On December 21, talent Masahiro Nakai made waves on Nippon Broadcasting's show 'Nakajima Masayoshi ON & ON AIR' by promoting the upcoming TV Tokyo event 'Celebrity All-Star Baseball 2024', scheduled to air on December 30 at 4 p.m. During the broadcast, Nakai encouraged listeners to tune in, stating, "Please watch it, I want you to see it!"
This year, Nakai is set to once again join the team led by comedian Tetsurō Degawa, known as 'Tetsurozu', as they take on the team 'Legend', captained by sandwichman duo. This marks Nakai's second appearance at the baseball tournament, reflecting his continued interest and involvement.
"It's the All-Star Baseball Tournament hosted by Tetsurō Degawa. I'll be participating again this year; this is my second time," Nakai said during the show. Despite his enthusiasm, he humorously admitted, "I haven't really watched it much. I actually haven't seen this, you know," noting the program's seemingly lower viewership compared to other year-end specials.
Nakai elaborated on how different year-end specials usually receive feedback from various networks about his performances, but the reaction to last year's baseball event was noticeably absent. "Typically, with year-end specials or non-regular shows, I get comments from others like, 'Did you watch the music show?' or 'I couldn't see it all, but it was good'. But no one has said anything about Degawa's baseball tournament this year, not from anyone," Nakai expressed, showcasing his candid take on the situation.
The conversation turned to Nakai's ability to still play baseball, raising questions among listeners. When asked if he can still hit the ball, Nakai recalled, "I actually played some baseball the other day," before going on to share his experiences from the previous Degawa-hosted tournament, where he claimed to have performed well.
Social Media Buzz
Nakai's pleas for viewers did not go unnoticed on social media, with listeners commenting on his assertions. Responses included excitement for his participation, with some wondering about the viewership among those close to him. One listener posted, "I’m really looking forward to it!" others chiming, "Nakai-Kun, did no one around you watch it? I look forward to it!"
This year, Nakai continues to captivate his audience, creating engagement and anticipation for his upcoming televised appearance.
