10 popular entertainers divided into two teams engage in a super psychological battle filled with betrayal! They challenge unprecedented games for a grand prize of up to 5 million yen amidst suspicion and distrust!

The game show where bonds and betrayal swirl has finally opened. That is "TRADE ROOM," which will start on TV Asahi (local broadcast in Kanto) on Sunday, July 19th! The stage is two adjacent rooms divided into "WHITE" and "BLACK." Ten popular entertainers, divided into teams, are confined here and will challenge various games for a chance to share a grand prize of up to 5 million yen!

The system is that the prize money increases as each game is cleared faster than the adjacent room, but the biggest point of this program is the "TRADE TIME" where members are instructed to switch midway through the stage. "Please expel one person from this group," "Please designate one person you want to call from the adjacent room"... The team's situation will change dramatically with the "trade instructions" given at key points!? "Allies become enemies, and enemies become allies." For members instructed to move, the prize money they have earned so far becomes "the enemy's," and conversely, the prize money earned by the enemy becomes "their own," creating a reversal phenomenon! Further drama will unfold!

The situation becomes increasingly "chaotic" amidst suspicion and distrust... The 10 elite participants who will take on this "endless [super] psychological battle" have now been revealed!

"BLACK ROOM" features a diverse lineup led by Yamazoe of Aiseki Start! Meanwhile, "WHITE ROOM" is led by Takano of Kishikano, with finalists from prize competitions participating!

"BLACK ROOM" welcomes Yamazoe Hiroshi (Aiseki Start), a "calm and collected born gambler" who showcases his individuality with witty tsukkomi, as the leader. Known as a "money-grubber" who is also called "clean trash," he might go to extreme lengths for prize money!? He boldly declares, "As a reliable leader, I will focus on winning!" but...?

The members of the "not-so-easy" "BLACK ROOM" include Kotake Seigikan, a "crafty lawyer with a poker face" who expresses confidence, saying, "We're from the same hometown, so we understand each other." Nipponichi Omoshirei Osaki (Chanpionzu), a "trickster who flips their hand" eager to "work for the team and get prize money!" Aoki Macho (Kakeochi), a "surprisingly intellectual muscle monster" who says, "I'm good at power-based challenges, but also at solving puzzles." And Kamiya Saya, a "beautifully dancing heel" from "STARDOM," who boasts, "I've honed teamwork in professional wrestling, and I can read the room!" A diverse group has gathered!

Meanwhile, leading the "WHITE ROOM" is Takano Masanari (Kishikano), the "angry leader who won't forgive betrayal!" He is a popular comedian known for his "outburst comedy" in pranks and variety shows, and it's confirmed that he'll be seen "losing his temper" in various situations as the situation changes like the blink of an eye!? However, he declares he will "suppress his anger with anger management and behave like a dignified leader," vowing to seal his "rage."

The members entering the "WHITE ROOM" with Takano, who will show a new side (!?), include Ootsuru Himan (Mamataruto), a "muscle monster with infinite potential hidden in a large body" who is eager, saying, "I'm good at power-based challenges." Gaku (Shinkansen Jessica), a "talented comedian who can't say no," who comments, "I have good cooperation, but I'm not good at conflict." And Niiyama (Sayaka), a "prince of sophistry who talks fast" who is confident, saying, "My strength is my intellect, but I also have gambling luck and physical ability, so I have no weaknesses." In addition to these finalists from "M-1 Grand Prix" (Asahi Broadcasting TV), there is Mirichamu, a "mentally strongest, sharp-tongued gal" who barks like a "strongest debater gal" with the nickname, worrying, "Everyone is old, so I'm worried about their stamina!"

Yamazoe and Takano immediately engage in a heated verbal exchange: "Takano is basically someone who gets teased, so he's weak. Frankly, it's a casting mistake. I'm not scared of him at all!" (Yamazoe) and "Are you underestimating me!? I'll crush you mercilessly, and I'll lend you prize money because you're poor!" (Takano). However, neither of them knows who is in the other team besides their own teammates... This setting, where each member is shrouded in mystery, will later lead to numerous dramatic developments!

"TRADE ROOM" is not to be missed for its exhilarating sense of unity as they work together to win games as a team, but also for its realistic interactions filled with desire and betrayal, and the raw expressions of each person that are never seen normally. Expectations are high for the "drama without a script" they will show!

Furthermore, the captivating MC lineup who will watch and comment on every move of the "BLACK ROOM" and "WHITE ROOM" will be revealed soon! Please look forward to it!

The "TRADE TIME," which is terrifyingly [friend or foe!?]... further accelerates the drama!

The biggest feature of "TRADE ROOM" is the "TRADE TIME" announced at any moment. In this "TRADE TIME," members can be traded (exchanged), but the rules of the trade change each time...!?

Including "Profile Trade," where trade members are chosen based only on their profiles while their faces are hidden, "Expulsion Trade" where unwanted members are sent to the opponent's room, "Designation Trade" where desired members from the opposing team are selected, and various other trade rules are prepared. While there is a possibility that information about the opposing team will be completely exposed in the next game, it is also possible to instruct espionage activities towards the opposing team, so various "betrayal situations" are anticipated. Will the traded members uphold their bonds or betray them? Human psychology will be tested.

In "TRADE ROOM Episode 0," broadcast on Sunday, July 12th, we will give you an early look at the captivating cast introduction and their emotional challenges in the games! Who will be the "traitor," and who will be "betrayed"...!? And what about the prize money? We'll give you a sneak peek at the turbulent developments! Don't miss it!!

"Trades" of members will change fate! "TRADE ROOM," the unprecedented game show where bonds and betrayal swirl. Please look forward to its start on Sunday, July 19th!

Positive Reception from Overseas! A Next-Generation Competition Format from Japan that the World is Watching

TV Asahi will actively promote the overseas expansion of this work as a next-generation global competition format originating from Japan. The game structure, which strongly reflects the rapidly changing situations and human dynamics through betrayal and trades while fighting together for prize money, has a universality that can be enjoyed across cultures and languages. Furthermore, each challenge is designed to be localized for each country, making it a work strongly conscious of format expansion in the global market. In the future, through international content trade shows and overseas markets, we will promote global expansion such as format licensing and co-production, and foster it as "Japanese IP that can compete in the world."

Cast

[BLACK ROOM]

Yamazoe Hiroshi (Aiseki Start)

Kotake Seigikan

Nipponichi Omoshirei Osaki (Chanpionzu)

Aoki Macho (Kakeochi)

Kamiya Saya (Professional Wrestler)

[WHITE ROOM]

Takano Masanari (Kishikano)

Ootsuru Himan (Mamataruto)

Gaku (Shinkansen Jessica)

Mirichamu

Niiyama (Sayaka)

Official Accounts

Homepage: https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/trade_room/

X: https://x.com/EX_traderoom

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ex.traderoom

The full episodes will be distributed on the video distribution platform "TELASA (Terasa)" after the terrestrial broadcast of "TRADE ROOM." If you want to watch it again, please enjoy it on "TELASA (Terasa)".

[TELASA (Terasa) Official Website] https://navi.telasa.jp/

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: エンタメ
  • Organizations: TELASA