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Mana Ashida, Masato Sakai and Kazunari Ninomiya to Host 2026 NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen
Mana Ashida, Masato Sakai and Kazunari Ninomiya have been named hosts of the 77th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen in 2026. Ashida will host for the first time and said she hopes to fulfill the role with support from her co-hosts; one report also named NHK announcer Naoko Suzuki.
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How sources are framing this
One report included NHK announcer Naoko Suzuki in its host lineup, while the other focused on Ashida, Sakai and Ninomiya.
What we know
- The 77th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen is scheduled for 2026.
- Mana Ashida, Masato Sakai and Kazunari Ninomiya were named hosts.
- This will be Ashida’s first time hosting the program.
- One report also lists NHK announcer Naoko Suzuki as a host.