The variety show "Sekai Itadaki Gourmet" (Nippon TV, Wednesdays at 10 PM) will come to an end later this March, as announced on March 4, 2025, during the April program revisions press conference held at Nippon TV's headquarters in Shiodome, Tokyo. Launching its regular broadcasts in April 2024, the show focused on discovering surprising local dishes from around the world. It initially gained popularity as a special titled "Sekai Mikaiketsu Gourmet" before transitioning to regular airings.
Following the conclusion of "Sekai Itadaki Gourmet," Nippon TV will revive its Wednesday 10 PM drama slot, previously occupied by "Tonari no Nurse Aide," which aired its last episode in January 2024. The new drama series titled "Koi wa Darekada," starring Jun Shison and Yui Aragaki, is set to premiere on April 16, 2025, creating anticipation for viewers eager to see talented actors back on the small screen.
Meanwhile, the variety show "Cho Mteki! Class," hosted by the comedy duo "Kamaitachi" along with talent Rino Sashihara, has also been confirmed to wrap up by the end of March 2025. The show gathered students with over 10 million followers on social media, presenting various trending topics and challenges. It began its regular broadcasts during the late-night slot back in October 2021 and transitioned to Sundays at 0:45 PM JST as of April 2022.
On the other hand, the lunchtime program "Meshidora" is moving to the Sunday slot at 0:45 PM JST, filling the gap left by the conclusion of "Cho Mteki! Class." Broadcasting originally on Saturdays at 11:55 AM JST, "Meshidora" is anticipated to attract its established audience with the new time slot.
Reinforcing the entertainment options, TV ASAHI hosted the program "Yamari Ryota to Heisei Dotokusu" on March 4, 2025, showcasing comedic talent led by Ryota Yamasato. The late-night variety block "Bara Bara Daisakusen" on TV ASAHI has also announced its new lineup beginning March 31, 2025, featuring seven new programs aimed at diversifying the offerings for viewers during the weekdays.
On the drama front, actor Kenjiro Tsuda is set to appear in the documentary drama titled "1995-Chikatetsu Sarin Jiken 30 Nen Kyumei Genba no Koe" airing on Fuji TV on March 21, 2025. This documentary revisits the significant events surrounding the tragic Tokyo subway sarin incident, providing insights and voices from the rescue operations.
Adding another familiar face to the screen, the beloved series "Ore no Hanashi wa Nagai" is making its comeback after six years. The series, featuring Toma Ikuta, first aired on Nippon TV during the October 2019 season. The revival, titled "Ore no Hanashi wa Nagai ~2025 Haru~" will run across March 30 and April 6, 2025, drawing back longstanding viewers and possibly introducing newer audiences to its narrative once again.
With significant programming shifts arriving this March, fans of Japanese television will find their viewing options thriving across drama and variety shows. These transformations signal not only the end of beloved series but also the promise of fresh new content to fill the screens for viewers throughout the upcoming months.