Key Facts
• July 20: NicoNico to stream a 5-hour live special on the 2025 Upper House Election.
• Broadcast starts at 7:45 PM and ends at 1:00 AM.
• Hosts include Hiroyuki, founder of 2channel, and Takeshi Natsuno, CEO of Kadokawa.
• Focus: Can the ruling coalition (Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito) maintain 125 seats?
• Simultaneous streaming on YouTube and X (formerly Twitter).
• Panelists include experts like Satoshi Ishido, Mieko Nakabayashi, Noriko Baba, and Mayu Yamaguchi.
• Discussions cover election trends, key candidates, and media’s role in election reporting.
• Real-time interviews with party leaders post-results to gauge reactions and future plans.
• Viewer participation encouraged through pre-submitted questions and live comments.
• Event aims to provide in-depth, internet-focused election analysis.
Summary
NicoNico will host a 5-hour live special on July 20, 2025, covering the 27th Upper House Election. The program, featuring Hiroyuki and Takeshi Natsuno, will analyze whether the ruling coalition can retain its majority. Experts from various fields will discuss election trends, key candidates, and media’s role. The event includes real-time interviews with party leaders and interactive viewer participation. Simultaneously streamed on YouTube and X, the broadcast offers a comprehensive, internet-focused perspective on this critical election.
