On May 11th, it was announced on the variety show "Arashi ni Shiyagare" that female comedian trio Morisanchu's Oshima Miyuki (33) has been chosen as the charity marathon runner for NTV's annual telethon "24-Hour Television 36 Ai wa Chikyuu wo Sukuu".

Oshima revealed the reason why she decided to take on as the runner. "Even though I weigh 88 kilograms, and fat, I don't want to say I can't without trying," she said. "I'm also curious what I would be able to see when I finish running for 24 hours.�It's such an honor, and will be once in a lifetime. I will run at my own best, and hope I could send out smiles to everyone."

Arashi's Ohno Satoshi said to Oshima, "Honestly, I'm worried, but please come to the goal at your own pace", and Ninomiya Kazunari also sent a cheer to her saying, "I cannot sweepingly say that it's all about reaching the goal. Even if you can't make it on time, or you can't run the whole distance, I will still be waiting for you."

As reported previously, Arashi will be serving as the main personality for the second consecutive year.

"24-Hour Television 36 Ai wa Chikyuu wo Sukuu" will be aired on August 24th to the 25th.

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