Judges Decided for the Semifinal Round [Block A] of MX Grand Prix 2026 ~ Outcast Comedian Decision Battle ~

TOKYO MX (Tokyo Metropolitan Television Corporation) announces the second installment of the comedy competition 'MX Grand Prix 2026 ~ Outcast Comedian Decision Battle ~'. The preliminary round 'semifinals' leading up to the 'final round' to be broadcast live on September 6th (Sun) will be broadcast in two parts on July 5th (Sun) 19:00~20:00 and August 2nd (Sun) 19:00~20:00.

The MC for the program will once again be Kendou Kobayashi. This time, the judges for the 'semifinal round [Block A]' to be broadcast on July 5th (Sun) have been decided. The judges for the outcast comedians are Harigane Zakoshi Show, Fujimoto Toshihiko (FUJIWARA), Kukkii! (Yasei Bakudan), Noda Crystal and Murakami (Majikaru Raburii). It's worth noting how these experienced judges, who have served as judges in numerous award races such as 'R-1 Grand Prix', 'THE W', and 'THE SECOND', will evaluate the 'Katayaburi' comedians!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9NZX5vCcj8

The program's title sponsor will once again be Qvou Corporation's 'Nomu Silica'. We will deliver health, beauty, and 'laughter' to the nation with 'Nomu Silica', which is rich in minerals.

This is a comedy competition brought to you by TOKYO MX, which pursues 'Wherever! Maniatt 9.'. Don't miss the moment when a unique 'super' new star of laughter is born!

MC Kendou Kobayashi Post-Recording Comment

'MX Grand Prix' is the kind of award race where you often see 'Change your life!' and the like, but I don't think those kinds of people can win. Rather, I want someone who says, 'I'm going to break the comedy world!' to come. After the first recording, I have a feeling that such a person has come.

To be honest, even with such judges, it's a rare opportunity to see a face that says, 'Hmm, this is a bit troublesome' while interacting with comedians. Please watch with that in mind as well.

◆ Program Overview

※ The broadcast dates and contents listed below may be subject to change due to scheduling reasons. Please understand in advance.

[Title] Nomu Silica presents 'MX Grand Prix 2026 ~ Outcast Comedian Decision Battle ~'

[Broadcast Date] Semifinal [Block A]: July 5th (Sun) 19:00~20:00 <TOKYO MX1> Semifinal [Block B]: August 2nd (Sun) 19:00~20:00 <TOKYO MX1> Final: September 6th (Sun) Live Broadcast <TOKYO MX1>

[Cast] <MC> Kendou Kobayashi <Assistant> Yona Tanaka (TOKYO MX) <Semifinal [Block A] Judges> Harigane Zakoshi Show, Fujimoto Toshihiko (FUJIWARA), Kukkii! (Yasei Bakudan), Noda Crystal (Majikaru Raburii), Murakami (Majikaru Raburii)

[Program HP] https://s.mxtv.jp/variety/mxgp/

[Program X] https://x.com/MXGPITAN

[PR Video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9NZX5vCcj8

[Special Sponsor] Qvou Corporation 'Nomu Silica'