Utaban
Series Overview
Utaban was a long-running Japanese music variety show, broadcast weekly from October 15, 1996 until March 23, 2010 on TBS. The name of the show is an abbreviation of "uta bangumi", meaning "music program". A special version of the show, running for two hours, was occasionally aired under the name Tokuban, an abbreviation of "tokubetsu bangumi", meaning "special program". The show's theme song, played during the opening sequence and closing credits, was "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" by Nancy Sinatra.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
Broadcast Syndication
15 Seasons • 111 Episodes
1996 – Present
Premiered: Tue, Oct 15, 1996
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 15, Episode 5: “OG & Morning Musume. - Onna ga Medatte Naze Ikenai”
30mins
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1996
1 Episodes →
Season 1997
0 Episodes →
Season 1998
3 Episodes →
Season 1999
11 Episodes →
Season 2000
8 Episodes →
Season 2001
16 Episodes →
Season 2002
16 Episodes →
Season 2003
26 Episodes →
Season 2004
11 Episodes →
Season 2005
8 Episodes →
Season 2006
3 Episodes →
Season 2007
5 Episodes →
Season 2008
1 Episodes →
Season 2009
1 Episodes →
Season 2010
1 Episodes →
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Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Utaban
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What is Utaban about?
Utaban was a long-running Japanese music variety show, broadcast weekly from October 15, 1996 until March 23, 2010 on TBS. The name of the show is an abbreviation of "uta bangumi", meaning "music program". A special version of the show, running for two hours, was occasionally aired under the name Tokuban, an abbreviation of "tokubetsu bangumi", meaning "special program". The show's theme song, played during the opening sequence and closing credits, was "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" by Nancy Sinatra.
How many seasons does Utaban have?
Utaban comprises 15 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Utaban?
Key cast members in Utaban include Yuko Nakazawa, Kaori Iida, Natsumi Abe, Kei Yasuda, Rika Ishikawa.
Who created or directed Utaban?
Utaban was developed and directed by Not specified.