Teen actor Junpei Mizobata will be serving as the main host of a new NTV talk/variety show called "Dare Datte Haran Bakusho." The show, which will air on Sunday mornings at 9:30am, is a replacement for the long-running "Itsu Mitemo Haran Banjo."

Since debuting in 2006 after winning the JUNON Superboy Contest, Mizobata has been quickly gaining popularity. Earlier this year, he got his first starring role in the drama series "Hachi-One Diver" and a co-starring role in the movie "DIVE!!" This winter, he will play the male lead in the drama and film adaptations of "Akai Ito."

Mizobata's co-hosts on the new show are talento Mari Sekine and announcer Masaaki Horio. The first episode is scheduled for October 5.