Hello Dream./Episodes/2023

==2023==
Ep. #	Air Date 	Guests
142 	2023.01.10	OCHA NORMA
The Kenshuusei were divided into two teams to perform "Oujisama to Yuki no Yoru" at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2022 12gatsu Snowflake ~Kesshou~. The daytime performance team consists of Onoda Karin, Murakoshi Ayana, Kawashima Mifu, and Yoshida Hinoha; the night team features Matsubara Yulia, Hashida Honoka, Uemura Hasumi, and Goto Hana. Each group practices first with voice teacher Ueno Mariko. Mitsubachi Maki talks to the girls about imagining just how the prince might be cute or cool or funny in order to deliver a more expressive performance. We see both groups' live performances.
Next we see OCHA NORMA rehearsing their new song. We go backstage, where Kubota Nanami marks 5 years since she joined Kenshuusei. Then, OCHA NORMA perform "Yoridori ME DREAM."	
The Kenshuusei were divided into two teams to perform "Oujisama to Yuki no Yoru" at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2022 12gatsu Snowflake ~Kesshou~. The daytime performance team consists of Onoda Karin, Murakoshi Ayana, Kawashima Mifu, and Yoshida Hinoha; the night team features Matsubara Yulia, Hashida Honoka, Uemura Hasumi, and Goto Hana. Each group practices first with voice teacher Ueno Mariko. Mitsubachi Maki talks to the girls about imagining just how the prince might be cute or cool or funny in order to deliver a more expressive performance. We see both groups' live performances.
Next we see OCHA NORMA rehearsing their new song. We go backstage, where Kubota Nanami marks 5 years since she joined Kenshuusei. Then, OCHA NORMA perform "Yoridori ME DREAM."	
The Kenshuusei were divided into two teams to perform "Oujisama to Yuki no Yoru" at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2022 12gatsu Snowflake ~Kesshou~. The daytime performance team consists of Onoda Karin, Murakoshi Ayana, Kawashima Mifu, and Yoshida Hinoha; the night team features Matsubara Yulia, Hashida Honoka, Uemura Hasumi, and Goto Hana. Each group practices first with voice teacher Ueno Mariko. Mitsubachi Maki talks to the girls about imagining just how the prince might be cute or cool or funny in order to deliver a more expressive performance. We see both groups' live performances.
Next we see OCHA NORMA rehearsing their new song. We go backstage, where Kubota Nanami marks 5 years since she joined Kenshuusei. Then, OCHA NORMA perform "Yoridori ME DREAM."
 	 	
143 	2023.01.17	OCHA NORMA
Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '22 were the opening act to Morning Musume '22 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR ~SINGIN' TO THE BEAT~ Kaga Kaede Sotsugyou Special at Budoukan. They performed "Daisuki dakedo tsukiaenai." We see footage of regular rehearsals and join them backstage for the dress rehearsal and performance. Afterwards, the five of them comment on the experience. They feel they have improved since opening for ANGERME. OCHA NORMA were also an opening act that day, performing "Unmei CHACHACHACHA~N."
Next the Kenshuusei and OCHA NORMA rehearse for the recent recital and we are shown their live performance of "Ice day Party."
The March recital, Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 3gatsu "Houshun" is announced for March 11 and 12.	
Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '22 were the opening act to Morning Musume '22 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR ~SINGIN' TO THE BEAT~ Kaga Kaede Sotsugyou Special at Budoukan. They performed "Daisuki dakedo tsukiaenai." We see footage of regular rehearsals and join them backstage for the dress rehearsal and performance. Afterwards, the five of them comment on the experience. They feel they have improved since opening for ANGERME. OCHA NORMA were also an opening act that day, performing "Unmei CHACHACHACHA~N."
Next the Kenshuusei and OCHA NORMA rehearse for the recent recital and we are shown their live performance of "Ice day Party."
The March recital, Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 3gatsu "Houshun" is announced for March 11 and 12.	
Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '22 were the opening act to Morning Musume '22 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR ~SINGIN' TO THE BEAT~ Kaga Kaede Sotsugyou Special at Budoukan. They performed "Daisuki dakedo tsukiaenai." We see footage of regular rehearsals and join them backstage for the dress rehearsal and performance. Afterwards, the five of them comment on the experience. They feel they have improved since opening for ANGERME. OCHA NORMA were also an opening act that day, performing "Unmei CHACHACHACHA~N."
Next the Kenshuusei and OCHA NORMA rehearse for the recent recital and we are shown their live performance of "Ice day Party."
The March recital, Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 3gatsu "Houshun" is announced for March 11 and 12.
 	 	
144 	2023.01.24	OCHA NORMA
This episode begins with coverage of the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '22 Christmas show. The members discuss some of their favorite holiday traditions in preparation for an MC segment. We see clips of them performing "Shiroi TOKYO" and "Kanojo ni Naritai!!!" and then afterwards they share their thoughts on the event.
Then, the members are brought together for a surprise announcement: they'll be performing a new song at the March recital! The title is "Onna de Chikyuu wa Mawatteru (Women make the world go 'round)." Highlights from the unit's performance of "Daisuki dakedo tsukiaenai" at the Hello! Project Year-End Party 2022 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~ are shown.
OCHA NORMA is shown backstage and then they perform "Unmei CHACHACHACHA~N."	
This episode begins with coverage of the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '22 Christmas show. The members discuss some of their favorite holiday traditions in preparation for an MC segment. We see clips of them performing "Shiroi TOKYO" and "Kanojo ni Naritai!!!" and then afterwards they share their thoughts on the event.
Then, the members are brought together for a surprise announcement: they'll be performing a new song at the March recital! The title is "Onna de Chikyuu wa Mawatteru (Women make the world go 'round)." Highlights from the unit's performance of "Daisuki dakedo tsukiaenai" at the Hello! Project Year-End Party 2022 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~ are shown.
OCHA NORMA is shown backstage and then they perform "Unmei CHACHACHACHA~N."	
This episode begins with coverage of the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '22 Christmas show. The members discuss some of their favorite holiday traditions in preparation for an MC segment. We see clips of them performing "Shiroi TOKYO" and "Kanojo ni Naritai!!!" and then afterwards they share their thoughts on the event.
Then, the members are brought together for a surprise announcement: they'll be performing a new song at the March recital! The title is "Onna de Chikyuu wa Mawatteru (Women make the world go 'round)." Highlights from the unit's performance of "Daisuki dakedo tsukiaenai" at the Hello! Project Year-End Party 2022 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~ are shown.
OCHA NORMA is shown backstage and then they perform "Unmei CHACHACHACHA~N."
 	 	
145 	2023.01.31	Morning Musume '23, OCHA NORMA
The episode opens by teasing another announcement coming to the Kenshuusei and backstage rehearsals for the Hello! Project 2023 Winter ~TWO OF US~ concerts featuring Morning Musume '23 and OCHA NORMA. First, we join the 10 Kenshuusei practicing for their set in the Hello! Project Year-End Party 2022 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~ concert and see them perform "Ice day Party."
Afterwards, the Kenshuusei are brought together for the announcement: they will be split into 3 sub-units for the March recital, and each unit will be assigned a song from a senior sub-unit: "Last Kiss" by Tanpopo, "BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT!" by Petitmoni, and "CRAZY ABOUT YOU" by Minimoni.
Next we see OCHA NORMA rehearsing with Morning Musume '23. The members of OCHA NORMA talk about all the valuable experience they gained from their seniors. Then 3 senior members of Morning Musume (Ishida Ayumi, Oda Sakura, and Nonaka Miki) talk about noticing the younger girls' strong points. They praise Yonemura Kirara and especially Tashiro Sumire for her rhythm and technical skill. Nishizaki Miku is also complimented for being a quick learner.	
The episode opens by teasing another announcement coming to the Kenshuusei and backstage rehearsals for the Hello! Project 2023 Winter ~TWO OF US~ concerts featuring Morning Musume '23 and OCHA NORMA. First, we join the 10 Kenshuusei practicing for their set in the Hello! Project Year-End Party 2022 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~ concert and see them perform "Ice day Party."
Afterwards, the Kenshuusei are brought together for the announcement: they will be split into 3 sub-units for the March recital, and each unit will be assigned a song from a senior sub-unit: "Last Kiss" by Tanpopo, "BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT!" by Petitmoni, and "CRAZY ABOUT YOU" by Minimoni.
Next we see OCHA NORMA rehearsing with Morning Musume '23. The members of OCHA NORMA talk about all the valuable experience they gained from their seniors. Then 3 senior members of Morning Musume (Ishida Ayumi, Oda Sakura, and Nonaka Miki) talk about noticing the younger girls' strong points. They praise Yonemura Kirara and especially Tashiro Sumire for her rhythm and technical skill. Nishizaki Miku is also complimented for being a quick learner.	
The episode opens by teasing another announcement coming to the Kenshuusei and backstage rehearsals for the Hello! Project 2023 Winter ~TWO OF US~ concerts featuring Morning Musume '23 and OCHA NORMA. First, we join the 10 Kenshuusei practicing for their set in the Hello! Project Year-End Party 2022 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~ concert and see them perform "Ice day Party."
Afterwards, the Kenshuusei are brought together for the announcement: they will be split into 3 sub-units for the March recital, and each unit will be assigned a song from a senior sub-unit: "Last Kiss" by Tanpopo, "BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT!" by Petitmoni, and "CRAZY ABOUT YOU" by Minimoni.
Next we see OCHA NORMA rehearsing with Morning Musume '23. The members of OCHA NORMA talk about all the valuable experience they gained from their seniors. Then 3 senior members of Morning Musume (Ishida Ayumi, Oda Sakura, and Nonaka Miki) talk about noticing the younger girls' strong points. They praise Yonemura Kirara and especially Tashiro Sumire for her rhythm and technical skill. Nishizaki Miku is also complimented for being a quick learner.
 	 	
146 	2023.02.07	Morning Musume '23, OCHA NORMA
The Kenshuusei share whether they'd like to sing "Last Kiss," "BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT!" or "CRAZY ABOUT YOU" and why. Their assignments are then revealed. Murakoshi Ayana, Kawashima Mifu, and Shimoitani Yukiho will sing "Last Kiss," Onoda Karin, Yoshida Hinoha, and Goto Hana will sing "BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT!" and Matsubara Yulia, Hashida Honoka, Uemura Hasumi, and Kamimura Rena will sing "CRAZY ABOUT YOU."
We see Morning Musume '23 and OCHA NORMA practicing for "Koi no Crouching Start." Hiromoto Ruli and Tsutsui Roko were interviewed about what it was like working with veterans. Ishida Ayumi, Oda Sakura, and Nonaka Miki continue their talk from the last episode. Sakura says that "Koi no Crouching Start" is much easier to dance than what Morning Musume members are used to, but that it's not at all easy to sing and that she's impressed with their skill. After some backstage footage, we see the joint performance and some of the members' comments on it.	
The Kenshuusei share whether they'd like to sing "Last Kiss," "BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT!" or "CRAZY ABOUT YOU" and why. Their assignments are then revealed. Murakoshi Ayana, Kawashima Mifu, and Shimoitani Yukiho will sing "Last Kiss," Onoda Karin, Yoshida Hinoha, and Goto Hana will sing "BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT!" and Matsubara Yulia, Hashida Honoka, Uemura Hasumi, and Kamimura Rena will sing "CRAZY ABOUT YOU."
We see Morning Musume '23 and OCHA NORMA practicing for "Koi no Crouching Start." Hiromoto Ruli and Tsutsui Roko were interviewed about what it was like working with veterans. Ishida Ayumi, Oda Sakura, and Nonaka Miki continue their talk from the last episode. Sakura says that "Koi no Crouching Start" is much easier to dance than what Morning Musume members are used to, but that it's not at all easy to sing and that she's impressed with their skill. After some backstage footage, we see the joint performance and some of the members' comments on it.	
The Kenshuusei share whether they'd like to sing "Last Kiss," "BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT!" or "CRAZY ABOUT YOU" and why. Their assignments are then revealed. Murakoshi Ayana, Kawashima Mifu, and Shimoitani Yukiho will sing "Last Kiss," Onoda Karin, Yoshida Hinoha, and Goto Hana will sing "BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT!" and Matsubara Yulia, Hashida Honoka, Uemura Hasumi, and Kamimura Rena will sing "CRAZY ABOUT YOU."
We see Morning Musume '23 and OCHA NORMA practicing for "Koi no Crouching Start." Hiromoto Ruli and Tsutsui Roko were interviewed about what it was like working with veterans. Ishida Ayumi, Oda Sakura, and Nonaka Miki continue their talk from the last episode. Sakura says that "Koi no Crouching Start" is much easier to dance than what Morning Musume members are used to, but that it's not at all easy to sing and that she's impressed with their skill. After some backstage footage, we see the joint performance and some of the members' comments on it.
 	 	
147 	2023.02.14	Yaguchi Mari, Yasuda Kei, Takahashi Ai, Morning Musume '23, OCHA NORMA
The episode opens on the Kenshuusei sharing their thoughts about the groups they were divided into during the previous episode. OG members also appear to give advice on the songs. Yaguchi Mari says that the harmony is the most important thing about "Last Kiss," Yasuda Kei talks about Tsunku asking her and her groupmates to dance "BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT!" like Michael Jackson in Thriller, and Takahashi Ai talks about using a feeling of "living" to interpret "CRAZY ABOUT YOU."
Continuing the coverage of Morning Musume '23 and OCHA NORMA's two-man live, Ishida Ayumi, Oda Sakura, and Nonaka Miki comment on OCHA NORMA's cover of Mr.Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~. Ayumi says that she sometimes feels protective when other groups cover Morning Musume's songs, but that "Mr. Moonlight" is a really cute number, and that isn't the main part of their image these days, and she thinks OCHA NORMA did the song justice. Miki adds that it made her want to do cute things in their performances like OCHA NORMA, like wear their member colors more often.
Backstage at the live, Ruli promises that OCHA NORMA's performances will remain fresh as they head into their second year. We then see their performance of "Mr.Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~."	
The episode opens on the Kenshuusei sharing their thoughts about the groups they were divided into during the previous episode. OG members also appear to give advice on the songs. Yaguchi Mari says that the harmony is the most important thing about "Last Kiss," Yasuda Kei talks about Tsunku asking her and her groupmates to dance "BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT!" like Michael Jackson in Thriller, and Takahashi Ai talks about using a feeling of "living" to interpret "CRAZY ABOUT YOU."
Continuing the coverage of Morning Musume '23 and OCHA NORMA's two-man live, Ishida Ayumi, Oda Sakura, and Nonaka Miki comment on OCHA NORMA's cover of Mr.Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~. Ayumi says that she sometimes feels protective when other groups cover Morning Musume's songs, but that "Mr. Moonlight" is a really cute number, and that isn't the main part of their image these days, and she thinks OCHA NORMA did the song justice. Miki adds that it made her want to do cute things in their performances like OCHA NORMA, like wear their member colors more often.
Backstage at the live, Ruli promises that OCHA NORMA's performances will remain fresh as they head into their second year. We then see their performance of "Mr.Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~."	
The episode opens on the Kenshuusei sharing their thoughts about the groups they were divided into during the previous episode. OG members also appear to give advice on the songs. Yaguchi Mari says that the harmony is the most important thing about "Last Kiss," Yasuda Kei talks about Tsunku asking her and her groupmates to dance "BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT!" like Michael Jackson in Thriller, and Takahashi Ai talks about using a feeling of "living" to interpret "CRAZY ABOUT YOU."
Continuing the coverage of Morning Musume '23 and OCHA NORMA's two-man live, Ishida Ayumi, Oda Sakura, and Nonaka Miki comment on OCHA NORMA's cover of Mr.Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~. Ayumi says that she sometimes feels protective when other groups cover Morning Musume's songs, but that "Mr. Moonlight" is a really cute number, and that isn't the main part of their image these days, and she thinks OCHA NORMA did the song justice. Miki adds that it made her want to do cute things in their performances like OCHA NORMA, like wear their member colors more often.
Backstage at the live, Ruli promises that OCHA NORMA's performances will remain fresh as they head into their second year. We then see their performance of "Mr.Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~."
 	 	
148 	2023.02.21	Morning Musume '23, OCHA NORMA
The three Kenshuusei sub-units have their first rehearsals and are assigned parts. Special attention is paid to the harmony parts in "Last Kiss," the challenging rhythm of "BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT!" and the difficulty of singing "CRAZY ABOUT YOU" with the right feeling. Ueno Mariko comments on each of the groups.
This time we look at OCHA NORMA joining Morning Musume to sing "Koi no Dance Site." After the performance, Yonemura Kirara talks about it being a new style of song for them and challenging in that regard. Nonaka Miki comments that OCHA NORMA rose to the challenge.
In the final part of the episode we see behind-the-scenes footage of OCHA NORMA recording their single-camera/single-cut video of "Unmei CHACHACHACHA~N."	
The three Kenshuusei sub-units have their first rehearsals and are assigned parts. Special attention is paid to the harmony parts in "Last Kiss," the challenging rhythm of "BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT!" and the difficulty of singing "CRAZY ABOUT YOU" with the right feeling. Ueno Mariko comments on each of the groups.
This time we look at OCHA NORMA joining Morning Musume to sing "Koi no Dance Site." After the performance, Yonemura Kirara talks about it being a new style of song for them and challenging in that regard. Nonaka Miki comments that OCHA NORMA rose to the challenge.
In the final part of the episode we see behind-the-scenes footage of OCHA NORMA recording their single-camera/single-cut video of "Unmei CHACHACHACHA~N."	
The three Kenshuusei sub-units have their first rehearsals and are assigned parts. Special attention is paid to the harmony parts in "Last Kiss," the challenging rhythm of "BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT!" and the difficulty of singing "CRAZY ABOUT YOU" with the right feeling. Ueno Mariko comments on each of the groups.
This time we look at OCHA NORMA joining Morning Musume to sing "Koi no Dance Site." After the performance, Yonemura Kirara talks about it being a new style of song for them and challenging in that regard. Nonaka Miki comments that OCHA NORMA rose to the challenge.
In the final part of the episode we see behind-the-scenes footage of OCHA NORMA recording their single-camera/single-cut video of "Unmei CHACHACHACHA~N."
 	 	
149 	2023.02.28	
The Kenshuusei sub-units comment on their voice rehearsals and we see them practicing their dance parts. Then we see Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23 learn the dance for their new song "Onna wa chikyuu de mawatteru."
"A Dream Collaboration" returns to the show, introduced by Miyamoto Karin and . Sakurai Rio and Kitagawa Rio of Morning Musume '23 sing "Only you" together.	
The Kenshuusei sub-units comment on their voice rehearsals and we see them practicing their dance parts. Then we see Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23 learn the dance for their new song "Onna wa chikyuu de mawatteru."
"A Dream Collaboration" returns to the show, introduced by Miyamoto Karin and . Sakurai Rio and Kitagawa Rio of Morning Musume '23 sing "Only you" together.	
The Kenshuusei sub-units comment on their voice rehearsals and we see them practicing their dance parts. Then we see Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23 learn the dance for their new song "Onna wa chikyuu de mawatteru."
"A Dream Collaboration" returns to the show, introduced by Miyamoto Karin and . Sakurai Rio and Kitagawa Rio of Morning Musume '23 sing "Only you" together.
 	 	
150 	2023.03.07	
With the recital on the horizon, the three groups of Kenshuusei practice their sub-unit songs, and then the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit practice their new song, "Onna wa chikyuu de mawatteru."
For "A Dream Collaboration," Kamimura Rena sings "SHAKA SHAKA TO LOVE" with Ise Layla.	
With the recital on the horizon, the three groups of Kenshuusei practice their sub-unit songs, and then the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit practice their new song, "Onna wa chikyuu de mawatteru."
For "A Dream Collaboration," Kamimura Rena sings "SHAKA SHAKA TO LOVE" with Ise Layla.	
With the recital on the horizon, the three groups of Kenshuusei practice their sub-unit songs, and then the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit practice their new song, "Onna wa chikyuu de mawatteru."
For "A Dream Collaboration," Kamimura Rena sings "SHAKA SHAKA TO LOVE" with Ise Layla.
 	 	
151 	2023.03.14	OCHA NORMA
The Kenshuusei sub-units continue rehearsals for the upcoming recital. There are some tears, but both Kenshuusei and instructor Ueno Mariko feel that they're doing a good job in challenging themselves and surpassing their previous limits.
Next, a surprise announcement for OCHA NORMA: The Japan Gold Disc Awards not only put the group on their list of best 5 new artists, OCHA NORMA won their New Artist of the Year Award. They are the first artist in Hello! Project to receive it. Leader Saito Madoka gives a statement of thanks on behalf of the group.
"A Dream Collaboration" features Endo Akari performing "Hadaka no Hadaka no Hadaka no KISS" with Miyazaki Yuka.	
The Kenshuusei sub-units continue rehearsals for the upcoming recital. There are some tears, but both Kenshuusei and instructor Ueno Mariko feel that they're doing a good job in challenging themselves and surpassing their previous limits.
Next, a surprise announcement for OCHA NORMA: The Japan Gold Disc Awards not only put the group on their list of best 5 new artists, OCHA NORMA won their New Artist of the Year Award. They are the first artist in Hello! Project to receive it. Leader Saito Madoka gives a statement of thanks on behalf of the group.
"A Dream Collaboration" features Endo Akari performing "Hadaka no Hadaka no Hadaka no KISS" with Miyazaki Yuka.	
The Kenshuusei sub-units continue rehearsals for the upcoming recital. There are some tears, but both Kenshuusei and instructor Ueno Mariko feel that they're doing a good job in challenging themselves and surpassing their previous limits.
Next, a surprise announcement for OCHA NORMA: The Japan Gold Disc Awards not only put the group on their list of best 5 new artists, OCHA NORMA won their New Artist of the Year Award. They are the first artist in Hello! Project to receive it. Leader Saito Madoka gives a statement of thanks on behalf of the group.
"A Dream Collaboration" features Endo Akari performing "Hadaka no Hadaka no Hadaka no KISS" with Miyazaki Yuka.
 	 	
152 	2023.03.21	
It's finally time for Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 3gatsu "Houshun." Backstage, we hear some of the Kenshuusei's thoughts on the difficult pieces they must perform at this recital. OCHA NORMA join them in their pre-concert cheer and then it's showtime. First, Onoda Karin, Yoshida Hinoha, and Goto Hana sing "BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT!" Then, Matsubara Yulia, Hashida Honoka, Uemura Hasumi, and Kamimura Rena perform "CRAZY ABOUT YOU," followed by Murakoshi Ayana, Kawashima Mifu, and Shimoitani Yukiho performing "Last Kiss." The girls and instructors share their feelings afterwards.
The Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ is revealed to be April 30.
Shimoitani Yukiho chose to sing "Takanawa Gateway Eki ga Dekiru Koro ni wa" with Shimakura Rika for "A Dream Collaboration."	
It's finally time for Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 3gatsu "Houshun." Backstage, we hear some of the Kenshuusei's thoughts on the difficult pieces they must perform at this recital. OCHA NORMA join them in their pre-concert cheer and then it's showtime. First, Onoda Karin, Yoshida Hinoha, and Goto Hana sing "BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT!" Then, Matsubara Yulia, Hashida Honoka, Uemura Hasumi, and Kamimura Rena perform "CRAZY ABOUT YOU," followed by Murakoshi Ayana, Kawashima Mifu, and Shimoitani Yukiho performing "Last Kiss." The girls and instructors share their feelings afterwards.
The Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ is revealed to be April 30.
Shimoitani Yukiho chose to sing "Takanawa Gateway Eki ga Dekiru Koro ni wa" with Shimakura Rika for "A Dream Collaboration."	
It's finally time for Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 3gatsu "Houshun." Backstage, we hear some of the Kenshuusei's thoughts on the difficult pieces they must perform at this recital. OCHA NORMA join them in their pre-concert cheer and then it's showtime. First, Onoda Karin, Yoshida Hinoha, and Goto Hana sing "BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT!" Then, Matsubara Yulia, Hashida Honoka, Uemura Hasumi, and Kamimura Rena perform "CRAZY ABOUT YOU," followed by Murakoshi Ayana, Kawashima Mifu, and Shimoitani Yukiho performing "Last Kiss." The girls and instructors share their feelings afterwards.
The Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ is revealed to be April 30.
Shimoitani Yukiho chose to sing "Takanawa Gateway Eki ga Dekiru Koro ni wa" with Shimakura Rika for "A Dream Collaboration."
 	 	
155 	2023.03.28	
With the sub-unit performances completed successfully, today's episode begins by covering the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit's inaugural performance of "Onna wa Chikyuu de mawatteru." After a montage of the various practices and the dress rehearsal, the video of their performance is played and the girls and instructors share their thoughts.
Hello Pro Kenshuusei has new members! The 35th generation consists of Kawano Soara (16, Fukuoka), Makino Toa (13, Osaka), and Hayashi Niina (11, Aichi).
"A Dream Collaboration" this time features Goto Hana and Ishida Ayumi singing "Watashi no Dekkai Hana."	
With the sub-unit performances completed successfully, today's episode begins by covering the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit's inaugural performance of "Onna wa Chikyuu de mawatteru." After a montage of the various practices and the dress rehearsal, the video of their performance is played and the girls and instructors share their thoughts.
Hello Pro Kenshuusei has new members! The 35th generation consists of Kawano Soara (16, Fukuoka), Makino Toa (13, Osaka), and Hayashi Niina (11, Aichi).
"A Dream Collaboration" this time features Goto Hana and Ishida Ayumi singing "Watashi no Dekkai Hana."	
With the sub-unit performances completed successfully, today's episode begins by covering the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit's inaugural performance of "Onna wa Chikyuu de mawatteru." After a montage of the various practices and the dress rehearsal, the video of their performance is played and the girls and instructors share their thoughts.
Hello Pro Kenshuusei has new members! The 35th generation consists of Kawano Soara (16, Fukuoka), Makino Toa (13, Osaka), and Hayashi Niina (11, Aichi).
"A Dream Collaboration" this time features Goto Hana and Ishida Ayumi singing "Watashi no Dekkai Hana."
 	 	
154 	2023.04.04	Tsubaki Factory, Yajima Maimi
This episode is the first to mark the celebration of Hello! Project's 25th anniversary. The opening has been changed to feature a quick medley of all the debuted groups: Morning Musume '22 and "Happy birthday to Me!" ANGERME and "Kuyashii wa," Juice=Juice and "Zenbu Kakete GO!!" Tsubaki Factory and "Machigai ja nai Naitari Shinai," BEYOOOOONDS and "Motome yo... Unmei no Tabibito San" and OCHA NORMA and "Unmei CHACHACHACHA~N."
The narrator talks about Tsubaki Factory, the recent addition of 4 new members and the upcoming graduation of Asakura Kiki. They perform "Masayume," "Machigai ja nai Naitari Shinai," and "Kon'ya Dake Ukaretakatta."
The Kenshuusei have begun preparations for their annual skill assessment. The Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit members will be exempt from testing. The rest must perform two songs: one from a short list and one self-produced song freely chosen.
New members Kawano Soara, Makino Toa, and Hayashi Niina are introduced again.
In a new segment titled "Hello! Pro and Me," Yajima Maimi talks about her time in Hello! Project and ℃-ute.	
This episode is the first to mark the celebration of Hello! Project's 25th anniversary. The opening has been changed to feature a quick medley of all the debuted groups: Morning Musume '22 and "Happy birthday to Me!" ANGERME and "Kuyashii wa," Juice=Juice and "Zenbu Kakete GO!!" Tsubaki Factory and "Machigai ja nai Naitari Shinai," BEYOOOOONDS and "Motome yo... Unmei no Tabibito San" and OCHA NORMA and "Unmei CHACHACHACHA~N."
The narrator talks about Tsubaki Factory, the recent addition of 4 new members and the upcoming graduation of Asakura Kiki. They perform "Masayume," "Machigai ja nai Naitari Shinai," and "Kon'ya Dake Ukaretakatta."
The Kenshuusei have begun preparations for their annual skill assessment. The Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit members will be exempt from testing. The rest must perform two songs: one from a short list and one self-produced song freely chosen.
New members Kawano Soara, Makino Toa, and Hayashi Niina are introduced again.
In a new segment titled "Hello! Pro and Me," Yajima Maimi talks about her time in Hello! Project and ℃-ute.	
This episode is the first to mark the celebration of Hello! Project's 25th anniversary. The opening has been changed to feature a quick medley of all the debuted groups: Morning Musume '22 and "Happy birthday to Me!" ANGERME and "Kuyashii wa," Juice=Juice and "Zenbu Kakete GO!!" Tsubaki Factory and "Machigai ja nai Naitari Shinai," BEYOOOOONDS and "Motome yo... Unmei no Tabibito San" and OCHA NORMA and "Unmei CHACHACHACHA~N."
The narrator talks about Tsubaki Factory, the recent addition of 4 new members and the upcoming graduation of Asakura Kiki. They perform "Masayume," "Machigai ja nai Naitari Shinai," and "Kon'ya Dake Ukaretakatta."
The Kenshuusei have begun preparations for their annual skill assessment. The Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit members will be exempt from testing. The rest must perform two songs: one from a short list and one self-produced song freely chosen.
New members Kawano Soara, Makino Toa, and Hayashi Niina are introduced again.
In a new segment titled "Hello! Pro and Me," Yajima Maimi talks about her time in Hello! Project and ℃-ute.
 	 	
155 	2023.04.11	Tsubaki Factory
Tsubaki Factory have an event at Ikebukuro Sunshine City. It's the first time for the new members, who comment on the experience before and after, as do the senior members.
Now it's time for the Kenshuusei to draw lots for their performance order at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~. But first, Kawano Soara, and Makino Toa introduce themselves to the other Kenshuusei. They then draw lots first for the order they'll perform their two songs, revealing to the audience their selections in the process.	
Tsubaki Factory have an event at Ikebukuro Sunshine City. It's the first time for the new members, who comment on the experience before and after, as do the senior members.
Now it's time for the Kenshuusei to draw lots for their performance order at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~. But first, Kawano Soara, and Makino Toa introduce themselves to the other Kenshuusei. They then draw lots first for the order they'll perform their two songs, revealing to the audience their selections in the process.	
Tsubaki Factory have an event at Ikebukuro Sunshine City. It's the first time for the new members, who comment on the experience before and after, as do the senior members.
Now it's time for the Kenshuusei to draw lots for their performance order at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~. But first, Kawano Soara, and Makino Toa introduce themselves to the other Kenshuusei. They then draw lots first for the order they'll perform their two songs, revealing to the audience their selections in the process.
 	 	
156 	2023.04.18	TBA
The episode opens with four Kenshuusei (Yoshida Hinoha, Kawano Soara, Kawashima Mifu, and Shimoitani Yukiho) talking about their song choices for the upcoming Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ and commenting on some of their home practice footage. 
We next join Tsubaki Factory and watch a video summary of Asakura Kiki's graduation, the days leading up to it, and the members' feelings afterward. The episode closes with the narrator also expressing their best wishes to Kiki.	
The episode opens with four Kenshuusei (Yoshida Hinoha, Kawano Soara, Kawashima Mifu, and Shimoitani Yukiho) talking about their song choices for the upcoming Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ and commenting on some of their home practice footage. 
We next join Tsubaki Factory and watch a video summary of Asakura Kiki's graduation, the days leading up to it, and the members' feelings afterward. The episode closes with the narrator also expressing their best wishes to Kiki.	
The episode opens with four Kenshuusei (Yoshida Hinoha, Kawano Soara, Kawashima Mifu, and Shimoitani Yukiho) talking about their song choices for the upcoming Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ and commenting on some of their home practice footage. 
We next join Tsubaki Factory and watch a video summary of Asakura Kiki's graduation, the days leading up to it, and the members' feelings afterward. The episode closes with the narrator also expressing their best wishes to Kiki.
 	 	
157 	2023.04.25	Kumai Yurina, BEYOOOOONDS
First we watch a compilation of footage from BEYOOOOONDS' spring tour, CONCERT TOUR "NEO BEYO".
Next, the four Kenshuusei not featured in the previous episode (Hayashi Niina, Goto Hana, Makino Toa, and Kamimura Rena) talk about their song choices and comment on their home practice for the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~.
Lastly, Kumai Yurina appears for "Hello! Pro and Me," reminiscing about her time in Hello! Project and Berryz Koubou.	
First we watch a compilation of footage from BEYOOOOONDS' spring tour, CONCERT TOUR "NEO BEYO".
Next, the four Kenshuusei not featured in the previous episode (Hayashi Niina, Goto Hana, Makino Toa, and Kamimura Rena) talk about their song choices and comment on their home practice for the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~.
Lastly, Kumai Yurina appears for "Hello! Pro and Me," reminiscing about her time in Hello! Project and Berryz Koubou.	
First we watch a compilation of footage from BEYOOOOONDS' spring tour, CONCERT TOUR "NEO BEYO".
Next, the four Kenshuusei not featured in the previous episode (Hayashi Niina, Goto Hana, Makino Toa, and Kamimura Rena) talk about their song choices and comment on their home practice for the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~.
Lastly, Kumai Yurina appears for "Hello! Pro and Me," reminiscing about her time in Hello! Project and Berryz Koubou.
 	 	
158 	2023.05.02	
We join BEYOOOOONDS at a release event for their 4th single, Motome yo... Unmei no Tabibito San / Yume Sae Egakenai Yozora ni wa. They perform a short set at Ikebukuro Sunshine City and comment on it afterwards.
The Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ has concluded, but this week on the program we take a look at the rehearsals. Each of the eight Kenshuusei tested are shown doing a dress rehearsal performance of both of their songs. They also comment on their self-produced costumes.
Then the episode reveals the winners of the test: The Best Performance award went to Kawashima Mifu and the runner-up was Goto Hana.	
We join BEYOOOOONDS at a release event for their 4th single, Motome yo... Unmei no Tabibito San / Yume Sae Egakenai Yozora ni wa. They perform a short set at Ikebukuro Sunshine City and comment on it afterwards.
The Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ has concluded, but this week on the program we take a look at the rehearsals. Each of the eight Kenshuusei tested are shown doing a dress rehearsal performance of both of their songs. They also comment on their self-produced costumes.
Then the episode reveals the winners of the test: The Best Performance award went to Kawashima Mifu and the runner-up was Goto Hana.	
We join BEYOOOOONDS at a release event for their 4th single, Motome yo... Unmei no Tabibito San / Yume Sae Egakenai Yozora ni wa. They perform a short set at Ikebukuro Sunshine City and comment on it afterwards.
The Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ has concluded, but this week on the program we take a look at the rehearsals. Each of the eight Kenshuusei tested are shown doing a dress rehearsal performance of both of their songs. They also comment on their self-produced costumes.
Then the episode reveals the winners of the test: The Best Performance award went to Kawashima Mifu and the runner-up was Goto Hana.
 	 	
159 	2023.05.02	Miyamoto Karin
Continuing the coverage of the recent Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~, the episode opens at the venue prior to the show. The Kenshuusei complete their sound tests and psych themselves up with a cheer led by Uemura Hasumi, then it's showtime. A summary of the entire test is shown, including the awards presentation afterwards.
Miyamoto Karin is the guest for "Hello! Pro and Me," and talks about her time in Hello Pro Kenshuusei and Juice=Juice.	
Continuing the coverage of the recent Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~, the episode opens at the venue prior to the show. The Kenshuusei complete their sound tests and psych themselves up with a cheer led by Uemura Hasumi, then it's showtime. A summary of the entire test is shown, including the awards presentation afterwards.
Miyamoto Karin is the guest for "Hello! Pro and Me," and talks about her time in Hello Pro Kenshuusei and Juice=Juice.	
Continuing the coverage of the recent Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~, the episode opens at the venue prior to the show. The Kenshuusei complete their sound tests and psych themselves up with a cheer led by Uemura Hasumi, then it's showtime. A summary of the entire test is shown, including the awards presentation afterwards.
Miyamoto Karin is the guest for "Hello! Pro and Me," and talks about her time in Hello Pro Kenshuusei and Juice=Juice.
 	 	
160 	2023.05.02	Takahashi Ai
ANGERME's song in the introduction was replaced with "Ai no Kedamono" this week.
Yoshida Hinoha and Kawano Soara's performances at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ are highlighted.
OCHA NORMA perform their new song, "Lovey Dovey."
On "Hello! Pro and Me," Takahashi Ai talks about not knowing much about Hello! Project outside of Morning Musume before she joined, and how she was constantly impressed at seeing how well her senpai performed.	
ANGERME's song in the introduction was replaced with "Ai no Kedamono" this week.
Yoshida Hinoha and Kawano Soara's performances at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ are highlighted.
OCHA NORMA perform their new song, "Lovey Dovey."
On "Hello! Pro and Me," Takahashi Ai talks about not knowing much about Hello! Project outside of Morning Musume before she joined, and how she was constantly impressed at seeing how well her senpai performed.	
ANGERME's song in the introduction was replaced with "Ai no Kedamono" this week.
Yoshida Hinoha and Kawano Soara's performances at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ are highlighted.
OCHA NORMA perform their new song, "Lovey Dovey."
On "Hello! Pro and Me," Takahashi Ai talks about not knowing much about Hello! Project outside of Morning Musume before she joined, and how she was constantly impressed at seeing how well her senpai performed.
 	 	
161 	2023.05.23	
The six Kenshuusei not featured in the previous episode (Shimoitani Yukiho, Hayashi Niina, Makino Toa, Kamimura Rena, Goto Hana, and Kawashima Mifu) are shown in this one, with highlights of their performances and their thoughts and feelings. The presentation of the awards is shown as well.
Then, we see highlights from BEYOOOOONDS' show at Budokan.	
The six Kenshuusei not featured in the previous episode (Shimoitani Yukiho, Hayashi Niina, Makino Toa, Kamimura Rena, Goto Hana, and Kawashima Mifu) are shown in this one, with highlights of their performances and their thoughts and feelings. The presentation of the awards is shown as well.
Then, we see highlights from BEYOOOOONDS' show at Budokan.	
The six Kenshuusei not featured in the previous episode (Shimoitani Yukiho, Hayashi Niina, Makino Toa, Kamimura Rena, Goto Hana, and Kawashima Mifu) are shown in this one, with highlights of their performances and their thoughts and feelings. The presentation of the awards is shown as well.
Then, we see highlights from BEYOOOOONDS' show at Budokan.
 	 	
162 	2023.05.30	
This week's episode is a new member special.
First, Fukumura Mizuki informs Inoue Haruka and Yumigeta Ako that they have passed the Morning Musume 25 Shuunen Kinen Shin Member Audition -Asu wo Tsukuru no wa Kimi- audition and will be joining Morning Musume '23 as 17th generation members.
Next, we are informed that Juice=Juice has a new member from the Kenshuusei: Kawashima Mifu. Uemura Akari delivers the news, then comments on the group's impression of Mifu. 
Takeuchi Akari is waiting in a conference room at TV Tokyo to surprise one of the new ANGERME members. Goto Hana's first reaction is to back up and shut the door, which is replayed for dramatic effect. Then, Takeuchi travels to Okayama and welcomes Shimoitani Yukiho to ANGERME with a sushi feast.
In the following segment, Yoshida Hinoha and Kamimura Rena are told that they have been added to Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23. The five current members are brought in to be introduced to their new teammates. Then, they are informed that there's one more announcement: this unit will be debuting as a new Hello! Project group next year. More members may be added, but the seven of them are confirmed to be part of the line-up.	
This week's episode is a new member special.
First, Fukumura Mizuki informs Inoue Haruka and Yumigeta Ako that they have passed the Morning Musume 25 Shuunen Kinen Shin Member Audition -Asu wo Tsukuru no wa Kimi- audition and will be joining Morning Musume '23 as 17th generation members.
Next, we are informed that Juice=Juice has a new member from the Kenshuusei: Kawashima Mifu. Uemura Akari delivers the news, then comments on the group's impression of Mifu. 
Takeuchi Akari is waiting in a conference room at TV Tokyo to surprise one of the new ANGERME members. Goto Hana's first reaction is to back up and shut the door, which is replayed for dramatic effect. Then, Takeuchi travels to Okayama and welcomes Shimoitani Yukiho to ANGERME with a sushi feast.
In the following segment, Yoshida Hinoha and Kamimura Rena are told that they have been added to Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23. The five current members are brought in to be introduced to their new teammates. Then, they are informed that there's one more announcement: this unit will be debuting as a new Hello! Project group next year. More members may be added, but the seven of them are confirmed to be part of the line-up.	
This week's episode is a new member special.
First, Fukumura Mizuki informs Inoue Haruka and Yumigeta Ako that they have passed the Morning Musume 25 Shuunen Kinen Shin Member Audition -Asu wo Tsukuru no wa Kimi- audition and will be joining Morning Musume '23 as 17th generation members.
Next, we are informed that Juice=Juice has a new member from the Kenshuusei: Kawashima Mifu. Uemura Akari delivers the news, then comments on the group's impression of Mifu. 
Takeuchi Akari is waiting in a conference room at TV Tokyo to surprise one of the new ANGERME members. Goto Hana's first reaction is to back up and shut the door, which is replayed for dramatic effect. Then, Takeuchi travels to Okayama and welcomes Shimoitani Yukiho to ANGERME with a sushi feast.
In the following segment, Yoshida Hinoha and Kamimura Rena are told that they have been added to Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23. The five current members are brought in to be introduced to their new teammates. Then, they are informed that there's one more announcement: this unit will be debuting as a new Hello! Project group next year. More members may be added, but the seven of them are confirmed to be part of the line-up.
 	 	
163 	2023.06.06	Katsuta Rina
Juice=Juice's song in the intro is replaced with "PRIDE BRIGHT" this week.
OCHA NORMA are brought together for an announcement. The staff member teases that it's a kind of work they haven't done before, but have discussed: they'll be recording the summertime Ending Theme to the anime Shadowverse F. Additionally, each member will have the opportunity to audition for a guest role in the show. We then watch some clips from their recent concert.
Katsuta Rina appears on "Hello! Pro and Me," citing Kirarin☆Revolution and Kusumi Koharu as heavily influencing her to audition for Hello! Pro Egg.	
Juice=Juice's song in the intro is replaced with "PRIDE BRIGHT" this week.
OCHA NORMA are brought together for an announcement. The staff member teases that it's a kind of work they haven't done before, but have discussed: they'll be recording the summertime Ending Theme to the anime Shadowverse F. Additionally, each member will have the opportunity to audition for a guest role in the show. We then watch some clips from their recent concert.
Katsuta Rina appears on "Hello! Pro and Me," citing Kirarin☆Revolution and Kusumi Koharu as heavily influencing her to audition for Hello! Pro Egg.	
Juice=Juice's song in the intro is replaced with "PRIDE BRIGHT" this week.
OCHA NORMA are brought together for an announcement. The staff member teases that it's a kind of work they haven't done before, but have discussed: they'll be recording the summertime Ending Theme to the anime Shadowverse F. Additionally, each member will have the opportunity to audition for a guest role in the show. We then watch some clips from their recent concert.
Katsuta Rina appears on "Hello! Pro and Me," citing Kirarin☆Revolution and Kusumi Koharu as heavily influencing her to audition for Hello! Pro Egg.
 	 	
164 	2023.06.13	
Juice=Juice is featured rehearsing for their 10th anniversary tour. They then gather to introduce new member Kawashima Mifu to the group. Mifu introduces herself and answers the members' questions. She is then surprised with her member color (a t-shirt is placed into her hands): Pure Red. Mifu watches the group rehearse at Budokan and introduces herself to the audience during the show.
OCHA NORMA's reaction to the news they will be singing an anime song is replayed. Then they are given the song, "Shekenaare." The program isn't allowed to play the demo, but we get to see the members' first time listening.	
Juice=Juice is featured rehearsing for their 10th anniversary tour. They then gather to introduce new member Kawashima Mifu to the group. Mifu introduces herself and answers the members' questions. She is then surprised with her member color (a t-shirt is placed into her hands): Pure Red. Mifu watches the group rehearse at Budokan and introduces herself to the audience during the show.
OCHA NORMA's reaction to the news they will be singing an anime song is replayed. Then they are given the song, "Shekenaare." The program isn't allowed to play the demo, but we get to see the members' first time listening.	
Juice=Juice is featured rehearsing for their 10th anniversary tour. They then gather to introduce new member Kawashima Mifu to the group. Mifu introduces herself and answers the members' questions. She is then surprised with her member color (a t-shirt is placed into her hands): Pure Red. Mifu watches the group rehearse at Budokan and introduces herself to the audience during the show.
OCHA NORMA's reaction to the news they will be singing an anime song is replayed. Then they are given the song, "Shekenaare." The program isn't allowed to play the demo, but we get to see the members' first time listening.
 	 	
165 	2023.06.20	
OCHA NORMA's song in the intro is replaced with "Chotto Joucho Fuantei?... Natsu" this week.
The members of OCHA NORMA audition for roles in the anime "Shadowverse F." Each chooses a character from the show and must read several lines into a microphone.
ANGERME is introduced to new members Shimoitani Yukiho and Goto Hana. After some questions from the members, they decide on the nicknames for the new members ("Yuppyon" and "Hanana"). Their member colors are also revealed: Hot Pink for Yukiho and Sea Blue for Hana. 
We return to OCHA NORMA for the announcement of who won roles in the upcoming anime: Yonemura Kirara, Tashiro Sumire, and Saito Madoka.	
OCHA NORMA's song in the intro is replaced with "Chotto Joucho Fuantei?... Natsu" this week.
The members of OCHA NORMA audition for roles in the anime "Shadowverse F." Each chooses a character from the show and must read several lines into a microphone.
ANGERME is introduced to new members Shimoitani Yukiho and Goto Hana. After some questions from the members, they decide on the nicknames for the new members ("Yuppyon" and "Hanana"). Their member colors are also revealed: Hot Pink for Yukiho and Sea Blue for Hana. 
We return to OCHA NORMA for the announcement of who won roles in the upcoming anime: Yonemura Kirara, Tashiro Sumire, and Saito Madoka.	
OCHA NORMA's song in the intro is replaced with "Chotto Joucho Fuantei?... Natsu" this week.
The members of OCHA NORMA audition for roles in the anime "Shadowverse F." Each chooses a character from the show and must read several lines into a microphone.
ANGERME is introduced to new members Shimoitani Yukiho and Goto Hana. After some questions from the members, they decide on the nicknames for the new members ("Yuppyon" and "Hanana"). Their member colors are also revealed: Hot Pink for Yukiho and Sea Blue for Hana. 
We return to OCHA NORMA for the announcement of who won roles in the upcoming anime: Yonemura Kirara, Tashiro Sumire, and Saito Madoka.
 	 	
166 	2023.06.27	
Some of the staff from the "Shadowverse F" staff are interviewed about why they chose Yonemura Kirara, Tashiro Sumire, and Saito Madoka to voice guest roles in the anime. They wish they could have hired all 10 of them.
The three of them go to the table read and then the recording session, where we see a sneak preview of the girls as they were drawn into the show. The director gives them lots of tips, then we watch a video of the girls doing their lines together. After, they talk about how much they enjoyed the experience. The episode featuring OCHA NORMA will air July 8 at 9:30 am.
Highlights from Takeuchi Akari's final LIMISTA signing event with Hirayama Yuki are shown. The two of them talk about it briefly afterwards. Then, we see clips from her last release event.	
Some of the staff from the "Shadowverse F" staff are interviewed about why they chose Yonemura Kirara, Tashiro Sumire, and Saito Madoka to voice guest roles in the anime. They wish they could have hired all 10 of them.
The three of them go to the table read and then the recording session, where we see a sneak preview of the girls as they were drawn into the show. The director gives them lots of tips, then we watch a video of the girls doing their lines together. After, they talk about how much they enjoyed the experience. The episode featuring OCHA NORMA will air July 8 at 9:30 am.
Highlights from Takeuchi Akari's final LIMISTA signing event with Hirayama Yuki are shown. The two of them talk about it briefly afterwards. Then, we see clips from her last release event.	
Some of the staff from the "Shadowverse F" staff are interviewed about why they chose Yonemura Kirara, Tashiro Sumire, and Saito Madoka to voice guest roles in the anime. They wish they could have hired all 10 of them.
The three of them go to the table read and then the recording session, where we see a sneak preview of the girls as they were drawn into the show. The director gives them lots of tips, then we watch a video of the girls doing their lines together. After, they talk about how much they enjoyed the experience. The episode featuring OCHA NORMA will air July 8 at 9:30 am.
Highlights from Takeuchi Akari's final LIMISTA signing event with Hirayama Yuki are shown. The two of them talk about it briefly afterwards. Then, we see clips from her last release event.
 	 	
167 	2023.07.04	
The members of OCHA NORMA talk about "Shekenaare," the song they've recorded for the anime "Shadowverse F." We see a one-chorus cut of the song with video from the recording booth.
The rest of the episode is dedicated to Takeuchi Akari's graduation: the days and rehearsals leading up to it, backstage at the venue, onstage during the ceremony, and the members' thoughts and feelings after.	
The members of OCHA NORMA talk about "Shekenaare," the song they've recorded for the anime "Shadowverse F." We see a one-chorus cut of the song with video from the recording booth.
The rest of the episode is dedicated to Takeuchi Akari's graduation: the days and rehearsals leading up to it, backstage at the venue, onstage during the ceremony, and the members' thoughts and feelings after.	
The members of OCHA NORMA talk about "Shekenaare," the song they've recorded for the anime "Shadowverse F." We see a one-chorus cut of the song with video from the recording booth.
The rest of the episode is dedicated to Takeuchi Akari's graduation: the days and rehearsals leading up to it, backstage at the venue, onstage during the ceremony, and the members' thoughts and feelings after.
 	 	
168 	2023.07.11	Ogata Risa
The 17th generation members of Morning Musume '23 introduce themselves to the audience at Budokan. They also reveal their member colors and nicknames: Inoue Haruka's member color is Mint Green and she wants to be called "Haru-san," while Yumigeta Ako's member color is Pure Red and she wants to be called "Gettaa!"
Fukumura Mizuki announces the Hello! Project 25 Shuunen Kinen Shin Member Audition.
We go behind-the-scenes as OCHA NORMA films the music video for "Shekenaare."
"Hello! Pro and Me" features former Tsubaki Factory member Ogata Risa.	
The 17th generation members of Morning Musume '23 introduce themselves to the audience at Budokan. They also reveal their member colors and nicknames: Inoue Haruka's member color is Mint Green and she wants to be called "Haru-san," while Yumigeta Ako's member color is Pure Red and she wants to be called "Gettaa!"
Fukumura Mizuki announces the Hello! Project 25 Shuunen Kinen Shin Member Audition.
We go behind-the-scenes as OCHA NORMA films the music video for "Shekenaare."
"Hello! Pro and Me" features former Tsubaki Factory member Ogata Risa.	
The 17th generation members of Morning Musume '23 introduce themselves to the audience at Budokan. They also reveal their member colors and nicknames: Inoue Haruka's member color is Mint Green and she wants to be called "Haru-san," while Yumigeta Ako's member color is Pure Red and she wants to be called "Gettaa!"
Fukumura Mizuki announces the Hello! Project 25 Shuunen Kinen Shin Member Audition.
We go behind-the-scenes as OCHA NORMA films the music video for "Shekenaare."
"Hello! Pro and Me" features former Tsubaki Factory member Ogata Risa.
 	 	
169 	2023.07.18	Mano Erina
OCHA NORMA have marked a year since their major debut and are promoting their 3rd single, Chotto Joucho Fuantei?... Natsu / Ocha no Ma Mahoroba Ikoi no Ba ~Showa mo Reiwa mo Wacchawacha~ / Shekenaare / Yoridori ME DREAM at Ikebukuro Sunshine City. Next, we go behind-the-scenes as they record the promotional video for "Ocha no Ma Mahoroba Ikoi no Ba ~Showa mo Reiwa mo Wacchawacha~"
Mano Erina talks about her time in Hello! Project for "Hello! Pro and Me."	
OCHA NORMA have marked a year since their major debut and are promoting their 3rd single, Chotto Joucho Fuantei?... Natsu / Ocha no Ma Mahoroba Ikoi no Ba ~Showa mo Reiwa mo Wacchawacha~ / Shekenaare / Yoridori ME DREAM at Ikebukuro Sunshine City. Next, we go behind-the-scenes as they record the promotional video for "Ocha no Ma Mahoroba Ikoi no Ba ~Showa mo Reiwa mo Wacchawacha~"
Mano Erina talks about her time in Hello! Project for "Hello! Pro and Me."	
OCHA NORMA have marked a year since their major debut and are promoting their 3rd single, Chotto Joucho Fuantei?... Natsu / Ocha no Ma Mahoroba Ikoi no Ba ~Showa mo Reiwa mo Wacchawacha~ / Shekenaare / Yoridori ME DREAM at Ikebukuro Sunshine City. Next, we go behind-the-scenes as they record the promotional video for "Ocha no Ma Mahoroba Ikoi no Ba ~Showa mo Reiwa mo Wacchawacha~"
Mano Erina talks about her time in Hello! Project for "Hello! Pro and Me."
 	 	
170 	2023.07.25	Sudo Maasa
At a release event for Juice=Juice they perform their new song, FUNKY FLUSHIN', and bring new member Kawashima Mifu onstage to say hello to the audience.
OCHA NORMA film the promotional video for "Chotto Joucho Fuantei?" Despite it being spring, it's chilly and overcast, so the members have windbreakers whenever they're off-camera and sometimes blankets or towels on their legs hidden just out of frame.
"Hello! Pro and Me" features Sudo Maasa, formerly of Berryz Koubou.	
At a release event for Juice=Juice they perform their new song, FUNKY FLUSHIN', and bring new member Kawashima Mifu onstage to say hello to the audience.
OCHA NORMA film the promotional video for "Chotto Joucho Fuantei?" Despite it being spring, it's chilly and overcast, so the members have windbreakers whenever they're off-camera and sometimes blankets or towels on their legs hidden just out of frame.
"Hello! Pro and Me" features Sudo Maasa, formerly of Berryz Koubou.	
At a release event for Juice=Juice they perform their new song, FUNKY FLUSHIN', and bring new member Kawashima Mifu onstage to say hello to the audience.
OCHA NORMA film the promotional video for "Chotto Joucho Fuantei?" Despite it being spring, it's chilly and overcast, so the members have windbreakers whenever they're off-camera and sometimes blankets or towels on their legs hidden just out of frame.
"Hello! Pro and Me" features Sudo Maasa, formerly of Berryz Koubou.
 	 	
171 	2023.08.01	
Several Hello! Project groups are performing at SPARK 2023, a music festival. Tsubaki Factory, BEYOOOOONDS, OCHA NORMA, and the five-member Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23 are joined by OG member Miyamoto Karin. Various highlights are played.	
Several Hello! Project groups are performing at SPARK 2023, a music festival. Tsubaki Factory, BEYOOOOONDS, OCHA NORMA, and the five-member Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23 are joined by OG member Miyamoto Karin. Various highlights are played.	
Several Hello! Project groups are performing at SPARK 2023, a music festival. Tsubaki Factory, BEYOOOOONDS, OCHA NORMA, and the five-member Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23 are joined by OG member Miyamoto Karin. Various highlights are played.
 	 	
172 	2023.08.08	Wada Ayaka
OCHA NORMA celebrate the 1-year anniversary of their major debut. We see clips from the event. Afterwards, the members are told that next year they will go on a concert tour that includes all 47 prefectures.
On "Hello! Pro and Me" Wada Ayaka talks about her time in S/mileage and ANGERME and her gratefulness to the fans.	
OCHA NORMA celebrate the 1-year anniversary of their major debut. We see clips from the event. Afterwards, the members are told that next year they will go on a concert tour that includes all 47 prefectures.
On "Hello! Pro and Me" Wada Ayaka talks about her time in S/mileage and ANGERME and her gratefulness to the fans.	
OCHA NORMA celebrate the 1-year anniversary of their major debut. We see clips from the event. Afterwards, the members are told that next year they will go on a concert tour that includes all 47 prefectures.
On "Hello! Pro and Me" Wada Ayaka talks about her time in S/mileage and ANGERME and her gratefulness to the fans.
 	 	
173 	2023.08.15	Fujimoto Miki
Juice=Juice, BEYOOOOONDS, OCHA NORMA, and Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23 performed at Tokyo Idol Fes. We see highlights from the groups' multiple stages (with the exception of the Kenshuusei unit, who feature next week). 
Fujimoto Miki talks about her unusual path through Hello! Project from soloist to Morning Musume on "Hello Pro and Me."	
Juice=Juice, BEYOOOOONDS, OCHA NORMA, and Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23 performed at Tokyo Idol Fes. We see highlights from the groups' multiple stages (with the exception of the Kenshuusei unit, who feature next week). 
Fujimoto Miki talks about her unusual path through Hello! Project from soloist to Morning Musume on "Hello Pro and Me."	
Juice=Juice, BEYOOOOONDS, OCHA NORMA, and Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23 performed at Tokyo Idol Fes. We see highlights from the groups' multiple stages (with the exception of the Kenshuusei unit, who feature next week). 
Fujimoto Miki talks about her unusual path through Hello! Project from soloist to Morning Musume on "Hello Pro and Me."
 	 	
174 	2023.08.22	Yaguchi Mari
Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23 perform at Tokyo Idol Fes, their first live with Yoshida Hinoha and Kamimura Rena. Most of the episode provides extensive footage of their stages there.
There was also an announcement for the Kenshuusei Unit that was filmed before Hinoha and Rena began performing with them: they are getting a new original song for the seven of them, and they're going to record it.
On "Hello Pro and Me," Yaguchi Mari shares stories from the golden age of Hello! Project.	
Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23 perform at Tokyo Idol Fes, their first live with Yoshida Hinoha and Kamimura Rena. Most of the episode provides extensive footage of their stages there.
There was also an announcement for the Kenshuusei Unit that was filmed before Hinoha and Rena began performing with them: they are getting a new original song for the seven of them, and they're going to record it.
On "Hello Pro and Me," Yaguchi Mari shares stories from the golden age of Hello! Project.	
Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23 perform at Tokyo Idol Fes, their first live with Yoshida Hinoha and Kamimura Rena. Most of the episode provides extensive footage of their stages there.
There was also an announcement for the Kenshuusei Unit that was filmed before Hinoha and Rena began performing with them: they are getting a new original song for the seven of them, and they're going to record it.
On "Hello Pro and Me," Yaguchi Mari shares stories from the golden age of Hello! Project.
 	 	
175 	2023.08.29	Natsuyaki Miyabi
The 35th generation Kenshuusei (Kawano Soara, Makino Toa, and Hayashi Niina) are practicing "Chokotto LOVE" for the upcoming Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 9gatsu "Teriha". After they share their hopes for the performance, Ueno Mariko comments on their progress, noting strengths and weaknesses. They have dance practice next.
"Hello Pro and Me" features Natsuyaki Miyabi talking about who she admired in Hello! Project (including Minimoni and Matsuura Aya), inspiring her to join.	
The 35th generation Kenshuusei (Kawano Soara, Makino Toa, and Hayashi Niina) are practicing "Chokotto LOVE" for the upcoming Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 9gatsu "Teriha". After they share their hopes for the performance, Ueno Mariko comments on their progress, noting strengths and weaknesses. They have dance practice next.
"Hello Pro and Me" features Natsuyaki Miyabi talking about who she admired in Hello! Project (including Minimoni and Matsuura Aya), inspiring her to join.	
The 35th generation Kenshuusei (Kawano Soara, Makino Toa, and Hayashi Niina) are practicing "Chokotto LOVE" for the upcoming Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 9gatsu "Teriha". After they share their hopes for the performance, Ueno Mariko comments on their progress, noting strengths and weaknesses. They have dance practice next.
"Hello Pro and Me" features Natsuyaki Miyabi talking about who she admired in Hello! Project (including Minimoni and Matsuura Aya), inspiring her to join.
 	 	
176 	2023.09.05	
Tsubaki Factory's song in the intro is changed to "Yuuki It's my Life!" starting from this week.
Morning Musume '23 have a release event at Ikebukuro Sunshine City to promote their album Morning Musume Best Selection ~The 25 Shuunen~. This is the first live performance to include 17th generation members Inoue Haruka and Yumigeta Ako, who join for one song.
At Yokohama Arena, the Kenshuusei Unit is about to do their first live performance with all seven of them (Matsubara Yulia was absent for TIF). They do several songs for @JAM EXPO 2023. Mitsubachi Maki talks about their progress afterwards.	
Tsubaki Factory's song in the intro is changed to "Yuuki It's my Life!" starting from this week.
Morning Musume '23 have a release event at Ikebukuro Sunshine City to promote their album Morning Musume Best Selection ~The 25 Shuunen~. This is the first live performance to include 17th generation members Inoue Haruka and Yumigeta Ako, who join for one song.
At Yokohama Arena, the Kenshuusei Unit is about to do their first live performance with all seven of them (Matsubara Yulia was absent for TIF). They do several songs for @JAM EXPO 2023. Mitsubachi Maki talks about their progress afterwards.	
Tsubaki Factory's song in the intro is changed to "Yuuki It's my Life!" starting from this week.
Morning Musume '23 have a release event at Ikebukuro Sunshine City to promote their album Morning Musume Best Selection ~The 25 Shuunen~. This is the first live performance to include 17th generation members Inoue Haruka and Yumigeta Ako, who join for one song.
At Yokohama Arena, the Kenshuusei Unit is about to do their first live performance with all seven of them (Matsubara Yulia was absent for TIF). They do several songs for @JAM EXPO 2023. Mitsubachi Maki talks about their progress afterwards.
 	 	
177 	2023.09.12	
This episode takes a look at backstage footage from Hello! Project 2023 Summer CITY CIRCUIT, focusing on Morning Musume '23, ANGERME, Juice=Juice, and Tsubaki Factory.
The 35th generation Kenshuusei continue to practice "Chokotto LOVE." Mitsubachi Maki is stern during the lesson, but happy with their growth.	
This episode takes a look at backstage footage from Hello! Project 2023 Summer CITY CIRCUIT, focusing on Morning Musume '23, ANGERME, Juice=Juice, and Tsubaki Factory.
The 35th generation Kenshuusei continue to practice "Chokotto LOVE." Mitsubachi Maki is stern during the lesson, but happy with their growth.	
This episode takes a look at backstage footage from Hello! Project 2023 Summer CITY CIRCUIT, focusing on Morning Musume '23, ANGERME, Juice=Juice, and Tsubaki Factory.
The 35th generation Kenshuusei continue to practice "Chokotto LOVE." Mitsubachi Maki is stern during the lesson, but happy with their growth.
 	 	
178 	2023.09.19	
All of the episode is dedicated to clips and backstage footage from Hello! Project 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT: Theme of Hello! All of the groups and Kenshuusei are featured.	
All of the episode is dedicated to clips and backstage footage from Hello! Project 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT: Theme of Hello! All of the groups and Kenshuusei are featured.	
All of the episode is dedicated to clips and backstage footage from Hello! Project 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT: Theme of Hello! All of the groups and Kenshuusei are featured.
 	 	
179 	2023.09.26	Nakazawa Yuko
Continuing from the previous episode, this episode features backstage footage and performance clips from Hello! Project 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT: ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL! act I. Some of the OG members (all from the early generations of Morning Musume) are interviewed backstage and others have an extended talk session after the show.
Nakazawa Yuko appears on "Hello Pro and Me," talking about the very first days of Morning Musume and Hello! Project.	
Continuing from the previous episode, this episode features backstage footage and performance clips from Hello! Project 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT: ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL! act I. Some of the OG members (all from the early generations of Morning Musume) are interviewed backstage and others have an extended talk session after the show.
Nakazawa Yuko appears on "Hello Pro and Me," talking about the very first days of Morning Musume and Hello! Project.	
Continuing from the previous episode, this episode features backstage footage and performance clips from Hello! Project 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT: ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL! act I. Some of the OG members (all from the early generations of Morning Musume) are interviewed backstage and others have an extended talk session after the show.
Nakazawa Yuko appears on "Hello Pro and Me," talking about the very first days of Morning Musume and Hello! Project.
 	 	
180 	2023.10.03	
In this final episode of Hello! Project 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT coverage, we go backstage in act II with a few of the OG from the previous show and several who weren't featured. The interview afterwards features the Hello! Project Kids members who were present.
Tower Records ran a Hello! Project-themed cafe to promote their 25th anniversary. Members of Tsubaki Factory sample the various dishes which were produced by each group. After this, they show off some of the goods available from the concert.	
In this final episode of Hello! Project 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT coverage, we go backstage in act II with a few of the OG from the previous show and several who weren't featured. The interview afterwards features the Hello! Project Kids members who were present.
Tower Records ran a Hello! Project-themed cafe to promote their 25th anniversary. Members of Tsubaki Factory sample the various dishes which were produced by each group. After this, they show off some of the goods available from the concert.	
In this final episode of Hello! Project 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT coverage, we go backstage in act II with a few of the OG from the previous show and several who weren't featured. The interview afterwards features the Hello! Project Kids members who were present.
Tower Records ran a Hello! Project-themed cafe to promote their 25th anniversary. Members of Tsubaki Factory sample the various dishes which were produced by each group. After this, they show off some of the goods available from the concert.
 	 	
181 	2023.10.10	
Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 9gatsu "Teriha" took place on 9/17. OCHA NORMA appeared as guests. Highlights include a group rendition of "Shabondama" and the 35th generation's performance of "Chokotto LOVE."
Next, Tsubaki Factory have a release event for Yuuki It's my Life! / Mousou Dake Nara Freedom / Demo... Ii yo at Ikebukuro Sunshine City, the members noting that it's Yamagishi Riko's last. They teach the audience some of the dance moves to "Mousou Dake Nara Freedom."	
Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 9gatsu "Teriha" took place on 9/17. OCHA NORMA appeared as guests. Highlights include a group rendition of "Shabondama" and the 35th generation's performance of "Chokotto LOVE."
Next, Tsubaki Factory have a release event for Yuuki It's my Life! / Mousou Dake Nara Freedom / Demo... Ii yo at Ikebukuro Sunshine City, the members noting that it's Yamagishi Riko's last. They teach the audience some of the dance moves to "Mousou Dake Nara Freedom."	
Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 9gatsu "Teriha" took place on 9/17. OCHA NORMA appeared as guests. Highlights include a group rendition of "Shabondama" and the 35th generation's performance of "Chokotto LOVE."
Next, Tsubaki Factory have a release event for Yuuki It's my Life! / Mousou Dake Nara Freedom / Demo... Ii yo at Ikebukuro Sunshine City, the members noting that it's Yamagishi Riko's last. They teach the audience some of the dance moves to "Mousou Dake Nara Freedom."
 	 	
182 	2023.10.17	
Morning Musume '23's song in the introduction is changed to "Suggoi FEVER!" this week.
Juice=Juice and BEYOOOOONDS had a special joint concert in Kyoto at the famous Heian Shrine. The members from Kyoto (Nishida Shiori, Ebata Kisaki, and Kawashima Mifu) did an MC segment together. Additionally, there was a special performance of Brahms's "Hungarian Dance no. 5" with Kobayashi Honoka playing piano and Arisawa Ichika on violin.
The rest of the episode features more highlights from the concert.	
Morning Musume '23's song in the introduction is changed to "Suggoi FEVER!" this week.
Juice=Juice and BEYOOOOONDS had a special joint concert in Kyoto at the famous Heian Shrine. The members from Kyoto (Nishida Shiori, Ebata Kisaki, and Kawashima Mifu) did an MC segment together. Additionally, there was a special performance of Brahms's "Hungarian Dance no. 5" with Kobayashi Honoka playing piano and Arisawa Ichika on violin.
The rest of the episode features more highlights from the concert.	
Morning Musume '23's song in the introduction is changed to "Suggoi FEVER!" this week.
Juice=Juice and BEYOOOOONDS had a special joint concert in Kyoto at the famous Heian Shrine. The members from Kyoto (Nishida Shiori, Ebata Kisaki, and Kawashima Mifu) did an MC segment together. Additionally, there was a special performance of Brahms's "Hungarian Dance no. 5" with Kobayashi Honoka playing piano and Arisawa Ichika on violin.
The rest of the episode features more highlights from the concert.
 	 	
183 	2023.10.24	
OCHA NORMA are backstage at the Tokyo show of OCHA NORMA LIVE TOUR 2023 ~Uchira no Jimoto wa Nihon jan!~. Since it's Kitahara Momo's hometown, the audience call her name several times.
Next, Morning Musume '23 are filming the music video for their new song, Wake-up Call ~Mezameru Toki~. It's the first video recording for 17th generation members Inoue Haruka and Yumigeta Ako. They study the others intently before it's their turn to record and get advice from their senior members.	
OCHA NORMA are backstage at the Tokyo show of OCHA NORMA LIVE TOUR 2023 ~Uchira no Jimoto wa Nihon jan!~. Since it's Kitahara Momo's hometown, the audience call her name several times.
Next, Morning Musume '23 are filming the music video for their new song, Wake-up Call ~Mezameru Toki~. It's the first video recording for 17th generation members Inoue Haruka and Yumigeta Ako. They study the others intently before it's their turn to record and get advice from their senior members.	
OCHA NORMA are backstage at the Tokyo show of OCHA NORMA LIVE TOUR 2023 ~Uchira no Jimoto wa Nihon jan!~. Since it's Kitahara Momo's hometown, the audience call her name several times.
Next, Morning Musume '23 are filming the music video for their new song, Wake-up Call ~Mezameru Toki~. It's the first video recording for 17th generation members Inoue Haruka and Yumigeta Ako. They study the others intently before it's their turn to record and get advice from their senior members.
 	 	
184 	2023.10.31	
October 10th is Juice=Juice day so the group held a commemorative event. After performing several songs, Uemura Akari announces that the final show of Juice=Juice 10th Anniversary Concert Tour 2023 ~Juicetory~ will be held at Nippon Budokan on December 6.
Morning Musume '23 are now recording the dance shots for "Suggoi FEVER!" Behind-the-scenes footage includes the camera traveling in an impressive arc to get the overhead shot for the video.
Tsubaki Factory had their first overseas shows, first in Hong Kong and then Taiwan. Highlights from both shows are shown, as well as backstage footage of the girls practicing their introductions in Chinese.	
October 10th is Juice=Juice day so the group held a commemorative event. After performing several songs, Uemura Akari announces that the final show of Juice=Juice 10th Anniversary Concert Tour 2023 ~Juicetory~ will be held at Nippon Budokan on December 6.
Morning Musume '23 are now recording the dance shots for "Suggoi FEVER!" Behind-the-scenes footage includes the camera traveling in an impressive arc to get the overhead shot for the video.
Tsubaki Factory had their first overseas shows, first in Hong Kong and then Taiwan. Highlights from both shows are shown, as well as backstage footage of the girls practicing their introductions in Chinese.	
October 10th is Juice=Juice day so the group held a commemorative event. After performing several songs, Uemura Akari announces that the final show of Juice=Juice 10th Anniversary Concert Tour 2023 ~Juicetory~ will be held at Nippon Budokan on December 6.
Morning Musume '23 are now recording the dance shots for "Suggoi FEVER!" Behind-the-scenes footage includes the camera traveling in an impressive arc to get the overhead shot for the video.
Tsubaki Factory had their first overseas shows, first in Hong Kong and then Taiwan. Highlights from both shows are shown, as well as backstage footage of the girls practicing their introductions in Chinese.
 	 	
185 	2023.11.07	
Yamagishi Riko and Kishimoto Yumeno have graduated from Tsubaki Factory and Hello! Project. Highlights from their final tour are shown, with footage from the graduation concert at Budokan promised for next week.
Next, Fukumura Mizuki is recording her last promotional video with Morning Musume '23: "Neverending Shine." The other members comment on their impressions of her last time.
Lastly, a happy announcement for OCHA NORMA: in January, they'll release their first album, CHAnnel 1!	
Yamagishi Riko and Kishimoto Yumeno have graduated from Tsubaki Factory and Hello! Project. Highlights from their final tour are shown, with footage from the graduation concert at Budokan promised for next week.
Next, Fukumura Mizuki is recording her last promotional video with Morning Musume '23: "Neverending Shine." The other members comment on their impressions of her last time.
Lastly, a happy announcement for OCHA NORMA: in January, they'll release their first album, CHAnnel 1!	
Yamagishi Riko and Kishimoto Yumeno have graduated from Tsubaki Factory and Hello! Project. Highlights from their final tour are shown, with footage from the graduation concert at Budokan promised for next week.
Next, Fukumura Mizuki is recording her last promotional video with Morning Musume '23: "Neverending Shine." The other members comment on their impressions of her last time.
Lastly, a happy announcement for OCHA NORMA: in January, they'll release their first album, CHAnnel 1!
 	 	
186 	2023.11.14	
ANGERME's song in the intro is changed to "Red Line" as of this week.
The episode includes detailed coverage of Tsubaki Factory Concert Tour 2023 Aki Atarayo ~Yamagishi Riko ・ Kishimoto Yumeno Sotsugyou Special~ Akatsuki. In addition to behind-the-scenes footage it includes Kishimoto Yumeno and Yamagishi Riko's thoughts and feelings before and after their graduation.	
ANGERME's song in the intro is changed to "Red Line" as of this week.
The episode includes detailed coverage of Tsubaki Factory Concert Tour 2023 Aki Atarayo ~Yamagishi Riko ・ Kishimoto Yumeno Sotsugyou Special~ Akatsuki. In addition to behind-the-scenes footage it includes Kishimoto Yumeno and Yamagishi Riko's thoughts and feelings before and after their graduation.	
ANGERME's song in the intro is changed to "Red Line" as of this week.
The episode includes detailed coverage of Tsubaki Factory Concert Tour 2023 Aki Atarayo ~Yamagishi Riko ・ Kishimoto Yumeno Sotsugyou Special~ Akatsuki. In addition to behind-the-scenes footage it includes Kishimoto Yumeno and Yamagishi Riko's thoughts and feelings before and after their graduation.
 	 	
187 	2023.11.21	Miyazaki Yuka
Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23 had a Halloween event. Behind-the-scenes some of the members reminisce about past performances. Then they announce the title of their new song: "CHO Chokotto Rock 'n' Roll." They'll perform it at Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 12gatsu "Sekka".
Next, we're given a look behind-the-scenes at BEYOOOOONDS' musical, Beyospy ~Kieta Attaché Case~. 
"Hello Pro and Me" features Miyazaki Yuka, former leader of Juice=Juice. She talks about her unusual path towards becoming a member of Hello! Project.	
Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23 had a Halloween event. Behind-the-scenes some of the members reminisce about past performances. Then they announce the title of their new song: "CHO Chokotto Rock 'n' Roll." They'll perform it at Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 12gatsu "Sekka".
Next, we're given a look behind-the-scenes at BEYOOOOONDS' musical, Beyospy ~Kieta Attaché Case~. 
"Hello Pro and Me" features Miyazaki Yuka, former leader of Juice=Juice. She talks about her unusual path towards becoming a member of Hello! Project.	
Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23 had a Halloween event. Behind-the-scenes some of the members reminisce about past performances. Then they announce the title of their new song: "CHO Chokotto Rock 'n' Roll." They'll perform it at Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 12gatsu "Sekka".
Next, we're given a look behind-the-scenes at BEYOOOOONDS' musical, Beyospy ~Kieta Attaché Case~. 
"Hello Pro and Me" features Miyazaki Yuka, former leader of Juice=Juice. She talks about her unusual path towards becoming a member of Hello! Project.
 	 	
188 	2023.11.28	
The episode opens on more footage of BEYOOOOONDS' musical, Beyospy ~Kieta Attaché Case~. This time clips from the performance are shown.
ANGERME film the music video for their new song "Red Line." It's the first music video for Shimoitani Yukiho. Goto Hana was in OCHA NORMA's "Omatsuri Debut da ze!" back when she was the newest member of the Kenshuusei, so for her it's the first in a long time.
Hello Pro Kenshuusei are hard at work practicing for the recital this weekend. Kawano Soara, Makino Toa, and Hayashi Niina talk about the ways they've been preparing. The members of the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit comment on the choreography for their new song.	
The episode opens on more footage of BEYOOOOONDS' musical, Beyospy ~Kieta Attaché Case~. This time clips from the performance are shown.
ANGERME film the music video for their new song "Red Line." It's the first music video for Shimoitani Yukiho. Goto Hana was in OCHA NORMA's "Omatsuri Debut da ze!" back when she was the newest member of the Kenshuusei, so for her it's the first in a long time.
Hello Pro Kenshuusei are hard at work practicing for the recital this weekend. Kawano Soara, Makino Toa, and Hayashi Niina talk about the ways they've been preparing. The members of the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit comment on the choreography for their new song.	
The episode opens on more footage of BEYOOOOONDS' musical, Beyospy ~Kieta Attaché Case~. This time clips from the performance are shown.
ANGERME film the music video for their new song "Red Line." It's the first music video for Shimoitani Yukiho. Goto Hana was in OCHA NORMA's "Omatsuri Debut da ze!" back when she was the newest member of the Kenshuusei, so for her it's the first in a long time.
Hello Pro Kenshuusei are hard at work practicing for the recital this weekend. Kawano Soara, Makino Toa, and Hayashi Niina talk about the ways they've been preparing. The members of the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit comment on the choreography for their new song.
 	 	
189 	2023.12.05	Ozeki Mai
ANGERME recently finished their ANGERME Concert Tour 2023 Aki 11nin no ANGERME with a show at Budokan. Though new member Goto Hana was absent, leader Kamikokuryo Moe says that she's happy they were able to finish a tour at Budokan without a graduation.
Next, ANGERME film the promotional video for their new song "Life is Beautiful!" This took place some time before, so Hana is present. She and Shimoitani Yukiho both comment they had a great time filming.
Ozeki Mai appears on "Hello Pro and Me" to talk about belonging to a group like Country Girls where she was supported by so many reliable seniors. She also talks about her mother's influence on her, both in her precise manner of speaking and in her love for Hello! Project.	
ANGERME recently finished their ANGERME Concert Tour 2023 Aki 11nin no ANGERME with a show at Budokan. Though new member Goto Hana was absent, leader Kamikokuryo Moe says that she's happy they were able to finish a tour at Budokan without a graduation.
Next, ANGERME film the promotional video for their new song "Life is Beautiful!" This took place some time before, so Hana is present. She and Shimoitani Yukiho both comment they had a great time filming.
Ozeki Mai appears on "Hello Pro and Me" to talk about belonging to a group like Country Girls where she was supported by so many reliable seniors. She also talks about her mother's influence on her, both in her precise manner of speaking and in her love for Hello! Project.	
ANGERME recently finished their ANGERME Concert Tour 2023 Aki 11nin no ANGERME with a show at Budokan. Though new member Goto Hana was absent, leader Kamikokuryo Moe says that she's happy they were able to finish a tour at Budokan without a graduation.
Next, ANGERME film the promotional video for their new song "Life is Beautiful!" This took place some time before, so Hana is present. She and Shimoitani Yukiho both comment they had a great time filming.
Ozeki Mai appears on "Hello Pro and Me" to talk about belonging to a group like Country Girls where she was supported by so many reliable seniors. She also talks about her mother's influence on her, both in her precise manner of speaking and in her love for Hello! Project.
 	 	
190 	2023.12.12	Abe Natsumi, Yasuda Kei, Yaguchi Mari, Ishikawa Rika, Tsuji Nozomi, Takahashi Ai, Michishige Sayumi, Tanaka Reina, Sato Masaki, Morito Chisaki
Most of the episode is dedicated to one of Fukumura Mizuki's final concerts in which 10 OG members of Morning Musume have appeared as special guests. They perform several songs with the current members and talk backstage about how much the group has grown. After the show, they talk about the experience in two groups of five--the elder members are nostalgic for the old days, and the five who shared time in the group with Fukumura are more emotional.
ANGERME holds a release event for RED LINE / Life is Beautiful! It's the first for Kamikokuryo Moe as leader, and the first Shimoitani Yukiho has participated in.	
Most of the episode is dedicated to one of Fukumura Mizuki's final concerts in which 10 OG members of Morning Musume have appeared as special guests. They perform several songs with the current members and talk backstage about how much the group has grown. After the show, they talk about the experience in two groups of five--the elder members are nostalgic for the old days, and the five who shared time in the group with Fukumura are more emotional.
ANGERME holds a release event for RED LINE / Life is Beautiful! It's the first for Kamikokuryo Moe as leader, and the first Shimoitani Yukiho has participated in.	
Most of the episode is dedicated to one of Fukumura Mizuki's final concerts in which 10 OG members of Morning Musume have appeared as special guests. They perform several songs with the current members and talk backstage about how much the group has grown. After the show, they talk about the experience in two groups of five--the elder members are nostalgic for the old days, and the five who shared time in the group with Fukumura are more emotional.
ANGERME holds a release event for RED LINE / Life is Beautiful! It's the first for Kamikokuryo Moe as leader, and the first Shimoitani Yukiho has participated in.
 	 	
191 	2023.12.19	
Fukumura Mizuki, leader of Morning Musume and Hello! Project has graduated after 9 years as leader, 12 years in the group, and 15 years since she joined Hello! Pro Egg. Prior to the final concert, several members share their thoughts backstage.
There are many highlights of the graduation concert at Yokohama Arena, including Mizuki's graduation message. Afterwards, we join her and the other girls backstage for a final good-bye.	
Fukumura Mizuki, leader of Morning Musume and Hello! Project has graduated after 9 years as leader, 12 years in the group, and 15 years since she joined Hello! Pro Egg. Prior to the final concert, several members share their thoughts backstage.
There are many highlights of the graduation concert at Yokohama Arena, including Mizuki's graduation message. Afterwards, we join her and the other girls backstage for a final good-bye.	
Fukumura Mizuki, leader of Morning Musume and Hello! Project has graduated after 9 years as leader, 12 years in the group, and 15 years since she joined Hello! Pro Egg. Prior to the final concert, several members share their thoughts backstage.
There are many highlights of the graduation concert at Yokohama Arena, including Mizuki's graduation message. Afterwards, we join her and the other girls backstage for a final good-bye.
 	 	
192 	2023.12.26	Inaba Manaka
At the Hello! Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 12gatsu "Sekka", the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23 perform their new song "CHO Chokotto Rock'n'roll" for the first time, and most of the performance is included in the episode. The members and instructors share their thoughts afterwards.
Inaba Manaka appears on "Hello! Pro and Me." She has been going to Hello! Project lives since before she can remember, and was taking performance lessons from the age of four. Her greatest memories from being in Country Girls and Juice=Juice include the day she learned she was going to make her major debut and performing at Budokan.	
At the Hello! Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 12gatsu "Sekka", the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23 perform their new song "CHO Chokotto Rock'n'roll" for the first time, and most of the performance is included in the episode. The members and instructors share their thoughts afterwards.
Inaba Manaka appears on "Hello! Pro and Me." She has been going to Hello! Project lives since before she can remember, and was taking performance lessons from the age of four. Her greatest memories from being in Country Girls and Juice=Juice include the day she learned she was going to make her major debut and performing at Budokan.	
At the Hello! Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2023 12gatsu "Sekka", the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '23 perform their new song "CHO Chokotto Rock'n'roll" for the first time, and most of the performance is included in the episode. The members and instructors share their thoughts afterwards.
Inaba Manaka appears on "Hello! Pro and Me." She has been going to Hello! Project lives since before she can remember, and was taking performance lessons from the age of four. Her greatest memories from being in Country Girls and Juice=Juice include the day she learned she was going to make her major debut and performing at Budokan.
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