Venue101's 101st episode on Nov 8 features performances, memories, and gratitude from artists, including INI and NiziU.
October/31/2025 14:57
The music program "Venue101," which started in April 2022, will celebrate its milestone 101st regular broadcast on November 8 (Saturday). Therefore, this time, we will deliver a special program titled "101st Big Thank You SP" to express our gratitude to everyone who has supported the show in various ways. In addition to studio performances by trending artists, there will also be a collection of memorable scenes from the past and a segment where we gather requests from viewers! Expectations are high for this special live broadcast, which has been extended to 45 minutes. Once again, popular artists will deliver a studio live! Additionally, in the talk segment, artists like INI, who appeared in the very first broadcast (April 9, 2022), NiziU, and Macaroni Enpitsu will share their memories of the show. The five-member girl group KiiiKiii from Korea, making their first appearance, will participate in the "COMING UP" segment, which has introduced "new artists paving the future". Over the three and a half years since the show began, 183 groups of artists have appeared on the Saturday live broadcast "Venue101" and the special program "Venue101 EXTRA" held in halls, showcasing 373 live performances! To look back on these performances, we are collecting viewer requests for "live performances they want to see again." What performances will be chosen? We will introduce them along with memories! Furthermore, artists who have enlivened the live broadcasts of "Venue101" will also appear via VTR. Number_i, who made their TV debut on "Venue101," and Gaul from IVE, who first appeared in May 2023, will express their gratitude to the show for a certain reason! They have shared wonderful comments. The artists expressing gratitude on the show will continue to be announced in the future. Additionally, Hinatazaka46 will appear as studio talk guests! They will look back on the episodes they have appeared in and express gratitude for a certain reason. Furthermore, the project "Hamaiku" by the two MCs, who debuted as a unit from the show in 2022, will be revisited! They will reflect on their activities, including the widely discussed "Beat DE Tohii" performed at the 2023 Kouhaku and "love10" showcased at this year's Fuji TV "FNS Oni Renchan Kayo Festival". In the studio, the two MCs will lead a lively talk and performance filled with the unique atmosphere of a live broadcast, along with many artists. Additionally, there will be projects to enjoy the broadcast even more through NHK ONE's streaming and the program's official social media! Anticipation for the broadcast is already high. ■Program Information Venue101 "101st Big Thank You SP" November 8, 2025 (Saturday) 23:00-23:45 (General, Live Broadcast) 【Performance Appearances & Song List】 *In alphabetical order INI "Present" KiiiKiii "I DO ME" NiziU "♡Emotion" Macaroni Enpitsu "Hana" 【Talk Appearances】 Hinatazaka46 (2 members expected) 【VTR Appearances】 Gaul (IVE) Number_i and more... 【Hosts】 Ryuichi Hamaya (Kamaitachi) Erika Ikuta 【Narration】 Banzou Hattori *Simultaneous streaming on NHK ONE and one-week catch-up streaming ■Related Links "Venue101" program site
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