Mischievous Kids Assemble!(2022)

An educational variety that both children and adults can enjoy.

Mischievous Kids Assemble! is an educational variety series that launched on NHK Educational TV in September 2020, hosted by members of the Japanese boy band SMAP. The show brings together curious children and adults to explore society through playful, laugh-filled segments that double as learning opportunities. Each episode features omnibus-style corners designed to spark discovery and foster creative thinking. The program celebrates "waruiko"—people of all ages who are inquisitive and eager to encounter new perspectives. Through conversations with professionals across various fields, the series encourages viewers to develop a flexible, open-minded approach to understanding the world around them.