It was revealed that 7-member group Kanjani8 has been chosen as the main personality for NTV's annual telethon 24-Hour Television. 



The announcement was made on "Ganjitsu wa TOKIO�Arashi Ultraman DASH, Arashi ni Shiyagare 2-Jikanhan Special" which aired on New Year's day. 

This will be the second time for the group to take the role, as they previously have been the main personality for the program back in 2011. Member Yokoyama You left the comment, "We would like to send out a bright and cheerful message in a way which only Kanjani8 could do."