The Battle to Determine the Top Manzai Team: 'Yoshimoto Manzai League 2026' Begins!
Yoshimoto Kogyo has announced the 'Yoshimoto Manzai League 2026'. This season, the league expands to six teams in the Kanto area, with captains including Takine, Don Decorte, Double Higashi, Kingyo Bancho, Yoneda 2000, and Daio. A draft meeting will be held on August 4th, available both in-person and online. The league matches will take place from October 2026 to July 2027 at the Yoshimoto Makuhari Ion Mall Theater.
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The 'Yoshimoto Manzai League,' which produced numerous heated battles last year, is scaling up to six teams in the Kanto area this season. A battle of unprecedented scale to determine the pinnacle of manzai team competitions is about to begin. Returning as captains are Double Higashi and Kingyo Bancho. Furthermore, Don Decorte, who previously performed as a team member, returns as a captain, while Takine, Yoneda 2000, and Daio take on the role for the first time. On Tuesday, August 4th, a draft meeting will be held as a public event to decide the fate of each team. We will deliver the exciting moment of which comedy duos will join which teams among Yoshimoto-affiliated comedians. The draft meeting will also be streamed online. Tickets for the draft meeting will be available for pre-order on FANY Ticket starting Tuesday, June 2nd at 11:00, with general sales beginning Saturday, June 6th at 10:00. Please look forward to the 'Yoshimoto Manzai League 2026,' which promises even hotter and more diverse manzai battles.
FAQ
What is the Manzai League?
It is a live comedy competition where comedians form teams and compete in a round-robin format.