Yo Oizumi to feature in Nippon TV special exploring his career as an entertainer

Japanese actor Yo Oizumi will be the featured guest on a one-hour special of the Nippon TV program ‘Oshare Clip’, airing September 20. The episode explores Oizumi’s multifaceted career as an entertainer, including his work as an actor, singer, and host.

Scriptwriter Koki Mitani is scheduled to make a surprise appearance in the studio to share anecdotes about their early encounters and film collaborations. Other guests, including actor Shun Oguri, Kabuki actor Enya Ichikawa, and actress Aoi Miyazaki, will provide insights into Oizumi’s personality and professional conduct on set.

The program will also cover a significant turning point in Oizumi’s career during 2011. He reflects on how conducting solo events following the Great East Japan Earthquake shifted his perspective on the purpose of his work, leading him to realize that his role is to bring happiness to others.