FM Osaka Launches New Midday Show 'iDoBuddy' with Mitsuru Matsuoka (SOPHIA), Karin Kojima, and Kiyoko Taniguchi! 'Aka Maru' Welcomes Yanagi Gibson (The Plan9) and Bakunosuke on Mondays! Time Slot Changes to 15:00-17:00.
FM Osaka will launch its new program 'iDoBuddy' in April 2026, revamping 'Aka Maru'.
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FM Osaka will implement program changes in April 2026. Under the concept of "LAUGH & MUSIC," FM Osaka, which has consistently delivered "laughter" and "music" every day, will further strengthen its DNA with the spring 2026 revamp. New programs featuring a diverse lineup of personalities will sequentially start from Wednesday, April 1st. Please look forward to them.
This revamp sees the launch of 'iDoBuddy' (Monday-Thursday, 11:30-15:00), refreshing the midday wide program for the first time in 20 years. Mitsuru Matsuoka of SOPHIA (Wednesdays), former NMB48 captain Karin Kojima (Thursdays), and FM Osaka's midday staple Kiyoko Taniguchi (Mondays and Tuesdays) will serve as personalities.
Additionally, 'Aka Maru' (Monday-Thursday), hosted by Yumi Akamatsu with a different comedian each day, will feature new Monday members Yanagi Gibson of The Plan9 and Bakunosuke. The broadcast time will also change to 15:00-17:00.
Weekday evenings will be titled 'FM OSAKA THE MASTERPIECE' (Monday-Thursday, 17:00-18:20), offering a program where listeners can thoroughly enjoy classic hits and albums from yesteryear.
Furthermore, on Friday nights, 'OTOSHIMONO' (Fridays, 20:00-21:00), where Shota Shimonohara delves deep into music, will begin. On Saturday mornings, Suzuki Shoji's popular program will expand its time slot and be reborn as 'Saturday Morning On The Radio' (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00).
In addition, a diverse lineup of new programs includes the first regular radio show for the attention-grabbing actress Runa Nakajima, titled 'NIPPON ZOKI presents Runa Nakajima's LUNA LOG', and the radio debut of the motorcycle program 'Like a wind' which has been popular on television for over 20 years, titled 'Like a wind Radio'.
Please pay close attention to FM Osaka from April onwards.
◆ New Programs
【Starts April 1st (Wednesday)】
'iDoBuddy'
◇Broadcast Time: Monday-Thursday 11:30-
FAQ
What is the new midday program on FM Osaka?
The new midday program on FM Osaka is called 'iDoBuddy'.
Who are the hosts of 'iDoBuddy'?
The hosts of 'iDoBuddy' are Kiyoko Taniguchi (Mondays & Tuesdays), Mitsuru Matsuoka (SOPHIA) (Wednesdays), and Karin Kojima (Thursdays).
What changes are happening to the 'Aka Maru' program?
'Aka Maru' will have new Monday hosts, Yanagi Gibson (The Plan9) and Bakunosuke, and its broadcast time will change to 15:00-17:00.
When do the new programs start?
The new programs will start sequentially from Wednesday, April 1st, 2026.
What is the concept behind FM Osaka's programming changes?
The concept is to further strengthen FM Osaka's DNA of delivering 'laughter' and 'music' every day, under the theme 'LAUGH & MUSIC'.