It has been announced that the information program "Mr. Sunday," with freelance announcer Seiji Miyane and Fuji TV announcer Marino Fujimoto as main anchors, will begin airing on Sundays at 8:54pm from April, and will be expanded to 2 hours and 15 minutes until 11:09pm. Miyane revealed that "at first I was confused and hesitant," but expressed his determination, saying, "I thought of it as my last service, so I accepted and did my best."
The program will focus on two themes: politics, economics, crimes, accidents, international affairs, and entertainment, and will delve into the latest news in the deepest and most thorough way possible. In addition, the program will cover the latest news that happened on Sunday, focusing on breaking news and live footage, and will deliver the news in a detailed and easy-to-understand manner.
◇ Comment from Seiji Miyane
When I heard about the expansion of the broadcast time, I was completely taken aback, and at first I was confused and hesitant. But the staff was very enthusiastic, and looking at it from the outside, I was grateful that I would have more hours to work at my age. I accepted, thinking of it as my "last service," and wanted to do my best. Even at 2 hours and 15 minutes, I want to continue to dig deep into the truth of the news, bringing discoveries and surprises to viewers, in the true spirit of "Mr. Sunday," and create a one-of-a-kind program that is unlike any other. It will be a 2 hour 15 minute series with many variations, so I hope you will look forward to seeing what kind of chemical reactions will occur in the new "Mr. Sunday," which will begin airing on Sundays at 8:54 p.m. starting in April.
◇Comment from Mari Fujimoto
I'm just so excited! The appeal of "Mr. Sunday" is the unique interviewing ability and the powerful VTRs created by the directors. Of course, it will be even more powerful, but who knows what will happen in the studio! It will soon be two years since I joined "Mr. Sunday". I am very happy to hear more and more people say that I make a great pair with Miyane-san. I will work even harder to become even more powerful and make the show even more exciting!
◇ Comment from Producer Atsuo Miura
"Mr. Sunday" will be powering up in this milestone year, celebrating its 15th anniversary. While maintaining the show's concept of "live scoop story," we will deliver an even more entertaining 2 hours and 15 minutes of programming. Sunday 9pm is the most competitive time slot, but we will strive to create a program that is sincere and careful so that viewers will choose us as a show they can learn from.
