'Yusuke Yamamoto 30-Hour Marathon Waiting for Offers': A Tenacious 60km Run! Final Job Offer Results Announced | 'ABEMA' 10th Anniversary Special Program '30-Hour Limit Breakthrough Festival'
In the ABEMA 10th anniversary special program, actor Yusuke Yamamoto completed a 60km marathon while waiting for job offers, securing 5 offers. The deadline for offers was extended to aim for terrestrial TV roles.
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From Saturday, April 11, to Sunday, April 12, 2026, 'ABEMA,' the new TV of the future celebrating its 10th anniversary, broadcasted live a special program, the '30-Hour Limit Breakthrough Festival,' to commemorate the milestone.
Starting at 6:00 PM on Saturday, April 11, actor Yusuke Yamamoto, who has drawn significant attention for the flagship segment 'Yusuke Yamamoto Becomes a Host' on the program 'Love Hyena,' took on the 'Yusuke Yamamoto 30-Hour Marathon Waiting for Offers.' In this challenge, he aimed to secure job offers in real-time while tackling a grueling 30-hour 'limit-breaking marathon.'
Set in Miyakejima, one of the Izu Islands, this marathon required Yamamoto to run around the island twice—approximately 60km—by 10:00 PM on April 12. Through trial and error, Yamamoto aimed to secure real-time job offers for dramas, movies, and commercials.
With only 1.5km left to the finish line, Kazuki Minato, also known as the 'God of War,' who shared the joys and hardships with him on the program 'Love Hyena,' stepped out of the support car and started running alongside Yamamoto. With less than 500m to go, his host colleagues, including Honki Minato, Noah, and Hideki Aso, were seen holding the finish tape.
As the excitement at the scene reached its peak, Yamamoto successfully crossed the finish line after running for 30 hours! Although he collapsed on the spot, he exchanged passionate hugs with his friends and shared the sense of accomplishment.
The crucial number of job offers secured was 5! Yamamoto pumped his fist in joy, but because there were 0 offers from terrestrial television, Producer Arai declared on the spot that they would 'extend the call for offers until noon tomorrow.' Yamamoto also let out his feelings for his father, who had sent a video message. 'My dad wants to see me in dramas and movies!!' he shouted, desperately appealing to industry professionals with his passion for a 'return to terrestrial TV.'
At the end of the program, Yamamoto expressed his gratitude in tears: 'It was a truly grueling 30 hours, but I was happy to spend it with the Hyena members. Thank you so much to all the viewers who supported me!'
Online, this gritty and passionate challenge has garnered a massive response. 'Completing 30 hours is just incredible!' 'This is exactly what "Love Hyena" is about. I'll support the overtime round too!' Yusuke Yamamoto's challenge continues even after the 30 hours. Will good news arrive? Keep your eyes on him until the very end.
Starting with the '30-Hour Limit Breakthrough Festival,' 'ABEMA' will continue to roll out various campaigns to ensure everyone can enjoy the platform even more. Having celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2026, 'ABEMA' will persist in producing and managing programs that exceed viewer expectations. Building on its foundation of free broadcasting, ABEMA strives to create an environment where high-quality content can be easily enjoyed anytime, anywhere, enhancing its value as social infrastructure.
*When using images, please include the credit [©AbemaTV, Inc.].
■ Overview of 'Yusuke Yamamoto 30-Hour Marathon Waiting for Offers'
Broadcast Dates: Saturday, April 11 – Sunday, April 12, 2026
Cast: Yusuke Yamamoto
URLs:
https://abema.tv/video/episode/90-2054_s1_p2418
https://abema.tv/video/episode/90-2054_s1_p2524
■ Overview of ABEMA 10th Anniversary Special Program '30-Hour Limit Breakthrough Festival'
Broadcast Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – Sunday, April 12, 10:00 PM
Program URL: https://abema.tv/video/title/90-2054
■ Overview of ABEMA 'Love Hyena season 5'
Program Page URL: https://abema.tv/video/title/90-1833
■ About 'ABEMA'
'ABEMA' is a video streaming business aiming to innovate television as the 'new TV of the future,' celebrating its 10th anniversary on April 11, 2026. Since its launch, it has operated as an internet TV service that requires no registration and is basically free. It broadcasts approximately 25 channels in various genres 24/7, 365 days a year, including a 24-hour news channel, original dramas and reality shows pursuing 'the highest quality or uniqueness,' variety shows, anime, and sports.
Boasting the No. 1 number of original episodes for a domestic video service (*), it also offers a rich lineup of notable new movies, popular domestic and international dramas, and trending anime.
Starting at 6:00 PM on Saturday, April 11, actor Yusuke Yamamoto, who has drawn significant attention for the flagship segment 'Yusuke Yamamoto Becomes a Host' on the program 'Love Hyena,' took on the 'Yusuke Yamamoto 30-Hour Marathon Waiting for Offers.' In this challenge, he aimed to secure job offers in real-time while tackling a grueling 30-hour 'limit-breaking marathon.'
Set in Miyakejima, one of the Izu Islands, this marathon required Yamamoto to run around the island twice—approximately 60km—by 10:00 PM on April 12. Through trial and error, Yamamoto aimed to secure real-time job offers for dramas, movies, and commercials.
With only 1.5km left to the finish line, Kazuki Minato, also known as the 'God of War,' who shared the joys and hardships with him on the program 'Love Hyena,' stepped out of the support car and started running alongside Yamamoto. With less than 500m to go, his host colleagues, including Honki Minato, Noah, and Hideki Aso, were seen holding the finish tape.
As the excitement at the scene reached its peak, Yamamoto successfully crossed the finish line after running for 30 hours! Although he collapsed on the spot, he exchanged passionate hugs with his friends and shared the sense of accomplishment.
The crucial number of job offers secured was 5! Yamamoto pumped his fist in joy, but because there were 0 offers from terrestrial television, Producer Arai declared on the spot that they would 'extend the call for offers until noon tomorrow.' Yamamoto also let out his feelings for his father, who had sent a video message. 'My dad wants to see me in dramas and movies!!' he shouted, desperately appealing to industry professionals with his passion for a 'return to terrestrial TV.'
At the end of the program, Yamamoto expressed his gratitude in tears: 'It was a truly grueling 30 hours, but I was happy to spend it with the Hyena members. Thank you so much to all the viewers who supported me!'
Online, this gritty and passionate challenge has garnered a massive response. 'Completing 30 hours is just incredible!' 'This is exactly what "Love Hyena" is about. I'll support the overtime round too!' Yusuke Yamamoto's challenge continues even after the 30 hours. Will good news arrive? Keep your eyes on him until the very end.
Starting with the '30-Hour Limit Breakthrough Festival,' 'ABEMA' will continue to roll out various campaigns to ensure everyone can enjoy the platform even more. Having celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2026, 'ABEMA' will persist in producing and managing programs that exceed viewer expectations. Building on its foundation of free broadcasting, ABEMA strives to create an environment where high-quality content can be easily enjoyed anytime, anywhere, enhancing its value as social infrastructure.
*When using images, please include the credit [©AbemaTV, Inc.].
■ Overview of 'Yusuke Yamamoto 30-Hour Marathon Waiting for Offers'
Broadcast Dates: Saturday, April 11 – Sunday, April 12, 2026
Cast: Yusuke Yamamoto
URLs:
https://abema.tv/video/episode/90-2054_s1_p2418
https://abema.tv/video/episode/90-2054_s1_p2524
■ Overview of ABEMA 10th Anniversary Special Program '30-Hour Limit Breakthrough Festival'
Broadcast Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – Sunday, April 12, 10:00 PM
Program URL: https://abema.tv/video/title/90-2054
■ Overview of ABEMA 'Love Hyena season 5'
Program Page URL: https://abema.tv/video/title/90-1833
■ About 'ABEMA'
'ABEMA' is a video streaming business aiming to innovate television as the 'new TV of the future,' celebrating its 10th anniversary on April 11, 2026. Since its launch, it has operated as an internet TV service that requires no registration and is basically free. It broadcasts approximately 25 channels in various genres 24/7, 365 days a year, including a 24-hour news channel, original dramas and reality shows pursuing 'the highest quality or uniqueness,' variety shows, anime, and sports.
Boasting the No. 1 number of original episodes for a domestic video service (*), it also offers a rich lineup of notable new movies, popular domestic and international dramas, and trending anime.