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NHK Kōhaku Uta-Gassen (NHK紅白歌合戦, "NHK Red and White Song Battle"), more commonly known simply as Kōhaku, is an annual New Year's Eve television special held on December 31 every year, and produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK. It is broadcast live simultaneously on NHK General TV, BS4K, BS8K, and NHK radio (nationally) and internationally on NHK World Premium and some overseas (mainly cable) broadcasters who buy the program. The program divides the most popular music artists of the year into competing teams of red and white. The "red" team or "akagumi" (紅組) is composed of all female artists (or groups with female vocals), while the "white" team or "shirogumi" (白組) is all male (or groups with male vocals).
NHK Kōhaku Uta-Gassen is Japan's most iconic New Year's Eve television special, airing live on December 31 each year since 1951. The annual music competition divides the year's biggest artists into red (female) and white (male) teams in a battle that draws millions of viewers across NHK's broadcast platforms and internationally.
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Seasons
1 season
Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Episode 1 | 1951-01-03 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 02 | Episode 2 | 1952-01-03 | 90m | 0.0 |
| 03 | Episode 3 | 1953-01-03 | 90m | 0.0 |
| 04 | Episode 4 | 1953-12-31 | 90m | 0.0 |
| 05 | Episode 5 | 1954-12-31 | 105m | 0.0 |
| 06 | Episode 6 | 1955-12-31 | 105m | 0.0 |
| 07 | Episode 7 | 1956-12-31 | 145m | 0.0 |
| 08 | Episode 8 | 1957-12-31 | 145m | 0.0 |
| 09 | Episode 9 | 1958-12-31 | 145m | 0.0 |
| 10 | Episode 10 | 1959-12-31 | 150m | 0.0 |
| 11 | Episode 11 | 1960-12-31 | 160m | 0.0 |
| 12 | Episode 12 | 1961-12-31 | 160m | 0.0 |
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Is NHK Kōhaku Uta-Gassen renewed or cancelled?
NHK Kōhaku Uta-Gassen is listed as ongoing — no renewal announcement tracked yet.
NHK Kōhaku Uta-Gassen — frequently asked
When does Kōhaku air each year?
Kōhaku airs live on December 31 every year, traditionally in the evening on New Year's Eve.
Where can I watch it?
The show broadcasts live on NHK General TV, BS4K, BS8K, and NHK radio nationwide, with international coverage on NHK World Premium and select overseas cable broadcasters.
How does the competition work?
Artists are divided into two competing teams: the red team (akagumi) featuring female artists and female-fronted groups, and the white team (shirogumi) featuring male artists and male-fronted groups.
How long has Kōhaku been running?
The program has been an annual New Year's Eve tradition since its debut on January 3, 1951, making it one of Japan's longest-running television specials.
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