Eiko Kano MC "Noujiru Juice" Season 3 Confirmed! First New Project Episode Closely Follows "Solitary Comedian" Fukawa Ryō's R-1 Challenge! New Regulars "SEA Girls" Also Unveiled

The SANYO Program Production Committee announced that "Noujiru Juice" Season 3, hosted by comedian Eiko Kano, will begin broadcasting on the "ABEMA SPECIAL" channel from May 1, 2026 (Friday), at 11:30 PM.
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The program, which started in 2024, is finally entering Season 3. Starting this season, the program will be updated, and a new segment will begin, closely documenting the real lives of "celebrities" who have undergone unique evolution in the special environment of the entertainment industry.

■ First Close-up: "Fukawa Ryō"! Delving into his R-1 Grand Prix Challenge at 50
The memorable first episode's theme is "The Way of Life of a Solitary Comedian, Fukawa Ryō." The camera will closely follow Fukawa-san's stoic dedication as he forsakes his seed privilege after 31 years in comedy and enters the R-1 Grand Prix from the first round. The program will reveal never-before-seen backstage realities, such as the tense atmosphere in the dressing room filled with young comedians a week before the semifinals and his focused demeanor before his turn.

■ R-1 Finalists Gather! Candid Talk at the "Stand-up Comedians' Way of Life Roundtable"
R-1 finalist comedians, including Shinichi Omikuji Geinin, Akira 100%, Chance Ōshiro, Watari 119, and Tomoda Ore, will gather in the studio to delve deeper into Fukawa-san's way of life. In the latter half of the program, titled "How Do We Live? Stand-up Comedians' Way of Life Roundtable," they will directly confront Fukawa-san with earnest questions and concerns unique to stand-up comedians, such as "Isn't aiming to be a stand-up comedian a bad cost-performance choice?", "Weren't you scared performing your 'slipping' act on that legendary show?", and "Aren't you afraid of becoming poor again?". This promises to be a heated discussion.

■ Three New Regulars, "SEA Girls," Unveiled!
Starting from Season 3, new members, the "SEA Girls," will join the program to add a splash of glamour.
● Miss Marine, Noko Ichinose: Played golf since childhood with a best score of 70. Her special skill is "talking with her mouth closed."
● Miss Warin, Mao Gotō: Resides in Oita Prefecture and has extensive experience as a local news reporter.
● Miss Urin, Yuna Nishino: Has diverse hobbies including poker, darts, and sumo wrestling. Also has experience co-starring with comedians in YouTube programs.
They will be unveiled in the first broadcast and will take on various variety show challenges in future episodes.

■ Cast Comments
＜MC Eiko Kano＞
"Noujiru Juice" Season 3 has been decided! This time, we will deeply explore specific individuals, pursuing their aesthetics and ways of life! We've already finished filming the first episode, and the studio was filled with laughter and admiration! Please look forward to the powered-up "Noujiru Juice"!

＜SEA Girls＞
Miss Marine, Noko Ichinose: I am Noko Ichinose, the first-generation SEA Girls Miss Marine! While delivering smiles and energy as Miss Marine, I also want to learn and absorb a lot from variety shows myself! I'll do my best, so please support me ♡
Miss Warin, Mao Gotō: I am Mao Gotō, the first-generation SEA Girls Miss Warin. With a new name, I will take on various challenges, embody Warin's positivity and approachability, and bring smiles and fun to many people! I look forward to walking a new story with everyone ♪
Miss Urin, Yuna Nishino: As SEA Girls Miss Urin, I will do my best to liven up the program! I'll make sure to enjoy myself and deliver many smiles to everyone. I'll take on everything with full power! Please look kindly upon me from now on!

■ Program Overview
● Program Name: "Noujiru Juice" Season 3
● Broadcast Date and Time: May 1, 2026 (Friday) 11:30 PM
● Broadcast Channel: "ABEMA SPECIAL" Channel
● Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/channels/abema-special/slots/ABnA6VRBio2HaX
● Video Viewing: https://abema.tv/video/title/221-283
● MC: Eiko Kano
● Cast: SEA Girls (Noko Ichinose, Mao Gotō, Yuna Nishino), Akane Takiyama (Announcer)
● #1 Guests: Fukawa Ryō, Shinichi Omikuji Geinin, Akira 100%, Chance Ōshiro, Watari 119, Tomoda Ore
● Provided by: SANYO