'The Bachelorette Japan' Season 4 Premieres Exclusively on Prime Video on May 1st! Host Kou Bando to Depart After This Season.
The popular dating reality show 'The Bachelorette Japan' Season 4 will be exclusively streamed on Prime Video from 20:00 on May 1st. It was also announced that long-time host Kou Bando will be leaving the show after this season.
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Prime Video will exclusively stream the latest installment of the popular dating reality show, 'The Bachelorette Japan' Season 4, for Prime members starting at 20:00 on Friday, May 1st. This season will consist of 9 episodes, with the first four episodes being released at once in the first week. 'The Bachelorette Japan' Season 4 is the latest addition to the Amazon Prime benefits. Prime members can enjoy unlimited access to fast and convenient shipping benefits such as expedited and scheduled delivery at no extra charge, as well as various other shopping and entertainment benefits.
'The Bachelorette Japan' is the 'gender-reversed' version of the popular dating reality show 'The Bachelor Japan.' A single, talented, and beautiful woman (the Bachelorette) chooses her destined partner from a number of male participants in her quest for 'true love.' Since its start in 2020 with Season 1, followed by Season 2 in 2022 and Season 3 in 2024, it has taken social media by storm each time. The earnest way the Bachelorette and the male participants face love, the friendships that form through the journey, and the shocking, unexpected developments and emotional drama have garnered a huge response every time.
An icon who has walked with the series' history is finally graduating.
'For me, true love is being able to feel someone else's happiness as my own.'
Host Kou Bando, who has watched over the journey to find love, makes his emotional final appearance!
It has been decided that Kou Bando, long beloved as the host of 'The Bachelor Japan' series, which includes both 'The Bachelor Japan' and 'The Bachelorette Japan,' will be graduating after this season.
Mr. Bando joined the show as host from Season 1 of 'The Bachelor Japan,' which started in 2017. As an iconic figure of the series, he has stood by the participants on their journeys and witnessed numerous love stories. Having watched over all the conflicts and decisions born from the quest for true love up close, Mr. Bando is a special presence not only for the participants but also for the viewers. His manner of speaking and presence are indispensable elements of the Bachelor series, etched in the memory of many fans.
The 'Bachelor Japan' series marks its memorable 10th installment with this work. With 'The Bachelorette Japan' Season 4, Mr. Bando will conclude his long-standing role as host.
Please be sure to witness the final appearance of Mr. Bando, who has walked alongside the series!
We have received the following comment from Mr. Bando, who has completed his final role in the Bachelor series with this work.
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To everyone,
I will be graduating from 'The Bachelor Japan' and 'The Bachelorette Japan.'
This season will be my last.
Through this journey, I have truly learned so many important things.
I have witnessed so many people wishing for someone else's happiness and taking a courageous step forward.