In an exciting episode of the popular Japanese TV show, Gochi ni Narimasu!, aired on March 20, 2025, Takashi Okamura emerged victorious by winning the first Pittari Sho of the year. The episode, which was part of the two-hour special of Guruguru Ninety-Nine, welcomed Koki and Yuna Yumesa as VIP challengers, raising excitement levels among fans and viewers alike.
Koki, participating for the very first time, expressed her nervousness, stating, "I am very nervous about my first time participating in 'Gochi'." Her nerves didn't dampen the lively atmosphere of the show, as cast members including Mahiro Shiraishi and Kazuhisa Masuda contributed to a humorous and entertaining episode. Notably, Masuda playfully teased Yumesa, saying, "National Treasure Level 1st place is different, isn't it?" in reference to her ranking and performances.
The backdrop for this culinary contest was the esteemed Chinese restaurant Ginza Aster, where the contestants engaged in a guessing game involving food prices. The episode's set target amount was 20,000 yen, and the stakes were high with an estimated total self-payment amount hovering around 160,000 yen. Throughout the competition, contestants attempted to guess the prices of various dishes, with the individual straying furthest from the target amount obliged to cover the group's meal.
In a thrilling reveal, Hidetomo Hanyu exclaimed, "A perfect hit came out!" upon announcing Okamura's win, prompting Seiya to respond in disbelief with, "Seriously!" The audience's anticipation heightened as the results unfolded, leading to moments of tension and excitement on the show.
The show’s theme this week was "Be Kind to Yourself! Beautiful! Self-Love Gochi," where contestants also participated in beauty demonstrations. Koki shared her daily home training regimen, which drew admiration from her fellow contestants, while Masuda and Koki experimented with a trendy hand-care treatment that left their skin feeling soft and rejuvenated.
The evening was not without laughter, as Koki, during her turn, humorously recounted an incident from her earlier co-star experience with Takashi Takahashi, who once made handsome gestures to ease her discomfort. The camaraderie on set produced many light-hearted moments, fueling both spirited competition and genuine fun.
Mahiro Shiraishi, who recently faced challenges in earlier episodes, declared she was approaching this competition with a fresh mindset, although she could not escape the bottom of the leaderboard yet again. Reflecting a competitive spirit, she chimed in asking for good fortune with a prayer during the meal result announcement.
At the conclusion of the episode, Okamura's success was marked not only by winning the Pittari prize but also by resetting his self-payment amount to zero. The show promised further excitement with teasers for future episodes, aiming to retain viewer engagement and anticipation in the lead-up to the next thrilling installment of the Gochi series.
As fans took to social media to express their excitement, comments such as "I hope the Pittari prize goes to Maiyan (Shiraishi)" and "I can’t wait to see who gets it next time" demonstrated the enthusiastic following of the show. Viewers have already marked their calendars for the next episode, set to air on April 3, 2025, at 7 PM, promising another two-hour special filled with fun, laughter, and culinary challenges.
