Yu Shirota discusses celebrity connections and past mistakes on television

Actor Yu Shirota appeared on the MBS program “Tsukai! Akashiya Denshitai” on October 31, where he shared anecdotes regarding his personal life and professional experiences.

During the broadcast, host Sanma Akashiya revealed an unexpected connection between Shirota’s mother and actress Shinobu Otake. Shirota reflected on his long-standing relationship with Akashiya and noted that Otake often speaks warmly of him.

Shirota also recounted a traumatic professional error involving a live broadcast. He admitted to accidentally mispronouncing the name of guest Keisuke Ehara as Masahiro Ehara. Shirota described the moment as a significant mistake that left him feeling physically shaken, though he noted that the guest was forgiving of the error.