Hiroki Yasumoto Moans in “Relief from Stiffness” Project! Experiences Acupuncture and Foot Reflexology Massage

On July 14th, 2025 (Monday) at 10:00 p.m., episode #11 of "Say You To Yo Asobi – Monday" was broadcast on the ABEMA Anime LIVE Channel. This episode, themed “Get Through the Summer, Hiroki Yasumoto! Let’s Provide Salvation from Stiffness!”, was centered around fulfilling Hiroki Yasumoto’s wish for “relief from stiffness,” which he had written on a Tanabata wish strip, through various activities.

■Easing Shoulder Stiffness with “Stiffness Relief Goods”! Hiroki Yasumoto Intrigued by “Do These Really Work?” Items

The show opened with Chiaki Kobayashi giving Yasumoto a shoulder massage while Yasumoto was dressed in medical checkup attire. In order to avoid making Yasumoto’s “stiffness” any worse so that he could enjoy the summer to its fullest, a variety of programs were lined up.

The first segment, “Salvation with Stiffness Relief Goods!”, had Yasumoto try out a series of items that were reputed to “seriously work” one after another. If there was an item Yasumoto genuinely wanted, he would receive it as a present on the spot. Yasumoto tried out the feel of various products. Speaking about the “Meitou Katatataki” (Legendary Sword Shoulder Massager), he commented, “This feels great. It might look silly, but it actually has proper weight to it.” Kobayashi, after trying it as well, exclaimed, “This is honestly really good!”

Next up was the “HYPERVOLT,” a massage device personally owned by a member of the program staff. Yasumoto mentioned he had the same device at home and used it deftly on Kobayashi. Kobayashi responded, “Waaaah! Ah, but that feels nice! Yasumoto-san, a little more to the right, please,” giving directions as Yasumoto adjusted the position. When Yasumoto used it on Kobayashi’s glutes, Kobayashi jolted up from his chair and arched his back in surprise, making the whole studio burst into laughter.