Hidetsugu Shibata

Kazuki Namioka passionately plays Shun Okimoto, the owner of the "talent of a champion. The "strong" characters such as Tsugami and Kagemura, who are also popular in the original work, are expressed as if they were possessed by the actors who play them, just as in the previous work. The central character in this production, "Shizukazu Kitaoka," the No. 2 player of the Hashiro clan, is played by Hidetsugu Shibata of the comedian "Untouchable," who is one of the most famous mahjong players in the entertainment world.

Everybody has theories that they personally cling blindly to regardless of proof or scientific validity. In this entertaining information program, a host of celebrities present their cases for pet theories to studio guests by any means be it academic argument or laughably “out there” logic. Can their theories gain acceptance? Or will they be discarded as pop science that only adds confusion to the world? Find out through exhaustive examination including on-location experiments!

The next generation of Manzai duos compete in a fierce battle of wits and laughter, unleashing their best material for a chance at comedic glory.

A collaboration between the comedy duos Untouchable and Sandwichman. The show delves into the secrets and histories of skilled comedians and comedy culture, based on testimonies from people who know them well.