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Joou-sama (“Her Majesty”), the alter-ego project by Bakufu Slump guitarist Pappara Kawai that sings word-for-word Japanese translations of Queen’s classic hits, marks its 30th debut anniversary with a full-fledged new album, ‘SHIN Joou-sama Monogatari,’ out September 14. The Japanese lyrics are again handled by fellow Bakufu Slump member Sanplaza Nakano-kun, and this time a joint live show with ‘Ousama’ (“His Majesty”) is also planned. The thread lit up with talk of the group’s relationship with Ousama — known for its own literal covers of Western songs — a debate over whether the syllable count of the English lyrics can really match the length of the Japanese translations, and hidden trivia buried in the lyrics.

Sun, Sep 6, 4:30 PM

Joou-sama, the Japanese-literal-translation rock project led by Bakufu Slump guitarist Pappara Kawai, marks its 30th debut anniversary with the release of a new album, ‘SHIN Joou-sama Monogatari,’ on September 14. This is the first full-scale new release under the Joou-sama name in 30 years.

Joou-sama debuted in 1996. It’s an offbeat project in which Bakufu Slump’s Sanplaza Nakano-kun translates Queen’s classic songs literally into Japanese and Pappara Kawai belts them out — the group put out hits like ‘Joou-sama Monogatari.’

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

*This article is compiled from excerpts and a summary of the 5ch (Geinou/Sports News+) thread ‘Pappara Kawai’s Queen-in-Japanese project ‘Joou-sama’ releases first new album in 30 years, ‘I’m back after all this time’ — joint live show with Ousama also announced.’

Hello! Project’s Rosy Chronicle has announced that their 4th single, “Cuz It’s Great Misfortune⭐︎ / Even If You’re Scolded I Won’t Cry, Even If You’re Loved I Won’t Cry,” will be released on November 4. In the 5ch live-discussion thread, reactions first zeroed in on the shock value of the word “great misfortune” (daikyo — the worst possible result in Japanese fortune-slip, or omikuji, readings) used in the title, with some commenters bewildered, writing “Would they seriously put a word like ‘great misfortune’ in a song title, even nominally?” Others took it in stride with self-deprecating humor, saying “Well, they’re the ‘great misfortune’ group anyway, so that fits — at least they’re self-aware.” The discussion ranged widely, from the group holding release events mid-tour to sales worries that fans might be drifting toward Morning Musume’s new members instead.

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33AnonymousSep 6, 2026 20:35

Re: #6
Add the amazing Beyooooonds version too

34AnonymousSep 6, 2026 20:41

11/04 Aぇ! group (7 versions / +4-disc box set), IS:SUE (3 versions + store edition + 4 FC editions / +4-disc box set), THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE (3 versions / +toy / Kamen Rider), Fuudanjuku (3 versions), RAISE A SUILEN (2 versions / +live ticket lottery application voucher / BanG Dream), East Of Eden (2 versions / To Aru series)

36AnonymousSep 6, 2026 20:43

37AnonymousSep 6, 2026 20:43

Otaru barely had any hotel rooms left since other artists' shows were packed in around the same time though

49AnonymousSep 6, 2026 21:09

*This article is compiled as an excerpt and summary from the 5ch (Hello! Project) thread “Rosy Chronicle’s 4th Single ‘Cuz It’s Great Misfortune⭐︎ / Even If You’re Scolded I Won’t Cry, Even If You’re Loved I Won’t Cry’ Set for November 4 Release!.”

Businessman Yuta Misaki (known as the “Aojiru Prince”) posted on X on September 6, 2026 about chef Komeo, who caused a mass food poisoning outbreak, saying that while “getting to the bottom of the cause and preventing a recurrence is absolutely necessary,” he thinks “saying he should quit the restaurant business entirely, or never make a comeback, goes too far.” Komeo is alleged to have caused a mass food poisoning incident over the “chilled crab ramen” he served at the “Azabu-Juban Suzumi Matsuri” (a summer festival) held on August 22–23. On the 5channel “Geinou/Sports News+” board, opinions were split: some voiced understanding, saying “food poisoning can happen anywhere,” while others were harsher, arguing “given the scale of the damage, continuing is too lenient” and “based on how he’s handled the aftermath, a comeback isn’t appropriate.”

Businessman Yuta Misaki updated X (formerly Twitter) on the 6th, addressing the mass food poisoning scandal surrounding the “chilled crab ramen” served by chef Komeo at the “Azabu-Juban Suzumi Matsuri” festival (August 22–23).

Misaki pointed out that a thorough investigation is needed, saying, “The sheer scale of harm caused by Komeo’s food poisoning incident is genuinely serious. It’s no joking matter, and I think a thorough investigation into the cause and measures to prevent it happening again are absolutely necessary.” He then offered his own view that quitting isn’t necessarily required, adding, “But I think saying he should quit the restaurant business entirely, or never make a comeback, goes too far.”

He argued the real issue lies in what happens next. “The fact that he caused this incident will never go away as long as he lives. But I don’t want us to be a society that brands someone who genuinely reflects and faces up to their mistake with a permanent stigma of failure. What matters most, I think, is how you face things after you’ve failed,” he emphasized.

Source: tokyo-sports.co.jp / Original article here

*This article was compiled as an excerpt and summary of the 5channel (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “Yuta Misaki: ‘Saying Komeo Should Never Work in Food Service or Make a Comeback Goes Too Far’ Regarding the Food Poisoning Scandal — ‘I Hope He Makes a Proper Comeback Someday’.”

On 5ch (Nanademo Jikkyo G), a trend caught attention where VTuber livestream comment sections were flooded with posts that were nothing but acknowledgments like “un un” (uh-huh) and “hou hou” (I see, I see). The backdrop is that many streams ban spoilers, preemptive comments, and lecturing, making it hard for viewers to post anything beyond a safe, noncommittal nod. Opinions in the thread were split: some viewers enjoyed it, likening it to chatting casually with a female friend, while critics compared the psychology of deliberately typing out meaningless words to a loss of one’s sense of self.

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Nanademo Jikkyo G) thread “[Sad News] VTuber Comment Sections Are Done For as “Uh-huh,” “I See” Acknowledgment Spammers Multiply Too Much.”

On the September 6 broadcast of the radio program “SUNDAY NIGHT DREAMER,” Hiroyuki Ariyoshi spoke about the “roughness” he experienced from comedians affiliated with Yoshimoto Kogyo back in his early days. He said that having Dacho Club around was what let him stand up to the massive agency Yoshimoto, looking back and saying he’d “steeled himself” for it at the time. On 5channel’s “Geisupo+” (Entertainment/Sports News+) board, the remark sparked a lively thread covering how Ariyoshi’s poison-tongued persona took shape, opinions for and against Yoshimoto’s near-total dominance of the industry, and anecdotes about individual comedians like Dacho Club and Bakarhythm.

9/6 (Sun) 21:50

Talent Hiroyuki Ariyoshi appeared on the JFN radio program “SUNDAY NIGHT DREAMER” on the 6th, reminiscing about his younger days standing up to the “giant agency” Yoshimoto Kogyo.

Ariyoshi opened with, “I used to watch ‘Ametalk,’ you know — the one about ‘Tokyo Yoshimoto.’ It was interesting.”

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

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5channel (Geisupo+) thread “Hiroyuki Ariyoshi testifies to the ‘roughness’ of Yoshimoto comedians in the past… Dacho Club is what let him stand up to them: ‘I was prepared for anything’.”

Emiko Uenuma brought up Sandwichman’s Mikio Date (51), who has been hospitalized and gone on leave after suffering a cerebral infarction, on the September 6 broadcast of “Uenuma & Takada no Kugizuke!” She speculated that Date’s good nature — despite carrying 14 regular TV programs as one of the industry’s most in-demand stars — may have made it hard for him to turn work down, and criticized the way the TV industry uses its talent, saying, “They’ll work the popular ones to the bone, won’t they.” On 5channel, the remark sparked a split reaction: some agreed, pointing to an industry structure that leans on the same popular names over and over, while many others were skeptical of blaming the industry, arguing his health problems stem from his own lifestyle.

Sun, Sep 6, 6:36 PM

Talent Emiko Uenuma (71) appeared on the Yomiuri TV program she hosts, “Uenuma & Takada no Kugizuke!” (Sundays, 11:40 AM), on the 6th, expressing concern for Sandwichman’s Mikio Date (51), who has been hospitalized with a cerebral infarction and has gone on leave to focus on treatment for the time being. Speaking about the hugely popular star, who carries 14 regular programs, she speculated that his good character leads him to accept work he’s offered.

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

※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5channel (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “Emiko Uenuma criticizes TV industry over Sandwichman Date’s cerebral infarction: “They’ll work the popular ones to the bone” / “I do wonder about that”.”

A thread on the Hello! Project board of 5channel heated up around the question: “Who are the celebrities who aren’t actually professional talents, but got treated like TV personalities for just a brief stretch?” Names came up across every category — from still-active faces like Sakana-kun, Matsuko Deluxe, and Animal Hamaguchi, to one-hit-wonder types like war photographers, shogi commentators, and the “Balloon Uncle.” What they all have in common is that an expert in their own field got temporarily pushed into the living-room spotlight by some TV segment — names like ramen critic Minoru Sano, mountaineer Ken Noguchi, and horse-racing pundit Keijiro Okawa were also named.

49AnonymousSep 6, 2026 21:07

Once your face gets known enough, you start getting booked for lectures under the "cultural figure" label, you know

50AnonymousSep 6, 2026 21:11

56AnonymousSep 6, 2026 21:16

Big Daddy

57AnonymousSep 6, 2026 21:18

"Nishanta" — way more obscure than Wickie-san, the Sri Lankan guy

※This article is composed as excerpts and a summary from the 5ch (Hello! Project board) thread “Celebrities who weren’t actually professional talents but got pushed as talents for a brief moment.”

On September 3, a post by singer Ayaka Hirahara on her X (formerly Twitter) account has become a hot topic. According to the post, she pitched a Toho producer on the idea of “doing a Chiikawa musical,” only to be met with the warmly amused response, “Aya really does love Chiikawa, doesn’t she.” She also wrote that she’d like to audition for the role of the rabbit. On 5channel’s “Geinou/Sports News+” thread, opinions split over the awkwardness of pitching something unilaterally when she isn’t a rights holder, whether a live-action or mascot-costume version could even work, and comparisons to Shigesato Itoi’s past collaborations.

2026.09.06 18:00

The post singer Ayaka Hirahara put up on her own X account on September 3 is still making waves three days later.

“When I seriously pitched my own selfish little dream — ‘Why not do a Chiikawa musical?’ — to a Toho producer, I got a warmly amused look and a ‘Aya really does love Chiikawa, doesn’t she.’ Pfft. #IWantToAuditionForTheRabbitRole #DoubleCastingWithKenjiUraiIsFineByMe”

Source: smart-flash.jp / Original article here

※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5channel (Geinou/Sports News+) thread ““Why Not Do a Chiikawa Musical?” — Ayaka Hirahara’s “wishful” post draws backlash: “No one wants a live-action version”… Shigesato Itoi’s “copy” also under scrutiny [Ailuropoda melanoleuca★]“.

On day two of Morning Musume.’s ’26 Fall Tour, following the announcement that Miyu Yasuda and Moa Suzuki would be the “2TOP,” posts about that day’s merchandise sales results poured into the Hello! Project board on 5ch. Detailed reports tracked sellouts at both the venue and online, and while Moa Suzuki stood out with acrylic stands and T-shirts selling out repeatedly, many pointed out that Miyu Yasuda’s sales were sluggish outside of the daily-rotation item. Discussion also spread around the popularity gap among 18th-gen members Sugihara, Inoue, and Ishikawa, with some posts voicing distrust in “Ōkami” (a fan-run site known for predicting member popularity rankings) after its predictions didn’t match the actual sales results.

14AnonymousSep 6, 2026 17:00

Is it because they're the "2TOP" that they're up front?

40AnonymousSep 6, 2026 17:38

Inoue and Sugihara are the two-top here

47AnonymousSep 6, 2026 17:43

Re: #40
Haru-san's sold out too, you know

51AnonymousSep 6, 2026 17:45

Re: #40
No wonder Sugihara's losing popularity
Pushing weird favoritism before someone's popularity even solidifies never ends well

60AnonymousSep 6, 2026 17:49

Re: #40
These two are also the only ones with zero individual sellouts

62AnonymousSep 6, 2026 17:49

Yeah, this isn't good

68AnonymousSep 6, 2026 17:52

Re: #62
I get that Sugihara seems like the least popular in the 18th gen, but her being less popular than Inoue doesn't sit right with me

※This article is compiled as excerpts and a summary from the 5ch (Hello! Project board) thread “Morning Musume.’s ’26 Fall Tour Day 2: Announcement of Miyu Yasuda and Moa Suzuki as the 2TOP.”

Tunnels’ Noritake Kinashi has drawn renewed criticism after footage resurfaced showing him climbing onto the roof of a Mercedes-Benz during episode 30 of “Kinashi Record,” streamed on ABEMA on April 25, 2026. With his comedy partner Takaaki Ishibashi having largely disappeared from the public eye, one article asked whether Kinashi’s “nice guy” reputation was ever real — prompting a wave of responses on 5ch along the lines of “he never had that image to begin with” and “he’s always been the reckless one.” Others pushed back, noting reports that the car’s owner had actually asked him to climb onto the roof, and questioned whether the article was cherry-picking the story.

Sun, Sep 6, 11:30 AM

Noritake Kinashi (64), of the comedy duo Tunnels, is facing backlash online. Renewed attention to his actions during episode 30 of “Kinashi Record,” streamed on ABEMA on April 25, 2026, has sparked a wave of criticism.

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

※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “Mercedes Roof-Stomping Backlash: With Ishibashi Absent, Kinashi’s ‘Loose Cannon’ Side Comes Out — Was the ‘Nice Guy’ Image Just an Illusion?”.