Junichi Okada and Ryuji Akiyama variety show moves to prime-time

The TBS variety program ‘Junichi Okada and Robert Akiyama’s Imasara Shiro!’ is moving to a new prime-time slot starting in October. The show, hosted by actor Junichi Okada and comedian Ryuji Akiyama (Robert), will air every Monday at 10:00 PM.

New key visuals and promotional materials have been released, featuring the new catchphrase: ‘Japan can still be loved.’ The program focuses on investigating themes that viewers might feel they should have known by now, combining travel and discovery with a sense of humor.

For the premiere episode, a ‘national star’ from the entertainment industry will appear as a guest. The guest is described as having a deep bond and mutual respect with Okada. Both hosts expressed enthusiasm for the move to the golden-prime time slot, emphasizing their commitment to a style of spontaneous and high-energy investigation.