Kido Taisei and Hoshi Himari made their exciting guest appearance on the latest episode of the popular Japanese variety show 'Guruguru Naininai,' airing on February 13. This notable episode featured both the Gochi-Nani segment and the 'Iron Chef versus Regular Chef' handicap cooking match, capturing the thrill and nostalgia of the Showa era.
Kido, dubbed by many as 'the nation’s first love,' recently gained popularity as he topped the list of predicted hits for 2025. His star has been rising, and this appearance marks his first challenge on Gochi-Nani. Alongside Kido, Hoshi Himari, who recently made headlines for her return to acting after seven years, also stepped onto the stage. Hoshi's comeback, inspired by her children who wanted to see their mother at work, added another layer of interest to their participation.
The episode celebrated the '100th year of Showa,' featuring nostalgic toys and snacks, which delighted both guests and regular cast members like Akira Okamura and Takahisa Masuda. The guests couldn't help but reminisce about their childhoods, sharing fond memories of classic games and sweets. For example, Kido reminisced about his love for baseball-themed table games when he introduced the nostalgic 'Shinkansen Game' to Hoshi, resulting in laughter and fond recollections of their younger days with similar toys.
Known for their ability to improvise, the stars participated in lively dialogue and games throughout the show. Notably, they engaged in a spontaneous dance-off featuring the classic track 'Valentine Kiss.' This brought out playful and unexpected performances from the group, showing just how well they can keep the audience entertained; even Takahashi surprised everyone with his unexpected yet captivating moves! During this segment, Masuda created suspicions about whether Takahashi is changing his character on the program under Masuda's influence.
Another interesting highlight was Kido’s unexpected and amusing encounter with Okamura, who revealed how his wife is such a big fan of the young actor. At one point, Okamura confessed, "I never saw such a beautiful boy" in reference to his immense admiration for Kido, leading to humorous moments with the guests and laughter among everyone present.
The atmosphere was so lively, with guest and cast camaraderie spilling over to the cooking challenge. The game required participants to order without seeing the prices, and whoever had the largest discrepancy from the actual cost would pay for everyone’s meal. The stakes were high, and tensions ignited laughter and competitive banter among the guests.
Hoshi and Kido’s participation as newcomers to the Gochi-Nani challenge was met with excitement from the show's regulars, including Fuka Koshiba, Fumiya Takahashi, Mai Shiraishi, and Seiya, who offered their insights on the dynamics within the Gochi team. During the show, Shiraishi candidly shared her realizations about adapting to the 'elevation' of enthusiasm from Masuda, which lightened the tone even more as they navigated the challenges together.
The Gochi-Nani segment’s incorporation of Showa era themes and games, along with the enthusiastic participation from Kido and Hoshi, made for not just entertainment but also nostalgia, bridging generations of viewers.
With each twist and turn of the night, viewers were left guessing who, among this delightful cast, would be footing the bill at the end of the night. Would it be Hoshi or perhaps Kido? One thing stood certain: the combination of humor, nostalgia, and culinary genius ensured this show was one for the books. Fans eagerly await the finale, wondering who would handle the highest tab from the beloved Gochi menu. Don’t miss out on what hilarity awaits next time on Gochi-Nani!