CBC's 'Hanasaka Times' Evolves into its 19th Year! Batteries Join as New Regulars, Making Saturday Mornings Even Hotter!

“Hanasaka Times,” which has brightened Saturday mornings in the Tokai region, celebrates its 19th year this spring. While maintaining the familiar atmosphere cherished for many years, it will introduce a fresh new breeze.

Surprisingly, the rapidly rising comedy duo “Batteries,” who ranked first in the “First Half of 2025 Break Comedian Ranking,” has been confirmed as new regular cast members! Expectations are high for the exquisite combination of Jike, from Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, and Ace, who delivers unpredictable natural gags. Their energetic live reports and hilarious talks with people they meet on their travels are sure to bring a new rhythm to the program.

Also joining is Ayaka Nakamura, a CBC announcer in her third year! She will liven up the program with her super-natural character, leveraging her rich talents in figure skating, golf, and more!

Centered around main MCs Azuma Takahiro and Tomochika, “Hanasaka Times,” which has introduced outing information and gourmet delights in the Tokai area with its unique perspective, will power up with the theme “Deeper, More Energetic!”

<Comment from Chief Producer Shuji Sawaki> We are thrilled to welcome the energetic Batteries as new regular cast members! Following Yoshiko of Ganbare! Ru-ya, who is from Toyota City, Jike-san is from Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, making them the second regular cast members from the Tokai region for the program. With the duo's explosive power and Jike-san's local love, we aim to grow the program to be even closer to the local community and loved even more. Entering its 19th year, we will deliver the most exciting information for weekend outings, hotter than anywhere else!

Program Outline Title: “Naruhodo Presenter! Hanasaka Times” Broadcast Time: Every Saturday from 9:25 AM Cast: MC: Takahiro Azuma, Tomochika Assistant: Shiho Nambu (CBC Announcer) Reporters: Ganbare! Ru-ya (Mahiru, Yoshiko) Oideyasu Oda Beni Shoga (Kumamoto Pro-wrestling, Miki Inada) Batteries (Ace, Jike) Ayumu Nagaoka (CBC Announcer) Hatsune Saito (CBC Announcer) Minami Tomohiro (CBC Announcer/Weather Forecaster) Ayaka Nakamura (CBC Announcer) MAG!C☆PRINCE (Taishin Hirano, Kaoru Nagata, Hikaru Oshiro) Narrator: Yoshihiro Tamakoshi Furawan: Mika Watanabe (CBC Announcer)