"DOWNTOWN+" 6-Month Anniversary & Masatoshi Hamada's Birthday Commemoration: 12 Original Works Specially Released for Free!
"DOWNTOWN+", a paid content distribution service for the comedy duo Downtown, is celebrating its half-year anniversary and Masatoshi Hamada's birthday with a special campaign. Starting April 29th, 12 original titles, usually exclusive to paid members, will be available for free for a limited time on their official YouTube channel, offering a rare opportunity for wider access.
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- 📰 Published: April 28, 2026 at 02:00
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"DOWNTOWN+ (Downtown Plus)", which distributes Downtown's content on its unique platform for a fee, will commemorate its half-year anniversary since its launch and, as a birthday countdown project for Masatoshi Hamada, who celebrates his birthday on May 11th, will specially release 12 original works for free on its official YouTube channel for a limited time starting April 29th, 2026 (Wednesday/Holiday).
This campaign expresses gratitude for the half-year anniversary of the service and includes content featuring Masatoshi Hamada's charm as part of the birthday countdown project for his birthday on May 11th.
This is a valuable opportunity for more people to experience carefully selected content, usually available only to paid members, for a limited time. Please take this opportunity to enjoy "DOWNTOWN+".
### Free Release Schedule and Work Details
Release Period: From April 29th, 2026 (Friday/Holiday)
Platform: "DOWNTOWN+" Official YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@down_town_plus
Content: A total of 12 original works.
*Schedule and distribution lineup are subject to change.
- April 29th (Friday/Holiday)
"Professor Matsumoto's Proof of Laughter" #4 "Jinnai Oogiri" Edition
Professor Hitoshi Matsumoto, clad in a white coat, and Associate Professor Eiji Kotoge, together with comedian subjects, challenge eccentric verification themes. In this work, Tomonori Jinnai is invited as a subject to verify "if there is enough time, will interesting Oogiri answers emerge?"
- April 30th (Thursday)
"Manzai International" #1 1st Tournament ep1
International comedians from diverse backgrounds will perform global Manzai filled with "home country material" in front of Hitoshi Matsumoto! Which duo's Manzai made Matsumoto say "it made me nervous" due to its near-the-edge content?
- May 1st (Friday)
"That Day. Hitoshi Matsumoto Complete Behind-the-Scenes Document" #1 That Day of the First Recording
The first recording when "DOWNTOWN+" started moving. What thoughts did Hitoshi Matsumoto have as he headed for the recording studio? And what was happening? A complete close-up on that day of the first recording.
- May 2nd (Saturday)
"7:3 Talk" #13 Hikaru Ijuin Edition
Hitoshi Matsumoto invites guests and talks while doing "a certain task" in this new talk project. They engage in honest conversations with guests while focusing on the task. Featuring Hikaru Ijuin as a guest, the talk will be delivered while making origami paper chains.
- May 3rd (Sunday/Holiday)
"Sannomi" #1 epsode.01-1
Hitoshi Matsumoto quietly exchanges drinks with "three people," not just one-on-one. The first episode welcomes Takayuki Yamada and Jin Akanishi as guests. The two surprisingly drink with Matsumoto regularly. The talk begins with "a certain teasing" Yamada does to Matsumoto...
- May 4th (Monday/Holiday)
"Dowpla Voice" #1 Comedian Self-Introduction
A new sensation sleep induction audio content. Featuring Warai Meshi as guests in the first episode, the theme is "self-introductions with fitting duo names and individual names," repeatedly introducing themselves.
- May 5th (Tuesday/Holiday)
"Everyone's Adult Talk" #1
At a certain adult bar, the performers engage in "adult conversations." Hitoshi Matsumoto, Junichi Kawamoto, Terumoto Goto, Shinya Kiyozuka, and Hiroshi Yamazoe discuss topics such as "adult composure," "adult food," and "adult relationships between men and women."
- May 6th (Wednesday/Holiday)
"Will You Quit Tomorrow Yose" #1 ep1
Hitoshi Matsumoto witnesses the last proof of existence as comedians, gathering only those who chose to "quit" for various reasons. Various comedians appear, some dissolving or considering retirement today. Comments arrive from family and M-1 champions, but will they really quit?!
- May 8th (Friday)
"Gobugobu Radio Video Version" #17
The video version of "Gobugobu Radio," created by the Hamada Corps, staff, and listeners on equal terms. Hamada returns from influenza recuperation. What did he think after watching "Gobugobu Radio Video Version" during his break...?
- May 9th (Saturday)
"Masatoshi Hamada and the Black Line" #1 Close-up on the Production of Masatoshi Hamada's First Solo Exhibition
Masatoshi Hamada holds his first solo exhibition. This unprecedented event teams up with creators from various fields who were fascinated by Hamada's paintings. For the first time, cameras enter the production of over 100 works, approaching the true value of "Hamada Gakuhaku's paintings," which have often been teased as unskilled on TV.
- May 10th (Sunday)
"The Ecology of Masatoshi Hamada" #3 "Toilet"
Masatoshi Hamada has been running in the entertainment industry for over 40 years. However, his "true self" is surprisingly unknown. When a junior colleague, whom Hamada gets along with, films him without staff, the off-duty Masatoshi Hamada is revealed. What action did Hamada take when provoked in the toilet?
- May 11th (Monday) Masatoshi Hamada's Birthday!
"Hamada Off-Ko" #1 ep1
A complete private trip without staff is closely followed. Day 1 of a 3-night, 4-day trip to Kagoshima. Arguments break out among the members soon after arrival. Hamada Corps
This campaign expresses gratitude for the half-year anniversary of the service and includes content featuring Masatoshi Hamada's charm as part of the birthday countdown project for his birthday on May 11th.
This is a valuable opportunity for more people to experience carefully selected content, usually available only to paid members, for a limited time. Please take this opportunity to enjoy "DOWNTOWN+".
### Free Release Schedule and Work Details
Release Period: From April 29th, 2026 (Friday/Holiday)
Platform: "DOWNTOWN+" Official YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@down_town_plus
Content: A total of 12 original works.
*Schedule and distribution lineup are subject to change.
- April 29th (Friday/Holiday)
"Professor Matsumoto's Proof of Laughter" #4 "Jinnai Oogiri" Edition
Professor Hitoshi Matsumoto, clad in a white coat, and Associate Professor Eiji Kotoge, together with comedian subjects, challenge eccentric verification themes. In this work, Tomonori Jinnai is invited as a subject to verify "if there is enough time, will interesting Oogiri answers emerge?"
- April 30th (Thursday)
"Manzai International" #1 1st Tournament ep1
International comedians from diverse backgrounds will perform global Manzai filled with "home country material" in front of Hitoshi Matsumoto! Which duo's Manzai made Matsumoto say "it made me nervous" due to its near-the-edge content?
- May 1st (Friday)
"That Day. Hitoshi Matsumoto Complete Behind-the-Scenes Document" #1 That Day of the First Recording
The first recording when "DOWNTOWN+" started moving. What thoughts did Hitoshi Matsumoto have as he headed for the recording studio? And what was happening? A complete close-up on that day of the first recording.
- May 2nd (Saturday)
"7:3 Talk" #13 Hikaru Ijuin Edition
Hitoshi Matsumoto invites guests and talks while doing "a certain task" in this new talk project. They engage in honest conversations with guests while focusing on the task. Featuring Hikaru Ijuin as a guest, the talk will be delivered while making origami paper chains.
- May 3rd (Sunday/Holiday)
"Sannomi" #1 epsode.01-1
Hitoshi Matsumoto quietly exchanges drinks with "three people," not just one-on-one. The first episode welcomes Takayuki Yamada and Jin Akanishi as guests. The two surprisingly drink with Matsumoto regularly. The talk begins with "a certain teasing" Yamada does to Matsumoto...
- May 4th (Monday/Holiday)
"Dowpla Voice" #1 Comedian Self-Introduction
A new sensation sleep induction audio content. Featuring Warai Meshi as guests in the first episode, the theme is "self-introductions with fitting duo names and individual names," repeatedly introducing themselves.
- May 5th (Tuesday/Holiday)
"Everyone's Adult Talk" #1
At a certain adult bar, the performers engage in "adult conversations." Hitoshi Matsumoto, Junichi Kawamoto, Terumoto Goto, Shinya Kiyozuka, and Hiroshi Yamazoe discuss topics such as "adult composure," "adult food," and "adult relationships between men and women."
- May 6th (Wednesday/Holiday)
"Will You Quit Tomorrow Yose" #1 ep1
Hitoshi Matsumoto witnesses the last proof of existence as comedians, gathering only those who chose to "quit" for various reasons. Various comedians appear, some dissolving or considering retirement today. Comments arrive from family and M-1 champions, but will they really quit?!
- May 8th (Friday)
"Gobugobu Radio Video Version" #17
The video version of "Gobugobu Radio," created by the Hamada Corps, staff, and listeners on equal terms. Hamada returns from influenza recuperation. What did he think after watching "Gobugobu Radio Video Version" during his break...?
- May 9th (Saturday)
"Masatoshi Hamada and the Black Line" #1 Close-up on the Production of Masatoshi Hamada's First Solo Exhibition
Masatoshi Hamada holds his first solo exhibition. This unprecedented event teams up with creators from various fields who were fascinated by Hamada's paintings. For the first time, cameras enter the production of over 100 works, approaching the true value of "Hamada Gakuhaku's paintings," which have often been teased as unskilled on TV.
- May 10th (Sunday)
"The Ecology of Masatoshi Hamada" #3 "Toilet"
Masatoshi Hamada has been running in the entertainment industry for over 40 years. However, his "true self" is surprisingly unknown. When a junior colleague, whom Hamada gets along with, films him without staff, the off-duty Masatoshi Hamada is revealed. What action did Hamada take when provoked in the toilet?
- May 11th (Monday) Masatoshi Hamada's Birthday!
"Hamada Off-Ko" #1 ep1
A complete private trip without staff is closely followed. Day 1 of a 3-night, 4-day trip to Kagoshima. Arguments break out among the members soon after arrival. Hamada Corps