NHK's popular nature program "Darwin's Coming!" (NHK General) will air a special episode titled "Thorough Explanation! The Superpowers of Catfish" on terrestrial television on April 26th at 7:30 p.m.
In the past, catfish were believed to cause earthquakes, and even Toyotomi Hideyoshi is said to have feared them. They live all over Japan and are a familiar fish, yet they rarely show themselves to humans, making them a mysterious creature.
Its true nature is that of a freshwater king that rules the waters of the dark night. Using numerous "super" abilities that defy the common sense of fish, it is a master hunter that reliably takes down its prey in the dark, murky waters of night. Furthermore, the rumor that it "predicts earthquakes" is thoroughly investigated. It turns out that it's not just an urban legend, but the catfish's "super" abilities are involved...
