The second installment of “Lunchtime Variety,” a new daytime “short variety show project” co-produced by ABEMA and KDDI, will be a quiz show called “Who’s Kabuki?” in which viewers must guess the true identity of celebrities dressed as kabuki.
ABEMA Press release: October 30, 2025 “ABEMA” and KDDI are co-producing a new daytime “short variety show project,” “Lunchtime Variety.” The second installment will be a quiz show called “Who is Kabuki?” in which viewers must guess the true identity of celebrities dressed as kabuki. ~Saraba Seishun no Hikari will be the MC! Minamikawa and Takahashi Narumi will appear as guests on the first episode, which will be broadcast free of charge starting at 12:15 PM on Tuesday, November 4th.
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entertainment.” As the second installment, the viewer participation quiz show “Dare Kabuki,” hosted by the comedy duo Saraba Seishun no Hikari, will begin airing free of charge on “ABEMA” from 12:15 to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. (The first episode will air from 12:15 PM, and from the second episode onwards every Tuesday from noon, for a total of four episodes.) “Dare Kabuki,” which will be broadcast free of charge on “ABEMA,” is a quiz show in which the studio members watch celebrities dressed entirely in kabuki costumes sprint from Roppongi to the recording studio, and try to guess their true identity. If all studio members answer correctly, viewers will be entered into a drawing to win a luxurious prize. Additionally, comedian Minami Kawa and former figure skater Narumi Takahashi will be guest stars on the first episode, airing on Tuesday, November 4th. After finishing the recording, MC Tetsuya Morita commented, “When I received the offer, I thought, ‘What kind of show is this?!’ But once we started recording, it was unlike anything I’d ever seen before, so I’m looking forward to seeing how the public will accept it. If this continues, I’m afraid Roppongi will soon be in a panic (laughs).” Higashibukuro commented, “The first guest is quite big. I’m looking forward to meeting celebrities I never expected to meet (laughs).” (※Excerpt; full comment posted at the end of the article) “Dare Kabuki,” a show that will bring a breath of fresh air to Japan’s daytime entertainment scene, will begin airing for free on “ABEMA” from 12:15 PM on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (episodes 2 and beyond will air from 12 PM). Be sure to tune in along with the free catch-up streaming service. (First broadcast URL:
https://abema.tv/channels/special-plus/slots/BeYznDNEYU4qqR) ＜Farewell Youth’s Light – Morita Tetsuya’s Full Comment＞ When I first received the offer, I thought, “What is this show!?” Even now, after the first recording, I still think, “What is this show!?” (lol) I’ve never seen this show before, so I’m looking forward to seeing how the public reacts. I hope that this show will not only create a buzz, but that it will continue and one day cause a panic in Roppongi. ＜Full comment from Farewell Youthful Light Higashibukuro＞ The first guest was quite a big name, and I was honestly surprised. I’m looking forward to meeting celebrities I never expected to meet, and I’ll do my best. (If you get an offer, who would you play as Kabuki?) I wouldn’t. (lol)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64643/2183/64643-2183-a953933bc413e2561a36dc0da72d5aed-1240×827.jpg ■ABEMA “Who Kabuki” Program Overview Broadcast Date and Time: Tuesday, November 4th, 12:15 PM (Episodes 2 and beyond will air from 12 PM) Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/channels/special-plus/slots/BeYznDNEYU4qqR Cast: [MC] Farewell to the Light of Youth [First Episode Guest] Minamikawa & Takahashi Narumi ■”Lunchtime Variety” Overview Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64643/2183/64643-2183-93bddc9d372c4025730a7b02ad1420a1-1920×1080.png The “Lunchtime Variety” program will consist of three variety shows selected from a total of 17 proposals by nine up-and-coming creators who will present their ideas for new hit variety shows on “ABEMA.” KDDI and the Director of Programming and Producer of “ABEMA” will then carefully select the best shows. We aim to balance creators’ innovative ideas with the production of topical programs. Following the broadcast of the first installment of this variety show project, “How Far Will Harassment Go?” and the second installment, “Who’s Kabuki?”, the third installment is scheduled to be released on December 2nd. Each installment features innovative ideas from up-and-coming creators, providing variety shows that can be enjoyed during your spare time during the day. *When using images, please credit [(C) AbemaTV, Inc.].
