■ “It’s full of hilarious material that will make your facial muscles twitch, and I think you’ll laugh so much that you won’t have any swelling the next day!” (Kazuya Ohashi)
On June 15th at 9pm on Fuji TV, Saturday Premium’s “Hilarious Look-Alike Impersonations Red and White Song Battle Special” will be broadcast.
A large gathering of impersonation specialists who won auditions from all over the country will be on hand, and in addition to MC Imada Koji, a “special MC” will also be appearing this time.
Audience guests will include Adachi Rika, former Hinatazaka46 member Saito Kyoko, Naniwa Danshi’s Ohashi Kazuya, Yamanouchi Suzu, and Unjash’s Kojima Kazuya, and they will deliver the ultimate, exquisite “impersonation entertainment show.”
■A “special MC” who will not be revealed until the broadcast date will appear!
Starting with this episode, a different “special MC” will appear next to the main MC Imada. This time, it will be “that person” who is in high demand not only as an actor but also in variety shows and other fields.
The special MC, who is incredibly cheerful and has an impressive smile, will be making his debut at the opening of the show. His interaction with Imada is also something to look out for.
■Can you tell the difference between their real voices? “Next up is the real person! Which one is it?”
The popular project “Next up! Which one is the real person?” will be held again this time. Behind curtains A and B, the “real person” and the master impersonator will be on standby, and participants will be able to distinguish between the “voice” of the “real person” and the master impersonator.
In addition to Udo Suzuki and Nana Suzuki, who will be appearing for the first time, Iyo Matsumoto will also appear as the “personal guest.” She will perform her hit song “Sentimental Journey.”
■Not just comedy, there’s also a ton of amazing singing impersonations!
An all-star group of impersonators performs a medley of famous Olympic songs, impersonating the songs of various artists.
Starting with Shimofuri Myojo Seiya, past champions Beauty Kokubu, Miracle Hikaru, and Aramaki Yoko will be taking part, along with newcomers to the impersonation genre, Mr. Shachihoko, Tamtam, and Yoyoyo-chan. In addition, Dekami-chan will be performing Hitomi’s “LOVE2000” for the first time in her impersonation challenge.
In addition, they will be recreating YOASOBI’s “Idol,” which was performed at the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen at the end of 2023 and caused a stir, in the style of the impersonation Kouhaku.
In addition to YOASOBI (Yoyoyo-chan), two idols, Shizuka Kudo (Miracle Hikaru) and Atsuko Maeda (Kintaro), are on vocals. And the back-up dancers are look-alikes of idols from various eras.
Hit songs that will color the Reiwa era will also be coming one after another, including a medley of hit songs by Official Hige Dandism, Creepy Nuts by Masahiro Ehara and Hideaki Ando, and New Jeans by a group of female announcers from Fuji TV.
Kintaro, a group of female comedians under 155cm tall, performed an imitation of MISAMO, a Japanese member of TWICE. In addition, Matsuura Kodai performed the theme song for Kenshi Yonezu’s serial drama novel “Tiger and Wings,” and the talented Hariya Kikuko performed the opening theme for the anime by Ryokuoushoku Shakai.
The show will feature “Otona Blue” by the “Leaders of the Enka World” – veterans Kanichi Kurita, Tatsunori Fuse, and Hoi Kenta, and newcomer Let’s Go Yoshimasa – as well as a number of hit songs from the Showa, Heisei and Reiwa eras by the “Impersonation Rookies,” promising newcomers who have the potential to become future impersonation stars.
■We bring you parodies of shows that everyone knows!
The show will also feature parodies of well-known shows, a feature unique to the ever-popular “Monomane Kouhaku Uta Gassen.”
In “MONOMANE STATION” hosted by Johnny Shimura and Tamori, look-alikes of various celebrities and artists imitate the songs of other artists. The gap between their appearance and their voices is sure to become an addictive experience.
Masatoshi Hamada, played by Takahiro Yamamoto, recreates the “Hamada Song Festival.” Imitation champions Miracle Hikaru, Kodai Matsuura, and Nana Nana try to imitate the songs from the karaoke that are playing, but they are all songs that they have never performed on TV.
In addition, Naniwa Danshi’s “Hatsushin LOVE” was played, and audience guest Ohashi Kazuya made a surprise appearance from the guest seats! The tension of the impersonation champion’s first TV appearance and the participation of the “real man” are not to be missed.
Surprisingly, Hori, who is participating in “Monomane Kohaku” for the first time, performs voice imitations of various popular comedians. Finally, he performs a perfect imitation of Imada in front of the “real person”, Koji Imada.
■There will also be a ton of popular segments hosted by Shimofuri Myojo!
We will also be presenting the popular corner “The Face-Only Lookalike No. 1 Competition,” which brings together super-lookalikes from all over the country, and “Shimofuri Myojo’s Laugh-In-Seconds! Short Imitation Material Battle!”, which features elite characters carefully selected by Shimofuri Myojo’s Sei-yan, who loves impersonations.
In the “Battle to Decide the No. 1 Look-Alike in Face Only” competition, look-alikes of ano, YOASOBI’s Ikuta Rira, Naniwa Danshi’s Onishi Ryusei, Ohashi Kazuya, and Takahashi Kyohei all gathered together.
“You’ll laugh in seconds! The Impersonation Short Gag Battle!” features a lineup of 12 “short jokes that will make you laugh in seconds.” There are plenty of jokes that will make people of all ages laugh, including parodies of popular celebrities and dramas, and “common jokes” from everyday life and SNS. The MVP will be decided by audience guest Ohashi. Who will take the crown?
■ Comment from Koji Imada
I was exhausted from laughing this time too, it was so funny! Especially Tamori-san! He looked like “that guy” but his singing voice was like “that guy”, so my brain almost went haywire. Tamori-san is singing a song by that legendary artist!? Hoiken-kun finally did a skit other than Sanma-san’s!
Imitation talents are not only good at hit material, but they are also very versatile and skillful. The level of face-only lookalikes is also high this time! It’s a fierce battle. Don’t miss it!■Special MC comments
I was nervous to be hosting next to Imada…I wondered if I was really the MC? I just enjoyed myself and laughed the whole time! What was especially impressive was the “Impersonation Cruise”! I was really moved and listened to it. I was also interested in YOSHIKI’s impersonation! I hope everyone enjoys it!■ Comment from Kyoko Saito
I was so happy to have had the chance to watch everyone’s impersonations and singing from a special seat! There were many moving impersonations, and I was moved many times… The one that made the biggest impression on me was Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s impersonation. I was surprised at how similar it was, not just in their singing voice, but even from the way they put their hands on the microphone to start singing. Just thinking about it now gives me goosebumps! When they asked, “Next up! Which one is the real person?” I tried really hard to listen so I could get the right answer, but the impersonations were so similar that in the end I ended up hearing both voices as the real people. I also talked to Adachi Rika, who was sitting next to me, saying, “They’re both the real people, right!?”
This show is not only entertaining but also inspiring! Please check it out!■ Comment from Kazuya Ohashi (Naniwa Boys)
It was so much fun! The quality was so high, and I was surprised to see how detailed the impersonations were. The one that got me so excited was the “Sushizanmai” impersonation! He looked like the president of Sushizanmai, but had an amazing singing voice! The contrast was so great that I wanted to have a contrast myself (laughs).
It’s full of hilarious material that will make your facial muscles twitch, and you’ll laugh so hard that you won’t have any swelling the next day! Please watch it and feel refreshed!
(C) Fuji Television
Program Information
Fuji Television Network, Inc Saturday Premium “Hilarious Look-alike Impersonation Red and White Song Battle Special”
June 15th (Sat) 21:00-23:10
MC: Koji Imada, special MC
*The special MC will be revealed at the opening of the program.
Moderator: Aoi Harada (Fuji Television announcer)
Corner MC: Shimofuri Myojo (Seiya, Soshina)
Guests (in alphabetical order): Rika Adachi, Kyoko Saito, Kazuya Ohashi (Naniwa Danshi), Suzu Yamanouchi, Kazuya Kojima (Unjash)
Guests: Fusao Izumi, Kazuya Ohashi (Naniwa Danshi), hitomi, Yoneda 2000
Participants (in alphabetical order): AchillesKEN, Yoko Aramaki, Hideaki Ando, Hiroyuki Ito, Masahiro Ehara, Kikurin, Risa Kishimoto (Fuji TV announcer), Taizo Kimura, Kintaro, Aya Kumeda, Kanichi Kurita, Kent Flick, KOTA, Kenta Kobayashi, Eriko Komuro (Fuji TV announcer), Fumino Sato, sa’Toshl, Sho Sawada, JP, Johnny Shimura, Chihiro Sugihara (Fuji TV announcer), Seiya (Shimofuri Myojo), Daigo Toyama, Tarkiee, Eri Tatara, Shinji Tachikawa, Tatsuine, TATSUYA, Tamtam, Dekami-chan, Nanaminana, Junichi Nitta, Yuka Nihei, Happi-chan. , Shunsaku Hara, HAL, Kikuko Hariya, Beauty Kokubu, Wei Xiao Hirano, Yasuhiro Fujii, Tatsunori Fuse, Marino Fujimoto (Fuji TV announcer), Kenta Hoi, Hori, Mana, Kodai Matsuura, Kunihiro Matsumura, MR. Shachihoko, Miracle Hikaru, Yasupi, Takahiro Yamamoto, Akihiro Yokota, Yoyoyo-chan, Atsushi Longfu, Ken Wada
Face-only lookalike No.1 competition (in alphabetical order): Kanan Oshima, Keisuke Kawachi, Shu, Shupu, Yuma Takahashi, Aki Takeda, Asuka Tatedo, Bibinaa, Miu, Daichi Mori
Shimofuri Myojo presents a hilarious battle of short impersonations in seconds! (in alphabetical order): Masahiro Ehara, Kinoko-chan, Kintaro., JP, Cindy, Sonoko, Chihiro Takada, Takuya Tsuru (La Parfait), Michiko Germany (Kojirase Husky), Mina Nakagaki, Nennen (Hiyoshi Nakayoshi), Nobu (Nobu & Fukki), Hagino Lizardman, Panini Kizaka, Mihotoke, Mr. Shachihoko, Yoshi (Sakura Pudding), Rocky Ishii
Coming up next! Who is the real person? Guests (in alphabetical order): Udo Suzuki, Nana Suzuki, Iyo Matsumoto
“Hilarious Look-alike Impersonation Red and White Song Battle” program site
https://www.fujitv.co.jp/monomane/
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