On March 20th, Fuji TV's daytime live program "Pokapoka!" (Monday-Friday, 11:50 AM) aired, and actors Sei Matobu and Atsuhiro Inukai, who were regular Friday cast members, graduated from the show.
On the 18th, Wednesday regular Gorie (Gori from Garage Sale) and announcer Ken Katsuno, who had been hosting the show since July, announced their departures. On the 19th, Thursday regular Rei Shirakawa also announced her departure. The Showa-era pop groups "SHOW-WA" and "MATSURI," who performed live every day, will also be graduating on the 30th and 31st, respectively.
Next week, the show will be titled "Pokapoka and Cozy Excursion Week," and the MCs, Haraichi, announcer Aika Kanda, and the regular cast members from each day of the week will visit tourist spots such as Tokyo Disney Resort. Shirakawa, who has announced her departure from the show, will also be appearing.
