ABEMA's 'MAD5' Episode #3 Features Shinku Jessica's Kawakita in 'Let's Remember Aru Aru Tankentai', Leading to Unpredictable Chaos
ABEMA will broadcast episode 3 of its regular variety program 'MAD5' on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:00 PM. The episode centers on a segment brought in by comedian Shigemi Kawakita, who pretends to have amnesia. As the five comedians attempt a 'memory recreation' of the famous routine 'Aru Aru Tankentai', their memories become wildly confused, resulting in unpredictable and chaotic developments.
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"ABEMA," a new future television platform, will broadcast episode #3 of the regular program "MAD5" featuring five comedians: Cookie! (Yaseibakudan), Hollywood Zakoshisyoh, Kazuma Ikeda (Shizuru), Shigemi Kawakita (Shinku Jessica), and Kemuri Matsui (Reiwa Roman), starting at 11:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026.
"MAD5" is a variety show where these five unconventional individuals use their unique sensibilities and explosive energy to tackle various themes. The project originated from the YouTube channel "Shushu-tto Gokurousan," launched by Cookie! and Hollywood Zakoshisyoh in October 2024, which surpassed 400,000 subscribers in about a year. Following the strong response to a five-episode special broadcast in January 2026, the program has been upgraded to a 20-episode regular series responding to viewers' requests.
In episode #3, airing on May 18 (Monday), the group undertakes a project brought in by Kawakita, who allegedly hit his head and lost his memory, titled "Let's Remember Aru Aru Tankentai."
At the opening, groans are heard from somewhere. When the members head to another room, they find Kawakita wrapped in bandages from head to toe. Kawakita confesses, "I stepped outside of my memory," stating that he can no longer remember the comedy duo Regular's famous "Aru Aru Tankentai" routine. Since the other members have also forgotten the details, the entire group begins a "memory recreation" process to recall it.
Kawakita states that he has "gathered everything in the world," and various props are provided in the studio as hints. However, the comedians' memories become highly confused. Different comedians' routines pop up, and they embark on physically demanding tests, leading to a massive memory mix-up that violently derails from the original "Aru Aru Tankentai."
Amidst this, Cookie! dives into a locker looking for a hint and bursts out to deliver an unexpected joke. The studio falls into an awkward silence, and he embarrassingly exposes himself, blushing and muttering, "Ah, that wasn't funny." This triggers a "chain of hell" where Ikeda, Hollywood Zakoshisyoh, Kawakita, and Kemuri enter the locker one after another, pushing the comedians' mental states to the brink of collapse.
Will the members of "MAD5" be able to successfully recover the memories of "Aru Aru Tankentai"? The madness-filled episode #3 of "MAD5" will be broadcast at 11:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026. Please tune in.
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■ ABEMA "MAD5" Season 1 Overview
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Program URL: https://abema.tv/video/title/90-2048
Broadcast: Every Monday at 11:00 PM (20 episodes total)
Cast: Cookie! (Yaseibakudan), Hollywood Zakoshisyoh, Kazuma Ikeda (Shizuru), Shigemi Kawakita (Shinku Jessica), Kemuri Matsui (Reiwa Roman)
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Broadcast Date: Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:00 PM
Broadcast Channel: ABEMA SPECIAL2 Channel
Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/channels/special-plus/slots/DGzv7q25H1B6rb
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■ About the YouTube Channel "Shushu-tto Gokurousan"
Launched in October 2024 with the concept "TV station executives! Won't you buy this channel?". It rapidly gained fans, surpassing 400,000 subscribers within about a year.
Streamed every Monday at 9:00 PM, it has gained attention for the highly original segments by Hollywood Zakoshisyoh and Cookie!, and their unpredictable interactions with guest stars. Their "ability to swing people around," bringing out unexpected sides of their guests, is one of the channel's main appeals.
■ About "ABEMA"
"ABEMA" is a video streaming business developed as "a new future of television" aiming for TV innovation, which celebrated its 10th anniversary on April 11, 2026. Since its launch, it has operated as an internet television platform that requires no registration and is basically free to enjoy. It broadcasts around 25 channels 24/7, covering diverse genres including 24-hour news channels, original dramas pursuing "highest quality or one and only," reality dating shows, variety shows, anime, and sports.
In addition to boasting the No.1 number of original episodes for a domestic video service, it offers a rich lineup of hit new movies, popular domestic and international dramas, and trending anime, as well as sports.
"ABEMA," a new future television platform, will broadcast episode #3 of the regular program "MAD5" featuring five comedians: Cookie! (Yaseibakudan), Hollywood Zakoshisyoh, Kazuma Ikeda (Shizuru), Shigemi Kawakita (Shinku Jessica), and Kemuri Matsui (Reiwa Roman), starting at 11:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026.
"MAD5" is a variety show where these five unconventional individuals use their unique sensibilities and explosive energy to tackle various themes. The project originated from the YouTube channel "Shushu-tto Gokurousan," launched by Cookie! and Hollywood Zakoshisyoh in October 2024, which surpassed 400,000 subscribers in about a year. Following the strong response to a five-episode special broadcast in January 2026, the program has been upgraded to a 20-episode regular series responding to viewers' requests.
In episode #3, airing on May 18 (Monday), the group undertakes a project brought in by Kawakita, who allegedly hit his head and lost his memory, titled "Let's Remember Aru Aru Tankentai."
At the opening, groans are heard from somewhere. When the members head to another room, they find Kawakita wrapped in bandages from head to toe. Kawakita confesses, "I stepped outside of my memory," stating that he can no longer remember the comedy duo Regular's famous "Aru Aru Tankentai" routine. Since the other members have also forgotten the details, the entire group begins a "memory recreation" process to recall it.
Kawakita states that he has "gathered everything in the world," and various props are provided in the studio as hints. However, the comedians' memories become highly confused. Different comedians' routines pop up, and they embark on physically demanding tests, leading to a massive memory mix-up that violently derails from the original "Aru Aru Tankentai."
Amidst this, Cookie! dives into a locker looking for a hint and bursts out to deliver an unexpected joke. The studio falls into an awkward silence, and he embarrassingly exposes himself, blushing and muttering, "Ah, that wasn't funny." This triggers a "chain of hell" where Ikeda, Hollywood Zakoshisyoh, Kawakita, and Kemuri enter the locker one after another, pushing the comedians' mental states to the brink of collapse.
Will the members of "MAD5" be able to successfully recover the memories of "Aru Aru Tankentai"? The madness-filled episode #3 of "MAD5" will be broadcast at 11:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026. Please tune in.
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■ ABEMA "MAD5" Season 1 Overview
(C) AbemaTV, Inc.
Program URL: https://abema.tv/video/title/90-2048
Broadcast: Every Monday at 11:00 PM (20 episodes total)
Cast: Cookie! (Yaseibakudan), Hollywood Zakoshisyoh, Kazuma Ikeda (Shizuru), Shigemi Kawakita (Shinku Jessica), Kemuri Matsui (Reiwa Roman)
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Broadcast Date: Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:00 PM
Broadcast Channel: ABEMA SPECIAL2 Channel
Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/channels/special-plus/slots/DGzv7q25H1B6rb
* When using images, please include the credit: (C) AbemaTV, Inc.
■ About the YouTube Channel "Shushu-tto Gokurousan"
Launched in October 2024 with the concept "TV station executives! Won't you buy this channel?". It rapidly gained fans, surpassing 400,000 subscribers within about a year.
Streamed every Monday at 9:00 PM, it has gained attention for the highly original segments by Hollywood Zakoshisyoh and Cookie!, and their unpredictable interactions with guest stars. Their "ability to swing people around," bringing out unexpected sides of their guests, is one of the channel's main appeals.
■ About "ABEMA"
"ABEMA" is a video streaming business developed as "a new future of television" aiming for TV innovation, which celebrated its 10th anniversary on April 11, 2026. Since its launch, it has operated as an internet television platform that requires no registration and is basically free to enjoy. It broadcasts around 25 channels 24/7, covering diverse genres including 24-hour news channels, original dramas pursuing "highest quality or one and only," reality dating shows, variety shows, anime, and sports.
In addition to boasting the No.1 number of original episodes for a domestic video service, it offers a rich lineup of hit new movies, popular domestic and international dramas, and trending anime, as well as sports.
FAQ
Who is in the cast of 'MAD5'?
The cast includes Cookie!, Hollywood Zakoshisyoh, Kazuma Ikeda, Shigemi Kawakita, and Kemuri Matsui.
When does episode 3 of 'MAD5' air?
It broadcasts on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:00 PM on the ABEMA SPECIAL2 Channel.
What is the origin of the 'MAD5' program?
It originated from the popular YouTube channel 'Shushu-tto Gokurousan' launched by Cookie! and Hollywood Zakoshisyoh.