Miku Tanaka, the Reiwa era gravure idol, recently opened up about her photo collection during her appearance on the popular variety show, "FANTASTICS' Ikemen Destroy Plan," which was aired on March 5, 2025. On the show, she candidly stated, "I really don’t do anything" when asked about her pre-shoot preparations for her well-received first photo book, "1/2 Shoujo".
During the interview, Tanaka discussed the wild revelations about her lifestyle and dietary habits, providing viewers with fascinating insights. Her light-hearted confession included her experience of getting too many massages the day before the photoshoot, which led to her getting bruises all over her body. She humorously remarked, "I corrected this with editing."
But Tanaka wasn't shy to share more; she continued to speak about her eating habits. "Yes, I eat things like fried potatoes at night, even the night before. I think, 'It's okay for swelling.' I don't exercise. Today, I ate two lunch boxes as well," she shared, adding relatable and humorous elements to her personality.
The show, "FANTASTICS' Ikemen Destroy Plan," is notable as it features members from the dance and vocal group FANTASTICS, who recently completed their inaugural arena tour, "FANTASTICS LIVE TOUR 2024 'INTERSTELLATIC FANTASTIC'." This tour brought them significant attention from fans both domestically and abroad. The variety show takes its members on fun trips filled with hilarious pranks, testing just how well they can maintain their cool and charming expressions amid unexpected scenarios.
What makes the premise particularly engaging is not just the showcase of FANTASTICS' talents and charms but also the humorous and relatable moments shared among its members and guests. With the presence of guests such as Maruyama Rei, who innocently probed Tanaka about her care routines and eating habits, the interactions only heightened the show’s appeal.
While the members of FANTASTICS have been under the spotlight for their charisma and talent, Tanaka’s amusing conversation provided viewers with insights beyond the ordinary focus on their music and performance. It presented the human side of idols, who like anyone else, share their own pressures and challenges when meeting public expectations.
The lighthearted nature of the conversations during the show, especially Tanaka’s approach to food and beauty routines, broke the stereotypical mold of the pop idol who only focuses on stringent diets and exercise routines. Instead, she showcases the idea of balance, expressing how spontaneously enjoying food is part of her life.
Tanaka and the FANTASTICS are quickly establishing themselves not only within the J-Pop industry but also appealing to wider audiences, enabling their charisma through such platforms as ABEMA. FANTASTICS' ability to mix entertainment with real-life issues speaks to how the current generation of idols is redefining societal expectations.
It’s safe to say, as Miku Tanaka continues to build her brand on authenticity and relatability, both she and her company, the FANTASTICS, are likely to keep engaging fans through both their music and personal stories on shows like "FANTASTICS' Ikemen Destroy Plan." With this approach, they present more than just talents—they offer personality, making them immensely popular among audiences of all ages.