[TV Osaka Co., Ltd.] The history of 23 years and 1182 episodes comes to an end. The final episode of “Kira Kira Afro TM” recorded in Osaka, the birthplace of the program, will be held on Thursday, September 26th.
*TV Osaka Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 9, 2024
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The history of 23 years and 1182 episodes comes to an end. The final episode of “Kira Kira Afro TM” recorded in Osaka, the birthplace of the program, will be held on Thursday, September 26th.
*Broadcasted at 2:20 a.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024
6 TV Tokyo network broadcast stations (TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TV Setouchi, TV Hokkaido, TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting)*
[Performers] Shofutei Tsurube, Matsushima Naomi
https://www.tv-osaka.co.jp/event/kirakira_afro2024/
(C) TV Tokyo/TV Osaka
A talk was held in front of 120 people who were selected from over 2,000 applicants.
There were people right next to the two at the venue (C) TV Tokyo/TV Osaka “Kira Kira Afro”, which started in April 2001, has finally reached its final episode.
Before the recording session in Osaka, Tsurube and Matsushima met up with familiar staff again, and Matsushima, who is usually forgetful, remembered the Osaka staff well.
From there, he says he still can’t remember the official name of the soccer team his son belongs to…The final episode also starts with Matsushima World in full swing.
On the 19th broadcast, Matsushima took on Tsurube, who created his own memo and listed out one after another the “sayings” that Matsushima had released over the 23 years of broadcasting!?This time, Matsushima looks back on the story of Tsurube’s sister. To. Matsushima was a treasure trove of stories, and his favorite stories were about his late sister…
Next to the crane bottle is the “Beriken statue” that was also at the Afrosonic venue. (C) TV Tokyo/TV Osaka
In addition, various large-scale events have been held on the program so far. Starting with “Twinkle Afro in Osaka Castle Hall”, “Afrosonic 08” was planned at Expo’70 Commemorative Park in Osaka. In front of the audience, Matsushima cheerfully begins to sing “Kawachi Ondo,” which he was unable to perform due to the stormy weather at the time. Then, the audience shouted,
“Enyakorase-dokkoise!” Tsurube, who was watching such an exchange unique to Osaka, was astonished at the delicate singing and rhythm, saying, “What kind of gathering is this?”
As the two talked, centering on Matsushima’s words, nostalgic memories and incidents came flooding back to them one after another. Tsurube said resolutely, “It’s been 23 years since I’ve been on this program, but the episodes I hear about you every time are unforgettable.” She also confesses her secret thoughts, saying, “I was the one listening to your story, so even though I thought, “This is such an interesting thing,” I just kept it down because your story was so interesting.”
Lastly, Matsushima talks about a time when he traveled to Kenya a long time ago. “You won’t be able to watch this from next week,” Tsurube said, responding to the outrageous punchline that awaited him after the desperate trouble. And when Matsushima comes up with a
proposal…! ?
Thank you for the past 23 years!
Together with the “sparkling Afro fans” who came rushing in with old program goods in hand (C) TV Tokyo/TV Osaka
A selection of past masterpieces will be broadcast for 3 consecutive nights late at night! (TV Osaka Local)
Broadcasting the nostalgic “Twinkle Afro Masterpiece Selection” from the start of the program!
Let’s all have fun until the final episode on the 26th!
Masterpiece Selection 1st Night September 23rd (Monday/Closed) 2:15am~ Masterpiece Selection 2nd Night September 24th (Tuesday) 1:55am ~ Omnibus September 25th (Wednesday) 2:15am~
*TV Osaka Local *All also distributed on TVer!
First broadcast on April 6, 2001 (C) TV Osaka
You can meet “Sparkling Afro” again! “Twinkle Afro Exhibition” will be held! In addition to displaying novelties and posters from past programs, the “Beriken statue” that was enshrined next to the crane bottle in the final episode will also be on display! There is also a message board where you can share your love for sparkling afros. Even more limited to visitors! Win program goods by answering the survey! ? Please come and visit us!
Period: September 23, 2024 (Monday/Holiday) to October 6, 2024 (Sunday) Time: 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Location: TV Osaka 1st floor hall [Free admission]
https://www.tv-osaka.co.jp/event/kirakira_afro2024/
There’s also a message written by Tsurube and Matsushima after the final episode was recorded! (C) TV Osaka