More info about Kawaiian and their NEW SHOW
From @S48
Yoshimoto Kogyo, in a press conference within the city on the 10th, announced that its new idol focused cable TV channel "Kawaiian TV" would begin broadcasting December 1st. In addition to the Skapaa! Premium Service, it is also planned to be broadcast on a variety of media platforms such as the respective show's smartphone application, Niconico Douga and Gyao! simultaneously. Based on the concept of "Showing too many idols", the channel will air idols 24 hours a day. Not only intending to show viewers when idols are 'on' the channel intends to show the 'off' parts of idols as well, preparing a variety of programs in the process.
Beginning with NMB48's Yamamoto Sayaka, the '1 in 1000 year talent' Hashimoto Kanna of Rev. from DVL, GALETTe, SO.ON Project and Through Skills, a total of 5 idol groups attended the press conference. At the conference, a daily live show called 'Kawaiian Kurabii" was announced with each of the idol groups handling MC duties on each weekday. Yamamoto showed her fierce competitiveness by stating, "It is a warring states period for idols right now, and we intend to give it our all in order to not lose to other idols."
The program also intends to use the channel to create their own idol known as the "THE Kawaiian", opening auditions for the 'The Kawaiian GRAND PRIX'. The selected idol will debut from a major label, hold their own regular spot on a TV show, have a debut live at the Okinawa International Film Festival, and appear on magazine covers. In addition to that, the channel plans to have unprecedented idol projects such as "Yankee idols" and "Planning to Marry Idols", with auditions even held in other Asian countries.
Yoshimoto Kogyo also intends to focus on Okinawa, an area of focus for them in the past through other entertainment ventures, with a 5 hour live on the day the channel begins broadcasting from Okinawa's Ginowan Beach Park as well as establishing a base of operations where the channel could feature local idols and search for new talent with shows like "Chura Kawaiian". Managing Director Nakai Hidenori declared, "Beginning with Okinawa, we intend to branch out to Asia and the world."
On this day Shiroma Miru and Yagura Fuuko appeared from NMB48, Akiyama Miho, Hashimoto Yukina and Shinomiya Nagisa from Rev.~, alongside GALETTe (Shishima Saki, Komori Yui, Nonoko, Hosaka Ayano), SO.ON Project (Maeda Misaki, Kurio Rika, Kawasaki Reina) and Through Skills (Mizuki Akari, Nishio Mau, Sato Momoka, Shiina Atsumi Nemoto Ui). Peace's Ayabe Yuji and Takeuchi Yukiko MC'd the press announcement.
Source: http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2044297/full/?ref_cd=tw
Official Site: http://www.kawaiian.tv/
NMB48 is also scheduled to have a new show as well, titled "NMB48's Idol Rashikunai", airing Mondays from 20:00 ~20:30.
Show Synopisis: Ever since their debut, NMB48 has been storming the idol scene. Though they have entered the group of top idols now, there are rumors that they have some 'un top idol-like' tendencies. This program will examine those 'rashikunai' (unlikely, uncharacteristic) tendencies and seek out "NMB-ness".