Artistes Announced For The 65th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen

[Utena]

not even surprised at the results, it's not even fun anymore... :x

[KuuXAyu-fan]

Originally Posted by Utena

not even surprised at the results, it's not even fun anymore... :x

So true.

As for the show I really enjoyed Akina. She sang really well and I was really happy to see her in a good physical condition. I can't lie and say Seiko's performance was a bit disappointing as I really would've preferred a nice medley of her 80s hits as Missing You has gotten old but she still did a great job.

[Bigtop]

Originally Posted by Utena

not even surprised at the results, it's not even fun anymore... :x

Why is it not even fun anymore? Too much domination by the white team? Ayu doesn't want to be in the Kouhaku anymore? Any reason?

[Zemus]

Kouhaku viewership ratings are out:

Source: Video Research, Ltd.

I have highlighted what you want to look at. The column is for the Kanto (関東) region. They are on par with the previous years, but slightly lower than in 2013.

First half: 35.1%
Second half: 42.2%

Top individual ratings (Kanto):

1. Matsuda Seiko: 47.5%
2. Arashi: 46.3%
3. SMAP: 46.1%
4. Southern All Stars: 46.0%
5. Sayaka and Idina: 45.5%
6. Nakajima Miyuki: 44.3%

Top individual ratings (Kansai):

1. Matsuda Seiko: 50.1%
2. Arashi: 48.4%
3. Southern All Stars: 47.7%
4. Miwa Akihiro: 45.9%
5. May J.: 45.4%
6. Nakajima Miyuki: 44.9%
7. Nakamori Akina: 44.7%
8. SMAP: 44.6%
9. Shiina Ringo: 44.4%
10. TOKIO: 43.9%

etc.