Recently, many people were surprised by Masahiro Nakai’s announcement of his retirement. I am one of them. Reflecting on his career, I realize just how much he meant to me. Nakai’s lively conversations on variety shows, his unique timing, and most importantly, his humanity were truly captivating. I still remember the first time I watched
Question from a reader:
When Masahiro Nakai retired from the entertainment industry, Shingo Katori, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and Goro Inagaki issued a joint statement, but Takuya Kimura did not comment at all. Is Takuya Kimura the type of person who usually doesn’t comment? Or is there a deep rift between him and Masahiro Nakai?
When
Question from a Reader:
I’ve heard a rumor that when Shingo Katori and Masahiro Nakai appeared together on “Matsumoto to Nakai,” Katori was talking about Takuya Kimura, but that part was cut at Nakai’s request. There are also stories about a rift between Katori and Kimura at the time of SMAP’s disbandment, but was there really a rift between Nakai and
Reader’s Question:
When Masahiro Nakai announced his retirement from the entertainment industry, Shingo Katori, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and Goro Inagaki released a joint statement, while Takuya Kimura did not comment. Is Kimura typically the type to refrain from commenting? Or is there a deep rift between him and Nakai?
Recently, I felt a sense of
Recently, I heard the news that Masahiro Nakai announced his retirement. Honestly, I felt a mix of surprise and acceptance. His presence has always been close and special to us. Whenever he appeared on television, he had this magical ability to bring a smile to our faces.
While watching the news,
Recently, Masahiro Nakai’s retirement has become a hot topic. There are many voices online questioning whether he did something wrong, and speculation about his actions is rampant. However, I want to take a moment to consider whether that is truly the case. As a student studying law, I often think about how information is handled
Question from a reader:
When Masahiro Nakai retired from the entertainment industry, Shingo Katori, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and Goro Inagaki released a joint statement, but Takuya Kimura did not comment at all. Is Kimura the type who usually refrains from making comments? Or is there a deep rift between him and Nakai?
There has been much speculation
Recently, various opinions have been circulating online regarding Masahiro Nakai’s retirement. In particular, there are voices questioning whether he “ultimately did something wrong” or suggesting that he “just ran away.” However, I find myself questioning these opinions.
Nakai has always been someone who doesn’t share much about himself. I used to watch
Recently, I’ve heard that many people are surprised by Masahiro Nakai’s announcement of his retirement. I am one of them. Nakai has held a special place in our generation’s hearts, and I never imagined that this day would come. His comedic sense and conversational skills have brought us countless laughs, and his presence on television
Reader’s Question:
I read the article in Bunshun and I’m confused about the relationship between Masahiro Nakai and X-ko. It’s strange that the article didn’t mention that X-ko sent a thank-you email later on. If that had been revealed initially, Nakai’s impression would have changed, and perhaps he wouldn’t have felt the need to retire. What does X-ko’s behavior mean? It
