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Comedy duo Nasunakashi discusses stroke recovery on Japanese TV
Comedy duo Nasunakashi will appear on Nippon Television's 'The World's Astonishing News' on October 20, 2026, discussing their stroke recovery experiences. Nasu recounts his rehabilitation transfer and the emotional farewell from his physician, while Nakanishi shares a humorous anecdote about a soft-spoken doctor.
Quick Facts
- Nasunakashi appears on television program to discuss stroke recovery
- Nasu describes rehabilitation transfer and emotional farewell from attending physician
- Nasu discusses post-stroke challenges including difficulty sending emails
- Nakanishi recounts interaction with a soft-spoken doctor and recreates the consultation for comedic effect
- Nasunakashi (中西茂樹 and 那須晃行)





Members of Japanese comedy duo Nasunakashi (中西茂樹 and 那須晃行) will appear on Nippon Television's 'The World's Astonishing News' on October 20, 2026, to discuss their experiences with stroke and recovery. The episode features studio guests sharing hospital-related anecdotes.
Nasu, who was hospitalized following a stroke, will recount his recovery and subsequent transfer to a rehabilitation facility. He describes an emotional moment when his attending physician said goodbye with tears as he was transferred to continue treatment. Nasu will also discuss the rehabilitation challenges he faced, noting that he could not even remember how to send emails during his recovery period.
Meanwhile, Nakanishi will share a humorous account of meeting a doctor with an unusually quiet voice, recreating the consultation interaction for comedy effect. The broadcast features MC Shofukutei Tsurube, regular performer Matsushima Satoshi (timelesz), assistant announcer Sugihara Rin, and studio guests including Mamiya Shotaro, Kaitoh Aiko, and Mutoh Tatsuyume.
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Why This Matters
The appearance provides public visibility for stroke recovery narratives on a major Japanese broadcast network, reaching viewers on October 20, 2026. For individuals managing post-stroke rehabilitation, the episode documents measurable recovery challenges (such as relearning daily digital tasks) and institutional care transitions, which may offer reference points for others undergoing similar medical experiences.
Timeline & Sources
Oct 19, 2026
WireFirst source published announcing October 20 episode
Oct 20, 2026
WireEpisode airs on Nippon Television