Party-chan Shinko's Nervous Green Flag Debut and Bold 'Seduction Tactic' on Director Masahiko Kondo at SUPER GT 2026 Opening
ABEMA's program 'Laugh and Learn!! Super GT Party' featured the comedy trio Party-chan reporting from the 2026 SUPER GT season opener at Okayama International Circuit. Member Shinko served as the green flag bearer, and the group conducted a humorous interview with racing legend Masahiko Kondo.
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The new future television 'ABEMA' is broadcasting 'Laugh and Learn!! Super GT Party,' an original program that delivers race digests and content enjoyable even for beginners for the 2026 season of Japan's top-tier GT car race, 'SUPER GT.' In the first episode, the season-opening 'Rd.1 Okayama International Circuit' was broadcast live on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 9:00 PM. The comedy trio Party-chan, the program MCs, infiltrated the Okayama International Circuit to report on behind-the-scenes race action and conduct direct interviews with key figures.
■ Party-chan Shinko Entrusted with a Major Role at Japan's Most Popular Race! Nervous Green Flag Performance in Race Ambassador Attire
At the Okayama International Circuit ahead of the final race, the three members of Party-chan conducted a surprise interview with Masaaki Bando, the Representative Director of the GT Association, which plans and operates SUPER GT. After discussing the program's continuation and players to watch this season, they boldly asked, 'Could we wave the flag?' Mr. Bando readily agreed, saying, 'If it's the start flag,' resulting in Shinko being chosen for the crucial 'Green Flag' role to signal the start of the parade lap.
Shinko, appearing in a bold race ambassador outfit, was assigned this significant task. Before the actual event, she was seen repeatedly practicing her flag-waving technique hidden from the audience's view, falling into a state of extreme nervousness—a stark contrast to her usual carefree 'gyaru' (gal) character. This led to sharp comments from co-stars in the studio, joking, 'What kind of gal are you?!'
During the actual performance, while being clearly captured in the official broadcast footage, she shouted, 'Go!' and 'Good luck!' while powerfully waving the flag down, successfully announcing the start of the 2026 season. Immediately after finishing, Shinko dashed off the course and burst out with her true feelings, 'Waah, I was so nervous.' Even when looking back at the footage in the studio, she writhed in embarrassment, saying, 'It was truly, truly embarrassing.' Viewers reacted to this unexpected display of innocence with comments like, 'Do gals even get nervous?' and 'She's surprisingly serious.'
■ A Bold 'Seduction Tactic' on Director Masahiko Kondo! A 'Lukewarm' Sticker from the Bosom Makes the Legend Retort
Additionally, as part of a 'surprise tactic' to promote the program, the trio visited Director Masahiko Kondo of KONDO RACING. When Shinko provocatively asked, 'Did you know we've been teasing you (Matchy-san) on the program?' Kondo replied with a wry smile, 'You're teasing me?' She immediately performed an imitation of him to his face, saying, 'With respect... it's Matchy!' Kondo quickly quipped, 'That's the worst,' leading to a burst of laughter on-site. When asked if they could continue, Kondo showed his generosity by saying, 'By all means,' and even gave her advice on how to improve the imitation.
In the friendly atmosphere, member Sugachan Saiko No.1 requested Kondo to appear on the program, which he accepted saying, 'If I have time.' As a thank-you, the trio presented him with a special program sticker. Here, Shinko executed an unexpected 'seduction tactic' by reaching into her bosom and handing him a sticker she had been keeping close to her skin, adding, 'I kept it warm for you.' The legend was visibly bewildered, saying, 'I don't need that kind of thing,' but after reluctantly accepting it and closing his eyes to check the temperature, he fired off a perfect retort: 'It's lukewarm,' causing the surroundings to explode in laughter. It was a moment where their physical appeal left a strong impact in the tense garage before the opening race.
■ 'If I hadn't gone to the right...' King's Dignity vs. Rookie's Struggle! Behind the Scenes of the Fierce Battle Between Supras
The race digest portion of the program also highlighted the intense battle for position on the final course. The race focused on the 37th lap, where rookie Rikuto Kobayashi of TGR TEAM KeePer CERUMO (#38 GR Supra) chased Ukyo Sasahara of TGR TEAM Deloitte TOM’S (#37 GR Supra).
■ Party-chan Shinko Entrusted with a Major Role at Japan's Most Popular Race! Nervous Green Flag Performance in Race Ambassador Attire
At the Okayama International Circuit ahead of the final race, the three members of Party-chan conducted a surprise interview with Masaaki Bando, the Representative Director of the GT Association, which plans and operates SUPER GT. After discussing the program's continuation and players to watch this season, they boldly asked, 'Could we wave the flag?' Mr. Bando readily agreed, saying, 'If it's the start flag,' resulting in Shinko being chosen for the crucial 'Green Flag' role to signal the start of the parade lap.
Shinko, appearing in a bold race ambassador outfit, was assigned this significant task. Before the actual event, she was seen repeatedly practicing her flag-waving technique hidden from the audience's view, falling into a state of extreme nervousness—a stark contrast to her usual carefree 'gyaru' (gal) character. This led to sharp comments from co-stars in the studio, joking, 'What kind of gal are you?!'
During the actual performance, while being clearly captured in the official broadcast footage, she shouted, 'Go!' and 'Good luck!' while powerfully waving the flag down, successfully announcing the start of the 2026 season. Immediately after finishing, Shinko dashed off the course and burst out with her true feelings, 'Waah, I was so nervous.' Even when looking back at the footage in the studio, she writhed in embarrassment, saying, 'It was truly, truly embarrassing.' Viewers reacted to this unexpected display of innocence with comments like, 'Do gals even get nervous?' and 'She's surprisingly serious.'
■ A Bold 'Seduction Tactic' on Director Masahiko Kondo! A 'Lukewarm' Sticker from the Bosom Makes the Legend Retort
Additionally, as part of a 'surprise tactic' to promote the program, the trio visited Director Masahiko Kondo of KONDO RACING. When Shinko provocatively asked, 'Did you know we've been teasing you (Matchy-san) on the program?' Kondo replied with a wry smile, 'You're teasing me?' She immediately performed an imitation of him to his face, saying, 'With respect... it's Matchy!' Kondo quickly quipped, 'That's the worst,' leading to a burst of laughter on-site. When asked if they could continue, Kondo showed his generosity by saying, 'By all means,' and even gave her advice on how to improve the imitation.
In the friendly atmosphere, member Sugachan Saiko No.1 requested Kondo to appear on the program, which he accepted saying, 'If I have time.' As a thank-you, the trio presented him with a special program sticker. Here, Shinko executed an unexpected 'seduction tactic' by reaching into her bosom and handing him a sticker she had been keeping close to her skin, adding, 'I kept it warm for you.' The legend was visibly bewildered, saying, 'I don't need that kind of thing,' but after reluctantly accepting it and closing his eyes to check the temperature, he fired off a perfect retort: 'It's lukewarm,' causing the surroundings to explode in laughter. It was a moment where their physical appeal left a strong impact in the tense garage before the opening race.
■ 'If I hadn't gone to the right...' King's Dignity vs. Rookie's Struggle! Behind the Scenes of the Fierce Battle Between Supras
The race digest portion of the program also highlighted the intense battle for position on the final course. The race focused on the 37th lap, where rookie Rikuto Kobayashi of TGR TEAM KeePer CERUMO (#38 GR Supra) chased Ukyo Sasahara of TGR TEAM Deloitte TOM’S (#37 GR Supra).