Music Station (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 8.5
Released in 1986, Music Station is a reality series.
What it’s about. MUSIC STATION (ミュージックステーション) is a popular weekly music variety show that has been on the air since 1986. It airs Fridays at 8pm on TV Asahi and usually has 5-8 J-Pop artists and groups as guests on each show. The two hosts: タモリ (Tamori) and Hironaka Ayaka chat with each artist for a couple minutes before they hit the stage and perform their latest song. The show also runs specials from time to time, along with a yearly 3+ hour (now 4) live performance bonanza around Christmas time called MUSIC STATION SUPER LIVE. The show also features Ward E. Sexton as the english announcer voice for introducing the guests and announcing the CD Single Hit Ranking (usually every week) and CD Album Hit Ranking (usually every month). Sexton is known for providing voice over to the Resident Evil (called Bio Hazard in Japan) video game series.
Who’s in it. Music Station stars Marina Namiki, Hiroshi Sekiguchi, Tamori and Rie Nakahara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Music Station sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Music Station page.
If you liked it. Fans of Music Station tend to enjoy The Kardashians, The Simpsons, Drawn Together and Clarkson's Farm.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Music Station (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Music Station change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Music Station worth watching?
- Music Station holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy reality. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Music Station?
- Music Station stars Marina Namiki, Hiroshi Sekiguchi, Tamori, Rie Nakahara and Ayaka Hironaka.
- When was Music Station released?
- Music Station was released in 1986.