Natsumi, who participated in Season 5, returns for revenge! & Studio in chaos over a mysterious man of unknown identity! Fukushi Suzuki reveals his "oshi" woman, but Minami Minegishi fires back with sharp criticism | "Shuffle Island Season 7" Episode 1

ABEMA, a new future TV, broadcast the first episode of its latest original dating reality show "Shuffle Island" series, "Shuffle Island Season 7," on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 9 PM JST, featuring men and women with overwhelming physical beauty who fall in love based on their instincts.

What is "Shuffle Island Season 7"?

"Shuffle Island" is an ABEMA original dating reality show where attractive men and women in swimsuits, gathered on two islands, must "shuffle (switch)" members between the "Pink" and "Blue" islands every day. They fall in love based on their instincts while shuffling between islands. The first season aired in 2021, and this, the seventh season, is set on Koh Samui, Thailand. In this tropical setting, genuine love, driven by instinct and desire, accelerates. The show's appeal lies in the complex relationships, jealousy, and strategic play that unfold amidst unpredictable encounters and partings. The theme song is WANIMA's "Aimai," continuing from the previous season, and the ending song is Raisan's new song "Takaburu Blue." The show's MCs include comedy duo New York's Yusei Yashiki, TV personality Minami Minegishi, TV personality Yukipoyo, and actor Fukushi Suzuki, all returning from the previous season.

Kemuri Matsui of Reiwa Roman reveals his ideal woman: "I like strong gals."

In the first episode, broadcast on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 14 attractive men and women gathered on Koh Samui, Thailand, the setting for this season. The studio buzzed with talk of their favorite members. When asked about his type by Yusei Yashiki of New York, guest Kemuri Matsui of Reiwa Roman confessed, "I like gals. I like Anju-chan," revealing model Anju as his type. Minami Minegishi immediately chimed in, "Ah, a strong one! (A gal like that)!"

Fukushi Suzuki reveals his "oshi" woman, but Minami Minegishi's sharp retort: "You're a man, aren't you?"

Next, when Minegishi asked Suzuki, "What about you, Fukushi-kun? (Who's your favorite member?)," he replied, "Based on looks alone... Uru-chan," confessing that Uru, a show dancer with a cute face and sexy style, was his "oshi" member. Upon hearing this, Minami Minegishi offered a sharp analysis: "Fukushi-kun is quite the man. He likes the gentle type that boys would like."

Minami Minegishi's scathing criticism of a handsome actor's clumsy approach: "Even if you're good-looking!"

On each island, the show's customary "two-shot time" to invite someone you're interested in has already begun. Ema, a model from the audition program "PRODUCE 101 JAPAN THE GIRLS," who arrived at "Island BLUE" after the first shuffle, was aggressively pursued by actor Kaima. Kaima, wanting to preempt his rivals, was the first to take Ema for a two-shot, but he was so nervous that he blurted out, "Uh, what should we talk about?" – a surprising counter-question. Minegishi, who had a good impression of Kaima, harshly criticized his clumsy attitude of initiating the invitation only to leave the conversation hanging: "This won't do. Even if you're good-looking!" Yukipoyo agreed, saying, "You invited her yourself!"

Natsumi, who participated in Season 5, returns for revenge! & Studio in chaos over a mysterious man of unknown identity

At the end of the first episode, a shuffle time occurred where one person chosen by anonymous vote would move islands. Amidst this, Kiyo on "Island BLUE" was told, "Please go to the pool alone" and was confused as he headed to the poolside. There, he was met by Natsumi, a new member who participated in "Shuffle Island Season 5" and is now returning for revenge. "I came to see you, Kiyo-kun," she said, surprising him.

Meanwhile, on "Island PINK," Anju was also called out, "Please go to the beach alone," and a male member of unknown identity appeared... The studio was thrown into a panic by this sudden development, with exclamations like "Who is it? A new character?" and Kemuri Matsui joking, "I thought it was Eminem (lol)." Who is he really?

Episode 1 of "Shuffle Island Season 7" is currently available for free viewing on ABEMA. Please enjoy this exciting love vacation where the arrows of love have begun to fly.

ABEMA "Shuffle Island Season 7" Program Overview

Preview Video: https://youtu.be/o9JtGQGYgKo

<Episode 1>

Broadcast Date & Time: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 9 PM JST –

Broadcast URL: https://abema.go.link/4oxhb

[Studio MCs]

Yusei Yashiki, Minami Minegishi, Yukipoyo, Fukushi Suzuki

"Shuffle Island" Series Social Media Accounts

Official YouTube Account: https://www.youtube.com/@shuffle_island_ABEMA

Official X Account: https://x.com/shuffleisland

Official TikTok Account: https://www.tiktok.com/@shuffleisland_abema

Official Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/shuffleisland_official/

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