It's been reported that two variety shows featuring JE groups will be broadcasted in a "relay style" for New Year's Day. Running for five and a half hours, the two shows have been identified as "THE Ultraman DASH Kiseki no 3-pun kan wo Mokugeki seyo" and "Arashi ni Shiyagare New Year's Day 2.5 hours special".

For the first, it will be hosted by the members of TOKIO, who will introduce experts on difficult subjects or interests; the group members report on the experts completing unique tasks,�such as getting fully-dressed while sky diving, or breaking an egg while bungee jumping. TOKIO's special will air at 6:00 p.m to 8:54 p.m on January 1st.



Right after TOKIO's show ends, Arashi's "Arashi ni Shiyagare New year's day 2.5 hours special" will air. The show is a special edition of their�variety show "Arashi ni Shiyagare". On this program, the group will welcome two sets of secret guests to the show - interestingly enough, the Arashi member will not be informed of who these special guests will be. "Arashi ni Shiyagare New Year's Day 2.5 hour special" will air from 9:00 PM to 11:24 PM.

Although their concepts are completely different, in the�beginning�of each show, there will be a talk portion in which both TOKIO and Arashi members come out together.

Source: Sanspo