Anna Irie, a finalist in the "Miss University of Tokyo 2025" contest and a current graduate student at the University of Tokyo, will appear as a Caster on TV Asahi's morning news program "Good! Morning" (Monday-Friday 4:55 AM, Saturday 6:00 AM, Sunday 5:50 AM, excluding some regions). She will begin appearing on the show from March 30th.
Irie, who is taking on the role of Caster for the first time, commented, "Thanks to my father's influence, I used to watch 'Good! Morning' every morning before going to school when I was a student, so when it was decided that I would be appearing on the show, I was filled with a strong sense of surprise and joy, thinking, 'I can't believe that I'm actually going to be on that show that I've always relied on!' I will never forget my gratitude to my fellow cast members, staff, and viewers, and I will strive to grow into a full-fledged Caster as quickly as possible and contribute to making the start of each day a brighter morning!"
TV Asahi's Chief Producer, Fumihiro Takasaki, commented, "Caster's greatest appeal is her calm voice and refreshing demeanor, which are perfect for the morning. She will be in charge of the sports segment and will also be going out to various locations to report on the news."
◇Full text of Anna Irie's comment
--Please tell us how you felt and what your aspirations were when you were chosen to appear on "Good! Morning."
Thanks to my father's influence, I made it a daily routine during my school days to watch "Good! Morning" before going to school, so when it was decided that I would be appearing on the show, I was filled with a strong sense of surprise and joy, thinking, "I can't believe I'm actually going to be on that show that I've always relied on!" And I was eager to tell everyone in the Irie family, who had also relied on "Good! Morning" every morning.
I will never forget my gratitude to my fellow cast members, staff, and viewers, and I will strive to grow into a full-fledged Caster as quickly as possible so that I can brighten the morning and help you start your day!
--Please tell us about your morning routine.
No matter how early I wake up, I always eat breakfast in this order: hot water → vegetables → homemade miso soup → natto rice. Breakfast is the source of energy for the day, and I want to eat as many healthy foods as possible, so I start by warming and activating my internal organs with hot water. To suppress the rise in blood sugar levels, I eat vegetables seasoned with sesame oil and salt first. Finally, I want to eat fermented foods for gut health, so homemade miso soup and natto are essential. I also want to get plenty of dietary fiber in my miso soup, so I always include mushrooms.
--What's your favorite breakfast?
This is the breakfast my parents make for me. The breakfast I get to eat when I visit my parents' home is especially special, consisting of a hearty pork miso soup, omelet, grilled fish, simmered dishes, and the meat dish of the day. The grilled fish is often salmon or mackerel, and the meat dish varies, such as ginger pork or sukiyaki. Everything has the warmth of homemade food, and I feel like I get a good boost of energy from it all. I have to be careful not to overeat because it's so delicious. It's a special and favorite breakfast for me that I get to enjoy when I visit home.
--Please give a message to the viewers!
Thank you for always watching "Good! Morning"! We hope that our bright and cheerful morning program will help our viewers start their day off right.
I hope to provide you with a positive and uplifting experience. I will do my utmost to make this a part of your daily routine and a source of energy for your day! Thank you for your support.
