Movies and TvShows featuring "owarai" theme.
Produced by Hitoshi Matsumoto, Documental pits ten comedians against each other. The objective is to make each other laugh in a closed room. Each contestant brings a one million yen participation fee. The last person to stay in the room without laughing wins. The winner is awarded a 10 million yen prize and bragging rights as the funniest comedian.
The next generation of Manzai duos compete in a fierce battle of wits and laughter, unleashing their best material for a chance at comedic glory.
Yayoi Sakamoto, a diehard fan of comedians and comedy acts, enrolls in the private Kazuki High School in Nanba (Osaka's entertainment district famous as the starting point for many comedians). She reunites with Yomogi Takahashi, a childhood friend who once formed the comedy duo "Konamonzu" with her when they were little. Before long, they find themselves putting together a routine at a park like they did before, in order to enter a local shopping area's contest. At that moment, a mysterious girl calls out to them.
Hibana: Spark is a drama TV show that follows the journey of a struggling comedian in the Japanese entertainment industry. He forms a mentorship with a more experienced comedian as they navigate the hardships of the industry and the complexities of their personal lives.
They're comedians starring in a thrilling drama, but if their jokes don't land in the unscripted scenes, they're off the show. Let the mayhem begin!
An incident that occurred during the recording of a skit takes things in an unexpected direction... Is this a comedy or a drama? Is it a drama? A documentary? Comedy lawlessness is here!
May 31, 2021—as COVID-19 continued to spread, Masayasu Wakabayashi and Ryota Yamasato were on stage in front of an empty house getting ready for their live stream show. Although they’re from different comedy duos, The Nankai Candies and Audrey, they decided to create Tarinai Futari to perform new jokes about their complexes. Their final show is today.
In the 1980s, a simple-minded fool named Hideaki meets comedy legend Sanma, changes his name to Jimmy and becomes a comedic superstar.
Asakusa Kid is a biographical drama that follows the life of a legendary Japanese comedian as he navigates the entertainment industry and finds fame during the 1960s and 1970s. The story revolves around his experiences in university, his friendships, and the love he discovers along the way. Based on a true story, the movie explores the struggles and triumphs of this iconic figure in Tokyo, Japan.
He's usually the host; but this time, Ariyoshi lets a rotating cast of celebrities be the MC of the show while he claims the role of bemused assistant.