What Is the Thing That Truly Scares Self-Proclaimed Coward Kisho Taniyama? Audience Participation Segment Leaves Taniyama and Shimono Excited

On the ABEMA “Anime LIVE Channel,” “Say You To Yo Asobi Tuesday [Kisho Taniyama × Hiro Shimono] #18” aired on September 16, 2025 (Tuesday) from 10:00 p.m. This episode featured a live broadcast with an audience at Tokyo Culture Culture, as part of the “ABEMA Anime Festival 2025 supported by Comic Seymour.”

The hosts were Kisho Taniyama and Hiro Shimono, who once formed a duo on Tuesdays, stepping in for Miyu Irino. In the staple segment, “Let’s Talk About What Everyone's Thinking!,” topics such as Taniyama’s drinking habits and his cowardly episodes were revealed, and audience participation segments were also held.

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At the start of the event, Taniyama and Shimono smiled and greeted the audience as they saw everyone gathered, exclaiming, “Wow, you’re really here!” Then, they raised a toast with their fans. During the talk, Shimono asked, “How many days a week do you drink?” Taniyama surprised the audience by responding, “Last year, I had perfect attendance for a whole year of drinking.” He also joked, “Up to three drinks doesn’t count as a non-drinking day,” eliciting laughter from the crowd.

The topic shifted to health, with Taniyama revealing, “My goal after turning 50 is to have at least one alcohol-free day each week.” Shimono also shared, “I drink less frequently, but I end up drinking more in one sitting,” which prompted Taniyama to suggest, “Shall we go for a colonoscopy together?” Their exchange highlighting their age drew more laughter from the audience.

When asked, “So, what is the scariest thing to you in the end?” Taniyama confessed, “I am an absolute, undisputed coward,” and shared various “scaredy-cat” episodes. He talked about being afraid of horror games, heights, airplanes, and even mentioned, “What really scares me is when I can’t distinguish between dreams and reality,” adding that he often gets scared in ordinary, everyday situations. In the end, he concluded, “But ultimately, it’s people that scare me. Malice from others is what I find the most frightening,” further energizing the crowd.