Naniwa Danshi’s Journey 1100 Days Till Debut

Hopes

30 min

In this episode, we watch Shunsuke Michieda come out of his shell as he works on his acting career. Michieda talks about how he struggled with self-doubt as he prepares for an upcoming major role in a new movie. He also shares a song he wrote about Naniwa Danshi's determination to make it to their debut. Meanwhile, Kento Nagao also tackles a new challenge.

Challenges

35 min

We follow Kento Nagao as he works on designing Naniwa Danshi's stage costumes and incorporating modern trends. Nagao also tries his hand at doing an improv comedy play. Meanwhile, Joichiro Fujiwara visits the studio where he did his first audition and talks about the unexpected challenges they've faced while trying to survive in the entertainment industry.

A New Journey

48 min

We follow Kyohei Takahashi as he works on honing his singing skills. Takahashi is known for his airhead personality and his ability to make everyone laugh. Meanwhile, Kazuya Ohashi, the group's leader, is also working on his singing. Kazuya visits the studio where he first got his start and talks about his dedication to his craft.

It Begins

37 min

We follow the Naniwa Danshi members as they record their debut single. The members share their excitement about this once-in-a-lifetime experience. We follow the members as they learn the new dance routine, shoot their new music video, and get ready for their big debut. We also capture the moment when the members first hear about their agency's big plans for Naniwa Danshi's debut event.

A Beginner's Spirit

36 min

Naniwa Danshi's big day is finally here. The Naniwa Danshi members visit a record shop to check out their new CD. We follow the members on their big day as they board a chartered flight to Tokyo and perform their debut song in a hangar at Haneda Airport. Later that night, we hear from the members as they reflect on the past three years and share their thoughts about where they are today.