Noda Kuri's Ambition: The Epic Reversal of Shinya Against Aoki Macho

The beloved gaming variety show, Noda Kuri's Ambition: The Path to Gaming Unification, aired weekly on TOKYO MX every Tuesday at 21:25, is set to hold its second exciting event titled "The Epic Reversal of Shinya" on August 9, 2026. This thrilling showdown will take place at the Nishikamata campus of Nihon Kogakuin in Tokyo, where fans can expect not just a gaming competition but also significant announcements related to the program and Shinya's dieting initiative.

The show, which features the charismatic and talented Kuri Noda—known as the gaming general—explores niche genres and lesser-known areas of gaming through discussions with various expert guests. These guests, dubbed the "game samurai," often bring extensive knowledge of the gaming world, providing viewers with unique insights that are rarely covered in other gaming shows. Among the key cast members who support Noda are two charismatic figures from the entertainment industry: Shinya, a humorous rugby comedian from Teikyo University, and Aoki Macho, a popular muscle comedian.

This upcoming event serves as a follow-up to the first event held last December and aired in January: "Muscle Unmatched: Crystal Gym's God Seven vs. Shinya." The genesis of this rivalry arose from a fan-voted election at their shared training venue, Crystal Gym. In this election, the top seven trainers, affectionately known as the