Aika Kanda: "I actually passed!" The Unexpected Outcome of Her Scolded NHK Interview
Freelance announcer Aika Kanda appeared as a guest on Nippon Broadcasting System's program 'Akane Osawa LUCKY 7' and shared surprising stories from her time as an NHK announcer and her current work philosophy. Her anecdote about expecting to fail the NHK interview but ultimately receiving an offer is particularly noteworthy.
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Freelance announcer Aika Kanda appeared as a guest on Nippon Broadcasting System's program 'Akane Osawa LUCKY 7 supported by Inuzuka Seisakusho' (Nippon Broadcasting System, Mondays-Fridays 9:50 PM - 9:57 PM) from May 4th (Monday) to May 8th (Friday). Kanda and Akane Osawa, the program's personality, who are close friends, engaged in a lively discussion ranging from behind-the-scenes stories from Kanda's time as an NHK announcer to her current work philosophy.
Kanda was born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1980. After graduating from university, she joined NHK in 2003. She spent four years in her first assignment in Fukuoka, then moved to the Tokyo Announcing Department. After working for a total of nine years, she transitioned to freelance in 2012. She currently serves as the main MC for Fuji TV's 'Pokapoka' alongside the duo Haraichi.
She aspired to become an announcer in her sixth year of elementary school. The catalyst was seeing announcer Masataka Heimi, who appeared as a special guest at a celebration for passing junior high school entrance exams, and being moved by the greatness of announcers.
On the other hand, Kanda, who did not attend an announcing school, recalled, "My fundamentals weren't solid." During her NHK entrance interview, when asked, "Do you watch NHK?" she impulsively replied, "Project X." However, the interviewer pointed out, "You shouldn't come here without knowing what the other party produces," which made her think, "I definitely failed this time." Nevertheless, the result was an offer. She laughed, saying, "I actually passed!"
After joining, in her first assignment in Fukuoka, she expressed gratitude, saying, "My seniors all gathered around to teach me." At the same time, she veered off into a food topic, saying, "When I had yakitori and local specialties, I realized how cheap and delicious they were," which led Osawa to retort, "We're looking for stories about your life as an announcer here." Regarding her current work, she said, "Some people view 'Pokapoka' as a variety show, but I approach it as a two-hour documentary," revealing her stance as a "half-journalist" that hasn't changed since her NHK days. Osawa was surprised by these words, saying, "I've never looked at it from that perspective," and concluded the program with a laugh, adding, "Although Kanda-san and I have known each other for a long time, she seriously talked about her NHK days. That was good."
Aika Kanda's guest appearance on 'Akane Osawa LUCKY 7 supported by Inuzuka Seisakusho' will be broadcast from May 4th (Monday) to May 8th (Friday) starting at 9:50 PM. It will also be distributed as a podcast after the broadcast.
Akane Osawa Profile
Born August 16, 1985, in Osaka Prefecture. Currently appears as a Thursday regular on 'Hirunandesu!' (Nippon Television Network).
[Program Overview]
Program Name: Akane Osawa LUCKY 7 supported by Inuzuka Seisakusho
Broadcast Time: Mondays-Fridays 9:50 PM - 9:57 PM
*Broadcast may be canceled due to extended professional baseball coverage.
Personality: Akane Osawa
Program Email Address: lucky@1242.com
Program X: @akanelucky7
Program Hashtag: #大沢あかねLUCKY7
Program HP: https://www.1242.com/lucky
Kanda was born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1980. After graduating from university, she joined NHK in 2003. She spent four years in her first assignment in Fukuoka, then moved to the Tokyo Announcing Department. After working for a total of nine years, she transitioned to freelance in 2012. She currently serves as the main MC for Fuji TV's 'Pokapoka' alongside the duo Haraichi.
She aspired to become an announcer in her sixth year of elementary school. The catalyst was seeing announcer Masataka Heimi, who appeared as a special guest at a celebration for passing junior high school entrance exams, and being moved by the greatness of announcers.
On the other hand, Kanda, who did not attend an announcing school, recalled, "My fundamentals weren't solid." During her NHK entrance interview, when asked, "Do you watch NHK?" she impulsively replied, "Project X." However, the interviewer pointed out, "You shouldn't come here without knowing what the other party produces," which made her think, "I definitely failed this time." Nevertheless, the result was an offer. She laughed, saying, "I actually passed!"
After joining, in her first assignment in Fukuoka, she expressed gratitude, saying, "My seniors all gathered around to teach me." At the same time, she veered off into a food topic, saying, "When I had yakitori and local specialties, I realized how cheap and delicious they were," which led Osawa to retort, "We're looking for stories about your life as an announcer here." Regarding her current work, she said, "Some people view 'Pokapoka' as a variety show, but I approach it as a two-hour documentary," revealing her stance as a "half-journalist" that hasn't changed since her NHK days. Osawa was surprised by these words, saying, "I've never looked at it from that perspective," and concluded the program with a laugh, adding, "Although Kanda-san and I have known each other for a long time, she seriously talked about her NHK days. That was good."
Aika Kanda's guest appearance on 'Akane Osawa LUCKY 7 supported by Inuzuka Seisakusho' will be broadcast from May 4th (Monday) to May 8th (Friday) starting at 9:50 PM. It will also be distributed as a podcast after the broadcast.
Akane Osawa Profile
Born August 16, 1985, in Osaka Prefecture. Currently appears as a Thursday regular on 'Hirunandesu!' (Nippon Television Network).
[Program Overview]
Program Name: Akane Osawa LUCKY 7 supported by Inuzuka Seisakusho
Broadcast Time: Mondays-Fridays 9:50 PM - 9:57 PM
*Broadcast may be canceled due to extended professional baseball coverage.
Personality: Akane Osawa
Program Email Address: lucky@1242.com
Program X: @akanelucky7
Program Hashtag: #大沢あかねLUCKY7
Program HP: https://www.1242.com/lucky