ABEMA Chocolate Planet’s Shohei Nagata kicks off as ABEMA Rally Japan support team leader! The comedian who owns four cars talks about his love for motorsports: “Rally cars are a man’s dream”

【ABEMA】 Chocolate Planet’s Shohei Nagata launches as ABEMA Rally Japan cheer leader! A comedian who owns four cars talks about his love of motorsports: “Rally cars are a man’s dream.” ​
ABEMA Press release: October 22, 2025 To Members of the Press Chocolate Planet’s Nagata Shohei begins his role as ABEMA Rally Japan cheer leader! A comedian who owns four cars talks about his love of motorsports: “Rally cars are a man’s dream.” The first part of the Rally Japan 2025 YouTube exclusive project is now streaming on ABEMA Sports [Official]
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ABEMA, the new television of the future, released an exclusive video on its official YouTube channel, “ABEMA Sports [Official],” on Saturday, October 18, 2025, featuring an up-close look at Chocolate Planet’s Shohei Nagata’s first job as the ABEMA Rally Japan cheering captain. In this video, Nagata, who was appointed as the ABEMA Rally Japan support team leader due to his deep love for cars and passion for motorsports, is shown behind the scenes of the PR shoot. Through the filming scenes and interviews in a green screen studio, he shows off a side of himself that is filled with love for cars, a side that is different from his appearance as a comedian. Upon being announced as cheering captain, Nagata beamed and said, “I’m incredibly happy,” adding, “I’m truly honored to be an ambassador.” When he was photographed donning the racing suit, he couldn’t hide his excitement, saying, “It fits so well—I really want to race, seriously.” When asked, “Have you heard of Rally Japan?”, he immediately replied, “Of course.” When asked, “Have you ever seen it live?” he replied, “I’ve never actually seen it live.” He then spoke with a sense of enthusiasm for rally, empathizing with beginners, saying, “I want to spread its appeal to people who don’t yet know about it. I want you to enjoy rally from the beginning with me.” In between filming, he also talked about his car life. “I drive quite a bit. I even drive my own car to set,” he revealed, revealing that he currently owns four cars. He owns a Jeep, a Peugeot, and a Camaro, and said, “My favorite is the open-top Camaro,” revealing his extraordinary love of cars. When asked about rally cars, he passionately stated, “I really want one! It’s a man’s dream.” He also spoke passionately about the appeal of watching rallies, saying, “It’s rare to be able to drive at lightning speeds on public roads, so watching Rally Japan is the most refreshing feeling, and it makes you feel like you’re driving yourself.” When asked, “Would you like to try driving one?” he answered, “I’d like to try it on a circuit,” revealing his desire to actually get behind the wheel. Finally, when asked about his aspirations as cheering captain, Nagata smiled and said, “I’m excited,” adding, “I want to spread the appeal of Rally Japan to people who haven’t seen much motorsports.” When asked what the highlights of the event will be, he said, “Simply put, I want everyone to see the moment when cars race fast on public roads,” leaving a passionate message for not only motorsports fans but a wide range of viewers. Towards the end of the video, there’s a preview of the second installment of the YouTube-exclusive project, which will be released in the future. In the next episode, Nagata will visit the “GR Garage Tokyo Fukagawa” run by Toyota Mobility Tokyo. He will also be seen standing in front of the world’s top-class machines, saying, “I’m looking forward to it,” “I’m happy to be able to see this machine in person,” and “It’s exciting to be able to see the world’s top-ranked car up close.” This video is the first in a series of YouTube-exclusive videos released by ABEMA to bring the FORUM8 Rally Japan 2025 closer to you. It shows a new side of Shohei Nagata, a man who sincerely engages with cars, different from his image as a comedian. Be sure to check out the “Behind the Scenes of the Cheer Captain,” a mix of laughter and passion, on the “ABEMA Sports [Official]” YouTube channel.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64643/2140/64643-2140-e52e1ab175cc5de5ab29361ee3ee625c-1920×1080.jpg Title: [Rally Japan 2025 YouTube Exclusive Project – Part 1] A behind-the-scenes look at the first job of Chocolate Planet’s Shohei Nagata, who has been appointed as the ABEMA Rally Japan support team captain! Streaming Date and Time: Friday, October 17, 2025, 12:00 PM Streaming URL: https://youtu.be/UeS-bcHvLb4 ■Delivery schedule ◇Special YouTube Project Featuring ABEMA Rally Japan Support Captain Shohei Nagata ・Part 1: Friday, October 17th ・Part 2: Monday, October 27th – 3rd round: Wednesday, October 29th – 4th round: Friday, October 31st ◇Special YouTube Project Featuring ABEMA Motorsports Ambassador Maggy – Part 1: Saturday, November 1st – Part 2: Monday, November 3rd *Released on “MAGGY’s Beauty and the Speed” – Part 3: Wednesday, November 5th ■ABEMA “Chocolate Planet Nagata Navigates: Rally Japan’s Big Commotion Just Before the Opening Special” Broadcast Details Broadcast Date and Time: Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 PM Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/channels/motor-sport/slots/9LxB9fm2pS7MmR Appearance MC: Shohei Nagata (ABEMA Rally Japan Support Team Leader/Chocolate Planet) Guests: Nana Takagi, Shun Matsuo (Chocolate Planet) Expert: Pierre Kitagawa Host: Kanna Fujita (ABEMA announcer) *Broadcast dates, times, content, and broadcast format may change without notice. Thank you for your understanding. *Please be sure to credit [(C) AbemaTV, Inc.] when publishing or using images. ■About “ABEMA” “ABEMA” is a video streaming service that aims to innovate television and is being developed as “the new television of the future.” No registration is required, and approximately 25 channels across a wide variety of genres, including a 24-hour news channel, original dramas, romance shows, anime, and sports, are broadcast 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In addition, we boast the largest number of original episodes of any domestic video service in Japan (※), and offer a wide selection of content, including notable new movies, popular domestic and international dramas, and trending anime, as well as a variety of music and live stage performances online. You can enjoy content anytime, whether on TV or on demand, and you can watch programs that fit your lifestyle, regardless of location, on your smartphone, PC, tablet, or TV device. In addition, by subscribing to “ABEMA Premium” for a monthly fee of 1,080 yen (tax included), you can watch exclusive content and enjoy exclusive features such as catch-up playback and download functionality. Additionally, with “ABEMA Premium with Ads” for a monthly fee of 580 yen (tax included), you can watch “ABEMA Premium” exclusive content with ads. *As of October 2024, based on in-house research Copyright ©
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