Aiko is "happy" after appearing on TV for the first time with Sanma! "I think I'll get a headache when I get home"

■ “I think it will just be footage of me being happy.” (aiko)

aiko will be appearing on “Sanma no Manma: 40th Anniversary of Sanma Season Has Come SP,” which will be broadcast nationwide on the Kansai TV and Fuji TV networks from 9:00 p.m. on September 20th.

This was Aiko’s first time meeting Sanma on TV. She was wearing a Manma T-shirt, a Manma backpack, and even had a Manma stuffed toy around her waist. Sanma was stunned by her appearance, which was overflowing with love for the show, but she didn’t care and hugged him, exclaiming, “Aaah, Sanma-san!”

Aiko praised Sanma highly, saying, “There is no one else who stays the same and is funny,” and “He’s a god.” Aiko, who loves Sanma, introduced the goods that she bought at the second-hand shop one after another.

Aiko also said, “Whenever I saw the same car as Sanma, I had a habit of checking the passenger seat,” and one time she actually encountered Sanma. “So I posted about it on social media, and today I got the offer. It was the first time I got a job on my own!” she said, still excited.

The gifts for Sanma were a variety of throat care items that Aiko herself uses. She set up an inhaler that she also uses before live performances, and invited Sanma to try it on the spot. “Should I put this in my mouth?” “I feel like a dog!” Sanma did as he was told. When Sanma said he couldn’t stand to stay still for even 10 minutes, Aiko gave him detailed criticism, saying “Wait!” and “Not yet!”, and when it came to the extract that was to be administered through his nose, Sanma said he didn’t like having someone put drops in his eyes, so she forced him to lie down on the sofa and slumped over. Sanma was confused, but Aiko said, “Ah, I’m happy that I’m living like this,” and kept saying “happiness.” There was also a scene where she performed the famous song “Boyfriend” a cappella live due to a certain opportunity.

“Sanma no Manma,” which first aired on April 8, 1985, is now in its 40th year. In addition to Aiko, other impressive performers such as Miyazawa Rie, Sato Jiro, Abe Hifumi, Abe Uta, Hakata Hanamaru & Daikichi, and Nagano will appear on “Sanma no Manma 40th Anniversary Special,” which will be broadcast on September 20. In addition, Nagano will be giving away original goods with caricatures of Sanma and Aiko to 100 viewers.

■Aiko Comment
Q: How was the recording?
aiko: It was so much fun. I just kept telling him how much I love him, and the time just flew by (laughs).
I think I’ll get a headache when I get home after meeting and chatting with Sanma-san. He’s a god, so I was really happy.
Q. Is there a song you would like to sing with Sanma?
aiko：Naoko Ken’s “Summer is Over”. Sanma often sings it, so I’d like to sing it with him.
Q. Is there anything you want to do or anywhere you want to go with Sanma this fall?
aiko: ENT! I want to see Sanma’s vocal cords. What kind of vocal cords do they have? Also, if I find that it’s best to fix this, I’d like to work with him to find something that will benefit his throat.
Q: Any final words?
aiko: I think you’ll just see footage of me being happy. Please take a look. Thank you!

Program Information

Kansai TV/Fuji TV nationwide network“Sanma no Manma 40th Anniversary Special: Sanma Season Has Arrived”
09/20 (Fri) 21:00-22:52
Cast: Sanma Akashiya
Guests: Rie Miyazawa, Jiro Sato, Aiko, Hifumi Abe, Uta Abe, Hakata Hanamaru and Daikichi, Nagano