New developments for Shinnosuke Ishimaru! Izumi, who temporarily left, returns remotely, saying, 'Shinji is truly unbearably cute.' The studio is abuzz over Shinnosuke Ishimaru's unexpected fight with an ex-lover, and even 'complaints' about the show | 'Love Hospital' #5
In ABEMA's romance reality show 'Love Hospital' #5, there's a new development for former politician Shinnosuke Ishimaru. Izumi, who had temporarily left, returns remotely and nominates Ishimaru. She says, 'Shinji is truly unbearably cute,' causing excitement in the studio. Ishimaru's past romantic anecdotes and complaints about the show also emerge, further complicating relationships.
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ABEMA, 'The New Future Television,' broadcasted episode #5 of its new original romance reality show 'Love Hospital' (6 episodes total), where 'adults who have forgotten serious love' confront their true feelings, starting from 10 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2026, on the 'ABEMA SPECIAL Channel.'
'Love Hospital' is a romance reality show where adults who have become engrossed in work and forgotten about love face their feelings through a 3-day, 2-night communal living experience. Ten men and women, active at the forefront of various fields such as politics, economics, and culture, gather to unfold a love documentary of awkward adults.
Participants include 5 male members: Shinji (Shinnosuke Ishimaru/43 years old), a former politician; Hideo (Hideo Ishiguro/37 years old), an actor who appeared in famous dramas like 'Gokusen' and 'Hanzawa Naoki'; Ryusei (Ryusei Kuwata/40 years old), a general director of 'Reiwa no Tora' and businessman; Yuto (Yuto Koizumi/30 years old), a former J-League player and culinary researcher; and Masakatsu (Masakatsu Shizukuishi/32 years old), a freelance announcer. The 5 female members include Asa (Asa Kamiya/25 years old), a current University of Tokyo graduate student and winner of Miss Todai 2020 and Miss Campus 2021 Grand Prix; Izumi (Izumi Senma/33 years old), a Nishitokyo City Council member and former elementary school teacher; Erina (Erina Hirakawa/33 years old), a company employee and talent who is currently a single mother; Natsuko (Natsuko Tatsumi/38 years old), a former top gravure idol; and Haruka (Haruka Ikeda/30 years old), a business owner and former auto mechanic. Studio commentators include Allen-sama, Hiroyuki, Yoko Maki, and Tina Tamashiro.
[Video] Shinnosuke Ishimaru: 'You're underestimating human emotions too much!' Studio surprised by unexpected developments!?
[Video] Shinnosuke Ishimaru's fight with his lover escalates over a sponge...!?
■New developments for Shinnosuke Ishimaru! Izumi, who temporarily left, returns remotely, saying, 'Shinji is truly unbearably cute.'
Also, an unexpected fight episode with his ex-lover! Shinnosuke Ishimaru: 'Why did you choose this?'
In #5, a new movement emerges in the love triangle involving former politician Shinji (Shinnosuke Ishimaru), Miss Todai Asa, and freelance announcer Masakatsu.
Izumi, a Nishitokyo City Council member who had temporarily left for work, appeared remotely and nominated Shinji for a two-shot talk. As everyone watched, Izumi's straightforward nomination, 'I've decided! Shinji-san,' surprised even Hiroyuki, who commented, 'You're the most popular you've ever been in your life.' The studio was greatly excited, with comments like 'Is Shinji finally in a position to choose a woman!?', 'He's popular!', and 'Asa-chan's expression at the end...'.
In their subsequent two-shot, the two deepened their bond through conversation, exchanging political topics that they shared. In a moment when Izumi casually asked about his current interest, an unexpected emotion burst out from Shinji. He replied, 'I've listened to Asa-chan's stories the most, and my understanding of her is the highest. If you use the term 'interested,' then yes.' He then began to talk about his unique stance, saying, 'I'm quite particular about the definition of words,' and the conversation took an unexpected turn.
'This is a complaint to the program, but...' he began, 'Trying to fall in love in 3 days and 2 nights is unreasonable. You're underestimating human emotions too much.' He expressed his opinion on the program, causing a stir in the studio. Hiroyuki interjected, 'Who are you angry at!? That wasn't what we were talking about, was it?' Allen-sama also showed surprise, 'What switch did he hit?' which drew laughter.
The conversation further shifted to a fight with an ex-lover. Shinji recounted an episode where, when buying a dish sponge, he grilled his partner about the 'fish-shaped sponge' she chose, asking, 'Why did you choose this?' and 'It doesn't lather well and is hard to hold, right?' He reflected, 'It was my fault for not telling her what the ideal sponge shape was,' but Izumi was bewildered by his overly unique values. Tina Tamashiro from the studio also chimed in, 'Huh, I use that!? What is the ideal sponge shape!?'
On the other hand, Izumi accepted Shinji's distinctive style, saying, 'I wanted to know him as a person, as a man,' and 'He's truly unbearably cute,' expressing her feelings. Shinji, in turn, smiled and said, 'I'm happy. It's an honor,' leading the situation in an unexpected direction. The relationship, including Asa, became even more complicated as a 'love rectangle.'
■Businessman Ryusei's 'bold approach' makes former top gravure idol Natsuko blurt out her true feelings: 'I like him!'
Furthermore, a significant change also occurred in the relationship between businessman Ryusei and Natsuko. Ryusei, who declared, 'I'll be aggressive!', unhesitatingly nominated Natsuko for a two-shot. He actively engaged with Natsuko, who had not previously shown much emotion.
During their two-shot, the two grew closer by sharing their values and vulnerabilities.
And afterward, during a relaxed moment in the living room, Natsuko inadvertently blurted out her true feelings: 'Ah, I like him!' This development was completely unexpected, even for herself.
'Love Hospital' is a romance reality show where adults who have become engrossed in work and forgotten about love face their feelings through a 3-day, 2-night communal living experience. Ten men and women, active at the forefront of various fields such as politics, economics, and culture, gather to unfold a love documentary of awkward adults.
Participants include 5 male members: Shinji (Shinnosuke Ishimaru/43 years old), a former politician; Hideo (Hideo Ishiguro/37 years old), an actor who appeared in famous dramas like 'Gokusen' and 'Hanzawa Naoki'; Ryusei (Ryusei Kuwata/40 years old), a general director of 'Reiwa no Tora' and businessman; Yuto (Yuto Koizumi/30 years old), a former J-League player and culinary researcher; and Masakatsu (Masakatsu Shizukuishi/32 years old), a freelance announcer. The 5 female members include Asa (Asa Kamiya/25 years old), a current University of Tokyo graduate student and winner of Miss Todai 2020 and Miss Campus 2021 Grand Prix; Izumi (Izumi Senma/33 years old), a Nishitokyo City Council member and former elementary school teacher; Erina (Erina Hirakawa/33 years old), a company employee and talent who is currently a single mother; Natsuko (Natsuko Tatsumi/38 years old), a former top gravure idol; and Haruka (Haruka Ikeda/30 years old), a business owner and former auto mechanic. Studio commentators include Allen-sama, Hiroyuki, Yoko Maki, and Tina Tamashiro.
[Video] Shinnosuke Ishimaru: 'You're underestimating human emotions too much!' Studio surprised by unexpected developments!?
[Video] Shinnosuke Ishimaru's fight with his lover escalates over a sponge...!?
■New developments for Shinnosuke Ishimaru! Izumi, who temporarily left, returns remotely, saying, 'Shinji is truly unbearably cute.'
Also, an unexpected fight episode with his ex-lover! Shinnosuke Ishimaru: 'Why did you choose this?'
In #5, a new movement emerges in the love triangle involving former politician Shinji (Shinnosuke Ishimaru), Miss Todai Asa, and freelance announcer Masakatsu.
Izumi, a Nishitokyo City Council member who had temporarily left for work, appeared remotely and nominated Shinji for a two-shot talk. As everyone watched, Izumi's straightforward nomination, 'I've decided! Shinji-san,' surprised even Hiroyuki, who commented, 'You're the most popular you've ever been in your life.' The studio was greatly excited, with comments like 'Is Shinji finally in a position to choose a woman!?', 'He's popular!', and 'Asa-chan's expression at the end...'.
In their subsequent two-shot, the two deepened their bond through conversation, exchanging political topics that they shared. In a moment when Izumi casually asked about his current interest, an unexpected emotion burst out from Shinji. He replied, 'I've listened to Asa-chan's stories the most, and my understanding of her is the highest. If you use the term 'interested,' then yes.' He then began to talk about his unique stance, saying, 'I'm quite particular about the definition of words,' and the conversation took an unexpected turn.
'This is a complaint to the program, but...' he began, 'Trying to fall in love in 3 days and 2 nights is unreasonable. You're underestimating human emotions too much.' He expressed his opinion on the program, causing a stir in the studio. Hiroyuki interjected, 'Who are you angry at!? That wasn't what we were talking about, was it?' Allen-sama also showed surprise, 'What switch did he hit?' which drew laughter.
The conversation further shifted to a fight with an ex-lover. Shinji recounted an episode where, when buying a dish sponge, he grilled his partner about the 'fish-shaped sponge' she chose, asking, 'Why did you choose this?' and 'It doesn't lather well and is hard to hold, right?' He reflected, 'It was my fault for not telling her what the ideal sponge shape was,' but Izumi was bewildered by his overly unique values. Tina Tamashiro from the studio also chimed in, 'Huh, I use that!? What is the ideal sponge shape!?'
On the other hand, Izumi accepted Shinji's distinctive style, saying, 'I wanted to know him as a person, as a man,' and 'He's truly unbearably cute,' expressing her feelings. Shinji, in turn, smiled and said, 'I'm happy. It's an honor,' leading the situation in an unexpected direction. The relationship, including Asa, became even more complicated as a 'love rectangle.'
■Businessman Ryusei's 'bold approach' makes former top gravure idol Natsuko blurt out her true feelings: 'I like him!'
Furthermore, a significant change also occurred in the relationship between businessman Ryusei and Natsuko. Ryusei, who declared, 'I'll be aggressive!', unhesitatingly nominated Natsuko for a two-shot. He actively engaged with Natsuko, who had not previously shown much emotion.
During their two-shot, the two grew closer by sharing their values and vulnerabilities.
And afterward, during a relaxed moment in the living room, Natsuko inadvertently blurted out her true feelings: 'Ah, I like him!' This development was completely unexpected, even for herself.