Daisuke Sakuma and Shota Yasuda discuss stage costume artistry

The Nippon TV variety program ‘Sakusaku Himuhimu ☆Oshi no Furu Yoru☆’ will feature a deep dive into the world of stage costumes. The episode features Snow Man member Daisuke Sakuma and SUPER EIGHT member Shota Yasuda, who will discuss the intricacies, functionality, and personal significance of the outfits worn during their performances.

Guests include costume designer Shinobu Kayano, who discusses the creation of iconic outfits such as AKB48’s blazer-style costumes, and choreographer Natsumi Takenaka. The program will also showcase specialized designs, such as =LOVE member Emiri Otani’s demonstration of a costume that visually simulates cherry blossoms blooming, and discuss how high-end fashion designers like Daisuke Tanaka enhance the presence of artists like Kento Nakajima.

The episode aims to explore how stage attire serves as a vital tool for world-building and fan immersion, moving beyond mere aesthetics to include technical mechanisms and functional design for intense performances.