TV Asahi to broadcast world video news special

A two-hour special of ‘Fun Learning! World Video News’ is scheduled to broadcast on August 22, 2026, on TV Asahi. Titled ‘Midsummer Laughable Video No. 1 Deciding Battle,’ the program features a compilation of viral and shocking videos from around the globe.

Studio guests include actress Michiko Haneda, performer Tatsuya Ueda, and Nogizaka46 member Satsuki Sugawara. The broadcast is organized into several segments, including ‘Miracle Happenings,’ ‘Clumsy Happenings,’ and ‘Amazing Skills.’

Featured footage includes a security camera recording from China showing a watermelon avalanche from a truck, a driving mishap in the United States, and a wedding celebration incident in Indonesia. The program concludes with a selection of the best video from 120 entries, chosen by comedian Kotouge.