Category: Entertainment

On the evening of September 8, during the 7pm hour, Nippon TV and TV Asahi each aired shows featuring Kazushige Nagashima (60) and Yoshizumi Ishihara (64) in the very same time slot. Reactions on 5ch’s Geinou/Sports Breaking News+ board were split, ranging from “nothing but nepo-baby talents” to “nothing wrong with going head-to-head.”

The article’s headline cited comments like “no wonder young people are giving up on broadcast TV,” but many in the thread argued the causality runs the other way — networks cater to older viewers precisely because younger viewers tuned out first. Behind it all is the networks’ ongoing battle for the ratings “Triple Crown.”

“No wonder young people are giving up on broadcast TV” — Kazushige Nagashima and Yoshizumi Ishihara’s shows clash in primetime… ratings “Triple Crown” race also a factor

On September 8, during the Golden Prime-time slot, Nippon TV and TV Asahi each aired signature shows starring popular second-generation celebrities Kazushige Nagashima (60) and Yoshizumi Ishihara (64), drawing surprised reactions from viewers.

Starting at 7pm on the 8th, Nippon TV aired “Kazushige x Kamaitachi: Genba 2-Hour Special,” hosted by Nagashima and comedy duo Kamaitachi.

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

*This article is compiled as excerpts and a summary of the 5ch (Geinou/Sports Breaking News+) thread “[TV] ‘No wonder young people are giving up on broadcast TV’ — Kazushige Nagashima and Yoshizumi Ishihara’s shows clash in primetime… ratings ‘Triple Crown’ race also a factor.”

On the 9th, actor Jiro Sato (57) revealed on his own X account that he’s “181 cm tall” while sharing an exchange with his wife. In the episode, his wife climbed onto a stool and ended up level with him, exclaiming in surprise, “You’re so tall, so tall!” But readers reacted to the height figure itself. On the 5channel entertainment/sports news board, threads split between people surprised (“I didn’t know he was that tall”) and people saying “no, he always seemed big to me,” with opinions divided over how big a gap there is between his perceived build and his actual height of 181 cm.

9/9 (Wed) 16:29

Actor Jiro Sato (57) updated his own X account on the 9th. He revealed his height, and the reaction has been one of surprise.

Sato posted about everyday life with his wife: “My wife is 147 cm tall, but when she climbed onto some kind of stool to reach something up high, she happened to end up about the same height as me (181 cm). Looking down, she said, ‘Whoa, that’s high, so high! You must be afraid of heights, huh? That must be rough.’ But something about that logic feels a bit off to me.”

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

2AnonymousSep 9, 2026 16:55

45AnonymousSep 9, 2026 17:11

Re: #8
When he stood next to Osamu Mukai, their shoulder height was totally different
He's the type who makes his money on his face

72AnonymousSep 9, 2026 17:37

Re: #45


It's true
When you hide the faces, Mukai actually looks about 5cm taller

81AnonymousSep 9, 2026 17:45

Re: #72
What's going on with Mukai's body proportions lol
Wonder who has the smaller face, him or Mokomichi (actor Hiro Mizushima's nickname)

76AnonymousSep 9, 2026 17:43

So Jiro Sato was already 181cm back in high school

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5channel (Entertainment/Sports News+) thread “Actor Jiro Sato casually reveals his height on X, sparking surprise: “I didn’t know he was that tall”.”

A family trip video posted by former AKB48 member Tomomi Itano has drawn criticism on social media as an “invasion of privacy” and “akin to voyeuristic filming,” over a scene showing her drying her eldest daughter’s hair in the changing room of the large communal bath at the Ritz-Carlton Nikko in Tochigi. On the 9th, lawyer Masaki Kito addressed the matter on his blog, pointing out the possibility that while the hotel had permitted use of the facility outside business hours, it may not have given permission for filming. On 5channel, the discussion split between those questioning Itano’s lack of consideration and those criticizing the hotel for allowing after-hours use while leaving the question of filming permission ambiguous.

Tue, Sep 9, 15:55

Lawyer Masaki Kito posted an update on the 9th, addressing the online backlash over a video uploaded by former AKB48 member Tomomi Itano.

Itano posted a family trip video to YouTube showing her stay at the luxury Ritz-Carlton Nikko hotel (Tochigi Prefecture), but a scene in which she used a hair dryer on her eldest daughter’s hair in the communal bath’s changing room sparked a wave of criticism on social media over alleged privacy violations and voyeuristic-style filming.

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

※This article is compiled and summarized from the 5channel (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “Lawyer Kito: Report on Tomomi Itano’s ‘After-Hours Filming’ Also Reveals the Ritz-Carlton’s Own Lack of Common Sense“.

Broadcast writer Takasu Mitsuhiro shared behind-the-scenes stories about Downtown’s legendary sketch comedy show ‘Gotsu Ee Kanji’ on a radio program. According to Takasu, the show’s special broadcast drew a disappointing 8% rating, and Matsumoto Hitoshi reportedly voiced his discouragement at the time. The story also touched on how the show was abruptly cut short after a scheduled broadcast got bumped for extended professional baseball coverage. The thread mixed reactions to that sudden ending back then with divided opinions on individual sketches like “Lizard Old Man,” and debate over how much the ratings slump connected to the later struggles of Matsumoto’s subsequent sketch shows (MHK and Zassaa).

Broadcast writer Takasu Mitsuhiro and comedian/writer Kimura Yuichi appeared on the late-night radio program ‘Takasu Mitsuhiro’s Fantasy Media’ (TOKYO FM) on the 6th, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about ‘Downtown no Gotsu Ee Kanji’ (Fuji TV).

‘Downtown no Gotsu Ee Kanji,’ which aired from 1991 to 1997, was a legendary sketch comedy show starring Downtown’s Matsumoto Hitoshi and Hamada Masatoshi.

Matsumoto later revealed that a scheduled broadcast of the show was abruptly cancelled after being bumped for extended professional baseball coverage.

Source: sirabee.com / Read the original article here

*This article is compiled and summarized from a 5ch (Geinou/Sports Express+) thread: “‘Gotsu Ee Kanji’ Special’s Ratings Flopped at “8%”… Matsumoto Hitoshi’s “Discouraged” Words Revealed by Takasu Mitsuhiro.”

On September 3, a video posted by Tomomi Itano to her own YouTube channel raised questions about whether she had permission to film in the changing room of the large communal bath at The Ritz-Carlton Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture. The hotel had initially been confirming the facts, but in an additional response it revealed that “the filming in question took place outside the large bath’s operating hours.” With operating hours set from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., the main points of contention on the thread became whether this time frame lines up with when Itano’s child would have been bathing, and the discrepancy with social media posts claiming to have “seen Itano filming.”

2026/9/8

The “changing-room filming controversy” involving Tomomi Itano took a major turn after The Ritz-Carlton Nikko flatly denied ever giving filming permission. It all began with a single video she uploaded to her YouTube channel on September 3.

(Omitted)

Source: jprime.jp / Original article here

100AnonymousSep 9, 2026 16:24

Re: #1
The Ritz's own website has always stated that filming and social media posting in the bath area and locker rooms is prohibited.

122AnonymousSep 9, 2026 16:27

Re: #100
Looks like an oversight on Itano's part — she just didn't check.

※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5channel (Entertainment/Sports News+) thread “Tomomi Itano’s “Changing-Room Vlog Controversy”: Hotel’s Additional Response Reveals New Fact — “The Filming Took Place Outside the Large Bath’s Operating Hours”“.

Daisuke Hori, a self-proclaimed “short sleeper” who says he only sleeps 30 minutes a day, has announced a continuous 24-hour livestream running for 7 days starting September 10. However, the rules he published were lined with exceptions: the stream ends immediately if a clip surfaces, he won’t wear a sleep-detecting “smart ring,” and there will be several hours of stream downtime during “training sessions.” On 5ch’s “Nanimo Jikkyo G” board, opinions split over whether all these exceptions actually undermine the point of proving he doesn’t sleep, and the thread spiraled into alternative proposals covering everything from how he should bathe to how he should be monitored.

※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Nanimo Jikkyo G) thread「[Breaking] Short sleeper Daisuke Hori to hold a 24-hour, 1-week livestream tomorrow — but here are the rules」.

A mass outbreak of food poisoning struck at the Azabu-juban Summer Festival on August 22–23, traced to chilled crab ramen served by “Kappo Komeo.” A Minato Ward investigation found 78 male and female patients and confirmed Salmonella as the cause. The restaurant was hit with a business suspension from September 3 to 9, and on September 5 owner Komeo shaved his head on YouTube to apologize. But then it emerged that Komeo’s other ramen restaurant, “Kani wo,” also had hygiene problems — a September 7 video from Biwako-kun, a YouTuber with 830,000 subscribers, showed a topping spoon being reused, and 5ch erupted with criticism of the restaurant’s management.

The mass food poisoning outbreak stemmed from the “chilled crab ramen” served at a food stall by “Kappo Komeo” during the Azabu-juban Summer Festival on August 22–23. According to a Minato Ward investigation, there were 78 male and female patients. It was confirmed as Salmonella food poisoning caused by the chilled crab ramen, and Kappo Komeo received a seven-day business suspension order (September 3–9) from Minato Ward.

In response to the uproar, Komeo updated his YouTube channel on September 5. He appeared with his head shaved to apologize for the food poisoning incident — but now criticism is mounting over the hygiene management at “Kani wo,” the ramen restaurant where Komeo serves as owner.

The scrutiny of “Kani wo”‘s hygiene management was sparked by a video posted on September 7 by the popular YouTuber “Biwako-kun,” who has 830,000 subscribers. Posting under the title “A Food Poisoning Incident Happened! Going to Eat Komeo’s Crab Ramen,” Biwako-kun said, “There’s a chance I won’t be able to eat here anymore,” and went to check out “Kani wo” right after the scandal broke.

Source: smart-flash.jp / Original article here

108AnonymousSep 9, 2026 14:54

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Geino/Sports News+) thread “Komeo, Who Shaved His Head to Apologize for Food Poisoning, Faces Backlash After ‘Reused Spoon’ Discovered at Separate ‘Kani wo’ Location.”

Hiroshima Carp player Kaito Kozono (26) announced on Instagram on August 31 that he has divorced his wife, Lisa Watanabe (24). The couple married in 2021; her identity was initially kept private but was later revealed to be influencer Lisa Watanabe. Bunshun reported obtaining “close-up photos” of him with a beer-vendor girl, and speculation about the cause flew thick and fast on the thread. Rumors of an affair on Watanabe’s side also surfaced, leading to a back-and-forth where neither side’s story lined up. The discussion branched out further into trade speculation, the shortstop situations at other teams, and comparisons to other players’ infidelity scandals.

“I have an announcement. I have divorced Lisa Watanabe. I will refrain from discussing the details of the divorce.”

Hiroshima Carp’s Kaito Kozono (26) announced his divorce on Instagram on August 31. What’s behind this unusual mid-season divorce announcement?

Kozono got married in January 2021. His partner’s identity was initially withheld, but was later revealed to be influencer Lisa Watanabe (24).

Source: bunshun.jp / Original article here

※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Geinou/Sports Express+) thread “[Bunshun] “At a Hotel After the Game…” The Truth Behind Hiroshima Carp’s Kaito Kozono “Divorcing His Model Wife” 《Close-Up Photos With a Beer-Vendor Girl Obtained》 [Ailuropoda melanoleuca★].”

Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island has grossed ¥13.89 billion and drawn 9.6 million admissions in the 45 days since its release, making it the top-grossing film released this year. It has surpassed the currently-running Detective Conan: Highway Fallen Angel (¥13.7 billion gross) and lands at No. 23 on the all-time box office rankings — a certified smash hit. On the thread, the scale of these numbers sparked heated comparisons with Demon Slayer, with many pointing out possible COVID-era box-office boosts and confusion between domestic and worldwide grosses. Discussion also touched on why Toho keeps cornering the market on major hits in recent years, and speculation over how much money is flowing back to the original creator.

Oricon

Published 9/7 (Mon) 16:03

Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island (released July 24) has surpassed ¥13.89 billion in box office gross and 9.6 million admissions over 45 days since release. That figure makes it a smash hit, surpassing both the currently-running Detective Conan: Highway Fallen Angel (released April 10, ¥13.7 billion gross) and Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (released 2021, ¥13.89 billion gross), landing it at No. 23 on the all-time box office rankings. It has become this year’s top-grossing hit film (according to Kogyo Tsushinsha). While the all-time ranking shows the same figure as Jujutsu Kaisen 0, the company clarified in an interview that Chiikawa has in fact already surpassed it, and that rounding to the nearest million yen puts the gross at ¥13.9 billion.

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

74AnonymousSep 9, 2026 11:56

Re: #66
Toho's mostly just distributing though — barely any of it is actually their own production.

88AnonymousSep 9, 2026 12:00

Re: #74
Even so, this has to move the stock price, right?

Wish they'd bring back the Toei Manga Matsuri (a classic anime-movie festival event).

98AnonymousSep 9, 2026 12:02

Re: #88
They still do it periodically, it just doesn't get any buzz (though admittedly it's quite different from the old days).

102AnonymousSep 9, 2026 12:03

Re: #88
Slam Dunk's a lock, the rest is anyone's guess.

115AnonymousSep 9, 2026 12:06

Re: #98
Wait… a butt as the main character… somehow that's kind of wholesome.

Re: #102
Yeah. Dragon Ball too.

※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “‘Chiikawa the Movie’ Tops ¥13.89 Billion — This Year’s Biggest Hit, Surpassing the Latest ‘Conan’ Film.”

On September 9, 2026, NEWS Postseven reported that actress Erika Sawajiri (40) was spotted near a high-end Italian restaurant in Tokyo. She was reportedly wearing a long white dress and flashing a girlish smile, and the headline used the phrase “six-hour bar-hopping date” with A.B.C-Z’s Ryosuke Hashimoto. On 5ch’s Geinou/Sports Breaking News+ (Geisoku) thread, reactions split over whether the report is true, what it could mean for Hashimoto and his agency, and how to judge “the Sawajiri of today” given her past divorce and drug arrest.

2026.09.09 11:00 　NEWS Postseven

Night had fallen over Shibuya. A luxury car pulled up to the curb, and a woman in a lovely white long dress stepped out. Even with a cherry-blossom-pink cap pulled low over her eyes, there was no hiding her small face and long limbs. Actress Erika Sawajiri (40) — known to fans as “Erika-sama” — radiated an overwhelming glow.

Without hesitation, she headed straight for an upscale Italian restaurant facing the street. The glass-walled storefront let passersby see inside. From the sidewalk, Sawajiri glanced into the restaurant, flashed a girlish smile, and gave a small wave.

Source: news-postseven.com / Original article here

*This article is compiled from excerpts and a summary of the 5ch (Geinou/Sports Breaking News+) thread “[Breaking] Erika Sawajiri (40) and A.B.C-Z’s Ryosuke Hashimoto’s “Six-Hour Bar-Hopping Date” — The “Girlish Smile” She Showed in a Pure White Dress [Ailuropoda melanoleuca★].”