6Sixtones
Japanese television variety show
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6Sixtones (シックスストーンズ; stylized as 6SixTONES and pronounced "Six Stones") is a Japanese television variety special broadcast by TBS Television. The program stars the six-member Japanese idol group SixTones and was produced as a commemorative project marking the group's sixth anniversary since debut. The show features large scale location segments, guest appearances, and unscripted interactions centered on the group's dynamics. The first episode aired on January 12, 2026, 9:00 p.m. JST, on TBS Television.[1][2]
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| シックスストーンズ | |
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| Directed by | Koichiro Yanagisawa |
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| Country of origin | Japan |
| Original language | Japanese |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Running time | 100 minutes |
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| Network | TBS |
| Release | January 12, 2026 – present |
Overview
6Sixtones was developed by TBS as SixTones’ first television program on the network to carry the group’s name as the main title. The project was conceived around the number six, reflecting both the number of group members and the anniversary milestone. TBS announced that the program would consist of six special episodes, produced and broadcast as part of the anniversary project rather than as a regular weekly series.[3][4]
The program’s concept focuses on presenting the members in unpredictable situations designed to elicit natural reactions and group dynamics, with minimal reliance on scripted dialogue.
Format
6Sixones is produced as a special event variety program. Each episode is structured around multiple segments that primarily involve location filming and activity-based content.[5]
The production staff research past public statements made by the members of SixTones. These previously published remarks are used as source material when planning the segments featured in each episode.
The program is described as being produced without a fixed script and places emphasis on unscripted conversation during filming. Content progresses through the members’ interactions within each segment rather than through prewritten dialogue.[6]
Each episode is broadcast as an extended special, exceeding the standard one-hour duration commonly associated with Japanese variety programming. The episodes are aired individually rather than as part of a continuous weekly broadcast schedule.
Cast
Main Cast
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- Haruna Kondo (Ep.1)
- Oideyasu Oda (Ep.1)
- Yuki Hirako (Ep.1)
- Masatoshi Namba (Ep.1)
Guest
- Yo Oizumi (Ep.1)
- Kano sisters (Ep.1)
Episodes
| No. | Original air date | Notes | Ref. |
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| 1 | January 12 |
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| 2 | March 31 | In the second installment, the members of SixTones are confined inside a giant “present box” after finishing a concert in Nagoya and are informed that they cannot leave until they accept all of the gifts prepared for them. The gifts are arranged in consultation with entertainers who have personal connections with each member and are designed so that none overlap. The episode follows the group as they receive a series of gifts ranging from welcome surprises to more inconvenient ones. | [9] |
| 3 | TBA | TBA | |
| 4 | — | — | |
| 5 | — | — | |
| 6 | — | — |
Broadcast and distribution
6SixTONES premiered on TBS Television on January 12, 2026, airing in Japan from 20:55 to 22:57 JST and is scheduled as a set of six special broadcasts on the TBS network throughout 2026.[10] In addition to its terrestrial broadcast on TBS (channel 6), episodes are made available for on-demand viewing via Japan’s major streaming catch-up platforms, including TVer and U-NEXT.