 The "Japan Times" reported in January 2016 that the NHK is considering making changes to the programme, which may include the removal of Hiroko Kuniya, who has hosted the show since its inception.The show was returned under the current title, Close-up Gendai Plus on April 4, 2016, with the introduction of bi-anchor format.On April 2, 2019, the Monday edition of the programme was cancelled due to cost-cutting measures by the NHK.