Music Station

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Music Station
Title screen as of 2010
Format Music Live Program
Presented by Tamori, Hironaka Ayaka
Opening theme 1090 〜Thousand Dreams〜 by Tak Matsumoto
Composer(s) Tak Matsumoto
Country of origin Japan
Production
Running time 54 minutes (regular)
1 hour 48/54 minutes (two-hour specials)
2 hour 48 minutes (three-hour specials)
4 hour 10 minutes (Music Station Super Live)
Broadcast
Original channel National:TV Asahi and other ANN affiliates, BSS, and RKC
International:Animax, TV Japan, TVB J2, CCTV-15
Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
Audio format Stereo, 5.1 Surround (Music Station Super Live)
Original airing October 24, 1986
External links
Website

Music Station (ミュージックステーション Myūjikku Sutēshon, typeset as MUSIC STATION) is a Japanese music television program. It began broadcasting on October 24, 1986 and continues to be broadcast weekly in High-definition from 8PM-9PM on tv asahi. The program is also colloquially known as M Sute (Mステ Emu Sute), MS (エムエス Emu Esu), and M Station (Mステーション Emu Sutēshon).

The program has also recently received its international television premiere on Animax's networks in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other regions from March 2007. It is also broadcast in the United States and Canada through the NHK-owned TV Japan, in Hong Kong via TVB J2, in Singapore through Hello Japan! and in the People's Republic of China through CCTV-15.

History

Title screen (2006-2008)

Music Station is a weekly one hour program similar to the American TRL or the British Top of the Pops. It is home to various performances as well as single rankings and other corners. Many Japanese groups and singers make their debut on Music Station. The show has also been host to many artists from around the world, which included O-Zone, The Cardigans, Scatman John, Babyface, Me & My, Mr. Big, Green Day, Fishbone, The Blow Monkeys, Deborah Gibson, Tiffany, Swing Out Sister, Kiss, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Boyz II Men, Lenny Kravitz, Meja, Charlotte Church, Alanis Morissette, Enya, Destiny's Child, Michelle Branch, Shakira, Alicia Keys, Busta Rhymes, Beyoncé, Holly Valance, Mariah Carey, Avril Lavigne, Hilary Duff, The Offspring, Ana Johnsson, Backstreet Boys, Stevie Wonder, James Blunt, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Daniel Powter, Fergie, Sarah Brightman, Delta Goodrem, U2, John Legend, Kanye West, My Chemical Romance, Maroon 5, Leona Lewis, Flo Rida, Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas, Oasis, Christina Aguilera, Norah Jones, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Linkin Park, Ne-Yo, Bruno Mars and Katy Perry.

Since October 18, 2013, Music Station is currently hosted by famed Japanese TV-host Tamori, and Hironaka Ayaka, TV Asahi's broadcaster(announcer). The two provide banter for the show in between performances. Tamori is a former Japanese comedian who has been hosting the show since 1989. To date he has appeared in nearly every episode, marking over 4,000 appearances as the host. Mariko Do was the previous host from 2004 to 2008. Mariko first appeared on the show on April 9, 2004. This show was a 3-hour special titled: New Start Best 100. Mariko joining the program was a bit of a surprise to the media, as she was new to the industry and had only been hired by tv asahi nine days before becoming the co-host of a prime time program. After 4½ years, she graduated from the program on September 12, 2008 with Autumn Special Part 1. Yoshie Takeuchi served the co-host role from October 3, 2008 to September 27, 2013. Takeuchi Emi, TV Asahi broadcaster, was the host from 2000-2004.

On February 12, 2010, the show celebrated its 1000th episode.

In celebration of its 25th anniversary on air, Music Station launched its official YouTube channel and an internet show, "Young Guns on the Web" (based on its Young Guns segment).

Segments

Music Station is home to various weekly segments, the most common being the weekly singles ranking and the monthly album ranking.

CD Single Weekly Hit Ranking

Music Station Single Ranking reveals the top 10 selling singles of the week. Their chart differs with the Oricon charts in that Oricon charts the sells from Monday to Sunday, whereas Music Station's chart reflects the sells from Friday to Thursday. This segment has appeared in nearly every episode of the program since 1989. Many of the highest selling artists will often perform on Music Station if their single happens to break a certain personal or nation-wide record and may also be invited back on the program the following week if they are lucky.

CD Album Hit Ranking

Though not around for as long as the Weekly Hit Ratings has been, CD Album Hit Ranking is one of the longest appearing segments in the show. It is a monthly album ranking, charting the highest selling albums and debut albums. When a band or singer releases a new album, they will often appear on the show to talk with the hosts and advise watchers to buy their albums by performing live.

Music Topics

Most weeks, Music Station has a segment called Music Topics (Mトピ “emu-topi”). Music Topics goes in depth about the current goings on in the Japanese music scene.

Chat Sessions

Chat Sessions is a weekly segment on Music Station. It will often feature a new artist or actor appearing to talk about a new project or film. It is also one of the longest appearing segments on the show. The show's co-hosts will often talk with the weekly guests as well as that week's "Special Guest" often taking questions from audience members. Since July 2005, this segment has gone on hiatus due to lack of questions submitted, and thus there are now only regular talks with the week's performers.

Mini Music Station

Since October 18, 2002, a new segment known as Mini Music Station was added to the show. This segment is a quick 2 minute segment that is run just before Music Station before cutting to a commercial break and then starting the show. The host talks to 1 or 2 of the artists on that episode for a little bit, they then introduce the other artists watching that segment before announcing the show will shortly begin.

Music Station Young Guns

Young Guns is a segment on Music Station that is done sporadically, first started in 2005. When new artists hit the Japanese music scene and make their first appearance on Music Station, they are Young Guns, so they take part in the Young Guns segment. This segment normally involves a VTR (Video presentation) shown before giving a small interview and performing their first song.

2005 Young Guns

2006 Young Guns

2007 Young Guns

2008 Young Guns

  • January 18, 2008: Perfume
  • February 22, 2008: Shōta Shimizu
  • March 7, 2008: Sotte Bosse
  • April 25, 2008: Fukuhara Miho
  • May 5, 2008: Base Ball Bear
  • May 30, 2008: Kimaguren
  • June 6, 2008: Hata motohiro
  • August 15, 2008: Nico Touches the Walls
  • September 5, 2008: Girl Next Door
  • October 17, 2008: Flumpool
  • October 24, 2008: SCANDAL
  • November 7, 2008: Michi
  • November 28, 2008: Lil'B
  • November 28, 2008: Enomoto Kurumi

2012 Young Guns

  • May 4, 2012: Sekai no Owari
  • May 18, 2012: Back Number
  • May 25, 2012: Ayaka Ide
  • June 15, 2012: Civilian Skunk
  • June 22, 2012: Che'Nelle

Yearly specials

Each year, Music Station hold various specials all over Japan. Some of these include, best seasonal songs, anniversary specials and such. These can range anywhere from 2 to 3 hours in length. There will also be various specials with no actual artists performances, these will often be the current hosts discussing the history of the shows and playing some of the more notable performances.

2006 Specials

  • Music Station Special Love and Winter Song Request Best 111 - January 13, 2 hour chat special
  • Music Station Special Spring Song Request Best 111 - March 31, 3 hour artists special
  • Music Station Special Summer Song Request Best 111 - June 30 2 hour chat special
  • Music Station Special 20th Anniversary Best Clips - September 9, 2 hour artists special
  • Music Station Special 20th Anniversary Best 100x2 - October 13, 3 hour artists special

2007 Specials

  • Music Station Special Love Songs Man & Women Best 50x2 - January 12, 2 hour chat special
  • Music Station Special Spring Special Part 1 Artist Debut Song - March 16, 2 hour artist special
  • Music Station Special Spring Special Part 2 Spring Songs Best 111 - April 6, 3 hour artist special

Super Live

In 1992 Music Station introduced their largest yearly live event, the Music Station Super Live. Music Station Super Live is held late December normally occurring just before or just after Christmas, as a Christmas/year-end celebration concert. In 1998, it occurred on Christmas Day. The artists are normally asked about how their year was and how they are planning their year ahead. Initially the specials ran for three hours but as of 2003 have been expanded to four hours. Super Lives commonly have 20 to 40 artists performing; the 2006 edition featured 43 artists. The 2006 edition of Super Live was also later aired worldwide by Animax across its network in Southeast Asia, premiering on February 17, 2007. The 2007 edition was also aired on February 9 and 10, 2008, on Animax.

Locations

External links

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