“He had a troubled look in his eyes.” The benefactor who saved Watabe of Unjash during his suspension appears! Chidori bursts into laughter as his “Mercedes commute” on his first day of part-time work is exposed. If he can’t escape, the shack will explode! Will Chidori’s wish, “Revive as a comedian,” reach Watabe...?
ABEMA's popular program "Chance no Jikan" broadcasted a special project, "Real Escape from Flame-Up: National Forgiveness SP," focusing on the return of comedian Ken Watabe of Unjash, who has been on hiatus. The challenging mission included a forced name change and revelations from his part-time boss during his suspension.
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- 📰 Published: April 27, 2026 at 20:00
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New future TV "ABEMA" broadcasted the regular program "Chance no Jikan" #359, hosted by the comedy duo Chidori, for free on the "ABEMA SPECIAL Channel" from 11 PM on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
- **Airi Shimizu, Ueda of ODAUEDA, and others perform chaotic dances to pray for the safety of Ken Watabe of Unjash!**
Forced to change his name to a shocking stage name devised by Daigo to abandon his notoriety!? Watabe in despair: "That's a pervert!"
On the #359 broadcast on Sunday, April 26, an emergency special project "Ken Watabe of Unjash: Real Escape from Flame-Up ~National Forgiveness SP~" was delivered as a 100-minute extended special. This was presented as a last resort to Ken Watabe of Unjash, who has failed to return to terrestrial television despite various comeback projects on the show.
A grueling mission awaited: if Watabe could not escape from the shack within the time limit, the shack, along with Watabe, would be blown up. As a ritual Watabe had to perform first, the "Boiling Cauldron Mental Concentration Ritual" was carried out. While Watabe immersed himself in a cauldron placed over a blazing fire to concentrate, guests performed "dances" to pray for his safety. These chaotic performances included "sexy karate" by gravure idol Airi Shimizu, "balance ball art" in a provocative swimsuit by Shiho Ueda of ODAUEDA, umbrella spinning by Kishitakano, and an overly long self-made skit and original song by Shiramomo Peach Yopipi. Watabe, unable to withstand the heat, repeatedly jumped out of the cauldron.
Watabe, exhausted, saying "I can't concentrate. Rather, I'm disturbed," then proceeded to the "Exorcism of Notoriety Ritual" to be forgiven by the public, changing his infamous name. Under the strict rule that he could not return to a name once passed over, names like "Sukebe-Hotoke" (Lecherous Buddha) and "Mesu-koto-kun" (Meal-Talk-Kun) were rejected. Ultimately, a new stage name devised by Daigo was forced upon him... While Watabe despaired, exclaiming "No, no! That's perverted!", Nobu praised the new name as "really good!" What was Watabe's new stage name?
- **“He had a troubled look in his eyes.” The benefactor who saved Watabe during his suspension appears! Chidori bursts into laughter as his “Mercedes commute” on his first day of part-time work is exposed.**
Next, during the "Last Supper" ritual, a meal from Watabe's benefactor arrived before his life-risking challenge. Appearing in a VTR was Yasuhiro Yamazaki, president of Yamaharu, a wholesale dealer at Toyosu Market, where Watabe worked part-time during his suspension. Regarding his feelings when the scandal broke, President Yamazaki stated, "Honestly, I thought, 'What is he doing?'" but added, "When I met him afterwards, he had a troubled look in his eyes and was completely exhausted. I thought I had to get him out of his house as soon as possible, so I told him, 'Then come work at my shop.'" He revealed the reason for extending a helping hand. Regarding Watabe's reaction at that time, the president recalled, "He said, 'Is that really okay?' and repeatedly insisted, 'I don't need money'," conveying a deep bond. However, amidst the moving atmosphere, the president unexpectedly revealed an episode from Watabe's first day of part-time work: "When he came to the market, he came in a big Mercedes. I thought he could have been a bit more considerate." Chidori and other comedians burst into laughter. There was also a scene where Watabe wryly smiled, saying, "Please forget that, President!" Afterwards, Watabe's actions and expressions of suspicion when presented with fried horse mackerel delivered by President Yamazaki created an unsettling atmosphere in the studio once again...
- **If he can’t escape within the time limit, the shack will explode! An emergency situation with trouble occurring!?**
"Revive as a comedian!" Will Chidori's wish reach Ken Watabe of Unjash...?
After completing all rituals, with only 10 minutes left until the big explosion, "Real Escape from Flame-Up" finally began. Watabe, dressed in the same black suit as his apology press conference, was confined to a shack blindfolded. Handcuffed behind his back, Watabe attempted the mission of retrieving a key from a water tank with his mouth, but struggled greatly as his face shield got in the way. He then tried to retrieve a key from the ceiling by jumping with his bound feet, unfolding an escape drama under extreme conditions. As time rapidly dwindled, Daigo passionately cheered Watabe, who was trying to break through the wall with a hammer, saying, "Revive as a comedian!" However, with less than a minute left, an emergency situation occurred when Daigo shouted, "One explosion has accidentally gone off!" Did Watabe manage to survive before the big explosion!? Please watch the main episode to see the tense conclusion. This broadcast will be available for free for 7 days after airing.
- **Airi Shimizu, Ueda of ODAUEDA, and others perform chaotic dances to pray for the safety of Ken Watabe of Unjash!**
Forced to change his name to a shocking stage name devised by Daigo to abandon his notoriety!? Watabe in despair: "That's a pervert!"
On the #359 broadcast on Sunday, April 26, an emergency special project "Ken Watabe of Unjash: Real Escape from Flame-Up ~National Forgiveness SP~" was delivered as a 100-minute extended special. This was presented as a last resort to Ken Watabe of Unjash, who has failed to return to terrestrial television despite various comeback projects on the show.
A grueling mission awaited: if Watabe could not escape from the shack within the time limit, the shack, along with Watabe, would be blown up. As a ritual Watabe had to perform first, the "Boiling Cauldron Mental Concentration Ritual" was carried out. While Watabe immersed himself in a cauldron placed over a blazing fire to concentrate, guests performed "dances" to pray for his safety. These chaotic performances included "sexy karate" by gravure idol Airi Shimizu, "balance ball art" in a provocative swimsuit by Shiho Ueda of ODAUEDA, umbrella spinning by Kishitakano, and an overly long self-made skit and original song by Shiramomo Peach Yopipi. Watabe, unable to withstand the heat, repeatedly jumped out of the cauldron.
Watabe, exhausted, saying "I can't concentrate. Rather, I'm disturbed," then proceeded to the "Exorcism of Notoriety Ritual" to be forgiven by the public, changing his infamous name. Under the strict rule that he could not return to a name once passed over, names like "Sukebe-Hotoke" (Lecherous Buddha) and "Mesu-koto-kun" (Meal-Talk-Kun) were rejected. Ultimately, a new stage name devised by Daigo was forced upon him... While Watabe despaired, exclaiming "No, no! That's perverted!", Nobu praised the new name as "really good!" What was Watabe's new stage name?
- **“He had a troubled look in his eyes.” The benefactor who saved Watabe during his suspension appears! Chidori bursts into laughter as his “Mercedes commute” on his first day of part-time work is exposed.**
Next, during the "Last Supper" ritual, a meal from Watabe's benefactor arrived before his life-risking challenge. Appearing in a VTR was Yasuhiro Yamazaki, president of Yamaharu, a wholesale dealer at Toyosu Market, where Watabe worked part-time during his suspension. Regarding his feelings when the scandal broke, President Yamazaki stated, "Honestly, I thought, 'What is he doing?'" but added, "When I met him afterwards, he had a troubled look in his eyes and was completely exhausted. I thought I had to get him out of his house as soon as possible, so I told him, 'Then come work at my shop.'" He revealed the reason for extending a helping hand. Regarding Watabe's reaction at that time, the president recalled, "He said, 'Is that really okay?' and repeatedly insisted, 'I don't need money'," conveying a deep bond. However, amidst the moving atmosphere, the president unexpectedly revealed an episode from Watabe's first day of part-time work: "When he came to the market, he came in a big Mercedes. I thought he could have been a bit more considerate." Chidori and other comedians burst into laughter. There was also a scene where Watabe wryly smiled, saying, "Please forget that, President!" Afterwards, Watabe's actions and expressions of suspicion when presented with fried horse mackerel delivered by President Yamazaki created an unsettling atmosphere in the studio once again...
- **If he can’t escape within the time limit, the shack will explode! An emergency situation with trouble occurring!?**
"Revive as a comedian!" Will Chidori's wish reach Ken Watabe of Unjash...?
After completing all rituals, with only 10 minutes left until the big explosion, "Real Escape from Flame-Up" finally began. Watabe, dressed in the same black suit as his apology press conference, was confined to a shack blindfolded. Handcuffed behind his back, Watabe attempted the mission of retrieving a key from a water tank with his mouth, but struggled greatly as his face shield got in the way. He then tried to retrieve a key from the ceiling by jumping with his bound feet, unfolding an escape drama under extreme conditions. As time rapidly dwindled, Daigo passionately cheered Watabe, who was trying to break through the wall with a hammer, saying, "Revive as a comedian!" However, with less than a minute left, an emergency situation occurred when Daigo shouted, "One explosion has accidentally gone off!" Did Watabe manage to survive before the big explosion!? Please watch the main episode to see the tense conclusion. This broadcast will be available for free for 7 days after airing.