Hakase-chan hosts special celebrating Showa-era music hits

The TV Asahi program ‘Sandwichman & Mana Ashida no Hakase-chan’ aired a two-and-a-half-hour special dedicated to the ‘Showa Kayō Strongest Song Awards.’ The episode focused on celebrating iconic music from the Showa era that continues to resonate with the Reiwa generation.

Young experts, known as ‘Hakase-chan,’ evaluated music across eight categories, including best choreography, lyrics, costumes, and anime songs. The program featured special guest Hiromi Go, who demonstrated his signature ‘jacket play’ technique and participated in a medley performance. Other segments included a look at legendary costumes, such as Hideki Saijo’s star-spangled outfit, and reports on fans attending Akina Nakamori’s recent live tour.