Former Nogizaka 46 member Sayuri Matsumura appeared on the November 24 broadcast of “Information Live Miyaneya” (Nippon Television Network Corporation). She talked about Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in her honest words, and has been winning accolades. She is too cute! Sayuri Matsumura talking smilingly with Hiromitsu Kitayama On this day’s program, it was reported that the latest NNN poll showed that the approval rating for the Takaichi Cabinet was as high as 72%. He said, “Until now, many young people were tired of politics, or were not really interested in politics, or were indifferent to it, but thanks to Mr. Takaichi, many of them have started to pay attention to what he is doing. When asked by Seiji Miyane, the host of the event, if his words were easy to understand, Matsumura replied, “Are your words easy to understand? When asked by Seiji Miyane, the MC, if his words are easy to understand, Matsumura responded, “The words are easy to understand, and there are many positive words,” and “I feel that it is wonderful that I can see that he is trying his best. On X, in response to Matsumura’s frank comments, “I really agree with Sayuringo. I’m glad she said this,” and “That’s just the way Sayuri Matsumura is. A broadcaster also commented, “Young people are turning away from politics. It is said that young people are becoming less and less interested in politics, and through Ms. Matsumura, many people have realized that this aspect of the prime minister’s personality has given young people an opportunity to become interested in politics. Matsumura has been teased by many comedians as a “burikko” character, and his friendliness has helped him gain support. He has become mentally strong and is able to break in between any situation. In the future, we can expect Ms. Matsumura to cut to the chase in news programs as well, without any discernment. An entertainment journalist analyzed the situation as follows. The first one that comes to mind is Rena Yamazaki, also a former Nogizaka 46 member. In October 2024, “Gather! (TV Tokyo),” Yuchami was unable to say much during the three hours and forty minutes of the broadcast. However, in the “Sun! Shine” (Fuji TV) in October 2025, she asked a direct question to Mr. Yoshihiko Noda, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), who appeared on the program remotely, “You have been the prime minister in the past, so why did you not come forward and run for the prime minister’s office? He was applauded for his straightforward attitude. Among all these people, I think Mr. Matsumura is the most “straightforward” type. His willingness to look at things from the perspective of ordinary people seems to be highly favorable to him. Nowadays, “Miyaneya” has former SKE48 member Akari Suda and “DayDay.” (NTV) has former AKB48 member Kayo Noro, making it a warring age for young female commentators. What is required of these women is not expert knowledge or commentary, but rather a way of representing the viewer and being empathetic. Ms. Matsumura could “enter the fray” here.
