Category: Entertainment

On September 7, singer Aimer announced via her own X (formerly Twitter) account that she has given birth to her first child. By coincidence, the date also marks the 15th anniversary of her major-label debut. In her post, she revealed that she has left Ageha Springs Inc., the agency she had belonged to for many years, and has set up a new management company together with her husband, composer Masahiro Tobinai, through which she will continue her music career independently going forward. On the thread, users repeatedly joked about confusing her with the Argentine footballer of a similar name, “Aimar,” alongside comments celebrating her by naming past hit songs such as “Ito” (Thread) and the Demon Slayer theme, as well as comments wondering whether her tie-in work with anime and other franchises will continue now that she’s independent.

Mon, Sep 7, 7:28 PM

Aimer announced the birth of her first child through her own X account.

Today, September 7, marks Aimer’s 15th anniversary since her major-label debut. Her post announcing the birth included the message, “I have safely given birth to my first child. Both mother and baby are doing well,” along with the following: “As I welcomed this new life, I thought more deeply than ever about taking responsibility for the choices in my life and, as a more grown version of myself, deepening my expression in a way that stays true to my heart. As part of creating the right environment for that, I have decided to leave Ageha Springs Inc., who took care of me for so many years, and have set up a new management company together with composer Masahiro Tobinai, and will carry on my music career under an independent setup going forward.” She reports that she will now continue her music activities through the management company she has founded together with her husband, Tobinai.

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

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Geino/Sports News+) thread: “[Music] Aimer Announces Birth of First Child, Will Continue Music Career Independently with Husband Masahiro Tobinai.”

It has emerged that the anime “Sgt. Frog” (Keroro Gunso) is replacing all five of its main cast members for its new series, including Kumiko Watanabe, who has voiced Keroro for years. Taking over the roles are Makoto Koichi as Keroro, Rika Nagae as Tamama, Toshiki Masuda as Giroro, Kousuke Echigoya as Kururu, and Keishi Inomata as Dororo. On the 5ch Geino/Sports News+ board, some posters praised the new cast’s performances as “surprisingly natural,” while others, noting the lukewarm reception of the theatrical film released just before the switch, lamented that “it’s a shame the old cast’s final work ended on that note” — opinions were split.

The longtime main cast consisted of Kumiko Watanabe as Sgt. Keroro, Etsuko Kozakura as Private Tamama, Joji Nakata as Corporal Giroro, Takehito Koyasu as Sergeant Major Kururu, Tsuyoshi Kusao as Corporal Dororo, Noriko Kuwashima as Fuyuki Hinata, and Chiwa Saito as Natsumi Hinata.

The new cast has Makoto Koichi as Sgt. Keroro, Rika Nagae as Private Tamama, Toshiki Masuda as Corporal Giroro, Kousuke Echigoya as Sergeant Major Kururu, and Keishi Inomata as Corporal Dororo.

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

*This article is compiled and summarized from the 5ch (Geino/Sports News+) thread “‘Sgt. Frog’ Cast Overhaul — Keroro: Makoto Koichi, Tamama: Rika Nagae, Giroro: Toshiki Masuda, Kururu: Kousuke Echigoya, Dororo: Keishi Inomata.”

Appearing on TOKYO MX’s “5-ji ni Muchu!,” Matsuko Deluxe used a segment about an article on the difference between thriftiness and stinginess to bluntly dismiss people who obsess over brand-logo clothing: “Honestly, those are the first people I can’t trust.” Pushing back on the article’s argument that investing in your appearance is necessary, she offered her own take that it’s really just “birds of a feather” social strategizing. The remark sparked a 5ch thread where the discussion drifted from “luxury brands” in the strict sense to outdoor and sports brands like The North Face, Mont-bell, and Adidas, with posters divided over exactly where the line falls for a “cringe brand” that flaunts its logo too hard.

9/7 (Mon) 17:48

Talent Matsuko Deluxe appeared live as the Monday commentator on TOKYO MX’s “5-ji ni Muchu!” (weekdays, 5 p.m.) on the 7th, and at one point shared her personal take on people who care a lot about appearance, such as by wearing clothes with brand logos.

In that day’s “Daily BINKAN Ranking” segment, the show introduced an article about the difference between thriftiness and stinginess. The biggest difference between the two, the article argued, comes down to whether you spend money where it’s needed. Stingy people simply don’t want to spend money at all, and won’t invest even in things they need. Spending on clothing, materials, tuition, and other things that improve yourself is necessary — and clothing spending makes the point clearest: stingy people keep wearing a suit even when the hem is frayed or dirty, thinking it would be “a waste” to replace it, but few people want to work with someone dressed so shabbily, so even a genuinely talented person can end up missing out on moneymaking opportunities. Asked about the article, Matsuko commented, “I think there’s some truth to it, but in the end… it’s not exactly ‘birds of a feather,’ but it’s basically advice on how to get yourself into a clique of people you don’t even like, isn’t it.”

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

93AnonymousSep 7, 2026 18:49

So this is about luxury brands, right?
My brain's not broken, is it?

124AnonymousSep 7, 2026 18:58

Re: #93
I get that this is what she's talking about, but —


How many people in this 5ch thread actually have anyone around them wearing luxury-logo clothes like that Gucci piece? Pretty much none, so it just doesn't feel real to us

That's why we end up talking about Adidas, Nike, and North Face instead

111AnonymousSep 7, 2026 18:55

At this point I actually want to show it off.

https://fashionsnap-assets.com/article/images/2017/02/gucci_uchiwa-20160927_000.jpg

130AnonymousSep 7, 2026 18:59

Yeah, you've gotta wear stuff like this

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Entertainment/Sports News+) thread “Matsuko bluntly slams people who wear logo-branded clothes: “Those are the first people I can’t trust”.”

Tomomi Itano was already under fire over filming in the large communal bath at The Ritz-Carlton Nikko, after the hotel officially denied giving permission, stating it “never authorized filming in the changing area.” Now an account claiming to be Itano’s lawyer has hit back, insisting “proper filming permission was obtained for designated areas, including the changing room,” and reportedly fired off a string of 24-hour deletion demands at critical posters, citing defamation and business obstruction by fraudulent means. But when one recipient asked for permission to publish the lawyer’s DMs, every post from the lawyer’s account vanished — undercutting the claim entirely. On 5ch, opinions split over whether the response was appropriate, and whether the account really belongs to a lawyer at all.

Mon 9/7, 4:15 PM

Tomomi Itano’s filming in the large communal bath at The Ritz-Carlton Nikko drew criticism and sparked a firestorm. Itano maintains she filmed with the hotel’s permission, but the hotel itself, in an interview with Shukan Josei PRIME, said, “Permission to film on the premises was limited to areas where filming is allowed” and “We never authorized filming in the changing area, etc.” — a major development in the story.

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

6AnonymousSep 7, 2026 18:34

Itano's lawyer:
"We did a pre-check of the footage with the hotel, and
　carried this out with proper filming permission for
　designated areas including the changing room."
"This was legal filming done with clear authorization."
　
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That's literally what the lawyer is saying?

12AnonymousSep 7, 2026 18:37

Re: #6
I got a deletion demand from a lawyer identifying himself as Tomomi Itano's representative, claiming my post created a "false impression" amounting to defamation and business obstruction by fraudulent means, giving me 24 hours to comply.

The demand claims proper filming permission was obtained for designated areas including the changing room. Before deleting anything, I've asked him to confirm the facts and give permission to publish the DMs — still waiting on a reply.

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “Tomomi Itano’s ‘Changing-Room Vlog Scandal’ Spreads to Her Lawyer — Deletion Demands Fly, but the Claim Collapses After Posts Are Wiped.”

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.

2026.09.07 16:30

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.

September 6, 2026

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.

2026.09.07

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.”

On September 7, children’s book publisher Fukuinkan Shoten deleted and apologized for a post on X (formerly Twitter) related to its flagship title “Guri and Gura,” which has sold over 5.71 million copies to date, after receiving numerous complaints that the content was “inappropriate.” The company says it will strengthen its post-review process going forward. However, the original article doesn’t specify exactly what about the post was considered problematic, and the 5ch thread saw a mix of confused comments wondering what the issue even was, along with opinions about the fact that a long-established publisher was forced to apologize over a single social media post.

Mon, Sep 7, 10:50 AM

Children’s book publisher Fukuinkan Shoten apologized on the 7th over a post related to its 1967 picture book “Guri and Gura,” which has sold more than 5.71 million copies to date.

In a statement posted to its official X account, the company said, “Regarding the post we made from this account yesterday, we received numerous comments that the wording was inappropriate.” It went on to apologize: “We take everyone’s feedback seriously and have deleted the post in question. Going forward, we will strengthen our review process for posts to prevent this from happening again. We sincerely apologize for this incident.”

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

66AnonymousSep 7, 2026 14:26

Way too many "Gureta Gura" T-shirts out there (a pun on "Guri to Gura" and "gureta," meaning "gone delinquent")

※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “Fukuinkan Shoten Apologizes and Deletes Post Over Backlash Involving Beloved Picture Book “Guri and Gura”.”

Folk singer Matsuyama Chiharu (70) revealed on his radio show broadcast September 6 that his first grandchild’s name is “Selen.” Matsuyama reportedly also remarked, “Ordinary names really are disappearing, aren’t they.” On 5channel, the comment set off a wave of speculation about the origin of the name “Selen,” with users debating whether it derives from “Selene,” the Greek word for “moon,” or evokes the chemical element selenium (atomic number 34). The thread turned into more of an etymology discussion than a debate over the naming choice itself. Some also pointed out that what counts as an “ordinary” name shifts with each generation, noting that old-fashioned women’s names like “Matsu” and “Tome” would seem unusual today.

September 7, 2026, 12:30 PM

Folk singer Matsuyama Chiharu (70) appeared live on FM NACK5’s “Matsuyama Chiharu ON THE RADIO” (Sundays at 9 PM) on the 6th, where a moment arose involving his reaction to a listener’s email.

During the live broadcast, Matsuyama read out several listener emails. In this episode, he reacted to one from a listener going by “Miyuto.” “Miyuto… huh. That’s another unusual name,” he said thoughtfully.

Source: news.livedoor.com / Read the original article here

*This article is compiled as an excerpt/summary from the 5channel (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “Matsuyama Chiharu reveals first grandchild’s name: “My grandkid is named ‘Selen’” / “Ordinary names really are disappearing”.”