Hanabatake Chaika Gets His Own AbemaTV Special After Years Without a Hosted Show
A veteran Nijisanji performer known for making any show interesting finally gets a chance to host his own program, with the outcome potentially opening the door to a regular series.
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Nijisanji VTuber Hanabatake Chaika will host a special program titled 'Abema de Nijisanji! Early Summer SP! Snack Ohanabatake' on AbemaTV on June 25, 2026. The 90-minute show features guests Belmond Banderas, Kuramochi Meruto, and Togawa Nonoha. Chaika, a first-generation Nijisanji SEEDs member who debuted in 2018, has never hosted an official program before, often joking about it. The special is a one-time project, and its reception may determine whether he gets a regular hosting slot.
Nijisanji SEEDs first-generation member Hanabatake Chaika will host a special program on AbemaTV titled 'Abema de Nijisanji! Early Summer SP! Snack Ohanabatake,' airing June 25 at 20:00 JST. The 90-minute broadcast is set in a snack bar where Chaika plays the mama, featuring talk segments about recommended snacks, fantasy casting, and candid conversation. Guests include Belmond Banderas, Kuramochi Meruto, and Togawa Nonoha. Chaika, who debuted in 2018, has never hosted an official Nijisanji program despite being widely trusted by peers to make any project entertaining. The special is a one-time project, and its success may influence whether he receives a regular hosting role.
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