Ikuze! Tsubaki Factory (行くぜ！つばきファクトリー) is the first solo television program starring Tsubaki Factory. The show focuses on the members as they prepare for their first solo concert at Nippon Budokan on October 18, 2021.
The show airs every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. The first two seasons aired on BS SKY PerfecTV! starting at 22:30 JST, with the first season airing from July 26, 2021 to January 10, 2022, while the second season aired from April 25 to October 10, 2022.[1] From the third season, the show was transferred to the channel Space Shower TV and also changed the timeslot to 23:30 JST, but maintained the airing days. The third season aired from November 14, 2022 to March 27, 2023.[2]
On September 10, 2021, BS SKY PerfecTV! aired a special program titled "Ikuze! Nippon Budokan! Tsubaki Factory 26 Jikan Special" (行くぜ！日本武道館！つばきファクトリー26時間スッペシャル), including a 26-hour long special programming featuring studio performances self-produced by the members, reruns of the three already aired episodes of "Ikuze! Tsubaki Factory", and 10 hours of live broadcasting with the members.[3][4]
On February 22, 2022, BS SKY PerfecTV! aired a special program for the 5th anniversary of their major debut titled "Ikuze! Tsubaki Factory Major Debut 5 Shuunen Special" (行くぜ！つばきファクトリー メジャーデビュー5周年スッペシャル), including a 2-hour long special broadcast at 19:00 JST featuring a talk session of the members reflecting about their career, an on-the-spot skit performance, and live performances of the group. On March 27, 2022, Space Shower TV Plus aired a "complete edition" of the special at 22:30 JST with contents that were not aired in the original broadcast.[5] The live segment of the special was later included in the Blu-ray release of the group's special live Tsubaki Factory Major Debut 5 Shuunen Kinen Live ~Kimi nara de Dare ni ka Mise mu Tsubaki no Hanairo wo mo Ka wo mo Shiru Hito zo Shiru~, released on July 20, 2022.
On May 1, 2022, BS SKY PerfecTV! aired a special program titled "Ikuze! 2dome no Nippon Budokan! Tsubaki Factory GW Special" (行くぜ！2度目の日本武道館！つばきファクトリー GWスッペシャル), which was a live broadcast in anticipation of their second Budokan concert.[6]
Featured Members[]
Current Members[]
- Tanimoto Ami
- Ono Mizuho
- Onoda Saori
- Akiyama Mao
- Kasai Yuumi
- Yagi Shiori
- Fukuda Marin
- Yofu Runo
- Ishii Mihane (Season 6 onwards)
- Murata Yuu (Season 6 onwards)
- Doi Fuka (Season 6 onwards)
Former Members[]
- Asakura Kiki (Seasons 1-3)
- Yamagishi Riko (Seasons 1-4)
- Kishimoto Yumeno (Seasons 1-4)
- Niinuma Kisora (Seasons 1-6 #60)
Episodes[]
Season 1[]
| Ep. # | Air Date | Narrator |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 26, 2021 | Yamagishi Riko |
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Uncovering the new members!? Creating a profile for them | ||
| 2 | August 9, 2021 | Niinuma Kisora |
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The new members are the judges! Tsubaki Factory Image Survey | ||
| 3 | August 23, 2021 | Kishimoto Yumeno |
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Pranking Yamagishi (first half) | ||
| 4 | September 13, 2021 | Tanimoto Ami |
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Pranking Yamagishi (second half) | ||
| 5 | September 27, 2021 | Asakura Kiki |
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12nin's first karaoke | ||
| 6 | October 11, 2021 | Ono Mizuho |
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1-hour special just before their Nippon Budokan performance | ||
| 7 | October 25, 2021 | Onoda Saori |
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Psychic reading ranking | ||
| 8 | November 8, 2021 | Akiyama Mao |
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Improv Drama Challenge | ||
| 9 | November 22, 2021 | Kasai Yuumi |
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A thorough analysis of Namida no Heroine Kouban Geki | ||
| 10 | December 13, 2021 | Niinuma Kisora |
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The first Tsubaki Factory Mini Mini Undoukai! | ||
| 11 | December 27, 2021 | Yamagishi Riko |
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Will the senpai get the answers right!? New member quiz! | ||
| 12 | January 10, 2022 | Yamagishi Riko |
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Who loves the show the most!? IkuTsuba King Quiz! | ||
Season 2[]
| Ep. # | Air Date | Narrator |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | April 25, 2022 | Yagi Shiori |
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Tsubaki Factory Academic Proficiency Test 2022 | ||
| 14 | May 9, 2022 | Yofu Runo |
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Just before their second Nippon Budokan performance! The 12 members take on a challenge of teamwork together! | ||
| 15 | May 23, 2022 | Yamagishi Riko |
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Teach me, Teacher Onoda - Tsubaki Factory Cuteness Championship | ||
| 16 | June 13, 2022 | Fukuda Marine |
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A thorough analysis of Idol Tenshoku Ondo! | ||
| 17 | June 27, 2022 | Niinuma Kisora |
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Tsubaki Factory Idol Career Diagnosis Ranking | ||
| 18 | July 11, 2022 | Kishimoto Yumeno |
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Hokkaido bus tour (first half) | ||
| 19 | July 25, 2022 | Kishimoto Yumeno |
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Hokkaido bus tour (second half) | ||
| 20 | August 8, 2022 | Ono Mizuho |
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Make your own original body paint stickers for Tsubaki Factory no Natsu Matsuri 2022 ~Shakunetsu~ | ||
| 21 | August 21, 2022 | Tanimoto Ami |
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Act it out! Serious Improv Drama Showdown | ||
| 22 | September 12, 2022 | Asakura Kiki |
| Deepen the bonds of the group - Tsubaki Factory Random Dance Challenge | ||
| 23 | September 26, 2022 | Onoda Saori |
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Emergency prank test: You can do it! Kasai! | ||
| 24 | October 10, 2022 | N/A |
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Ikuze! Tsubaki Factory Aki Matsuri 2022 live broadcast special! | ||
Season 3[]
| Ep. # | Air Date | Narrator |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | November 14, 2022 | Tanimoto Ami |
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Tanimoto Girls Collection | ||
| 26 | November 11, 2022 | Yofu Runo |
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The first "Yofu King" Championship | ||
| 27 | December 12, 2022 | Ono Mizuho |
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Test project! Can Mizuho really do anything? "VS Mizuho" | ||
| 28 | December 26, 2022 | Kasai Yuumi |
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Tsubaki Factory Awards 2022 | ||
| 29 | January 9, 2023 | Yamagishi Riko |
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No.1 Generational Synchronization Bond Championship | ||
| 30 | January 24, 2023 | Niinuma Kisora |
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CASINO Kiso-Vegas | ||
| 31 | February 31, 2023 | Fukuda Marine |
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Explore the world of lyrics with lyricists - Lyric-1 Grand Prix | ||
| 32 | February 27, 2023 | Kishimoto Yumeno |
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Nakajima Takui shares a big revelation!? Now is the time to talk about Tsubaki Factory Guests: Nakajima Takui | ||
| 33 | March 13, 2023 | Yagi Shiori |
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Cinderella vs Momotaro - An impromptu musical showdown | ||
| 34 | March 27, 2023 | Asakura Kiki |
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IkuTsuba Final Episode Graduation Ceremony Special | ||
Season 4[]
| Ep. # | Air Date | Narrator |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | May 8, 2023 | Niinuma Kisora |
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Surprise new season announcement | ||
| 36 | May 22, 2023 | Yofu Runo |
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Surpass your seniors! Little Came Derby | ||
| 37 | June 12, 2023 | Onoda Saori |
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Become someone else! Shuffle Factory | ||
| 38 | June 26, 2023 | Akiyama Mao |
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Maopin's! BIG LOVE Situations You Shouldn't be Embarrassed About | ||
| 39 | July 10, 2023 | Yagi Shiori |
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Yagi Meshi Brain Power | ||
| 40 | July 24, 2023 | Niinuma Kisora & Kasai Yuumi |
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Serious hypnosis | ||
| 41 | August 14, 2023 | Yamagishi Riko |
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Just before Shakunetsu! Making goods in collaboration with IkuTsuba | ||
| 42 | August 28, 2023 | Ono Mizuho |
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Celebrating seven years since the group was formed! Saniko New Member Audition | ||
| 43 | September 11, 2023 | Fukuda Marine |
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New Fukuda Marine Special | ||
| 44 | September 25, 2023 | Tanimoto Ami |
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Our leader! Yamagishi Riko Special! | ||
| 45 | October 9, 2023 | Yofu Runo |
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| 46 | October 23, 2023 | Yamagishi Riko & Kishimoto Yumeno |
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Season 5[]
| Ep. # | Air Date | Narrator |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | November 13, 2023 | Akiyama Mao |
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Let's meet in Kishimoto Yumeno's dreams | ||
| 48 | November 27, 2023 | Yofu Runo |
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Yofu Island | ||
| 49 | December 11, 2023 | Ono Mizuho |
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Getting through with no reaction! | ||
| 50 | December 25, 2023 | Yagi Shiori |
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50th broadcast commemoration | ||
| 51 | January 15, 2024 | Tanimoto Ami |
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Realistic Mystery-Solving Challenge - Escape from the Butt Man | ||
| 52 | January 29, 2024 | Onoda Saori |
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Climb and answer the BEST 3! Tsubaki Image Ranking | ||
| 53 | February 12, 2024 | Niinuma Kisora |
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1st Tsubaki Valentine Unification Championship | ||
| 54 | February 26, 2024 | Kasai Yuumi |
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Welcoming a new duo | ||
| 55 | March 11, 2024 | Fukuda Marine |
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It's back! Late-night pajama talk | ||
| 56 | March 25, 2024 | Yofu Runo |
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Let's go back to that day! First Broadcast Revival Operation | ||
Season 6[]
| Ep. # | Air Date | Narrator |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | May 13, 2024 | Akiyama Mao |
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Whispering Girls Grand Prix 2024 | ||
| 58 | May 27, 2024 | Murata Yuu |
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Tsubaki After THE Title Call | ||
| 59 | June 10, 2024 | Niinuma Kisora |
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Produced by Niinuma Kisora | ||
| 60 | June 24, 2024 | Ishii Mihane |
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Cue Card Improv Drama Battle | ||
| 61 | July 8, 2024 | Kasai Yuumi |
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Score a lot of points with a goal performance! Tsubaki eleven GO | ||
| 62 | Jult 22, 2024 | Ono Mizuho |
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| 63 | August 12, 2024 | Yagi Shiori |
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Ikuze! The Legend of the Strongest Saniko ~The Beginning~ | ||
| 64 | August 26, 2024 | Yofu Runo |
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Who is the Shakunetsu Scare King!? Tsubaki Ghost Story On-Air Battle | ||
| 65 | September 9, 2024 | Kasai Yuumi |
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You can do it in Paris too! Kasai! | ||
| 66 | September 23, 2024 | Onoda Saori |
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New character arrives to the Battle Royale | ||
| 67 | October 14, 2024 | Doi Fuka |
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Silent Factory | ||
| 68 | October 28, 2024 | Tanimoto Ami |
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Tsubaki Factory Autumn Thanksgiving Festival | ||
| 69 | November 11, 2024 | Onoda Saori |
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Genius! Saori Daycare School | ||
| 70 | November 25, 2024 | Akiyama Mao |
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Anytime Cuteness 24 | ||
| 71 | December 9, 2024 | Ono Mizuho |
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Doi Fuka's reincarnation as a leader | ||
| 72 | December 23, 2024 | Ishii Mihane |
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Competing for prizes! Gachinko Shout Club | ||
| 73 | January 13, 2025 | Murata Yuu |
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Now is the time! Mysterious Idol Championship | ||
| 74 | January 27, 2025 | Doi Fuka |
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Murata Yuu-sual Suspects (Tsubaki Image Ranking 2025) | ||
| 75 | February 10, 2025 | Fukuda Marine |
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Ikemen Chocolate Paradise ~To you, in full Tsubaki bloom~ | ||
| 76 | February 24, 2025 | Kasai Yuumi |
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Staring Revolution N★League | ||
| 77 | March 10, 2025 | Ishii Mihane |
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Draft Drama Battle D-1 Grand Prix | ||
| 78 | March 24, 2025 | Yofu Runo |
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Climb and answer the BEST 3! Tsubaki Image Ranking public recording | ||
| 79 | March 24, 2025 | Yagi Shiori |
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References[]
- ↑ https://twitter.com/tsubakifac_uf/status/1496130672532070400
- ↑ "「行くぜ！つばきファクトリー」スペースシャワーTVにて新シーズン放送決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-10-11.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/tsubakifac_uf/status/1433610949773123586
- ↑ "つばきファクトリー、武道館単独ライブに向けた特別企画を9/10から26時間放送 ライブ生放送やハロプロメンバー登場も" (in Japanese). Girls News. 2020-09-03.
- ↑ "つばきファクトリー、2時間生放送のメジャーデビュー5周年特番決定！" (in Japanese). Pop'n'Roll. 2022-02-10.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/tsubakifac_uf/status/1520688827383554054
External Links[]
- Space Shower TV Site
- BS SKY PerfecTV! Site
- Japanese Wikipedia