way Too Cool,’ ‘That Short Hair Is Wild’.”

Sankyu Mart, a variety-goods chain where everything is priced at a flat 390 yen (429 yen tax included), has canceled the launch of “Growing Fast with Your Oshi and Milk!” — a line of fan-merch that had been set to open pre-orders on the 18th. The series, themed around fruit milk with milk- and cow-motif costumes for plush toys, acrylic keychains, and more, had been planned for release at stores nationwide from mid-November. The cancellation came after a wave of complaints from fans that the goods’ color lineup overlapped with the member colors of the five-member group “M!LK.” On 5channel threads, though, plenty of posters questioned the complaint itself, pointing out that “milk” is a generic word to begin with and that similar color lineups aren’t unusual for other idol merch either.

September 18, 2026

Sankyu Mart, the popular 390-yen (429 yen tax included) flat-price variety store operated by Elsonic Co., Ltd., updated its official site on the 18th to announce it was canceling the launch of “Growing Fast with Your Oshi and Milk!,” goods that had been set to open pre-orders that same day on the official online shop. The product had drawn a wave of comments saying it evoked the five-member dance-and-vocal group “M!LK.”

The series was themed around “fruit milk,” offering fan-merch items with milk and cow motifs — including costumes for plush toys, card holders, and acrylic frame keychains. Pre-orders were set to open online at noon on the 18th, with sales at stores nationwide to follow from mid-November.

Source: news.livedoor.com / Original article here

9AnonymousSep 18, 2026 17:40

Can't tell at all, but I guess if fans look at it, it reads as Milk-ish

10AnonymousSep 18, 2026 17:43

Re: #9
Something about it totally overlapping with the member colors
dunno the details though

11AnonymousSep 18, 2026 17:44

Re: #9
M!LK's member colors are white, yellow, pink, red, and blue, so yeah, it was probably intentional
But complaining over something this minor is such a "well I'm a woman, so…" move (mocking people who play the gender-victim card to justify a complaint)

24AnonymousSep 18, 2026 17:52

Re: #9
There's no green, purple, or orange — the usual "safe" colors for oshi-merch — so it is pretty blatant
Wait, has Milk had members quit or something?

62AnonymousSep 18, 2026 18:10

Would something like this get people fired up nowadays?

※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5channel (Entertainment/Sports News+) thread “Sankyu Mart cancels product launch after fans say it evokes “M!LK,” apologizes: “We sincerely apologize”.”