A special broadcast of ‘Tsukkomi Comedians’ General Meeting 2024 Year-End Party’ will air nationwide on December 19 at 9:00pm JST on Yomiuri Television and Nippon Television.
This year’s program is set to be more exciting than ever, featuring beloved comedians such as Masakazu Hamada from Downtown, Hakata Dai-gi and Hakata Hanamaru, and Ryūichi Hamaya from Kamaitachi. Joining them will be MC Nobu from Chidori, transforming the event from its customary New Year format to a year-end bash!
The show is expected to be jam-packed with laughter and surprises, showcasing 27 popular tsukkomi comedians, who will engage in discussions about various maritime comedies they have encountered over the year, alongside their personal anecdotes and candid reflections. The program will once again highlight entertaining stories and some unexpected turns.
This year, the comedians are split between the elder “old-taku” group, aged over 41, and the younger “youthful” group of comedians under 40, adding different flavors to the comedic moments. Hamada even pokes fun at the new MC's shift in time zones, asking, “Isn’t it kind of cheeky to only just show up now?”
Namespaces for comedians’ year-end incidents will once again be front and center, featuring frequent performer Ikuta from Westland who famously claimed, “Yoshimoto comedians are fooling around by saying they don’t earn when they clearly do!” Ikuta suggests there are definitely high wage earners within the entertainment industry.
Another part of the discussion unveils the struggles of comedian Tsuchiya Nobuyuki from Nites, who humorously reflects on receiving attention for racehorse-related merchandise he was unable to publish due to unexpected circumstances, leading to some delightful banter with other comedians about what happened behind the scenes.
Then, comedian Hamaya talks about the fascinating naked art trend happening among entertainers stating there’s even one who has taken it to another level of artistic expression. A key highlight of the night will be Hamaya's critique of Miki Inda’s exhibition, which raised eyebrows for its boldness and overheated reactions.
Meanwhile, the discussion on rankings will reveal insights about each comedian's television appearances over the previous year. Hamada will challenge the others with questions about their previous uncertainties on stage performances and express disbelief at how some former popular shows like 'Johnson' ended without any formal closure.
Nobu will also bring some fun by asking Hamada if he watched the show, and the comedian will definitely dish out some behind-the-scenes insights! A legend through his decades of experience, Hamada will not be shy to interact with his featured guests.
An especially anticipative moment awaits when they tackle the 'Hundred Committee of Tsukkomi Comedians!' This evaluation mechanism relies on comedians to voice their thoughts on their peers. The committee has everyone on alert as they pose questions such as, 'Which comedians do you never want to drink with?' and 'Which tsukkomi comedians might not return next year?' stirring up giggles through the studio.
Throughout these discussions, one comedian will be identified as the brightest rising star and another as someone who may have peaked too soon. The potential hits from comedians like Shiba Daisuke from Mogura will shine through along with witty quips from the committee.
Fans can catch the program airing on December 19 from 9:00pm to 10:54pm, reassuring them about the possibility of welcoming unexpected unforgettable moments. After the broadcast, the show will also be available for free viewing on TVer, allowing viewers to rewatch the hilarious highlights.
To hype up the show, large advertisements are currently displayed near Shibuya Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line until December 22. Anyone nearby should definitely take the opportunity to spot the spectacle before it’s too late.
With memorable performances cropping up every year, the 'Tsukkomi Comedians' General Meeting 2024 Year-End Party' vows to keep the laughs alive during this festive season, setting the stage for unforgettable comedic moments available for anyone tuning in!
