MAD5 #9 Features a Fierce Center Position Battle Among Gal Trio "Kemuri Three Musketeers"! Former AKB48 Member Minami Minegishi Joins as Special Judge to Assess Talent in MAD5's Unique Style—Plus a Major Announcement at the End of the Show!?

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"ABEMA," the new future of television, will broadcast episode #9 of the regular variety show "MAD5," featuring the five members of Shonentai Bakudan's Kukki!, Hollywood Zakoshisho, Shizuru's Kazuma Ikeda, Shinkuu Jessica's Shigemizu Kawakita, and Reiwa Roman's Kemuri Matsui, starting at 11 PM on Monday, June 29, 2026.

"MAD5" is a variety program in which five uniquely creative and intensely individualistic personalities use their distinct sensibilities and explosive energy to tackle a wide range of themes. The show originated as a new project announced on the YouTube channel "Shushutto Gokurousan," launched in October 2024 by Kukki! and Hollywood Zakoshisho. Their channel surpassed 400,000 subscribers within about a year. After five special episodes aired starting January 2026 received strong viewer response, the program returns now as a full 20-episode regular series.

Episode #9, airing on Monday, June 29, will feature the gal trio "Kemuri Three Musketeers," who previously made a strong impression in episodes #1 and #5, as MAD5-produced idols. The episode will host a "Kemuri Three Musketeers Center Position Battle" to determine the group's center. Former AKB48 member Minami Minegishi will join as a special judge, assessing the trio's idol potential alongside the MAD5 comedians.

Before the official judging begins, the trio's profile introductions shock the studio with jaw-dropping stories far removed from a typical idol audition—from full-nose custom cosmetic surgeries and major jaw surgeries involving four incisions, to wild delinquent pasts during school days. Judge Minegishi can't help but laugh nervously, muttering, "She'll never be center," setting a chaotic tone from the start.

Then comes MAD5's signature judging round, featuring absurdly unique challenges: Ikeda's silent acting test, Hollywood Zakoshisho's wide-legged jumping exercise, and Kawakita's forced instruction cue cards. Despite the bizarre tasks, the gals display unimaginable, off-the-charts potential, with their wildly free-spirited actions sending the MAD5 comedians into fits of laughter. At one point, Minegishi herself dazzles with a sharp, professional idol performance, showcasing her seasoned idol presence.

Who will emerge victorious from this fierce competition and claim the center position? And what shocking "major announcement" will Kukki! reveal at the end of the episode? Don't miss "MAD5" Season 1, Episode #9, airing Monday, June 29, 2026, at 11 PM.

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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 PM (20 episodes total)

Cast: Kukki! (Shonentai Bakudan), Hollywood Zakoshisho, Kazuma Ikeda (Shizuru), Shigemizu Kawakita (Shinkuu Jessica), Kemuri Matsui (Reiwa Roman)

Special Judge: Minami Minegishi

Trio Members: Ruru Tanaka, Airisa Wada, Hinana Torishima

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Air Date: Monday, June 29, 2026, 11 PM–

Broadcast Channel: ABEMA SPECIAL2 Channel

Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/channels/special-plus/slots/DGzv93TRiSYL6j

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About the YouTube Channel "Shushutto Gokurousan"

Launched in October 2024 under the concept "TV networks, will you buy this channel?", the channel rapidly gained popularity, surpassing 400,000 subscribers within about a year.

New videos are released every Monday at 9 PM. The channel is known for the original concepts of hosts Hollywood Zakoshisho and Kukki!, and the unpredictable interactions with weekly guests. A key appeal is their ability to bring out unseen sides of guests through their chaotic yet engaging style.

About "ABEMA"

"ABEMA" is a video streaming service that marks its 10th anniversary on April 11, 2026, continuing its mission as "the new future of television" by innovating the TV experience. Since launch, ABEMA has offered an internet-based TV service that requires no registration and is free to enjoy. It broadcasts around 25 channels 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including a 24-hour news channel, original dramas, romance reality shows, variety programs, anime, and sports—all committed to either "highest quality" or "one-of-a-kind" content.

In addition to boasting the largest number of original episodes among Japanese-origin video services (※), ABEMA offers a rich lineup including trending new movies, popular domestic and international dramas, and hit anime. It also streams live sports and online concerts. Users can enjoy content anytime, anywhere—free from time and location constraints—via smartphones, PCs, tablets, and TV devices, aligning with diverse lifestyles.

For 1,180 yen/month (tax included), "ABEMA Premium" offers exclusive features and content. For 680 yen/month (tax included), "Ad-Supported ABEMA Premium" allows viewing of ABEMA Premium-exclusive content with ads.

(※) As of March 2026, based on internal research

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To celebrate its 10th anniversary, ABEMA will run a year-long series of campaigns, including special programs and the "ABEMA 10th Anniversary Free Thank-You Festival." Stay tuned for ABEMA's 10th-anniversary celebrations.

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