ABEMA's New Year's special program titled 'Tsuru and Naikani's Slightly Dangerous New Year 2025' aired on January 1, showcasing the entertaining game 'English Prohibited Bowling.' This unique program continues the legacy of 'Shimu and Tsuru's Dangerous Socializing,' which has amused viewers for nearly two decades.
The show, featuring beloved comedian Tsuru alongside the Ninety-Nine duo, Takahashi Okamura and Yuichi Yabe, has become synonymous with New Year's celebrations. It brings not only laughter but also surprise reward actresses, generating excitement as audiences anticipate the fun-filled segments.
This year's episode began with the classic 'English Prohibited Bowling,' where competitors must avoid using any English words throughout the game. Each strike or spare achieved by the players earns them fun rewards, including kisses from glamorous actresses, making the stakes—and the entertainment—ever higher! For every rule infraction, players face fines, adding to the game’s hilarity.
Among the highlights was actress Honoka Tsujii, brought on as one of the enticing reward actresses. Surprising the crew, she shared her impressive background—she had pursued basketball from elementary school through college, going so far as to qualify as a candidate for the Japanese national team. "I was surprised to go as far as representing Japan," she confessed. This unexpected turn left the staff astonished!
Tsujii didn't stop there. She also revealed her quirky talent: her exceptionally long tongue. When she demonstrated it, reactions were swift: "Wow, that's amazing!" and "It’s really long!" echoed out as the crew couldn't believe their eyes. Tsujii herself put it succinctly, saying simply, "This is my best trait." Her ability certainly added to her charm on the program!
Yabe, another prominent figure on the show, brought his own brand of enthusiasm and humor as he participated alongside other actresses. Early on, he hit his first strike and was rewarded with kisses from actresses dressed up as fun characters, including one stunning woman in a snake-patterned Chinese dress, eliciting a series of humorous reactions. "It was tense!" he remarked, clearly amused by the experience.
During the competition, Yabe’s luck continued; he received multiple unique rewards, including memorable interactions with other actresses and funny choreographed segments. One notable moment included his experience with actress portraying his personal trainer, where entertaining mishaps occurred as she struggled, humorously dropping weights and causing absurd scenarios. The playfulness and comical camaraderie among the participants painted the evening with brightness.
Another unforgettable set piece featured Yabe crafting traditional New Year dishes with four gorgeous actresses, who added to the festive spirit of the program. He jokingly transformed himself to become part of the food with playful enthusiasm. By the end of the segment, he jubilantly exclaimed, "This is the best!" taking pleasure both from the experience and the delightful banter throughout.
The 2025 edition of 'Tsuru and Naikanai's Slightly Dangerous New Year' has proven to be another example of how Japanese television embraces tradition with fresh twists, creating moments filled with both heart and humor. It continued to resonate with fans, highlighting not only the beloved format of 'English Prohibited Bowling' but also the warmth of participant camaraderie and hilarious revelry.