New Podcast 'Henchu Chaahan' Launches Today

FUBI Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Naoya Nishiyama; hereinafter "FUBI") has launched its new podcast series 'Henchu Chaahan (Henchu Chahan)' on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify starting June 29, 2026 (today).

▼ About the Program

'Henchu Chaahan' is a neighborhood-Chinese-style podcast where two entertainment entrepreneurs stir-fry trending topics with a 'contrarian' twist. Drawing from vast firsthand experience at the forefront of entertainment, the two hosts candidly discuss the latest pop culture topics—including manga, movies, VTubers, and music—without holding back. Enjoy their conversations, where honesty and humor blend seamlessly.

▼ Program Overview

Program Name: Henchu Chaahan (Henchu Chahan)

Launch Date: June 29, 2026

Hosts: Shunichi Akagawa (CEO, Mirrativ Inc.) / Chisui Yonemura (CEO, KAI-YOU)

Planned and Produced by: FUBI Co., Ltd.

Update Frequency: Irregular

Available on: YouTube / Apple Podcasts / Spotify

Official SNS and Clips Accounts: TikTok / X / Instagram (@henchafm)

▼ Hosts

Shunichi Akagawa (@jakaguwa)

CEO of Mirrativ Inc. Joined DeNA as a new graduate in 2006. Served as the youngest executive officer, overseeing overseas operations and browser game businesses, while also leading strategic investments and launching multiple new ventures. In 2015, initiated the 'Mirrativ' project under DeNA. In February 2018, led a management buyout of Mirrativ from DeNA to establish Mirrativ Inc. The company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market in December 2025. With the mission of 'Connecting Wishes to Understand One Another,' he continues to pioneer new forms of community and belonging from Japan.

Chisui Yonemura (@TYonemura)

Representative Director of Kai-Yuu Co., Ltd. Born in 1986. Graduated from the Department of Japanese Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Hosei University. After working as an editor at a publishing house and as a web and community director at Pixiv Inc., founded Kai-Yuu Co., Ltd. in 2011. Launched the pop culture portal media 'KAI-YOU' in 2013. Since then, has specialized in internet-born culture, covering and researching diverse genres such as VTubers, streamers, hip-hop, gaming, anime, and doujin culture. Continuously conducts interviews with creators and companies, community analysis, and documentation of cultural history. Also involved in collaborative projects with corporations and local governments, marketing support, and content production.

▼ About FUBI Co., Ltd.

FUBI is a creative studio specializing in the planning, production, and operation of audio content. With experience in over 180 programs—including corporate official shows, branded podcasts, and internal radio—the company opened 'FUBI STUDIO' in Shibuya in 2024, equipped for video recording, supporting brand communication through both audio and visual media.

【Inquiries Regarding This Matter】

Company: FUBI Co., Ltd.

URL: https://fubi.co.jp/

Email: hello@fubi.co (Program inquiries: hencha@fubi.co)

Headquarters Address: 407 Tokiwasou Royal Heights, 1-3-1 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo