[All] What's different about the 2025 FNS Music Festival this year? A definitive summary that covers all the performers, songs, and timetables!

The 2025 FNS Music Festival will be broadcast on December 3rd and 10th, 2025. This guide covers everything from this year's performers, songs, timetable, spectacular collaborations, and covers of classic songs from the Showa era. It also includes a detailed summary of the schedule for the first night, and a Q&A session at the end to answer any questions viewers may have.

 

 

table of contents 1. Program Information 2. 【DAY1】Summary of performers and songs 3. [DAY2] Summary of performers and songs 4. Special Project Summary (Showa 100th Anniversary Cover - Luxurious Collaboration) 5. [DAY1] Timetable Details 6. Sightseeing spots for a deeper enjoyment 7. Viewer Q&A 8. Summary

 

 

1. Program Information

 

The 2025 FNS Music Festival is known as one of the most densely structured end-of-year music programs, and in 2025 it will be broadcast live over two weeks, on December 3rd and 10th. Hosted by Aiba Masaki and Inoue Seika, they will lead the entire program at a steady pace. The first night will be approximately five hours long, and the second night will be approximately three and a half hours long. With over 100 performers and a total of over 150 songs expected to be sung, it will be on a scale never before seen in a music special in recent years.

 

 

 

 

2. [DAY1] Summary of performers and songs

 

The first night will feature a lineup of exciting new songs, covers of classic Showa era hits, and collaborations. Regulars from year-end music shows like Ado, Snow Man, Ayumi Hamasaki, Perfume, and Mrs. Green Apple will take center stage, along with K-Pop acts like TREASURE, TWS, and ATEEZ.

The album is packed with combinations that you don't usually see, such as a collaboration between Nakajima Kento and =LOVE, a joint performance of "Hajimari wa Itsumo Ame" by ASKA and Hanamura Sota, and harmony between THE ALFEE and Nakagawa Akiyoshi.

 

 

■DAY1 performers and songs list (excerpt)

Artist	singing song
Ado	Lulu / The Ten Commandments (1984)
Snow Man	Mischievous Angel / Charismax
Perfume	Fall in love with nature / Loop
Ayumi Hamasaki	Moments / mimosa
Mrs. GREEN APPLE	GOOD DAY / Heaven
Fruit Zipper	Crazy Life! / Blue Coral Reef
Nogizaka46	Biryani
LiSA	Shine in the cruel night
TREASURE	PARADISE -JP Ver.-
THE RAMPAGE	Drown Out The Noise
TWS	nice to meet you

 

 

 

3. [DAY2] Summary of performers and songs

The second night was more subdued than the first, but it left a strong impression of being a "classic lineup" with all the popular groups appearing at once.

The program will feature artists who are at the center of the current Japanese music market, including JO1, King & Prince, SixTONES, BE:FIRST, NiziU, TVXQ, and TXT, and will feature a medley of classic winter songs, giving the entire program a seasonal feel.

 

Particularly noteworthy is the scene in which actor Honda Kyoya, who also appears in the drama, sings BE:FIRST's "Muchuu" for the first time on television, and the scene is already creating a buzz on social media.

 

 

■DAY2 performers summary (excerpt)

Artist	singing song
JO1	Handz In My Pocket
NiziU	All I Want For Christmas Is You / Merikuri
back number	For New Lovers / Blue Amber
BE:FIRST	Enthralled (collaboration with Honda Kyouya)
TVXQ	OH MY LITTLE GIRL (performed with BE:FIRST members)
Superfly	Performance including unreleased songs
ILLIT	Just like when we first met

 

 

4. Special Project Summary

2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the Showa era, and the program is placing even more emphasis on covers of classic Showa era songs than usual. The first night will feature a wide range of covers, from idols to talented singers, including Ado's "Jukai," Hirate Yurina's "Playback Part 2," and Fruits Zipper's "Aoi Sango Reef."

 

Furthermore, the collaboration project is notable for its multi-generational composition, including "Rakuen Baby" by RIP SLYME and Number_i, a Christmas song by DISH// and King & Prince, and a cover of Ozaki Yutaka by TVXQ and BE:FIRST.

 

 

 

 

5. [DAY1] Timetable Details

Here, we've compiled a complete written timeline of the first night, based on the official announcements. We've adapted it to be readable and easy to follow, without using lists.

 

The 6:30pm period was dominated by character projects and collaboration stages, kicking off with "Galaxy Express 999" by Gachapin & Mukku and THE RAMPAGE. Afterwards, TWS brought a fresh atmosphere, followed by TREASURE, and lively appearances by regular characters from the show, such as Happy Danby and Puppet Sunsun. The first big hit was the large-scale YMCA stage, which brought together Miyaku Myaku, Miyano Mamoru, Hey! Say! JUMP, Kis-My-Ft2, THE RAMPAGE, and TREASURE.

 

As the 7pm hour rolled around, the atmosphere suddenly shifted to "music program mode." It was a packed time, featuring ASKA's powerful vocals, a Showa-era cover by Ado, the classic "Keshou" by Kudo Shizuka and Sukima Switch, and a double feature of Hirate Yurina's new song and a Showa-era cover. From here, the Miss Saigon 2026 Company performed, creating a natural connection between the worlds of musicals and pop music. Mrs. GREEN APPLE's "GOOD DAY" closed out the time slot.

 

The 8pm hour saw a high density of collaborations. ASKA and Hanamura Sota's joint performance of "Hajimari wa Itsumo Ame" was one of the most anticipated of the night. Kis-My-Ft2 covered a classic by Terao Akira, followed by a block in which Snow Man and Perfume played prominent roles. Towards the end of the show, RIP SLYME and Number_i performed "Rakuen Baby," creating an instant sense of unity that transcended generations.

 

The 9pm time slot will be centered around individual performances by artists, with appearances by Nogizaka46, Nakajima Kento, Ikuta Erika, Hamasaki Ayumi, and others. Showa 100th Anniversary Selections 2 and 3 will also be shown together, making this a time slot where many viewers can experience the intersection of nostalgia and newness.

 

The final block, 10pm, will feature a powerful lineup of artists aiming to peak viewership, including AI, Ado, ATEEZ, Aぇ! group, THE RAMPAGE, and Number_i. Johnny's artists will also have a strong presence, with Snow Man's "Mischievous Angel" and Hey! Say! JUMP's "encore."

 

 

 

 

6. Sightseeing spots for a deeper enjoyment

 

The reason this year's FNS Music Festival is said to be "more intense than usual" is not only because of the large number of performers, but also because the structure itself has a clear theme.

The theme of covering Showa 100 is the main theme of the entire program, with artists who are popular across generations, such as Ado and Hirate Yurina, recreating classic songs to provide new musical value to younger viewers. The "cross-industry collaboration" between BE:FIRST and actor Honda Kyoya is rare even among recent music programs, and emphasizes expression that transcends the boundaries of music.

 

Another notable feature is the participation of K-POP artists, with TXT, TREASURE, ATEEZ, TWS, NiziU, JO1, and others evenly distributed throughout the program, suggesting that the program is structured with an awareness of not only trends within Japan but also international audiences.

 

 

 

 

7. Viewer Q&A

Q1. When will the timetable for the second night be announced?
A. The official announcement states that they will be released in stages, and in most years they are released 3 to 5 days before the broadcast.

 

 

Q2. Is there a catch-up streaming service?
A. In the past, FNS was only streamed live on TVer, and archives were not provided. It is likely that this will be the same this year.

 

 

Q3. What time of day is best to see the sights?
A. The collaboration block at 8pm on the first night and the winter song medley on the second night are the most talked about.

 

 

Q4. What are the elements that are unique to FNS?
A. The greatest appeal of FNS is the number of collaborations, the simultaneous development of musical and character projects, and the unique structure of covering famous Showa era songs.

 

 

 

 

8. Summary

 

The 2025 FNS Music Festival is not only impressive for its impressive lineup of performers, but also for the strong theme that is embedded throughout the program, including a Showa 100 cover project and cross-generational collaborations. The first night alone is over 150 minutes long, and the breadth of musical genres, age range, and multi-layered production make it truly worthy of being called "the biggest music festival of the year." This article provides a comprehensive summary of the performers, song list, and timetable, making it an ideal source of information for both preparation and review.

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