Naokiman's urban legend show returns for Season 3 on May 5, 2026, featuring celebrity guests and new exciting segments.
April/30/2026 19:07
The new future television 'ABEMA' has decided to broadcast 'Naokiman's Urban Legend Wide Show SEASON 3' (10 episodes in total) starting from 11 PM on May 5, 2026 (Tuesday, holiday). The 'Naokiman's Urban Legend Wide Show' series began broadcasting in March 2025 and has quickly become a popular program with its third installment. The show is hosted by Naokiman, a popular urban legend YouTuber with over 3.9 million subscribers, along with celebrities like Rina Sasazaki and Sayaka from Laland, gathering urban legend enthusiasts to discuss dubious rumors with 'love and romance' in an entertaining way. In this upcoming 'Naokiman's Urban Legend Wide Show SEASON 3', in addition to in-depth discussions on urban legends trending on social media, Naokiman will take guests on an underground bus tour to explore local underground spots and conduct quizzes to analyze the psychology of urban legends, featuring unique segments exclusive to this show. Actor Takayuki Yamada is confirmed to join the underground bus tour, along with many guests from various projects, bringing an even more powerful lineup to deliver new projects that will overturn viewers' common sense. Additionally, a complete version of the special program 'Naokiman's Urban Legend Wide Show' aired during the 'ABEMA' 10th-anniversary special program '30-Hour Limit Break Festival' on April 12 will also be available for streaming, showcasing all special talks with members from 'Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita.' Enjoy everything that couldn't fit into the one-hour broadcast on April 12. In the face of the chaotic global situation and technology encroaching on divine realms, what new perspectives should we prepare for the new era...? 'Naokiman's Urban Legend Wide Show SEASON 3' will be broadcast for free starting at 11 PM on May 5 (Tuesday, holiday). ■ Program Overview ABEMA 'Naokiman's Urban Legend Wide Show SEASON 3' First broadcast date: May 5, 2026 (Tuesday, holiday) 11 PM - Broadcast every Tuesday at 11 PM, total of 10 episodes ■ Related Links 'Naokiman's Urban Legend Wide Show SEASON 3' homepage.
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