[LIPS labo] "Original Meroi Comedians" TOP20 Announced! Popular Comedians Rank as a Duo

Hello, LIPS editorial department here. This is 'LIPS labo,' which picks up on beauty trends and concerns of LIPS users. Do you remember the "Meroi Comedians" feature from our October issue last year? --Half a year has passed since then. In response to voices asking, "How has the ranking changed now, after various popular comedians' radio and YouTube projects have gained momentum?" we conducted a re-survey on "Original Meroi Comedians"! We will introduce how the rankings have shifted, new faces, and comments received. The "Meroi scene" is not a fleeting buzz. It has gained even more momentum in the past six months. As of April 2026, the recognition rate of the word "Meroi" is 93%. After gaining buzz on X and TikTok, not to mention LIPS, the "Meroi scene" has successively spawned derivative content such as "Meroi girl makeup," "Meroi idols," and "Meroi diagnostics." You might have thought, "Was the previous survey the peak of excitement?" However, in this latest survey, the recognition rate has surprisingly increased to over 90%. Among these, "Meroi Comedians" stole the show! Approximately 70% of people are interested in topics related to "Meroi Comedians." As soon as LIPS announced its ranking last October, "Meroi Comedians" became a hot topic on social media and YouTube. In this survey, about 70% of users answered that they are interested in "Meroi Comedian" topics, indicating that interest remains high. "Meroi" is no longer just a temporary SNS buzz; it's now an everyday word. Many people use it, but let's review it again. "Meroi" is a new SNS-born word, primarily used from a female perspective, meaning so charming that one becomes smitten, or cool/cute. Along with the spread of "Oshi-katsu" (devotion to a favorite idol/character) culture, it rapidly spread on SNS as a way to express strong feelings towards one's idol or character. Besides "Meroi," it's also important to remember derivative terms like "Merosugi" (too meroi), "Merotsuku" (to become meroi), and "Merogaru" (to get meroi). Click here for the previous "Meroi Comedian Ranking TOP10." Click here for details of the previous ranking. [First Half of 2026] Original Meroi Comedian Ranking TOP10. Now, let's introduce the highly anticipated TOP10. The results are interesting, with positions 1-4 remaining unchanged from the previous survey. Meanwhile, the public's understanding of "meroi-ness" seems to have significantly deepened. [1st Place] Rainbow - Naoto Ikeda (Previously 1st) ・Even though he often cross-dresses and looks cute, his usual appearance is clean-cut and cool, and he's tall. He doesn't put on airs, but his way of speaking and subtle smartness are also cool, and he seems like he could do makeup beautifully for girls! (Early 20s) ・He definitely understands women's hearts and seems good at pampering! Since he also loves beauty, they can have lively conversations on the same topics, but he also has a solid physique and masculinity, which is captivating! (Late 20s) ・Seeing him talk with female celebrities on variety shows, not only his beauty but also his sparkling eyes are so captivating that I feel drawn in and find him meroi (Early 30s) [2nd Place] Hikorohi (Previously 2nd) ・She's a confident adult woman, but her occasional smiles are cute and make even other women swoon (Early 20s) ・She's so cool, even the moment of being rejected seems like it would be a meroi experience (Late 20s) ・Her languid atmosphere, unpretentious nature, and even with light makeup, there's a certain mysterious allure that I find charming (Early 30s) [3rd Place] Kotake Justice (Previously 3rd) ・Glasses suit him. He has a quick mind and feels intelligent. Married men tend to be avoided in such topics, but in Kotake Justice's case, he gives a sincere impression, which is favorable (Early 20s) ・The combination of visual appeal, lawyer, and comedian creates a "gap moe" kind of meroi. His wife being present also seems to be a factor (Late 20s) ・He feels intelligent and well-bred, and his cleanliness, as if all the bad parts of men have been removed, is meroi (Early 30s) [4th Place] Sayaka - Niiyama (Previously 4th) ・He has good style, is intelligent, and has a strategic side, but also has a human touch, which is a captivating gap (Early 20s) ・His ordinary feel is good. The way he speaks common sense with tall stature and glasses feels intellectual and meroi (Late 20s) ・His intelligence permeates his acts and talks, which I like (Early 50s) [5th Place] Everse - Takashi Sasaki (★NEW) ・His cute appearance and the mindset forged from competing with strong rivals are meroi (Early 20s) ・He's small and has a cute face, so he looks childlike, but there's a gap where he's strong-willed towards his partner Machida and can engage in suggestive talk (Late 20s) ・He has a cute face but an athletic personality on the inside. He probably wouldn't be happy being called cute. Keywords: