Spreading Joy Even Without a Kohaku Spot

Famous anisong singer-songwriter Masayoshi Oishi—the beloved voice behind iconic anime opening themes such as Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun (“Kimi Jyanai to Dame Mitai”) and SSSS.DYNAZENON (“Imperfect”)—has once again won the hearts of the anime community with his unfailing optimism.

Following the official artist lineup announcement for Japan’s prestigious year-end music broadcast, the 77th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, Oishi took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to continue his wholesome annual tradition of addressing his absence from the performer list with good humor.

“The Fun Has Just Been Postponed!”

Shortly after the lineup revealed 41 participating acts, Oishi posted a lively message to his followers:

“I will definitely make it onto Kohaku one day!!!!!! The fun has just been postponed!!!!!”

Known affectionately in the industry as the “chatty guy with black-rimmed glasses,” Oishi has turned what could be a disappointing moment into an entertaining yearly event. Instead of expressing sadness, his playful declaration brought smiles to fans across social media, repeating a sentiment he shared in previous years.

Fans Rally Behind the Anisong Icon

The response from the anime and music community was overwhelmingly warm. Supportive comments quickly flooded his post, showcasing just how much fans appreciate his positive mindset:

• “My excitement has been postponed too! I’ll keep waiting!”
• “A full concert of yours is way better than a few minutes on TV anyway!”
• “Saving the best celebration for when that day finally comes!”

Oishi’s ability to turn a setback into heartwarming entertainment is precisely why he remains one of the most cherished figures in the anime song industry today.

Anime Music Takes Center Stage

Even without Oishi on the roster, anime fans have plenty to look forward to at this year’s Kohaku Uta Gassen. Iconic acts like TM NETWORK are set to perform “Get Wild” from City Hunter, while Koshi Inaba will make a solo appearance performing the legendary theme song from Touch.

Although fans regret not seeing Oishi alongside these anime music giants—especially after he ranked #2 in a recent fan poll asking who audiences most wanted to see perform at Kohaku—his unwavering energy guarantees that the anime community will keep cheering him on until he finally takes the Kohaku stage.

Source: Yahoo News Japan