“Nika Game” 1st Anniversary! Exclusive Interview with “Three-Man Cell” Takashi Nikaido, Kemuri Matsui, and Shuto Inomata! Also, a collection of past problems “Nika Drill”!!

Tokyo News Service, which publishes TV information magazines such as "Weekly TV Guide," released "TV Guide PLUS vol.59," a TV information magazine without a program guide that features high-quality gravure and other special features with a large volume of photos, today, April 2 (Thursday). It can be purchased at bookstores nationwide and online bookstores.

"TV Guide PLUS vol.59" is a condensed volume of the current entertainment's passion, covering trending programs, actors, live performances, and stages. The biggest highlight of this issue is the 1st-anniversary special feature of TV Asahi's popular variety show "Nika Game," starring Kis-My-Ft2's Takashi Nikaido, Reiwamoman's Kemuri Matsui, and timelesz's Shuto Inomata.

"Nika Game," which started in a late-night slot in April 2025, quickly became a hot topic as a unique "educational death game." Its unique format, which simultaneously stimulates laughter and intellectual curiosity through English misreadings and unusual answers, has gained support and evolved at an exceptional speed with regular broadcasts and event hosting. In this magazine, the relationship built by the three people who support the program as a "three-man cell" is deeply explored through newly shot gravure and cross-talk.

In a project where each of the three expresses each other's charm with "four kanji characters" based on "NICE," which is also written on the clothes of the program's character Rakochin, Nikaido's humanity, Inomata's innocence, and Matsui's intelligence and magnanimity are highlighted. The issue is also full of must-see episodes for fans, such as a cake surprise celebrating the 1st anniversary and a reenactment of famous scenes from the English word quiz that symbolizes the program. Furthermore, an interview with director Takahiro Kakihara reveals the birth story of the program, the philosophy behind the project, and the exquisite balance that only these three can achieve.

In addition, "Nika Drill (Past Problem Collection)" is also included, allowing readers to review problems from the program. The issue is structured to allow readers to re-experience the chemical reaction created by Nikaido & Inomata's unusual answers and Matsui's professional retorts in English, abbreviations, and lyric quizzes.

This issue also includes an interview for the renewed program "Sand & Kis-My-Ft2's Kinaru Man," and drama gravure features Takashi Nikaido (Revenge of the Betrayed ~Wives Who Formed an Alliance~), Mai Fukagawa & Kento Senga (The Secret to Weekend Travel 3 ~Do You Have to Get Married?~), Ryota Miyadate & Kaito Matsukura (If I Fell in Love with a Terminator), and Daiki Konno (That Genius is Obsessed with a Fake Girlfriend). Live reports from timelesz, Naniwa Danshi, King & Prince, B&ZAI, and Kansai Jr. are also included. The excitement of the venue, the attention to detail in the staging, and the words of the members are captured, sealing the emotion of the stage in the magazine.

The stage feature is also substantial. For "The Crucible" co-starring Masayuki Sakamoto x Yusuke Matsuzaki and the stage play "Ripley" starring Tatsuya Ueda, interviews are included that delve into the highlights of the works, as well as the actors' resolve and approach to expression. It conveys the tension and charm unique to "live theater" which differs from video.

"TV Guide PLUS Vol.59" explores the charm of entertainment across genres—variety, drama, music, and stage. It is a fulfilling issue that will make watching entertainment even more enjoyable after reading.

●Cover

Takashi Nikaido x Kemuri Matsui x Shuto Inomata

●Lead Feature

Happy 1st Anniversary! [Nika Game] Research

Takashi Nikaido x Kemuri Matsui x Shuto Inomata Exclusive Photo Shoot & Interview

Director Takahiro Kakihara Interview

Past Problem Collection “Nika Drill”

●Special Interview

[Sand & Kis-My-Ft2's Kinaru Man]

Sandwichman x Kis-My-Ft2

●Drama Interview

[Revenge of the Betrayed ~Wives Who Formed an Alliance~]

Takashi Nikaido

[The Secret to Weekend Travel 3 ~Do You Have to Get Married?~]

Mai Fukagawa x Kento Senga

[If I Fell in Love with a Terminator]

Ryota Miyadate x Kaito Matsukura

[That Genius is Obsessed with a Fake Girlfriend]

Daiki Konno

●Live Report

timelesz

Naniwa Danshi

King & Prince

B&ZAI

Kansai Jr.

●Stage Interview

"Ripley"

Tatsuya Ueda

"The Crucible"

Masayuki Sakamoto x Yusuke Matsuzaki

【Print Edition Product Information】
"Weekly TV Guide Kanto Edition May 14, 2026 Extra Issue TV Guide PLUS vol.59"
●Release Date: April 2, 2026 (Thursday) *Some regions may have different release dates
●Price: 1,210 yen
●Cover: Takashi Nikaido x Kemuri Matsui x Shuto Inomata
Available for purchase at bookstores nationwide and online bookstores (Fujisan.co.jp https://www.fujisan.co.jp/product/1281703511/b/2836888/ and others).

【Digital Edition Product Overview】
"Weekly TV Guide Kanto Edition May 14, 2026 Extra Issue TV Guide PLUS vol.59"
●Distribution Date: Scheduled to start sequentially from April 9, 2026 (Thursday)
●Price: 1,210 yen
●Cover: Takashi Nikaido x Kemuri Matsui x Shuto Inomata
*Will be distributed sequentially on Amazon Kindle Store, Rakuten Kobo, honto, and other e-bookstores. The distribution start date and time vary depending on each e-bookstore.
*The digital edition of "Weekly TV Guide Kanto Edition May 14, 2026 Extra Issue TV Guide PLUS vol.59" differs partially in content from the print edition. Some pages, articles, and photos are not included.

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