[Post Pickup] #FavoriteProgram Part 1
Hello everyone.
We have been running the topic submission project, " #FavoriteProgram ," since October 16th.
I have been reading through them one by one since the start date, and
I really feel that everyone has their own memories associated with every single kind of program.
Not only for recent programs, but also for programs from quite a long time ago, so many people vividly remember specific scenes or how they felt, which made me realize once again the impact and influence that a "favorite program" can have.
Starting with this post, over the next few times, I would like to introduce some picks from the submitted articles by our editorial department members, Tantan and Yama!
When you watch it again as an adult
Anpanman has innate powers and blessed companions, but Baikinman's battle started all alone.
He's strong. Baikinman is strong.
It is true that Baikinman lives according to his desires, takes from the weak, and even commits destruction that makes you cringe.
However, I even find that to be human.
And because of that humanity, I can't help but get fired up by the way he stands up no matter how many times he is defeated, no matter how many things are destroyed, and the way he is desperate for his goal.
I also loved "Anpanman" when I was little (I especially liked Rollpanna-chan), but the other day I happened to pass by the Anpanman Museum in Yokohama and saw a line of parents and children, and while I thought, "Well, of course it's still popular," I also felt deeply moved.
That eternal villain of Anpanman, "Baikinman."
This article focuses on Baikinman, talking about the lovability of someone who bears the fate of being a villain and sometimes fights in a very human way.
When I watched it as a child, I couldn't help but root for Anpanman, who was the protagonist and overflowing with love and a sense of justice.
But Baikinman, who never gives up no matter how many times he is defeated and tries to defeat Anpanman with various schemes—in a sense, having a "sense of justice as a villain"—is also lovable, isn't he?
The way you see the programs you watched as a child changes, and things that didn't resonate with you as a child start to resonate—that discovery might just be proof that you have walked through life and gained experience. (Tantan)
King of Conte 2023
Double Pachinko🎰🎰
Every group was amazing! The content made me sigh with admiration after each group finished, and I really felt they were cool. It might be presumptuous, but let me share my thoughts on each one.
King of Conte 2023 was interesting, wasn't it? As someone who watched the trio's DVDs when I was in junior high school, I couldn't watch this year's victory without tears.
And the person who wrote these impressions of the King of Conte one by one... it's actually Yes! Akito-san. I did a double-take so clean I thought it was an idea for a double-take.
His comments as a comedian and a gag performer were funny, and I found myself smiling while reading them. If I watch the skits again after reading this article, I think I'll be able to enjoy the King of Conte even more.
If I had to say one thing, I feel like there was a timing where you could have inserted the "Asahi, Super Tsurai" gag when you opened the sliding door.
A comment about Kageyama's skit. I'm going to go watch it for the second time right away!
Double Pachinko🎰🎰 (Yama)
The program that changed my life
I had definitely started to love singing.
The pleasure of singing. I often wonder where that origin lies, but no matter how I think about it, it always comes back to "Monomane Oza Ketteisen" (The Ultimate Impersonation Battle).
Calculating back from the program's records, I was likely obsessed for about five years, from 1988 to 1993. Just five years.
(Omitted)
It is terrifying that even after writing this much, I have only just touched upon the "overview." The program that left a massive impact on my childhood and remains unforgettable is "Bakusho! Star Monomane Oza Ketteisen."
After my childhood, I started attending a preparatory school aiming for art college. And now, having passed my youth as well, I am not a designer, but a singer-songwriter.
I don't think it's an exaggeration at all to call it "the program that changed my life."
"Bakusho! Star Monomane Oza Ketteisen" (currently "Monomane Oza Ketteisen").
This program, which began as a special in 1973, is a long-running Fuji TV show that has continued for 50 years while gradually changing its performers and title.
This article is about someone who, while watching that program, started doing "impersonations of impersonations," like "Korokke doing Kenichi Mikawa," and grew to love singing. And now, they are a singer-songwriter (!).
Even though quite a few years have passed, the performers, the production, and the camera work are described in such detail that even I, who didn't watch the program at the time, could picture it in my mind.
Since they now work in music, it truly is "the program that changed my life."
Programs really do have a huge impact on us during our childhood, when we are nurturing the things we love and are good at, don't they? (Tantan)
Focusing on "Program Music"
I first listened to this song without having watched Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. At that time, my recognition was just that YOASOBI had released another wonderful song. But what happened when I started watching the anime a few episodes later and listened to this song again?
The resolution of the song increased dramatically, all at once.
An article introducing the story, centered on the theme song "Yusha" (Brave) by YOASOBI for the popular anime "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End."
"Yusha" was produced by YOASOBI based on the short story "Sousou," written under the supervision of Kanehito Yamada, the original author of "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End." It is a wonderful song that, when listened to, lets the sad atmosphere of the story and the protagonist's feelings soak in. Seeing Shioame-san's interpretation of "I will take your courage with me someday~" brought a tear to my eye.
Songs created to match a work can be heard with different sensations before and after watching the work, and listening to them allows you to enjoy the work much more deeply, which is great, isn't it?
Whether you have watched "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" or are planning to watch it, why not enjoy the work along with the song "Yusha," just like Shioame-san? (Yama)
Healing and lessons gained from delicious dramas
This article writes about the charm of "delicious-themed dramas" such as "Solitary Gourmet," "Wakako Zake," and "Banshaku no Ryuugi."
So, what is a "delicious-themed drama"? What could it be?
I don't even know myself.
As you wrote, I understand. Delicious-themed dramas.
Of course, the appearance of delicious food and drinks is a charm, but if that were all, wouldn't a gourmet program be enough? That's not it.
The protagonist, who lives earnestly while being tossed about by work, romance, and various things every day, is saved and healed by the fleeting moment of a "meal," and thinks they will do their best again—.
I personally think the goodness lies in watching that figure as a whole and being able to reaffirm the splendor of "delicious things."
I also enjoyed reading this article about "What Did You Eat Yesterday?," which is likely also a "delicious-themed drama."
Culinary researcher Ryuji says this, too.
He says that saying "delicious" actually makes the food taste better.
Kenji doesn't just stop at "delicious."
"Mmm! This fried chicken is crispy on the outside and the meat is so tender! The seasoning with garlic and ginger is also amazing."
As a writer, I'm jealous of how perfect that review is.
I also decided that when someone cooks for me, I'm going to value expressing that it's "delicious." (Though, I don't think I can beat Kenji's fried chicken review (lol))
For everyone who has someone cook for them, please be sure to study "What Did You Eat Yesterday?" and this article! (Tantan)
The benefits of intentionally watching as a "program"
Even for movies I've watched over and over again, when I turn on the subtitles, lines I've only ever heard through audio enter my eyes as "text," which makes for a fresh experience that leaves a different impression than before.
Also, words and proper nouns that I had assumed were one thing based on audio alone turn out to be different, or technical terms I didn't quite understand are written out, allowing me to reorganize the information.
I especially recommend this for movies you watch repeatedly.
The subtitle data for this part also differs between BS Premium and the Nihon Eiga Senmon Channel. Also, the Blu-ray did not include subtitles for this section.
This article is about the appeal of "watching Japanese films with subtitles."
It seems there are differences in subtitles depending on the channel or medium (I didn't know that...!), and I enjoyed reading it, full of discoveries like, "There's that way to enjoy it too!"
Recently, I've been watching with subtitles on TVer as supplementary information while doing other things, and it made me want to be conscious of how "background voices" and "environmental sounds" are included in the subtitles. (Tantan)
On the end of a program's history
The loneliness of something that was always there suddenly disappearing. For me, Saturday night meant "Sekai Fushigi Hakken!"
When I lived in the countryside, the fact that "Sekai Fushigi Hakken!" was airing made me realize "It's Saturday today," and I felt a bit excited.
I resonated with the feeling of "It's [Day of the Week] because it's the broadcast day for [Program Name]!"
"Sekai Fushigi Hakken!" will end its regular broadcast next March. Tea Maruo-san says that from childhood to adulthood, the airing of this program made them realize "It's Saturday today," and they enjoyed their "Saturday night journey" every week.
Every time I read a sentence, I nodded deeply, thinking, "Yeah, yeah, I get that feeling."
"Sekai Fushigi Hakken!" introduced the wonders of various countries in an entertaining way, but perhaps what it really wanted to convey was the meaning of people and countries being different, and learning about the values such as the common sense, customs, and lifestyle habits of those countries.
If countries are different, common sense is different, and if people are different, various values exist there.
In the latter half, this article mentions the "world" becoming more familiar due to the spread of the internet, etc., and different "values." It was a wonderful, substantial article that made me want to think about memories and the world while sitting in front of my PC. (Yama)
Thank you so much for all your submissions for "#FavoriteProgram" so far! I'm enjoying reading them every day!
I will continue to pick them up and introduce them in the second part and beyond!
*Who are Tantan and Yama?
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*I have compiled the articles so far!