MC Tetsuro Degawa's New Impressionist Program Airs for 4 Consecutive Weeks on Saturday Late Nights in April! 'Meiten Monomane GP: Instant Laughs When the Lights Go On!' & 'Singers vs. Impressionists: Heart-Piercing Serious Song Battle'
TV Tokyo will broadcast a new impressionist comedy show hosted by Tetsuro Degawa for four consecutive weeks late Saturday nights. The show introduces a novel 'lights-up' format for quick laughs, featuring diverse talent from legends to newcomers.
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TV Tokyo will broadcast a special impressionist (monomane) program hosted by Tetsuro Degawa for four consecutive weeks starting in April on Saturday nights at 25:25.
April 4th and 11th will feature the 'Instant Laughs When the Lights Go On! Meiten Monomane Grand Prix'.
The MC is Tetsuro Degawa from 'Monomane Ranking', and the studio guests include Ken Yahagi (Ogi Yahagi), Nao Hashimoto (Gin Shari), Shizuya Yoshizawa (Travis Japan), and Nao Asahi! 34 acts that won through fierce auditions will challenge this new project. The show will feature a wide variety of acts, including ultimate impressions by legends Akimasa Haraguchi, Kannazuki, and Miracle Hikaru, a stand-up comedy impression of Sanshiro (who will also appear in person), over-the-top costume impressions by Kintalo. and Ringo-chan, hyper-realistic anime character impersonations, and new acts where faces change in an instant. Who will win the MVP with what kind of act using this new impression format utilizing blackouts and lights-up! Do not miss this new sensation of impressions that might just be world-class!
≪Performer Comments≫
■Tetsuro Degawa
Taking on the 'Meiten Monomane' challenge, which is different from past impression shows, was very enjoyable due to the 'looseness' unique to late-night programs. I was moved by the spirit of the comedians who waited in makeup for a long time just for a short act. There were also many naked acts, so I want people to pay attention to that too.
■Ken Yahagi (Ogi Yahagi)
It had the goodness of the 'initial groping feeling, a rough first episode'. I think it's a show you should watch right now. Keep an eye on Micchi.
■Shizuya Yoshizawa (Travis Japan)
The timing and use of the staging that repeatedly blacks out and lights up was interesting. I was happy to participate, and since I love comedy, it was really fun. I want people to pay attention to Miracle Hikaru's ability to even mimic facial features.
■Nao Hashimoto (Gin Shari)
I was moved by the 'sharpness' of the staging, like Hissatsu Shigotonin, and the team play that felt like a 'middle reliever' suppressing things perfectly.
■Nao Asahi
I was overwhelmed by Akimasa Haraguchi's impression. He instantly gave us the 'correct answer' for this show! The anxious expressions of the comedians when they didn't know if it was a blackout or lights-up were also funny.
April 4th and 11th will feature the 'Instant Laughs When the Lights Go On! Meiten Monomane Grand Prix'.
The MC is Tetsuro Degawa from 'Monomane Ranking', and the studio guests include Ken Yahagi (Ogi Yahagi), Nao Hashimoto (Gin Shari), Shizuya Yoshizawa (Travis Japan), and Nao Asahi! 34 acts that won through fierce auditions will challenge this new project. The show will feature a wide variety of acts, including ultimate impressions by legends Akimasa Haraguchi, Kannazuki, and Miracle Hikaru, a stand-up comedy impression of Sanshiro (who will also appear in person), over-the-top costume impressions by Kintalo. and Ringo-chan, hyper-realistic anime character impersonations, and new acts where faces change in an instant. Who will win the MVP with what kind of act using this new impression format utilizing blackouts and lights-up! Do not miss this new sensation of impressions that might just be world-class!
≪Performer Comments≫
■Tetsuro Degawa
Taking on the 'Meiten Monomane' challenge, which is different from past impression shows, was very enjoyable due to the 'looseness' unique to late-night programs. I was moved by the spirit of the comedians who waited in makeup for a long time just for a short act. There were also many naked acts, so I want people to pay attention to that too.
■Ken Yahagi (Ogi Yahagi)
It had the goodness of the 'initial groping feeling, a rough first episode'. I think it's a show you should watch right now. Keep an eye on Micchi.
■Shizuya Yoshizawa (Travis Japan)
The timing and use of the staging that repeatedly blacks out and lights up was interesting. I was happy to participate, and since I love comedy, it was really fun. I want people to pay attention to Miracle Hikaru's ability to even mimic facial features.
■Nao Hashimoto (Gin Shari)
I was moved by the 'sharpness' of the staging, like Hissatsu Shigotonin, and the team play that felt like a 'middle reliever' suppressing things perfectly.
■Nao Asahi
I was overwhelmed by Akimasa Haraguchi's impression. He instantly gave us the 'correct answer' for this show! The anxious expressions of the comedians when they didn't know if it was a blackout or lights-up were also funny.