Best Artist 2025 will showcase over 40 artists, including Masaharu Fukuyama and Aina the End, with special performances and tributes.
November/22/2025 22:54
The third round of artists appearing in "Best Artist 2025" has been announced. A luxurious live performance featuring over 40 artists. A wealth of highlights and luxurious projects have also been revealed. Masaharu Fukuyama, who is celebrating his 35th anniversary of music debut this year, will perform two luxurious songs including his latest song "Ryuu," the theme song for the film directed by Yuichi Fukuda, "New Interpretation: Bakumatsu Den." His song "Kakumei Douchuu – On The Way" has surpassed 1.5 billion total streams, achieving the fastest streaming count for him. Aina the End, who has been announced to participate in the Kohaku Uta Gassen for the first time, will also appear. This year marks the 3rd anniversary of the global group &TEAM, which has achieved a million sales in both Japan and Korea, and will perform on stage. Other luxurious artists such as INI, aoen, =LOVE, Kep1er, BALLISTIK BOYZ, Hinatazaka46, Marcy, and ME:I will also gather. Furthermore, luxurious projects that can only be seen at "Best Artist 2025" have been revealed. To commemorate the 25th broadcast, the best singing performances from the past 24 years of "Best Artist" will be showcased. The fresh singing scenes of major artists who appeared in the first "Best Artist" 24 years ago will also be featured. Additionally, three luxurious artists will sing famous songs that colored the Heisei era live: ORANGE RANGE will perform "Ikenai Taiyou," Ai Otsuka will sing "PEACH," and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu will present "Fashion Monster." ■ Program Overview: The music festival "Best Artist 2025" on NTV will air on November 29, 2025 (Saturday). Part 1: 3:55 PM - 4:55 PM, Part 2: 7:00 PM - 10:54 PM (broadcast in Kanto and other areas). 【Participating Artists】 (in alphabetical order) INI, Aina the End, aoen, Ado, Leo Ieiri, =LOVE, Aぇ! group, m-flo, &TEAM, Ai Otsuka, Omoinotake, ORANGE RANGE, Kaela Kimura, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, King & Prince, Creepy Nuts, Kep1er, SUPER EIGHT, SUPER BEAVER, Superfly, SixTONES, Snow Man, Da-iCE, timelesz, Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu, Travis Japan, NiziU, Nogizaka46, back number, HANA, Perfume, BALLISTIK BOYZ, Hinatazaka46, Masaharu Fukuyama, Hey! Say! JUMP, Porno Graffitti, Marcy, ME:I, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, M!LK 【Opening Act Performances】 Kaito Takahashi (King & Prince), Ichikawa Danjuro, RIEHATA. General MC: Sho Sakurai. Hosts: Shinichi Hatori, Bakarisumu, Reina Ikki (NTV announcer). ■ Related Links: Official program homepage.
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