Helical Fusion CEO Appears on Popular Japanese Television Program to Discuss the Future of Fusion Energy

On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Helical Fusion Co-Founder & CEO Takaya Taguchi appeared as a guest on the popular Japanese primetime TV show "Ariehen ∞ Sekai" (“The Unbelievable World”), broadcast nationwide on terrestrial television.

Hosted by members of the beloved idol group SUPER EIGHT, the show blends entertaining segments with features on cutting-edge technologies and future-oriented businesses—offering accessible insights into the nation’s direction.

As part of a special feature on Japan’s energy future, Taguchi joined a high-profile panel that included media commentator Tetsuya Miyazaki, economist Yusuke Narita, and serial entrepreneur Takami Kondo. Together, they explored the current state of Japan’s energy challenges and the potential of fusion energy to transform the landscape.

Appearing on a mainstream variety program during Tuesday evening’s coveted “golden time” slot offered a rare and valuable opportunity to communicate the significance of fusion energy and its commercialization to a broad general audience.