Legendary Music Program 'Futari no Big Show' Starts Streaming on April 1 (Wed)!
NHK On Demand is launching monthly streaming of the remastered 'Futari no Big Show' starting April 1, 2026, a popular music program that aired for 10 years from 1993. Additionally, a 'History Entertainment Program' featuring 80 episodes and 100 performances from the NHK Symphony Orchestra will also be streamed. These releases are part of an expanded entertainment lineup, adding to over 22,000 existing titles.
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NHK On Demand will begin monthly streaming of the high-definition, high-quality remastered version of 'Futari no Big Show' starting April 1, 2026. This music program was broadcast on NHK General TV for 10 years starting in 1993. It was a popular stage show where two big stars performed music and engaged in conversation without a host. In addition to their hit songs, the talk segments often revealed unexpected commonalities, hidden past encounters, and sometimes even unscripted episodes. Some episodes even featured collaborations between stars that can never be seen again!
The format, with just two singers leading the show, was very fresh and different from typical programs. Combinations of seniors and juniors, peers, and sometimes even rivals made it a show that was 'fun to be on' and 'fun to watch.' I appeared on it several times, but the most memorable for me was with Hideo Murata. I was delighted to sing with him again after so long, and I was also nervous about not disrupting the flow and causing trouble for my senior. On stage with my juniors, I made an effort to ensure they didn't hold back or feel intimidated, and I have many memories. Above all, by enjoying ourselves, the audience in front of us was pleased, and I believe that feeling was conveyed to everyone watching on TV. Japan has wonderful songs and singers. Especially now that music programs have become fewer, I really want everyone to watch 'Futari no Big Show,' which has been loved for so many years!
Two episodes to be streamed each month starting April 1 (planned)
*The text below the photo is a 'subtitle' and not the order of appearance (all are reversed)
10 episodes to be streamed monthly starting April 1 (Wed) at 5 PM
http://www.nhk-ondemand.jp/program/P200800006700000/index.html?capid=bigkaze001
Popular 'History Entertainment Program' to be Streamed All at Once for the First Time!
A history entertainment program featuring ordinary people not depicted in traditional historical dramas or textbooks. The drama-style content follows 'Time-Space Journalists' dispatched from the future, who time-warp to the Sengoku and Edo periods to report on and record the lives of people from those times. All 80 episodes, including special episodes from 6 seasons broadcast on NHK General TV from 2009 to 2014, will be streamed sequentially! Starring: Jun Kaname, Anne, and others.
All episodes to be streamed sequentially starting April 1 (Wed) at 5 PM
http://www.nhk-ondemand.jp/program/P200900029400000/index.html?capid=timekaze001
100 Masterpieces to be Streamed in Commemoration of the NHK Symphony Orchestra's 100th Anniversary!
In commemoration of the NHK Symphony Orchestra reaching its 100th anniversary this October, NHK On Demand has been streaming masterpieces from the NHK Symphony Orchestra since January 2026, selected from previously broadcast programs like 'NHK Symphony Hour' and 'Classic Music Hall.' A total of 100 performances are planned for streaming over one year! The lineup includes performances by a diverse range of conductors, from Herbert Blomstedt and Wolfgang Sawallisch to the current NHK Symphony Orchestra Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi! Enjoy the passionate performances of world-renowned maestros and the NHK Symphony Orchestra with accessible and easy-to-understand commentary.
NHK Symphony Orchestra content streamed monthly!
https://www.nhk-ondemand.jp/program/P200800003000000/index.html
Currently, NHK On Demand streams over 22,000 titles including dramas, documentaries, entertainment, educational programs, kids' shows, anime, and sports. Starting this April, entertainment programs will be further enhanced! In addition to 'Futari no Big Show,' 'Time Scoop Hunter,' and 'NHK Symphony Orchestra content,' nostalgic programs are scheduled to appear one after another!
Watch streaming programs here: https://www.nhk-ondemand.jp
The format, with just two singers leading the show, was very fresh and different from typical programs. Combinations of seniors and juniors, peers, and sometimes even rivals made it a show that was 'fun to be on' and 'fun to watch.' I appeared on it several times, but the most memorable for me was with Hideo Murata. I was delighted to sing with him again after so long, and I was also nervous about not disrupting the flow and causing trouble for my senior. On stage with my juniors, I made an effort to ensure they didn't hold back or feel intimidated, and I have many memories. Above all, by enjoying ourselves, the audience in front of us was pleased, and I believe that feeling was conveyed to everyone watching on TV. Japan has wonderful songs and singers. Especially now that music programs have become fewer, I really want everyone to watch 'Futari no Big Show,' which has been loved for so many years!
Two episodes to be streamed each month starting April 1 (planned)
*The text below the photo is a 'subtitle' and not the order of appearance (all are reversed)
10 episodes to be streamed monthly starting April 1 (Wed) at 5 PM
http://www.nhk-ondemand.jp/program/P200800006700000/index.html?capid=bigkaze001
Popular 'History Entertainment Program' to be Streamed All at Once for the First Time!
A history entertainment program featuring ordinary people not depicted in traditional historical dramas or textbooks. The drama-style content follows 'Time-Space Journalists' dispatched from the future, who time-warp to the Sengoku and Edo periods to report on and record the lives of people from those times. All 80 episodes, including special episodes from 6 seasons broadcast on NHK General TV from 2009 to 2014, will be streamed sequentially! Starring: Jun Kaname, Anne, and others.
All episodes to be streamed sequentially starting April 1 (Wed) at 5 PM
http://www.nhk-ondemand.jp/program/P200900029400000/index.html?capid=timekaze001
100 Masterpieces to be Streamed in Commemoration of the NHK Symphony Orchestra's 100th Anniversary!
In commemoration of the NHK Symphony Orchestra reaching its 100th anniversary this October, NHK On Demand has been streaming masterpieces from the NHK Symphony Orchestra since January 2026, selected from previously broadcast programs like 'NHK Symphony Hour' and 'Classic Music Hall.' A total of 100 performances are planned for streaming over one year! The lineup includes performances by a diverse range of conductors, from Herbert Blomstedt and Wolfgang Sawallisch to the current NHK Symphony Orchestra Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi! Enjoy the passionate performances of world-renowned maestros and the NHK Symphony Orchestra with accessible and easy-to-understand commentary.
NHK Symphony Orchestra content streamed monthly!
https://www.nhk-ondemand.jp/program/P200800003000000/index.html
Currently, NHK On Demand streams over 22,000 titles including dramas, documentaries, entertainment, educational programs, kids' shows, anime, and sports. Starting this April, entertainment programs will be further enhanced! In addition to 'Futari no Big Show,' 'Time Scoop Hunter,' and 'NHK Symphony Orchestra content,' nostalgic programs are scheduled to appear one after another!
Watch streaming programs here: https://www.nhk-ondemand.jp