"Totsugeki! Namaiki TV" and "Charge!" Launch with New Lineups!
KHB Higashinippon Broadcasting will begin airing its information programs "Totsugeki! Namaiki TV" and "Charge!" with new lineups starting March 30.
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KHB Higashinippon Broadcasting (Headquarters: Taihaku-ku, Sendai) will launch its weekday morning information program "Totsugeki! Namaiki TV" and its evening news and information program "Charge!" with new lineups starting Monday, March 30.
Entering its 24th year, "Totsugeki! Namaiki TV" is a community-focused information program packed with popular segments, including the live "Depaspa Ichinori!" featuring real-time deals, "Namaiki Kakaku" for household budget tips, and "Nama na Kitchen" for creative recipes.
Joining existing MCs Akihiko Honma and Misato Abe, Yuka Uchida will serve as a new MC starting Monday, March 30, to energize the program!
Furthermore, the popular Friday segment "Honma-chan Style Dialect Class" will be rebranded as "Today's Dialect 5-7-5," featuring one haiku daily. New projects will also launch, including monthly "Miyagi Sugokids" and "Legal Consultation Room" segments on Thursdays, and bi-weekly appearances by the comedy duo Nayuta.
"Charge!" is a news and information program that answers what people in Miyagi want to know, covering local news, sports, trending gourmet food, and popular items.
Continuing from last year, the program will feature Yuri Shigenobu, Kanato Suzuki, Hiroki Ueno, and Ami Iguchi, with Shota Komuro joining as a new regular member. Three announcers will serve as casters each day to deliver "easy-to-understand information useful for daily life."
Additionally, the program logo has been updated from the previous "!" (exclamation mark) to a new mark symbolizing the "charging" of information.
Why not "charge" up on what you want to know about Miyagi with this program?
◆ Program Name: Totsugeki! Namaiki TV
◆ Broadcast Time: Weekdays (Monday–Friday), 9:55 AM – 11:05 AM
◆ Cast: Akihiko Honma, Yuka Uchida (Mon–Wed), Misato Abe (Thu–Fri), Kasumi Takahashi (Weather Forecaster)
◆ Broadcast Area: Miyagi Prefecture (Local)
FAQ
When will the new lineups for "Totsugeki! Namaiki TV" and "Charge!" be launched?
The new lineups for both "Totsugeki! Namaiki TV" and "Charge!" will be launched on Monday, March 30.
Who is the new MC joining "Totsugeki! Namaiki TV" starting March 30?
Yuka Uchida will be joining as a new MC for "Totsugeki! Namaiki TV" starting Monday, March 30.
What is the new rebranding of the Friday segment "Honma-chan Style Dialect Class" on "Totsugeki! Namaiki TV"?
The Friday segment "Honma-chan Style Dialect Class" on "Totsugeki! Namaiki TV" will be rebranded as "Today's Dialect 5-7-5," featuring one haiku daily.
Who are the continuing members of the "Charge!" program, and who is the new regular member?
Yuri Shigenobu, Kanato Suzuki, Hiroki Ueno, and Ami Iguchi are continuing members of "Charge!", with Shota Komuro joining as a new regular member.
What is the updated program logo for "Charge!" and what does it symbolize?
The program logo for "Charge!" has been updated from an exclamation mark to a new mark symbolizing the "charging" of information.