Category: Entertainment

Yumeno Kyusaku’s novel Dogra Magra is famous for the striking obi (belly-band) blurb slapped on its 1976 Kadokawa Bunko paperback: “Anyone who finishes reading this will suffer a mental breakdown within hours.” Preorders for a new special edition have now become a hot topic on 5ch, where the thread mixed comments like “I’ve already got the paperback, but ¥7,000 is a tough call” and gripes about the cover design with a broader debate over which of the “Three Great Mystery Novels” — alongside The Black Death Mansion Murders and An Offering to Nothingness — still holds up as an enjoyable read today.

“Anyone who reads this through to the end is said to suffer some form of mental breakdown within a matter of hours. Whatever happens to the reader is a result of this book’s phantasmagoric, bizarre content, and we cannot be held responsible — please understand this in advance.”

This was the tagline printed on the obi strip of the first printing when Yumeno Kyusaku’s two-volume novel Dogra Magra was published by Kadokawa Bunko in 1976.

This writer (BuzzFeed Japan’s Ando) has also attempted to finish Dogra Magra, but gave up in the face of its bewilderingly convoluted structure, where it’s impossible to tell where reality ends and dream begins.

Source: buzzfeed.com / Original article here

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “[Books] Special Edition of Yumeno Kyusaku’s Notorious ‘Dogra Magra,’ Said to ‘Cause Mental Breakdown,’ Opens Preorders.”

Actress Natsuna (37) has shared private swimsuit photos taken in Singapore, sparking discussion on 5ch’s Geinou/Sports News+ (“Geisoku”) board. Alongside warm reactions like “A sight we rarely get to see,” “This level is just right,” and “Thoroughly enjoyed it,” much of the thread veered away from the photos themselves and into a retrospective on Natsuna’s career — debating her NHK morning drama “Jun to Ai,” the star-studded cast she appeared alongside in the film “Saki,” and long-standing plastic surgery rumors.

“This level is just right” — Natsuna’s swimsuit photos draw reactions: “Bound to turn heads,” “Thoroughly enjoyed it”

▼ “Wow! A sight we rarely get to see”

TV personality Natsuna (37) has shared private photos taken in Singapore.

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

17AnonymousSep 13, 2026 08:32

Guess her husband's face is off-limits, huh

25AnonymousSep 13, 2026 08:36

Re: #17
Wasn't he a "regular guy" who's secretly a company president?

59AnonymousSep 13, 2026 09:35

64AnonymousSep 13, 2026 09:45

Re: #59
Hey Ninomiya, trade places with me right there

65AnonymousSep 13, 2026 09:46

Re: #59
She said she had a modesty patch (maebari) on

77AnonymousSep 13, 2026 10:26

Re: #59
She's already done this — calling it a "rare sight" makes no sense

※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “[Entertainment] Actress Natsuna shares swimsuit photos! “A sight we rarely get to see,” “This level is just right,” “Thoroughly enjoyed it”.”

Comedian Takashi Yoshida of the duo Black Mayonnaise posted a question on X (formerly Twitter): “Some people online use the word ‘chīgyū’ to mock others, but what does it actually mean?” The post sparked discussion on 5ch’s Entertainment/Sports News Plus board. “Chīgyū” (literally “cheese beef bowl”) is internet slang that caught on as a jab at unglamorous-looking men assumed to enjoy cheese gyūdon (beef rice bowls), but on the thread, comments split between “I know what it means, I just don’t get the mentality of people who say it” and “Honestly, I used to say it without even knowing what it meant,” fueling a debate over the term’s origin and how it’s actually used.

Black Mayonnaise’s Yoshida

@bmyoshida

Some people online use the word “chīgyū” to mock others, but what does it actually mean?

Source: x.com / Original post here

※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Entertainment/Sports News Plus) thread “[Entertainment] Black Mayonnaise’s Yoshida: “Some people online use the word ‘chīgyū’ to mock others, but what does it actually mean?”.”

A “prefecture-by-prefecture supermarket power map” made by a Waseda University student is making waves online. Created by cutting out each chain’s logo into the shape of each prefecture in Illustrator, it shows Aeon-affiliated chains (Aeon, Jusco, etc.) taking the top spot in 34 of Japan’s 47 prefectures, leaving the map of Japan almost entirely painted “Aeon color.” The thread lit up with people comparing the map to their own experience of their hometown, as well as discussion of supermarket industry history — how major chains like Daiei, Nichii (later Mycal), Seiyu, and Ito-Yokado once fought it out across the country, only to vanish one by one and be absorbed into Aeon’s dominance.

Japan’s map turns almost entirely “Aeon color”… Waseda student’s supermarket power map stuns the internet! Why Aeon tops the chart in 34 prefectures

Are all supermarkets really the same? Not even close. There are supermarkets where absolutely everything is cheap, ones known for strong private-brand products, ones stocked with fresh vegetables… Knowing how to use the different supermarkets in your area can massively boost your quality of life.

In other words, every supermarket chain has its own character, and expansion requires real strategy. It’s a free-for-all — like Japan’s warring states era.

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

64AnonymousSep 13, 2026 10:02

Supermarket inequality

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “Japan’s map turns almost entirely “Aeon color”… Waseda student’s supermarket power map stuns the internet! Why Aeon tops the chart in 34 prefectures.”

A two-shot photo of talent Yoko Kumada (164cm) standing next to famously tall model Yuchami went viral online and became a hot topic. Yuchami had previously drawn attention for a similar height gap when she appeared as a presenter on a horse-racing program alongside jockeys, and this photo once again threw her towering height into sharp relief. On 5ch’s Geinou/Sports Express+ thread, reactions poured in from every angle — comparisons to Akiko Wada (174cm) and comedian Abareru-kun (179cm), plus speculation over Yuchami’s real height.

“Shocked by how huge Yuchami is” — full-body shot of Yuchami next to Yoko Kumada

Last year, when she appeared as a presenter for a horse race, the height gap with the jockeys became a hot topic

164cm Yoko Kumada looks tiny… Two-shot with Yuchami spreads shock online: “This is glitched,” “She’s really that tall?”

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

75AnonymousSep 13, 2026 09:23

She's about even in height with Abareru-kun, who's 179cm

98AnonymousSep 13, 2026 09:34

Re: #75
I already knew about Yuchami so that's no surprise, but I'm shocked Abareru-kun is around 180cm
I figured he was more like 170 because of his build, but he's actually huge

※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Geinou/Sports Express+) thread “[Celebrity] 164cm Yoko Kumada looks small… Two-shot with tall Yuchami spreads shock over the height gap: “Unbelievable,” “She’s really that tall?”.”

Former actor Takaoka Sosuke posted a photo on Instagram of himself dining with Higashitani Yoshikazu — the former upper house lawmaker and YouTuber known as “Gaasii” — at a restaurant in Kita-Shinchi, Osaka. Takaoka has a colorful history that includes a legal name change, two divorces, and a switch to mixed martial arts, while Higashitani was expelled from the Diet. The original article praised the pairing, saying “they both know the seedy underbelly of showbiz inside and out” and “this duo together is just too exciting,” but reactions on 5ch were mixed rather than uniformly positive — some users nostalgically recalled the “Takaoka Festival” from the early days of 2channel, while others questioned how his full-body tattoos square with an acting career.

Name change, two divorces, switch to MMA fighter… Takaoka Sosuke’s “covered in tattoos” secret meetup photo draws comments like “they both know showbiz’s light and dark sides inside out” and “these two together is just too exciting”

A name change, two divorces, a debut as an MMA fighter… Takaoka Sosuke’s “secret meetup photo” is making waves.

“Our first one-on-one dinner in a while. We caught up on how things are going for each other! Let’s do it again soon lol,” wrote Higashitani Yoshikazu — the former upper house lawmaker now working as a rakugo performer, known as “Gaasii” — posting an Instagram photo of himself standing shoulder to shoulder with Takaoka at a restaurant in Kita-Shinchi, Osaka.

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

※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “[Entertainment] Takaoka Sosuke, covered in tattoos… secret meetup photo with Gaasii, “they both know showbiz’s light and dark sides inside out,” “too exciting” comments.”

On September 12, the first domestic qualifying round for Nippon TV’s popular special program “Trans-America Ultra Quiz” was held at Giants Town Stadium in Inagi City, Tokyo. It was also announced that the broadcast will air over two consecutive nights on New Year’s Day, January 1 and 2, 2027. The show ended in 1992, and a 2007 attempt to revive it as “Comedy Ultra Quiz” was poorly received. On 5ch, viewers old enough to remember the original weighed in with a range of reactions — about the smaller turnout this time, the selection process, the challenges of running a quiz show in the era of smartphones and generative AI, and fond memories of hosts from years past.

Nikkan Sports

[September 13, 2026, 4:30 AM]

The first domestic qualifying round for “Trans-America Ultra Quiz,” the viewer-participation mega quiz show Nippon TV will air as a major year-end/New Year’s special, was held on the 12th at Giants Town Stadium in Inagi City, Tokyo. It was also announced that the broadcast will run over two consecutive nights on New Year’s Day, January 1 and 2, 2027.

Source: nikkansports.com / Original article here

29AnonymousSep 13, 2026 07:09

So NTV chose to go head-to-head with Kakuzuke Check and Aibou instead of Kohaku, huh.

51AnonymousSep 13, 2026 07:28

Re: #29
The first spin-off, the biggest loser's-bracket special in the show's history, went up against kouhakunit, though.

54AnonymousSep 13, 2026 07:28

Re: #51
Ah, my text got garbled somehow.
I meant it went head-to-head with Kohaku (NHK's New Year's Eve music special).

77AnonymousSep 13, 2026 07:44

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78AnonymousSep 13, 2026 07:46

Re: #77
And Tome says it again with that same delighted look on his face.

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Geinou/Sports Breaking News+) thread “Nippon TV’s major special “Trans-America Ultra Quiz” domestic first-round qualifiers kick off, two-night New Year’s broadcast also confirmed — January 1 and 2, 2027.”

Actress Ayami Nakajo, appearing on MBS’s “Tsūkai! Akashiya Dentai” (lit. “Delightful! Akashiya TV Station”) on September 12, was asked about marriage rumors with comedian Kōji Imada and flatly shut them down, saying “I won’t.” Nakajo has co-starred with Imada since her teens as MC and assistant on Nippon TV’s “Another Sky,” and has called him a “benefactor of my career in showbiz.” After the segment aired, 5ch threads lit up — with posters pointing out that Nakajo is presumably already married to a non-celebrity, speculation about Imada’s taste in women, and plenty of people questioning why the question was even asked in the first place.

Ayami Nakajo, marriage rumors with Kōji Imada? “I won’t” — flatly denied… here’s why

Actress Ayami Nakajo (29) appeared on MBS TV’s “Tsūkai! Akashiya Dentai” (Saturdays 3pm, Kansai local) on the 12th. She spoke about comedian Kōji Imada (60), whom she calls a “benefactor of my career in showbiz.”

Nakajo has co-starred with Imada since her teens as MC and assistant on “another sky” (Nippon TV).

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

3AnonymousSep 13, 2026 07:12

5AnonymousSep 13, 2026 07:13

Ayami Nakajo has been married for ages, come on.

6AnonymousSep 13, 2026 07:14

Wait, huh? Isn't Ayami Nakajo already a housewife with kids?

※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Entertainment/Sports News+) thread “[Entertainment] Actress Ayami Nakajo flatly denies marriage rumors with Kōji Imada — “I won’t”… here’s why.”

Fuji TV’s late-night variety show “Sashihara Chinatsu” has been canceled, ending in late September — just five months after it premiered this past April. The show had drawn attention even before its debut as the first-ever pairing of popular talents Sashihara Rino and Wakatsuki Chinatsu, so word is that even Fuji TV staff were stunned, saying “surely this isn’t happening.” On 5ch, discussion centered on the show’s low-budget feel and its reliance on Yoshimoto comedians as guests, as well as Wakatsuki Chinatsu’s assertive on-air personality and the story of her comeback after a career gap.

“Surely this isn’t happening” — staff stunned as Fuji TV’s new show gets canceled after “just 5 months,” and the reason is embarrassing

Fuji TV’s late-night talk variety show “Sashihara Chinatsu,” which only started this past April, has been abruptly canceled as of the end of September.

The show had drawn major attention before it even aired, thanks to its pairing of two of variety TV’s top talents, Sashihara Rino (33) and Wakatsuki Chinatsu (42).

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

24AnonymousSep 13, 2026 01:13

Talent Power Ranking Chart — Women's Edition, 2025

Hot Right Now Zone
Shiraishi Mai, Oshima Yuko
Noro Kayo, Kawaei Rina, Ikuta Erika

Rising Attention Zone
Nishino Nanase, Shibuya Nagisa, Saito Asuka
Nagahama Neru, Akimoto Manatsu, Saito Kyoko
Ichiki Rena, Yabuki Nako, Takayama Kazumi, Kageyama Yuka

Veteran & Steady Zone (Aiming for Comeback Zone)
Sashihara Rino

29AnonymousSep 13, 2026 01:25

Re: #24
I was gonna say "lol Kokomi's got the lowest interest score" but looking closer, the actual bottom spot is Goriki Ayame

40AnonymousSep 13, 2026 01:56

Re: #24
Nagano Mei-chan
She's in a nice spot there, lol
2025

44AnonymousSep 13, 2026 02:00

Re: #24
Nagasawa Masami and Gakki (Aragaki Yui) are amazing

※This article was excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Geisoku Sokuho+) thread “[Fuji TV] Sashihara Rino & Wakatsuki Chinatsu’s new show ‘Sashihara Chinatsu’ abruptly canceled after just 5 months… staff stunned, say “surely this isn’t happening”.”

Comedian Sayaka Aoki (53) appeared on TV Asahi’s official YouTube channel “Douga, Hajimemashita” and revealed that a popular comedian she once co-starred with used to “go silent — no reaction at all” whenever she talked. Looking back on the era when she shot to fame in 2003 with “Where are you looking?!” and rode her sharp-tongued persona to stardom, the segment sparked a 5ch thread that spiraled into talk of her old rifts with Hiroiki Ariyoshi and Ryota Yamasato, plus a “who’s the bigger pariah” exchange involving Yu Shinagawa — with posters split over who the silent co-star actually was.

Sayaka Aoki opens up about a popular comedian she didn’t get along with — “Goes silent. No reaction” to her talk during joint appearances

Comedian Sayaka Aoki (53) appeared on an episode of TV Asahi’s official YouTube channel “Douga, Hajimemashita” uploaded on the 10th, where she revealed a popular comedian she once had a falling-out with.

Aoki appeared on “Yasagure Sakaba,” a segment where comedy duo Nagon’s Hakko drinks and chats with fellow comedians. She looked back on around 2003, when she shot to fame with the catchphrase “Where are you looking?!” and became hugely popular as a sharp-tongued “short-fuse” character.

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

*This article is compiled from excerpts and a summary of the 5ch (Geisports Sokuho+) thread “[Entertainment] Sayaka Aoki opens up about a popular comedian she didn’t get along with… “Goes silent. No reaction” to her talk during joint appearances.”