[ABEMA] Tonight, the fateful decision! Separation or continuation... What decision will the couples make!? Sayaka Niisan struggles with his relationship with his father-in-law: "I won too much at shogi..." 'Sayonara Propose via Australia' Episode 5

ABEMA, the new future television, will broadcast Episode 5 of its original marriage decision reality show 'Sayonara Propose via Australia' on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 9 PM.

■ What is 'Sayonara Propose via Australia'?

This program is the most poignant and love-filled marriage decision reality show where couples who have been dating but are hesitant to get married must make a definitive decision of either "marriage" or "separation" on the final day after a seven-day overseas trip. In recent years, as values regarding marriage have diversified, the show observes the real disagreements and true feelings that emerge from couples facing "marriage" or "separation," and watches over their growth and decisions.

In the latest work, 'Sayonara Propose via Australia,' set in the magnificent nature and open atmosphere of Australia, a record three couples for the series will participate. The new season features Naoki, a 29-year-old boyfriend working for a foreign IT company who expects his partner to be independent, and Rino, a 28-year-old girlfriend who hopes to be a full-time housewife in the future; Kenshi, a 39-year-old boyfriend and company executive who has experienced two divorces and lost his desire to marry, and Sachie, a 31-year-old girlfriend who can no longer trust him due to his past actions; and Yuuki, a 30-year-old boyfriend who is hesitant to marry, and Luna, a 29-year-old girlfriend who wishes to marry by the age of 30. Sayaka Niisan, Hikorohi, Miki Fujimoto, Dori Sakurada, and Yuchami will serve as studio commentators.

Episode 5, broadcast on Thursday, April 2, 2026, depicts the "intermediate decision" on the fourth day of the trip, where couples choose whether to continue the trip or retire and separate. At breakfast on the day of the decision, a heavy atmosphere hangs in the air, with members so troubled that they can't eat, saying, "I can't swallow."

Naoki and Rino discuss whether to continue the trip or separate in a park, and Rino reveals her true feelings, saying, "There are parts I'm not fully convinced about, and I still want to talk. I can't end it here." What will Naoki's reaction be...?

Also, in the couple Yuuki and Luna, Luna conveys, "I want to discuss important things like children."

Meanwhile, for Kenshi and Sachie, who had a heated argument the previous night, Sachie says, "I want to continue the trip because I haven't fully conveyed my feelings." Kenshi, on the other hand, frankly expresses his thoughts, saying, "It's not that your feelings of support are gone, but I'm anxious. If things continue like this, I won't be ready to marry," leading to a turbulent development... In the tense atmosphere, will the three couples continue their journey or choose to separate?

During the studio talk, the commentators respond to a viewer's question: "My boyfriend is unfriendly to my family and friends... Should I just accept this as a problem between the two of us?" In this segment, Sayaka Niisan reveals his struggles in dealing with his father-in-law. The studio gets excited by Niisan's unique and realistic worries and anecdotes, where he says, "I won too much at shogi..."

What decision will the three couples make in the intermediate decision...? Episode 5 of 'Sayonara Propose via Australia' will be broadcast tonight, Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 9 PM. Please look forward to it.

■ 'Sayonara Propose via Australia' Program Overview

Episode 5 Broadcast Date and Time: Thursday, April 2, 2026, 9 PM ~

Episode 5 Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/channels/abema-special/slots/D4dKipp6ithJDM

Program Top Page: https://abema.tv/video/title/90-1303

Teaser Video: https://abema.tv/video/episode/90-1303_s5_p501

【Studio Commentators】*In alphabetical order

Sayaka Niisan (MC)

Hikorohi (MC)

Miki Fujimoto (MC)

Dori Sakurada

Yuchami

【Theme Song】

Ai Higuchi 'Moshimo Mou Ichido Koi wo Suru no Nara'

*When using images, please include the credit: [©AbemaTV, Inc.].

■ About "ABEMA"

"ABEMA" is a video streaming service aiming for television innovation, launched as "a new future television" that will celebrate its 10th anniversary on April 11, 2026. Since its launch, it has been an internet television service that can be enjoyed without registration and basically for free, broadcasting approximately 25 channels across various genres 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including a 24-hour news channel, original dramas, romance reality shows, variety shows, anime, and sports, all pursuing "the highest quality or uniqueness."

In addition to boasting the No. 1 number of original episodes among domestic video services in Japan (*), it offers a rich lineup of new movies, popular domestic and international dramas, trending anime, and also features sports broadcasts and online live events. You can enjoy content anytime, regardless of time, whether on TV or on-demand, and through a viewing experience that is not restricted by location, on smartphones, PCs, tablets, and TV devices, continuing to provide content that caters to diverse lifestyles.

Furthermore, with "ABEMA Premium" at 1,180 yen (tax included) per month, you can enjoy exclusive features and content, and with "ABEMA Premium with Ads" at 680 yen (tax included) per month, you can watch "ABEMA Premium" exclusive content with ads.

(*) As of March 2026, according to our own research

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To commemorate its 10th anniversary, "ABEMA" will launch various campaigns throughout the year to celebrate its 10th anniversary, including special program broadcasts and the "ABEMA 10th Anniversary Free Grand Thanksgiving." Please look forward to ABEMA's 10th anniversary.

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