[CBC Television, Inc.] Watch the Nagoya-based idol audition with Honmo Ayaka as ambassador on CBC Television’s “Hanasaka Times”!
CBC Television Co., Ltd. Press release: October 25, 2025 To Members of the Press Watch the Nagoya-based idol audition, with Honmo Ayaka as the ambassador, on CBC TV’s “Hanasaka Times”! It has been decided that starting from Saturday, October 25th, the Nagoya idol audition program will be broadcast on “Hanasaka Times,” which airs every Saturday morning on CBC TV! The audition project name is “CUTE WORLD PROJECT.” EBAN, a new talent agency with the concept of “individuality illuminates the future,” has appointed Honmou Ayaka (2.75 million followers), a hugely popular teen talent and influencer, as the project ambassador for the “Nagoya-Based Idol Production Project.” What’s more, the instructors leading up to the debut (see below) are also impressive! Practical training in social media and live streaming has also been announced. Application period is until Thursday, November 20th. [“CUTE WORLD PROJECT” details]
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/15357/1428/15357-1428-5ef9a5a2787726117a4fb4c37d12a24f-3900×2600.jpg She has garnered strong support, especially from Generation Z. Her charm lies in her clear looks and friendly personality, and she promotes a wide range of genres, including cosplay, makeup, and fashion. She will be the ambassador for this audition. ■Music Production: Hitmakers representing the current idol scene (Hayakawa Hirotaka, Kato Hiroya, Medansy, Waga Yuki) Hirotaka Hayakawa (Representative Director, Rebrast Co., Ltd.)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/15357/1428/15357-1428-1092341429f5473e630f0b68f3e4ef86-1566×1046.jpg In 2018, he composed and arranged AKB48’s “Teacher Teacher,” which won the Japan Record Award for Best Original Song and reached number one on the Oricon CD sales chart (over 3 million copies sold). His representative works include CUTIE STREET’s “Kawaii Dake Dame Desu Ka?” (Is It Okay to Just Be Cute?), Nogizaka46’s “Kaerimichi wa Towari Shitaku Naru” (I Want to Take a Detour on the Way Home), and FRUITS ZIPPER’s “Kimi no Akari Mirai wo Oikakete” (Chasing After You, Your Bright Future). Hiroya Kato
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/15357/1428/15357-1428-77d5db5997b764dee59f4c6c6211dfcc-900×900.png She specializes in creating cute, addictive melodies, and her composition of ≠ME’s “Summer Chocolate” has been viewed over 4 million times on YouTube. She also wrote the lyrics, composition, and arrangement for CANDY TUNE’s “Hissatsu Azato Pose.” Medansy Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/15357/1428/15357-1428-b550f7c8ce952642729bbe42e5749678-900×900.jpg A creator in the idol world who is currently producing the most exciting and buzzworthy songs. Her iLiFE! “Idol Life Starter Pack” became a viral hit, racking up 10 million plays. She is also active as an artist, focusing on the “Otaku Common Sense Series.” Yuki Waga
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/15357/1428/15357-1428-07220f9abcefdc690f4d498baef6aabe-1200×800.jpg Born in Hokkaido. He began releasing VOCALOID music in April 2009 and embarked on a full-fledged music production career. Currently, he primarily composes and arranges music and plays guitar, while also working as a sound producer/director for artists and songs, including Nijisanji’s Kanae. His representative works include “Shikairo Days,” the opening theme for the TV anime “Shikanokokonokokoshitantan,” and Kanae’s “Koi wo Kikasete.” ■Special trainer coming soon ■SNS Distribution Strategy/Live Streaming Ambassador: Stanmi
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/15357/1428/15357-1428-36ff2d63ee755eaf782f917066c7e5fd-1566×1044.jpg A top streamer with a total of over 2.5 million followers, including approximately 560,000 on Twitch, 800,000 on YouTube, and 530,000 on X. He has a track record of leading Japan’s streaming culture since the early days of Twitch, and provides practical guidance on “the power to captivate viewers through live streaming.” [Program Overview] ■Title: “Hanasaka Times” ■Broadcast Date and Time: Every Saturday from 9:25 AM to 11:45 AM ■MC: Takahiro Azuma, Tomochika, Shiho Nanbu (CBC announcer) ■Cast: Oideyasu Oda, Ganbareruya, Beni Shoga, 3ji no Heroine, MAG!C☆PRINCE and others
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