Ado and Natsumi Abe Appear in Tsunku Documentary
The documentary pairs the singer of Tsunku's latest project with the original Morning Musume. member he once called the group's face, tracing his career through two generations of his work.
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Ado and original Morning Musume. member Natsumi Abe appear in the documentary "10 Years After Losing His Voice: What Tsunku Wants to Convey Now About 'Happiness'" during 24-Hour Television 49. The documentary accompanies the drama "Happiness Exists," based on Tsunku's life after losing his vocal cords to laryngeal cancer, airing August 29 and 30, 2026.
Ado appears in the documentary ahead of the drama "Happiness Exists," which tells the story of Tsunku, the Sharam Q vocalist and Morning Musume. producer who lost his vocal cords to laryngeal cancer, from his wife Kanako's perspective.
Ado spoke about singing for the game "Rhythm Heaven Miracle Stars," where Tsunku works as general producer. She called the offer moving, recalling the DS version she played as a child and the Wii version later, and described Tsunku's songs as ones the whole body remembers.
Natsumi Abe, an original Morning Musume. member, also appears. She recalled Tsunku telling her during a recording session, "Abe, you are the face of Morning Musume," and spoke of her respect for how he keeps creating despite his condition.
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