On March 12, 2025, Nino and Kazunari will take center stage as the MCs of the TBS variety show Nino na no ni at 8:30 PM, offering viewers another night filled with surprises and laughs. This program, which explores the unexpected sides of various topics and personalities under the theme of "'nani nishite'" is the third installment of the popular series. Following successful broadcasts in November and January, regular airing is also set to begin next month.
This week’s episode will feature guests from the upcoming drama special Waga ie wa Tanoshii, including Kento Kiritani, Fumika Baba, Koshiba Fuka, and Kaito Takahashi from the popular pop group King & Prince. Viewers can anticipate lively interactions as Ninomiya plays off guests like the seasoned actor Fumika Baba and the comedic duo, Alco & Peace, including Yuuki Hirakawa.
The show's unique format involves Ninomiya’s unexpected interactions with the guests, including the extraordinary scenario where the guest, Ko日向文世, takes on hosting duties, inciting waves of laughter from the audience. Ninomiya’s amusing jabs at Ko日向’s hosting style have been met with enthusiasm, as they add to the program’s lively dynamic.
Among the highlights, King & Prince's Takahashi Kaito will also be making waves by tackling the challenge of the Kansai dialect. During rehearsals, he aims to shed his accent by taking lessons from Eito Nagase, who has deep roots in Osaka. "It's time for me to master this dialect!" he exclaimed, joking about the pressure he feels to perform well.
The humor escalates as Takahashi, influenced by his Osaka-native partner Ren Nagase, finds himself frequently slipping back. He quips, "I just can’t shake off the fake feel!" as the audience anticipates his progress. Takahashi’s attempt to sing one of his own songs using the regional dialect promises both challenge and entertainment.
The mix of guests is set to create intriguing interactions. The episode will not only focus on comedy and dialect lessons but will also test the theory around the famous adage, "You can’t fight on an empty stomach." Hosts Koji Ofukawa and comedian Obata no Onisan will face off against each other across five competitions including arm wrestling and tug-of-war, under vastly different dietary conditions to see who will triumph.
To conduct their experiment, Ofukawa, who will only consume minimal food for two days, will match up against Obata, who will eat normally during the same period. Will the battle show conclusively whether the saying holds true? Viewers will anxiously wait to see the outcome.
This episode promises to wrap up with more than just laughter, as Takahashi also challenges the show’s premise through his various lessons, pushing the boundaries of what viewers are accustomed to seeing on variety shows. The unexpected conclusions drawn will keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Ninomiya’s charisma and the witty interplay with guests are sure to create memorable moments for fans. Set to entertain and enlighten, Nino na no ni aims to forge connections between the audience and the guests' experiences, leaving everyone excited for the upcoming regular slot starting April 2025.
Viewers are invited to tune in for this special night filled with laughter, learning, and unexpected twists.