Prime Video Announces Star-Studded Lineup for NBA Finals 2026 on 'NBA on Prime' in Japan
Amazon Prime Video has announced the guest lineup for its 'NBA on Prime' broadcast of the 2026 NBA Finals. Prominent NBA fans including Bose, Naoki Tanaka, Sota Fukushi, and Keisuke Watanabe will participate in the coverage.
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Entertainment industry NBA fans, including actor Sota Fukushi, comedian Shun Matsuo (Chocolate Planet), actor Keisuke Watanabe, Rino Fukuyama (CANDY TUNE), and singer-songwriter Kaori Mochida, have come together for the NBA Finals!
MCs include Bose (Scha Dara Parr) and Naoki Tanaka (Cocorico).
Prime Video will stream all games of the 2026 NBA Finals on 'NBA on Prime' starting at 8:45 AM JST on Thursday, June 4. The company has announced the star-studded lineup that will participate in the coverage from studios in Japan and arenas on site.
*'NBA on Prime' is a live streaming benefit included with Amazon Prime membership. Prime members can enjoy unlimited, fast, and convenient delivery benefits such as expedited and scheduled shipping at no extra cost, in addition to various other shopping and entertainment benefits.
'NBA on Prime' has already thrilled many customers by streaming 67 games of the 2025-26 NBA season, featured playoff games, and the entire Western Conference Finals. During the regular season, games streamed on 'NBA on Prime' recorded the highest viewership numbers in Japan for any regular season since the 2019-20 season, reflecting growing attention for the NBA in the country.
To provide deeper and more enjoyable coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals, which will be streamed in full, a diverse team of guests and MCs has been gathered. Actor Keisuke Watanabe, a passionate NBA fan since childhood, will guest on Game 1. Actor Sota Fukushi, who played basketball during his junior high and high school years, will guest on Game 2. For Game 3, Rino Fukuyama of CANDY TUNE, who is such a basketball enthusiast that she earned a JBA-certified E-class referee license, will appear in the Tokyo studio, while comedian Shun Matsuo of Chocolate Planet, an outspoken New York Knicks fan, will report the excitement from the venue. Singer-songwriter Kaori Mochida will also appear for Game 5.
MC duties will be handled by Bose (Scha Dara Parr), known as one of the biggest NBA experts in the music industry, and Naoki Tanaka of the comedy duo Cocorico, who has been an NBA fan for over 30 years. Professional and accessible commentary will be provided in the studio by NBA analyst Chris Sasaki, basketball writer Reo Onishi, and former Japan national team member Naoto Tsuji (B.LEAGUE Gunma Crane Thunders), and on-site by former Japan national team member Keijuro Matsui (B.LEAGUE Saitama Broncos).
The stable play-by-play team of Daishi Tanaka and Yuji Kondo, on-site reporter Nanami, and Tokyo studio assistant Eri Kimura will round out the team.
'NBA on Prime' 2026 NBA Finals Broadcast Overview
Thursday, June 4, 8:45 AM: Game 1 - New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs
[Studio] MC: Bose, Assistant: Eri Kimura, Commentary: Chris Sasaki, Guest: Keisuke Watanabe, Guest Commentary: Naoto Tsuji
[Broadcast] Play-by-play: Daishi Tanaka, Commentary: Chris Sasaki, Guest Commentary: Naoto Tsuji
[Venue] Reporter: Keijuro Matsui
Saturday, June 6, 9:00 AM: Game 2 - New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs
[Studio] MC: Bose, Assistant: Eri Kimura, Commentary: Reo Onishi, Guest: Sota Fukushi
[Broadcast] Play-by-play: Yuji Kondo, Commentary: Reo Onishi
[Venue] Reporter: Keijuro Matsui
Tuesday, June 9, 8:45 AM: Game 3 - San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks
[Studio] MC: Bose, Assistant: Eri Kimura, Commentary: Chris Sasaki, Guest: Rino Fukuyama (CANDY TUNE)
MCs include Bose (Scha Dara Parr) and Naoki Tanaka (Cocorico).
Prime Video will stream all games of the 2026 NBA Finals on 'NBA on Prime' starting at 8:45 AM JST on Thursday, June 4. The company has announced the star-studded lineup that will participate in the coverage from studios in Japan and arenas on site.
*'NBA on Prime' is a live streaming benefit included with Amazon Prime membership. Prime members can enjoy unlimited, fast, and convenient delivery benefits such as expedited and scheduled shipping at no extra cost, in addition to various other shopping and entertainment benefits.
'NBA on Prime' has already thrilled many customers by streaming 67 games of the 2025-26 NBA season, featured playoff games, and the entire Western Conference Finals. During the regular season, games streamed on 'NBA on Prime' recorded the highest viewership numbers in Japan for any regular season since the 2019-20 season, reflecting growing attention for the NBA in the country.
To provide deeper and more enjoyable coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals, which will be streamed in full, a diverse team of guests and MCs has been gathered. Actor Keisuke Watanabe, a passionate NBA fan since childhood, will guest on Game 1. Actor Sota Fukushi, who played basketball during his junior high and high school years, will guest on Game 2. For Game 3, Rino Fukuyama of CANDY TUNE, who is such a basketball enthusiast that she earned a JBA-certified E-class referee license, will appear in the Tokyo studio, while comedian Shun Matsuo of Chocolate Planet, an outspoken New York Knicks fan, will report the excitement from the venue. Singer-songwriter Kaori Mochida will also appear for Game 5.
MC duties will be handled by Bose (Scha Dara Parr), known as one of the biggest NBA experts in the music industry, and Naoki Tanaka of the comedy duo Cocorico, who has been an NBA fan for over 30 years. Professional and accessible commentary will be provided in the studio by NBA analyst Chris Sasaki, basketball writer Reo Onishi, and former Japan national team member Naoto Tsuji (B.LEAGUE Gunma Crane Thunders), and on-site by former Japan national team member Keijuro Matsui (B.LEAGUE Saitama Broncos).
The stable play-by-play team of Daishi Tanaka and Yuji Kondo, on-site reporter Nanami, and Tokyo studio assistant Eri Kimura will round out the team.
'NBA on Prime' 2026 NBA Finals Broadcast Overview
Thursday, June 4, 8:45 AM: Game 1 - New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs
[Studio] MC: Bose, Assistant: Eri Kimura, Commentary: Chris Sasaki, Guest: Keisuke Watanabe, Guest Commentary: Naoto Tsuji
[Broadcast] Play-by-play: Daishi Tanaka, Commentary: Chris Sasaki, Guest Commentary: Naoto Tsuji
[Venue] Reporter: Keijuro Matsui
Saturday, June 6, 9:00 AM: Game 2 - New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs
[Studio] MC: Bose, Assistant: Eri Kimura, Commentary: Reo Onishi, Guest: Sota Fukushi
[Broadcast] Play-by-play: Yuji Kondo, Commentary: Reo Onishi
[Venue] Reporter: Keijuro Matsui
Tuesday, June 9, 8:45 AM: Game 3 - San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks
[Studio] MC: Bose, Assistant: Eri Kimura, Commentary: Chris Sasaki, Guest: Rino Fukuyama (CANDY TUNE)
FAQ
『NBA on Prime』のNBAファイナル2026の配信はいつからですか？
日本時間6月4日（木）から始まります。
ファイナル第1戦のカードは？
ニューヨーク・ニックス対サンアントニオ・スパーズです。
出演する主なゲストは誰ですか？
渡邊圭祐氏、福士蒼汰氏、福山梨乃氏（CANDY TUNE）、松尾駿氏（チョコレートプラネット）、持田香織氏などが出演します。
解説陣にはどのような専門家がいますか？
佐々木クリス氏（NBAアナリスト）、大西玲央氏（ライター）、辻直人氏（群馬クレインサンダーズ）、松井啓十郎氏（さいたまブロンコス）が解説を務めます。
『NBA on Prime』の視聴には何が必要ですか？
Amazon プライム会員特典対象のライブ配信となります。