Takahisa Masuda Celebrates 20 Years of 'MASTER HITS' Radio at Toyosu PIT! A Report on the 'Blissful Unfiltered Talk' Shared with 5,200 Listeners
NEWS member Takahisa Masuda held a public recording event at Toyosu PIT to mark the 20th anniversary of his BAYFM radio show, 'MASTER HITS.' The event featured his signature unfiltered talk and surprise live performances for 5,200 enthusiastic fans.
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- 📰 Published: March 28, 2026 at 22:04
BAYFM's 'MASTER HITS,' hosted by NEWS member Takahisa Masuda, held a special public recording event to conclude its 20th-anniversary celebrations. Known for Masuda's unfiltered talk, the show began on April 1, 2005, and entered its 20th year in April 2025. On March 26, the final day of the anniversary period, the event at Toyosu PIT drew approximately 5,200 listeners (across two sessions), who were treated to lively conversation and surprise live singing.
Five minutes before the start, a unique narration by Masuda himself warmed up the crowd: 'Please refrain from grilling gyoza, doing nail art, playing with staff, getting full-body hair removal, or trading stickers during the performance... Actually, sticker trading is fine. Also, the weather forecast for today is rain with occasional slipping. Please be careful not to slip and fall. I am counting on your applause and laughter. Please give me your warm support so this doesn't become that legendary moment that once left the Tokyo Dome in complete silence.'
As the event began, Masuda appeared on stage in a casual outfit of a white long-sleeve tee and shorts. The audience erupted in cheers, feeling the excitement of witnessing a real radio recording. 'I hope to create a wonderful time with all of you. Also, a listener informed me that today marks the 10,000th day of my idol career,' he announced, drawing thunderous applause. 'MASTER HITS started the year after my major debut, and it's a radio station that has been with me and supported me the whole time. It's no exaggeration to say that being allowed to host a radio show alone helped raise the 'super interesting' Masuda you see today. I want to make this a fun broadcast to show my gratitude!' With that, he kicked off the show with his signature 'Two-Choice Question' segment.
When asked to choose between 'Scrambled Eggs vs. Sunny-Side Up,' Masuda began a one-man skit, reenacting how he orders breakfast at a hotel. He then transitioned into introducing his song 'Kidoairaku.' As the music played, Masuda smiled at the cameras. 'How is it? Listening to 'Kidoairaku' together. You might be thinking, 'Just sing it already!' (laughs). You won't hear this voice on the actual broadcast. I wasn't nervous at all today, but seeing how eager you all are is making me a bit nervous. I want to deliver the usual 'MASTER HITS' vibe, so don't expect anything too crazy to happen,' he joked, sharing the kind of banter only possible at a live event.
Next was the email segment. 'MASTER HITS values emails highly, and I try to read as many as possible,' he said. When he asked, 'How many of you have sent an email to the show?', over two-thirds of the audience raised their hands. 'Since we are meeting in person, I want to take questions directly from you here. If you consider yourself an 'email craftsman' or have something you want to ask Massu, please raise your hand,' he said, launching a special Q&A session. The first question was, 'Did you pass your driver's license test on the first try...'
Five minutes before the start, a unique narration by Masuda himself warmed up the crowd: 'Please refrain from grilling gyoza, doing nail art, playing with staff, getting full-body hair removal, or trading stickers during the performance... Actually, sticker trading is fine. Also, the weather forecast for today is rain with occasional slipping. Please be careful not to slip and fall. I am counting on your applause and laughter. Please give me your warm support so this doesn't become that legendary moment that once left the Tokyo Dome in complete silence.'
As the event began, Masuda appeared on stage in a casual outfit of a white long-sleeve tee and shorts. The audience erupted in cheers, feeling the excitement of witnessing a real radio recording. 'I hope to create a wonderful time with all of you. Also, a listener informed me that today marks the 10,000th day of my idol career,' he announced, drawing thunderous applause. 'MASTER HITS started the year after my major debut, and it's a radio station that has been with me and supported me the whole time. It's no exaggeration to say that being allowed to host a radio show alone helped raise the 'super interesting' Masuda you see today. I want to make this a fun broadcast to show my gratitude!' With that, he kicked off the show with his signature 'Two-Choice Question' segment.
When asked to choose between 'Scrambled Eggs vs. Sunny-Side Up,' Masuda began a one-man skit, reenacting how he orders breakfast at a hotel. He then transitioned into introducing his song 'Kidoairaku.' As the music played, Masuda smiled at the cameras. 'How is it? Listening to 'Kidoairaku' together. You might be thinking, 'Just sing it already!' (laughs). You won't hear this voice on the actual broadcast. I wasn't nervous at all today, but seeing how eager you all are is making me a bit nervous. I want to deliver the usual 'MASTER HITS' vibe, so don't expect anything too crazy to happen,' he joked, sharing the kind of banter only possible at a live event.
Next was the email segment. 'MASTER HITS values emails highly, and I try to read as many as possible,' he said. When he asked, 'How many of you have sent an email to the show?', over two-thirds of the audience raised their hands. 'Since we are meeting in person, I want to take questions directly from you here. If you consider yourself an 'email craftsman' or have something you want to ask Massu, please raise your hand,' he said, launching a special Q&A session. The first question was, 'Did you pass your driver's license test on the first try...'