Airing Sunday, May 24! NON Takes on His First Variety Show Hosting Role! We’ve received a comment from NON regarding the special program “Love, Knowledge, NON, and Nobu.”
NON Takes on His First Variety Show Hosting Role with Chidori Nobu!
“Gachi-Ai-san,” who loves things so much it’s unbearable, and
“Chishiki-san,” who possesses a vast store of knowledge,
will deliver a serious presentation show as the unconventional hosting duo of NON & Nobu!
Will the information that resonates most with NON come from “Gachi-Ai-san” with his overwhelming passion?
Or will it be “Chishiki-san,” who’s sure to fill us with plenty of “Wow” moments!?
Ahead of the broadcast on the 24th (Sun), comments from NON and Nobu from Chidori have arrived.
■NON's Comment
I was totally surprised—I never imagined I’d be asked to host a variety show!
I was so happy to be asked that I thought, “If it actually happens, I’ll do my best,” but I never expected it to actually come true.
The recording was such a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that I felt at ease, and I had so much fun.
It was my first time working with Nobu-san, but he was so kind and supportive—he really helped me out a lot.
He was funny the whole time, and I was truly impressed by his talent!
What really stuck with me was when we all did squats together and the melt-in-your-mouth hamburger steak.
Oh, and I’d love for you to see the part where Nobu-san turns into a cat.
Just as the title suggests, it’s a show packed with love and knowledge. Please tune in for a lighthearted, fun snack-time companion.
■Comment by Nobu Chidori
This special episode was an absolute blast—it took place in a setting unlike anything I’ve ever seen before, and the staff seemed bursting with anticipation and curiosity to try something new.
What surprised me most was NON, who partnered with me as the co-host.
I’ve been a huge fan of hers since her days on the morning drama, but she was so radiant that I almost wondered, “Is she even real?” Her intense gaze and sparkling energy were truly one-of-a-kind.
Seeing her enjoy the variety show with such a bright spirit was a joy, and I was happy to catch a glimpse of her true personality and genuine self.
The intense devotion of the “die-hard fans” who appeared on the show was also incredible. Especially during the segment featuring the cat (a Scottish Fold), its sheer cuteness had everyone melting, and it had such “magic” that the recording ran an hour over schedule.
Plus, amidst all the enthusiasm—from how to eat chilled mame daifuku to the unexpected twist in the Gusto special where we focused on “eel and fried chicken” instead of hamburgers—the show is packed with information that’s genuinely useful for viewers.
“NON and Nobu” is such an unusual pairing that even I found myself thinking, “Wait, is this for real?” But even for someone as curious as me, it was one of the most stimulating experiences I’ve had. Even though they spouted some ridiculous, one-sided love, there was genuinely useful information as well, so please be sure to enjoy this fresh new show.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM
Scheduled to air nationwide on the MBS/TBS network.
Stay tuned!
■Cast (Titles omitted)
・Hosts: NON, Nobu (Chidori)
・“Gachi Ai” Participants:
[Scottish Fold]
Reni Takagi (Momoiro Clover Z)
Shinobu Hasegawa (Sissonne)
[Mame Daifuku]
Touigi Makabe (New Japan Pro-Wrestling)
Yuri Yasui
[Gusto]
Fumito Kawai
Jumbo Takao (Rainbow)
・Knowledge Experts
Fuminori Ujihara (Rozan)
Shuji Okuda (Gakutensoku)
Sawako Hibino (Doctor)
■Official Program Website
