Danchō Yasuda MCs Short Skit No. 1 Deciding Match at Shinsaibashi Kadoza

The 3rd YUPOS Cup is set to take place on Wednesday, May 20, from 7:00 PM at Shinsaibashi Kadoza.

This short skit live event is sponsored by YUPOS.

The winning comedian will receive 200,000 yen in prize money from YUPOS.

Second place will receive 30,000 yen, third place 10,000 yen, and the Danchō Prize 10,000 yen, totaling 250,000 yen distributed among four groups.

As a special service to the audience, and in commemoration of Shochiku Geino's 70th anniversary,

Applications for 70 free viewing seats will begin on the Shochiku Geino official website from 5:00 PM on Friday, April 24.

Performers include veteran Daiko Mitsukuni, young hopeful Happichan. from W Keiji, Kuwagata Shin, and a total of 23 acts.

Talented young performers from Tokyo Shochiku, Buriki Karasu and Twilight Nagisa, will also participate.

**Comment from Danchō Yasuda:**

I get to MC one of the few prize-money competitions at Shochiku! And it's a chance to see young talents who are about to grow! I'm looking forward to it, and I also feel I need to do my best.

You can see comedians here that you can't see anywhere else! You can get a head start on those who will become popular, and also see those who won't make it to the public! That's what I'm looking forward to! And it's free!! Please come!