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M!LK's variety show 'Bakuretsu Mission' launches weekly on TBS
M!LK's TBS variety show 'M!LK no Bakuretsu Mission' began regular weekly broadcasts on October 24, 2026. The first episode featured the group competing in a psychological challenge against a mentalist and searching for high-calorie 'guilty food' in Tokyo's Akihabara district.
Quick Facts
- Regular weekly broadcast of variety show 'M!LK no Bakuretsu Mission' began
- First regular episode featured psychological challenge against a mentalist
- Three members searched for high-calorie 'guilty food' in Akihabara
- Previous special episodes aired in July and October 2026
- M!LK (佐野勇斗, 塩﨑太智, 曽野舜太, 山中柔太朗, 吉田仁人)


The five-member dance vocal group M!LK began regular weekly broadcasts of their TBS variety show 'M!LK no Bakuretsu Mission' on October 24, 2026, at 14:00 (2:00 p.m.). The programme, which had aired two special episodes in July and October, challenges the group members to complete "bakuretsu missions"—high-stakes tasks based on trending topics or curiosities that viewers wonder about.
In the first regular episode, the group faced two main challenges. In the first segment, members dressed in tuxedos competed in a psychological game against mentalist Koki Hori, attempting to hide a treasure's location without the specialist reading their minds. This mission tested the acting abilities of M!LK's performers. In the second segment, three members—Shio Shiozaki, Shunta Sono, and Masato Yoshida—searched Akihabara for high-calorie "guilty food" (ギルティ飯), encountering surprisingly large meals that challenged their physical limits.
Member Masato Yoshida expressed the team's intent: "I want to create a programme where we can grow together with everyone watching." The show also featured guest appearances from comedian Takashi Yoshimura of Heisei Nobushikoubushi and variety personality Wakako Shimazaki, who observed the team's challenges from a studio setting. The programme airs weekly on Saturdays and will continue to feature unpredictable missions that push M!LK to their limits.
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Why This Matters
M!LK's weekly variety show launch on TBS represents scheduled programming content for Japanese broadcast television audiences. The show format (task-based challenges featuring trending topics) establishes a weekly broadcast slot on Saturdays; measurable reach and audience metrics will be determined by viewership data and scheduling continuity. Guest appearances from established entertainers (Takashi Yoshimura, Wakako Shimazaki) indicate cross-promotion within Japan's variety entertainment ecosystem.
Timeline & Sources
Jul 7, 2026
WireFirst special episode of 'M!LK no Bakuretsu Mission' aired on TBS
Oct 6, 2026
WireSecond special episode aired
Oct 24, 2026
WireRegular weekly broadcasts of 'M!LK no Bakuretsu Mission' began with first regular episode featuring mentalist challenge and Akihabara food search