Japanese entertainment enthusiasts have much to look forward to as the 'New Year's Eve All-Star Sports Festival' prepares for its exciting broadcast on December 31, 2023. Running for approximately seven hours, this annual event hosted by TBS will showcase the talents of various sports personalities and celebrities.
Among the notable participants, actor Takuya Kimura will make his appearance alongside members of the Aぇ! group like Yoshiki Masakado. The event, which is hosted by popular duo Banana Man, promises to blend sports with entertainment, bringing joy to viewers as they ring in the New Year.
Joining Kimura from the upcoming film 'Grand Maison Paris' are Kyoka Suzuki, Kazuki Sawamura, and Masakado. The broadcast will also highlight actors from several dramas, including Takako Matsu and Mikako Tabe from the upcoming New Year special drama 'Slow Train,' and Riko Yoshitaka alongside Takaya Sakurada from 'Gojou Sensei.'
Athletes won’t be left out either; new participants include Kazuyasu Minobe, silver medalist fencing from the Paris Olympics, and skateboard street gold medalist Koi Yoshizawa. They will be joined by members of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars and various other renowned figures from the sports world such as Saori Yoshida and Jun Mizutani.
Fans can also expect appearances from popular entertainers including Miki Honda and Ikeda Miyu, alongside various other personalities. This star-studded event is already generating excitement among fans and viewers alike.
Meanwhile, the entertainment scene also buzzes with actress Nozomi Tomita's recent revelations during her guest spot on Fuji TV's ‘Nariyuki Kaido’ broadcast on December 22, 2023. Tomita shocked fans and co-stars alike by confessing her weight gain of about 15 kilograms over just two months to prepare for her role. "Isn't it crazy? That's so much weight!" exclaimed co-stars during her confession.
Tomita explained how her commitment to embody her character, Matsuko Arai, involved intensive eating protocols encouraged by her mother throughout the audition process. She added, "I asked my mom to cook for me as I indulged during the audition, which helped me gain weight significantly. It was about two months of eating well!"
Her confessions led to astonished reactions, as Tomita continued to explain how her dedication to adapting her body for roles had become part of her identity as an actress. Despite her fascinating transformation, she humorously noted how difficult it became to gain weight past certain thresholds. "I never reached 80 kilograms. I got stuck around 78-79 kilograms, no matter how much I ate," she remarked.
Such anecdotes from Tomita reveal the pressures and efforts celebrity actors go through to fit the roles they take on. Her experiences resonate with many aspiring actors and highlight the sacrifices necessary within the entertainment industry.
From the glamorous appearances lined up for the New Year's Eve celebration to the introspective revelations about the dramatic changes actors undergo, it's clear the Japanese entertainment scene is vibrant and full of surprises. Fans are sure to be glued to their screens, intrigued by both the star-studded lineups and the personal journeys shared by their favorite celebrities during this festive season.
