In the upcoming special edition of "Best Artist 2023," airing on December 2nd, Japan's beloved annual music event, a spectacular nationwide relay featuring a star-studded lineup has been unveiled. Celebrating its 23rd broadcast, the show will be hosted by the long-standing emcee, Sho Sakurai of Arashi, alongside co-hosts Shinnichi Hatori, Bakarhythm, and announcer Reina Ichikai.

This year, the extravaganza takes on unprecedented proportions with live broadcasts from four locations across Japan. MISIA will stream her hit "Ai no Katachi" from Hokkaido, while SEVENTEEN shares their sentiments in a live performance of "Ima -Even if the world ends tomorrow-" from Vantelin Dome Nagoya. King & Prince, taking the stage at Asue Arena Osaka, promise a lively performance of their popular tracks.

Additionally, from the venue of the music festival 'D.U.N.K. Showcase in KYOCERA DOME OSAKA, SKY-HI will deliver a collaborative performance with Nissy.

Meanwhile, &TEAM will showcase the well-coordinated performance of "FIREWORK," and BE:FIRST will present fan favorite "Boom Boom Back." 

The extensive lineup for "Best Artist 2023" includes a diverse array of artists such as IMP., Ado, King Gnu, JO1, GENERATIONS, SixTONES, Snow Man, and many more, offering a comprehensive musical retrospective of the year.

Don't miss this nationwide musical celebration, where top artists from various genres come together to bid farewell to 2023 with a musical flourish.