The highly anticipated NTV music special, 『Best Artist 2025』, is set to broadcast live for four thrilling hours on November 29, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM JST. With the broadcast just around the corner, the full timetable has finally been unveiled! Anime fans, get ready to mark your calendars, as the lineup includes some truly sensational artists such as Aina the End, Ado, and Creepy Nuts, among many others who have left their mark on the anime world.
First, feast your eyes on some of the stunning visuals for this year’s program!
『Best Artist 2025』: What’s in Store for Anime Fans?
Starting way back in 2001, 『Best Artist』 is NTV’s grand music festival, and this year marks its impressive 25th iteration! 『Best Artist 2025』 will be hosted by the charismatic Sakurai Sho as General MC, alongside Hatori Shinichi, Bakarhythm, and NTV Announcer Ichiki Reina. As always, it promises to deliver four hours of electrifying live performances!
Get ready for a star-studded lineup featuring a host of popular artists performing this year’s biggest hits and most talked-about songs. It’s a fantastic opportunity to look back on the past year through music, packed into a high-energy four-hour spectacle featuring over 35 incredible acts.
The full timetable has just dropped, revealing some exciting guest appearances throughout the show. In the 8:00 PM hour, Mamiya Shotaro and Araki Yuko from the Saturday drama 『Yoi Koto Warui Koto』, along with Sakurada Hiyori and Sano Hayato from the Wednesday drama 『ESCAPE Sore wa Yuukai no Hazu Datta』, will be joining the studio. Later, in the 10:00 PM hour, Muro Tsuyoshi and Sato Jiro from the film 『Shin Kaishaku Bakumatsu Den』 will also make an appearance.
But wait, there’s more! The 8:00 PM slot will also feature a special collaboration project between King & Prince and the California Disneyland Resort. In a historic first for Japanese artists, they will perform “What We Got ～Kiseki wa Kimi to～,” Mickey Mouse’s official theme song, in front of the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle at California Disneyland Resort. This is truly an event not to be missed!
For our beloved anime fans, there are some truly unmissable performances lined up! Keep an eye out for Aina the End, who captivated us with the theme song for the TV anime 『Dandadan』. Then there’s Creepy Nuts, known for their fantastic theme songs for TV anime like 『Mashle-MASHLE-』, ready to bring their unique energy. And let’s not forget Mrs. GREEN APPLE, whose vibrant melodies graced the TV anime 『Kusuriya no Hitorigoto』 (also known as The Apothecary Diaries), are also on the list of must-see artists.
Furthermore, the appearance of the enigmatic Ado in the 9:00 PM slot has everyone buzzing with excitement. We’re all eagerly wondering which incredible song she’ll perform!
With such a fantastic lineup, you won’t want to miss the NTV music special, 『Best Artist 2025』, airing live for four spectacular hours from 7:00 PM on November 29!
『Best Artist 2025』 Timetable
Please note: Artists are listed in Japanese alphabetical order for each time slot (excluding medleys and special segments). Broadcast times are subject to change.
～First Part～
※Broadcast in Kanto and other regions
[3:55 PM – 4:55 PM]
- Aina the End
- aoen
- Kep1er
- Da-iCE
- BALLISTIK BOYZ
- marcy
- ME:I
- M!LK
Idol Super Gathering! Special Segment
- =LOVE
- Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
- Hinatazaka46
～Second Part～
[7:00 PM Hour]
- INI
- &TEAM
- Kimura Kaela
- SUPER EIGHT
- SUPER BEAVER
- Nogizaka46
- back number
Opening Act Performance
- Takahashi Kaito (King & Prince)
- Ichikawa Danjuro
- RIEHATA and others
25th Anniversary Special Segment: Best Artist 25th Anniversary SP Medley
- Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
- ORANGE RANGE
- Ootsuka Ai
[8:00 PM Hour]
- Ieiri Leo
- m-flo
- Creepy Nuts
- NiziU
- Perfume
- Porno Graffitti
- Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Guest Appearances
A stellar cast gathers in the studio to witness the theme song performances!
- From the Saturday drama 『Yoi Koto Warui Koto』:
Mamiya Shotaro, Araki Yuko - From the Wednesday drama 『ESCAPE Sore wa Yuukai no Hazu Datta』:
Sakurada Hiyori, Sano Hayato
King & Prince × California Disneyland Resort
- King & Prince
25th Anniversary Special Segment! 8-Group Grand Medley Shuffle
- SUPER EIGHT
- Hey! Say! JUMP
- timelesz
- King & Prince
- SixTONES
- Snow Man
- Travis Japan
- Aぇ! group
[9:00 PM Hour]
- Ado
- timelesz
- Travis Japan
- HANA
- Hey! Say! JUMP
- Mrs. GREEN APPLE
6th Anniversary 6-Song Special Medley
- SixTONES
[10:00 PM Hour]
- Aぇ! group
- Omoinotake
- Creepy Nuts
- Superfly
- Snow Man
- back number
- Perfume
- Fukuyama Masaharu
Guest Appearances
A magnificent cast gathers in the studio to witness the theme song performances!
- From the movie 『Shin Kaishaku Bakumatsu Den』, slated for release on December 19:
Muro Tsuyoshi, Sato Jiro
Best Friend Project
- KARA × NiziU
Participating Artists (Alphabetical Order)
INI
Aina the End
aoen
Ado
Ieiri Leo
=LOVE
Aぇ! group
m-flo
&TEAM
Ootsuka Ai
Omoinotake
ORANGE RANGE
KARA
Kimura Kaela
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
King & Prince
Creepy Nuts
Kep1er
SUPER EIGHT
SUPER BEAVER
Superfly
SixTONES
Snow Man
Da-iCE
timelesz
Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
Travis Japan
NiziU
Nogizaka46
back number
HANA
Perfume
BALLISTIK BOYZ
Hinatazaka46
Fukuyama Masaharu
Hey! Say! JUMP
Porno Graffitti
marcy
ME:I
Mrs. GREEN APPLE
M!LK
Opening Act Performance
- Takahashi Kaito (King & Prince)
- Ichikawa Danjuro
- RIEHATA and others
NTV Music Festival: 『Best Artist 2025』 Program Overview
■ Broadcast Date
November 29, 2025 (Saturday)
First Part: 3:55 PM – 4:55 PM (Broadcast in Kanto and other regions)
Second Part: 7:00 PM – 10:54 PM
■ Performers
General MC: Sakurai Sho
MCs: Hatori Shinichi, Bakarhythm, Ichiki Reina (NTV Announcer)
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