TikTok and TBS Radio Co-Produce New Podcast Program "Kakitani & Saki Yagi's 'Can't Wait Until Kick-off!'" Starting April 10th, Video of the Program Also Released
Short-form video platform "TikTok" will jointly produce a new Podcast program, "Kakitani & Saki Yagi's 'Can't Wait Until Kick-off!'" with TBS Radio Co. The 12-episode series begins on April 10, 2026, aiming to explain soccer's fun and appeal to beginners, with content also available as a video podcast on the JFA official TikTok account.
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Short-form video platform "TikTok" (Tick Tock) will jointly produce a new Podcast program, "Kakitani & Saki Yagi's 'Can't Wait Until Kick-off!'" with TBS Radio Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo). In anticipation of the global soccer tournament to be held this summer, related content is also gaining momentum on TikTok. This program was planned against the backdrop of this excitement, and it is scheduled to begin distribution from 8:00 AM on Friday, April 10, 2026, with a total of 12 episodes planned.
The personalities for this program will be Yoichiro Kakitani, a former Japan national football player who retired from active play in January 2025, and Saki Yagi, a creator with over 900,000 TikTok followers, whose videos actively verifying things that she and her fans wonder about are popular. This is a three-month limited project aimed at beginners who "don't know much about soccer" or "don't understand the details," to clearly convey the fun of soccer as a sport and the charm of top-level players.
Furthermore, the program's proceedings will be released as a "Video Podcast (podcast with video)" on the JFA official TikTok account (@jfa_samuraiblue). Leveraging the appeal of "down-to-earth storytelling" content popular on TikTok, we will offer a viewing experience where you can enjoy the program not only through audio but also as vertical video content. Amidst the growing interest in soccer this summer, TikTok will deliver the enjoyment of soccer to more people through this program.
## Program Highlights
* **Yoichiro Kakitani Explains "The True Charm of Soccer"**
Mr. Kakitani will thoroughly explain the depth of soccer based on his own experiences. Technical jargon will be kept to a minimum, delivering anticipation that will make beginners eager for the June kick-off.
* **Saki Yagi, with over 900,000 TikTok Followers, "Verifies" the Fun of Soccer**
Saki Yagi, whose phrase "I'll verify it!" is a hit on TikTok. From the perspective of someone new to soccer, she will ask Kakitani simple questions, delve into the enjoyment of watching soccer in a relatable way, and "verify" it.
* **Hybrid Viewing Experience of Audio and Video**
Enjoy the talk thoroughly on TBS Radio's Podcast, and on the JFA's official TikTok account (@jfa_samuraiblue), propose a new viewing style where you can watch video that conveys the energy of the recording session.
## Performer Comments
**[Yoichiro Kakitani]**
I am very happy to be able to convey the charm of soccer through this program.
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The personalities for this program will be Yoichiro Kakitani, a former Japan national football player who retired from active play in January 2025, and Saki Yagi, a creator with over 900,000 TikTok followers, whose videos actively verifying things that she and her fans wonder about are popular. This is a three-month limited project aimed at beginners who "don't know much about soccer" or "don't understand the details," to clearly convey the fun of soccer as a sport and the charm of top-level players.
Furthermore, the program's proceedings will be released as a "Video Podcast (podcast with video)" on the JFA official TikTok account (@jfa_samuraiblue). Leveraging the appeal of "down-to-earth storytelling" content popular on TikTok, we will offer a viewing experience where you can enjoy the program not only through audio but also as vertical video content. Amidst the growing interest in soccer this summer, TikTok will deliver the enjoyment of soccer to more people through this program.
## Program Highlights
* **Yoichiro Kakitani Explains "The True Charm of Soccer"**
Mr. Kakitani will thoroughly explain the depth of soccer based on his own experiences. Technical jargon will be kept to a minimum, delivering anticipation that will make beginners eager for the June kick-off.
* **Saki Yagi, with over 900,000 TikTok Followers, "Verifies" the Fun of Soccer**
Saki Yagi, whose phrase "I'll verify it!" is a hit on TikTok. From the perspective of someone new to soccer, she will ask Kakitani simple questions, delve into the enjoyment of watching soccer in a relatable way, and "verify" it.
* **Hybrid Viewing Experience of Audio and Video**
Enjoy the talk thoroughly on TBS Radio's Podcast, and on the JFA's official TikTok account (@jfa_samuraiblue), propose a new viewing style where you can watch video that conveys the energy of the recording session.
## Performer Comments
**[Yoichiro Kakitani]**
I am very happy to be able to convey the charm of soccer through this program.
Keywords: