THE SECOND Champion Two Live Reveals Shocking 'Hiraba Power' of Tokyo Entertainers: 'It's Insane!' Murasaki Anna Confesses: 'I Thought Showbiz Was Full of Energetic People, But There Are So Many Lifeless Middle-Aged Men!'

ABEMA, the new future of television, aired the latest episode of its anti-role model variety show 'Shikujiri Sensei: Don’t End Up Like Me!!' on Friday, September 4 at 9:30 PM. The show features 'failure teachers' who openly share their past mistakes and life lessons.

THE SECOND Champion Two Live Reveals the Shock of Moving to Tokyo: What Are the Hidden 'Traps' in Tokyo Life and the Entertainment Industry?

Murasaki Anna is stunned by rental prices: '50,000 yen in Fukuoka, but 160,000–170,000 yen for a 1R in Tokyo!'

The September 4 episode featured the second half of a special class by Two Live, the 2025 champion of 'THE SECOND,' titled 'How Not to Fail After Moving to Tokyo.' The duo dissected the 'traps' they experienced in Tokyo, dividing them into 'General Life' and 'Entertainment Industry' categories. They candidly shared the realities of Tokyo living, from skyrocketing rents to the astonishing 'hiraba power' (off-stage charisma) of Tokyo entertainers, and even unexpected blunders at TV stations.

First, Two Live pointed out that 'Tokyo neighborhoods give off a down-to-earth vibe'—areas like Ebisu, Meguro, Shibuya, and Shinjuku aren’t just expensive; even seemingly ordinary shopping districts with families walking around have high rents. When data showed Tokyo’s 23 wards’ rents have risen about 1.5 times since January 2020, the classroom erupted in shock. When asked about her own rental experience, talent Murasaki Anna revealed, 'In Fukuoka, I lived alone in a 1R for about 50,000 yen.' She added, 'When I first moved to Tokyo, even a 1R cost 160,000 to 170,000 yen…'—a price difference so shocking it left her stunned. Wanting to live close to TV studios, she said, 'I wanted to stay as central as possible, but rents kept rising, and it became really tough,' recalling her early struggles in Tokyo.

THE SECOND Champion Two Live Admits Being Shaken by Tokyo’s Terrifying 'Hiraba Power': 'It’s Insane!'

Next, in the 'Entertainment' section, Two Live frankly admitted, 'The off-camera presence of entertainers I’ve seen on TV is insane.' While in Osaka, comedians train their 'hiraba power' among peers, in Tokyo, even non-comedian talents and idols possess exceptional conversational skills. Two Live listed entertainers whose skills left them in awe: SixTONES’ Takachi Yugo, who delivered perfect wipe comments during variety shows; KEY TO LIT’s Igari Soya, praised for his composure even when realizing a mistake mid-talk—'He’s got nerves of steel'; and talent Iimori Miyuki, whom they credited with 'closing the deal' at the end, describing the moment as shocking.

'I Love Showbiz!' Murasaki Anna Enters Her Dream Industry, Only to Be Shocked: 'There Are So Many Lifeless Middle-Aged Men!'

Finally, Two Live named Murasaki Anna as one of the entertainers who amazed them with their 'hiraba power.' Having co-starred in a recording session lasting over four hours, Two Live was overwhelmed by her relentless energy and full-throttle attitude, calling her 'insane.' Murasaki responded, 'I absolutely love the entertainment industry! I love being filmed, going on location shoots, laughing with other talents—every single moment.' When Audrey’s Waka Hayashi asked, 'You watch every broadcast, right?' she replied, 'Of course! When I appear in a CM, I shout 'Kanpai!' at the TV.' She openly declared her passionate love for showbiz. However, she admitted, 'I only saw their bright moments on TV, so I thought showbiz was just a gathering of cheerful people.' But upon entering the industry, she bluntly confessed, 'There are so many lifeless middle-aged men!' She also revealed she didn’t know about lavalier mics and thought everyone was shouting loudly, so she trained her voice to be louder. 'But everyone speaks softly and still gets picked up by the mic. When I watch the broadcast, my volume is the same as theirs. I can’t accept it!' she protested, sending the classroom into laughter.

Later in the class, Two Live revealed traps lurking within Tokyo’s TV stations. Talking about TV Asahi, they lamented, 'We won THE SECOND, but they never called us!' adding, 'They only invited us today for the first time.' In response, Waka Hayashi snapped, 'You’re still in the uncertain phase!' 'It’s not a trap!' Meanwhile, Haraitachi’s Sawabe Yu advised, 'Now go work hard to get invited,' prompting Two Live’s Shuhei Tamashiro to self-deprecatingly mutter, 'Am I complaining when I should be working harder?'—sparking laughter in the studio.

Other revelations included the 'bento trap'—lunchboxes so delicious they ruin performance—and the stark difference between Kansai and Tokyo’s persistence in comedic timing. One by one, Two Live shared the harsh realities of Tokyo they’ve personally experienced. What lessons did they learn after just a few months in the capital? The full episode is available to watch for free for seven days after broadcast. Don’t miss it.

(Catch-up streaming URL: https://abema.tv/video/episode/88-77_s1_p383)

ABEMA 'Shikujiri Sensei: Don’t End Up Like Me!!' Broadcast Details

Streaming Schedule: 1st–3rd Fridays of each month, starting at 9:30 PM

4th Friday: After terrestrial broadcast ends

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