Wednesday Downtown(2014–)

Wednesday's Downtown

A new program that examines theories brought forward by celebrities. • The theory that all racewalkers are people who gave up in other sports • The theory that delinquent girls are extinct • The theory that North Korea is actually amazing • The theory that the hairstyles of retired sumo wrestlers are generally strange because they have topknots and their pores are pushed back • The theory that no metaphor that hits the heart of the pain of childbirth has yet been found

Episode 2

The future of science fiction is too optimistic • It's dangerous to publish a book by a celebrity • The increase in the tax on cheap snacks has reduced the number of hits • Bodybuilders are hammers

Episode 3

The value of the humps in the humps of the humps-removing old man is all messed up • No one knows the story of Kintaro • A wave of compliance is sweeping over old folk tales • Horror movies are rigid for the convenience of the filmmakers • The stores in town that seem like they're not doing very well are actually the landlords • The people who bring buckets to public baths are becoming extinct

Episode 4

The theory that Ayase Haruka has the most beautiful skin in the entertainment industry • The theory that Katsumata Kazukazu has zero fans • The theory that the human body model in the science lab is just a decoration • The theory that the Romero Special cannot be realized without the cooperation of the other party

Episode

Judges are extremely good at laughing • Kusarigama are the weakest • Frogs hopping around...too difficult • A bear wakes up from hibernation, so of course it won't make you sleepy that night

Episode 6

Udo Suzuki is too nice and crazy • No one can write Katsumata Kazukazu's name in kanji • Bucket relay is actually inefficient • Falling into water wearing a stocking is funny for anyone

Episode 7

The gap between rich and poor is widening • The black person in the variety show slot will be Bobby for the next 10 years • Geta are the hardest shoes to run in in the world • Ninomiya's nickname is 100% Nino

Episode 8

he pronunciation of Kumamon is split into Kumamoto • The No. 1 sales comedian is Tetsu and Tomo • The lucky man is chosen when he has used up all his luck for the year • The people who use Kobukuro's "Tomoni e Tomo" at weddings are extinct

Episode 9

Hikaru Utada's singing is two heads above the rest • My feet stink less than anyone else's • Beat Takeshi is not serious about selling his disciples • Eiko Kano is actually the best at Ogiri • Baseball impersonators are actually really good at batting • Theme of Rank Kingdom is just irrelevant

Episode 10

You'll regret it if you don't listen to the stories of 100-year-olds now • Croquette is the strongest staring contest theory • Even if you dangle a carrot in front of a horse, it probably won't actually run • There's no such thing as a ronin student who can surpass Tsutomu-san

Episode 11

Hiroshi Murofushi could have earned 10 billion if he hadn't been a hammer thrower • The younger comedians that popular comedians bring along are all useless • The most shoplifted item at supermarkets is sashimi • The people wearing DJ Honda caps right now don't know what the "h" means

Episode 12

Hiroshi Murofushi could have earned 10 billion if he hadn't been a hammer thrower • The younger comedians that popular comedians bring along are all useless • The most shoplifted item at supermarkets is sashimi • The people wearing DJ Honda caps right now don't know what the "h" means

Episode 13

The PL Gakuen baseball team is hell on earth • The blackboard eraser prank has a 0% success rate • The Romero Special is a theory that you won't even notice if it's done to you during chiropractic treatment

Episode 14

The academic ability of the Yutori generation is insane • Comedians in their early years end up in mysterious part-time jobs • What do you think of the sudden "So is the blue sky" in the Do-Re-Mi song? • People who only grow pinky nails are extinct

Episode 15

Theory that TV's Volume 100 is unnecessary • Theory that a once in a decade talent appears at least once every decade • Theory that a chain of six people can find anyone's phone number • Theory that the Itako's use outside of variety shows is a mystery

Episode 16

The theory that a comedian's "funniest moment" is one that anyone can see is funny • The theory that there are no tone-deaf impersonators • The theory that Nomura Katsuya's replay of episodes in his book is amazing

Episode 17

The theory that there is no more mysterious sports rule than "If you grab the mawashi, you lose" • The theory that the first thing you want to eat after getting out of prison is fast food • The theory that there are no virgin surfers over the age of 20

Episode 18

Mutsumi-so is the best deal in Tokyo • The twins' showdown ends in a draw • Zawachin is good at drawing portraits • The 2,000 yen note is only in circulation in Okinawa

Episode 19

The theory that Yamada Louis 53rd is the No. 1 celebrity that gay men like • The theory that even if Katsumata Kazukazu's autobiography is placed on the luggage rack of a train, no one will take it home • The theory that almost all of the good stories about celebrities floating around on the internet are false • The theory that you can't draw a picture-drawing song if you don't know it • The theory that if you were an FBI X-ray investigator, you wouldn't get covered in mud even if you didn't know the question on the True or False questions in the American Super Quiz

Episode 20

Manga-like theory: 0% success rate • Street vendors are frauds • No one will ever buy meat buns at a convenience store in Chinatown • AIBOs in households across the country are on the verge of death

Episode 21

There are few scum worse than Yoshikazu Ebisu • The mother of Ungirls' Tanaka is the one who has the fewest NGs in the industry • The cheer squad at Koshien Stadium can end any song with "Kattobase~"

Episode 22

The oldest active player in any industry, no one is more successful than Masa Yamamoto • Tokunaga Hideaki and May J. have covered all the popular songs • The cliched name Yamada Taro. Taro is one thing, but Yamada is a mystery

Episode 23

Parody: Kamon Tatsuo is still the strongest • If you're beautiful, you can hitchhike across Honshu in one day • No woman has ever thrown a strike at a ceremonial first pitch

Episode 24

No one has been killed in an instant like Leopardon • No way NONSTYLE, the most popular comedian among junior high and high school girls • Anything goes with Naniwa's XX • People who dispose of the limes in Corona bottles are having a hard time

Episode 1

[I'm the one who got pranked the most in 2015] [There are no virgins among rowdy adults] [Customers spending New Year's Eve in a karaoke box always sing a song that gets the party going first] [Mr. Poop and Mr. Penis exist] [Kuro-chan is super suspicious now that he's been cast in a TBS drama series]

Episode 1

[The theory that no one has a huskier voice better than Genichiro Tenryu] [The theory that the volleyball machine is only used in variety shows] [The theory that Hamada is still alive] [The theory that no rich people actually use "zamasu"]

Episode 2

Episode 1

In a "Where are they now" program, it's not possible to point out someone completely different! • People who are not famous and have their own autograph is cringey! • Locals who live on a peninsula exaggerate it when asked to draw a map of Japan!

Episode 2

[The theory that you can easily find a celebrity's ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend if you investigate their hometown] [Mr. Osu's "Osu! Karate-do"] [The theory that even during the year-end and New Year's party season, the fifth round of parties is probably the limit] [The theory that if you search hard enough, you can find someone who looks just like a roughly drawn caricature]

Episode 3

[The theory that everyone has passionate fans] [The theory that even amateur bald jokes can be a hit if a bald comedian produces them] [The theory that there are quite a few people over 60 who have been seriously scolded]

Episode 4

[I'm the one who got pranked the most in 2017] [Mixed rules showdown: "Connections x Soccer"] [The scene where Junji Takada says "I'm Junji Takada" can't be found even if you search all of TBS's archives]

Episode 5

A fixed match where both parties are told to lose will still be an exciting match! • Mixed rule competition: Consuming the most amount of flour! • Nobody but Pro wrestler Aya herself can draw her face paint correctly!

Episode 6

Hiding somebody in someone's bed is the scariest thing ever! • If 1 person leaves a trio and you're left with the idiot, you can't go on as a duo! • Searching for Bean bodies of Japan. Shorter than 150cm and heavier than 100kg!

Episode 7

[The theory that you can survive the extreme cold of a snow-covered mountain with just 10,000 yen] [The theory that a comedian specializing in straight man routines could instantly retort with "You're the one singing?!"] [The theory that elephants are the most common animal-shaped playground equipment in parks]

Episode 8

[The theory that people can somehow live even on a balance beam] [The theory that there are quite a few people who have never left an island] [The theory that chrysanthemums are the number one edible side dish that nobody eats]

Episode 9

Double fixed match showdown, part 2◆Draining all the water from SASUKE's pond◆Monologue: If you do it too flashy, people might mistake it for a hands-free call.

Episode 10

Guess the theory from the conclusion special!

Episode 11

Kochikame Verification SP ◆ Is fishing for entertaining clients possible in reality? ◆ Multi-sport showdown 3-match series ① Skating x Kendo ◆ Multi-sport showdown 3-match series ② Baseball x Tennis ◆ Multi-sport showdown 3-match series ③ Cycling x Baseball ◆ Does wrapping yourself in 30cm of plastic wrap really hide your nakedness? ◆ Would anyone spill their salary if they were tickled like Ryotsu? ◆ Is it possible to make the occupant of a hoarder's house clean through hypnosis? ◆ Let's eat lots of cheap candy! ◆ Would playing golf in the middle of the city be fun? ◆ Would playing the "When, Where, What to Do" game actually be fun?

Episode 12

The theory that the funniest moment a comedian has ever had is hilarious to everyone who sees it◆The theory that there are quite a few Iwaheis◆The theory that if adults really tried, they could travel from the northernmost tip of Honshu to Tokyo just by stepping on snow

Episode 13

The theory that as long as "a" and "ta" are correct, anything goes in between "thank you" ◆Sumo wrestling totaling 170kg, Part 2 ◆The theory that every minor sport has been turned into a manga at least once ◆The theory that there are Naha citizens who cannot write "Naha" in kanji

Episode 14

The theory that you'd follow any tricky training method if RIZAP told you to ◆The theory that Hamada Yutaro is the No. 1 comedian at "What's in the box?" ◆The theory that it's difficult to cry exactly when a song is in the chorus

Episode 15

Episode 16

The theory that even if something important is handed to you while knocking, you'll instinctively hit it. ◆The theory that you absolutely cannot read the "Sushi Zanmai" logo unless you know it. ◆The theory that you wouldn't notice if Go stones were swapped with Mentos. ◆The theory that a lariat while gargling is unavoidable. ◆The theory that grandmothers can't make a duck face. ◆The theory that you could eat corn forever if you ate one kernel every 10 seconds. ◆The theory that people following you don't notice they're being followed. ◆The theory that a portrait artist gets better and better if the same person comes every day. ◆The theory that if you draw a smiling Yukichi Fukuzawa and fold it, it will revert back to its original face. ◆The theory that mooncakes are the heaviest food. And more

Episode 17

The celebrity who most closely resembles Katsumata Shūwa is Kuro-chan (theory) ◆The most grueling chain-reaction project is the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure tower system (theory)

Episode 18

The family of Robert Akiyama is rumored to be the number one celebrity whose family profits from riding on the coattails of children. ◆It's hard to point out a spectacular slip of the tongue after being lectured. ◆Even as adults, there are things we dislike, and there are traumatic episodes associated with them. ◆Native Japanese species are causing trouble somewhere in the world.

Episode 19

Nobody's had their double eyelids surgically changed to single eyelids! • Comedians who are bad at improv are funnier when they're drunk! • Real Prank! • There's no service area that doesn't sell soft serve!

Episode 20

A life where you have to eat the same food that appears on TV: A food fighter could barely manage to do this for 24 hours. ◆The "Ushi no Toki Mairi" style of placing a candle on your head: It's too hot to perform a curse. ◆A new early morning sport simulation.

Episode 21

The theory that you can attract attention if you hide it◆The second round of the Tsukkomi Challenge: Haraichi's comedy routine version ◆The theory that IKKO can make a location shoot work as long as she says a four-letter word

Episode 22

The theory that fat people who were popular when they were skinny are still somewhat popular even now that they're fat ◆The theory that if you're really good at singing, you can get the score you want at karaoke ◆The theory that if you're a submarine pitcher in little league baseball, it's 100% your parents' choice ◆The theory of a weight-borrowing race

Episode 23

If you put on a scary face, no one will sit next to you. • If you walk alongside Japan National Route 1 and pick up every single cigarette butt litter on the way, by the time you get to Nagoya, you'll have enough of them to make a pillow of similar quality to a buckwheat pillow. • In delinquent hero stories, 80% of them ends with 'The next thing I know, I'm in the hospital'. • There exists someone whose name takes over 100 strokes to write.

Episode 24

Dog Domino Challenge◆The theory that Beckham hair still barely exists in 2018◆Real-life Slumdog Millionaire Part 2

Episode 25

The theory that it's easy to shake off a celebrity during filming ◆The theory that hints of a birthday surprise will inevitably make them excited ◆The theory that even Hikomaro would be scary if he were doing a food review without a camera ◆The theory that even the most obscure sport has its own dedicated trophy

Episode 26

The theory that the "quirky girl" persona is running out of patterns ◆The theory that the limit of how far you can make people laugh is 100m ◆The theory that if you were lectured by Akira 100% while completely naked and wearing a tray as a comedy costume, the contrast would be so great that it would actually be funny

Episode 27

Karateka vs. professional fighter using a stick: A theory that it would be a close match if the rule allowed the karateka to kick the tool once. ◆The pattern of a child hiding a stray pet from their parents: A theory that it could go up to a maximum of one person. ◆Heavy smokers over 100 years old: A theory that they don't exist. ◆Nobody says "hello" to their friends: A theory that no one does.

Episode 28

Wednesday's Downtown: Peak Viewership Rating Ranking

Episode 29

Monster House 1 Theory: As long as the "yo" and "su" in "Yoroshiku onegaishimasu" are correct, anything can go in between • Theory: A comedian's skill is completely evident by how they handle a sketchy amateur at a live broadcast location • Theory: The space under Kuro-chan's bed is barely livable for a person • MONSTER HOUSE 1st WEEK

Episode 30

A week of living a certain life: The theory that if you take your eyes off them for a while they'll eat something else ◆The theory that the person in a comedy duo who doesn't write the material has no right to complain no matter how unfunny their partner's material is ◆The theory that there is no such thing as a preschooler who doesn't eat sushi without wasabi

Episode 31

Monster House #2 Tsurutaro Kataoka is the #1 entertainer at passing through tight spaces. • There exists someone over 2m who is "culturally inclined". • Monster House #2.

Episode 32

Monster House #3 Parent-Child Escape Game. • 50/50 split questions: "Life in prison vs life on a deserted island", "when being questioned by the police, what's more awkward to have in your pocket, bra vs revenge notebook.", "winter clothes in summer vs summer clothes in winter", "not being able to take off your watch vs an agency messages you twice a day to confirm your existence", "which would be more annoying if it disappeared, TBS vs TV Tokyo". • Monster House #3

Episode 33

Everyone's Theories Special The fastest you can play the tunes of 'Flohwalzer' is by a piano. • Boomerang underwear. • Inu-chan gets read as Wan-chan. • Cheating in backstroke swimming. • Replacing toothpaste with mint ice cream. • The song with the most 'Baby' in it's lyrics is "Thrill" by Tomoyasu Hotei. • Eating rice forever. • The name of the person with the earliest seating number in Japan is "Ai Aiuchi". • If two strangers face each other in a staring contest, no one will win. • "Onigawara" is full of weak points. • The Thousand-armed Kannon doesn't actually have 1000 arms. • Ben Johnson, if he becomes white, he will look like __? • Boldly smoking a hookah after getting scolded. • The pickaxe is extinct. • You can't wake someone up with a bad smell alone. • Ordering a large portion of rice and getting double the regular size. • The math problem that involves walking around a pond. • The song "Road" can still be sang with just the phrase "Exactly one year ago".

Episode 34

Monster House 4 The way a comedian handles the embarrassing items found in their bag reveals their true abilities◆Elevator quick change challenge◆Monster House Episode 4

Episode 35

Monster House 5 The theory that any comedian can become the number one favorite comedian if they are from their hometown◆The theory that even if a giant balloon never bursts, a comedian can remain terrified forever◆Monster House Episode 5

Episode 36

Monster House 6 The theory that there is a man somewhere in this world who can carry even the heaviest woman in Japan in a princess carry◆The theory that if you wake up in the morning and your wife and child have turned into different people who look very similar, you'll think it's still a dream◆The theory that breast fetishists are extinct◆Monster House Episode 6

Episode 1

[Sushi Master, Part 3] [As long as the boss doesn't stop cheering, subordinates will never quit] [Tickling becomes bearable after 10 minutes] [Short hair makes you strong-willed]

Episode 2

[The theory that you can spend a whole day in a poor-boy style outfit without being noticed, depending on how you act] [The theory that even if someone sings Ai Otsuka's "Sakuranbo" at karaoke after you've been lectured, it's hard to chime in with "one more time"] [The theory that no one plays more roles by themselves than Eddie Murphy in "The Nutty Professor"] [The theory that even Mr. Osu wouldn't be able to say "Osu" if he were hypnotized]

Episode 3

There are still Japanese people who have had iron balls put on their feet • Fat people eat surprisingly little • Are stupid celebrities faking it?

Episode 4

[I'm the one who got pranked the most in 2016] [The stick is more effective than the carrot] [If you've been serving a long prison sentence overseas, you won't know anything about what happened in Japan during that time]

Episode 5

Would kids be excited to get a present from Santa even if he were a scary monster?

Episode 6

[All the original sources for the show's official LINE stickers revealed]

Episode 7

[The theory that comedians will go along with even the most obvious and bad pranks, Part 2] [The theory that farmers running unmanned roadside stalls are incredibly kind-hearted] [The theory that "there's someone in the back seat" is ultimately the scariest thing]

Episode 8

[The theory that you can spend a whole day unnoticed wearing a poor-boy style outfit, depending on how you act] [The theory that a combination of brains and physical strength is the strongest] [The theory that time bombs that stop when you cut either the red or blue wire don't actually exist]

Episode 9

[The theory that the contrast in Anjash's interest in food is extreme] [Home improvement stores x SASUKE] [The theory that old-fashioned shopping streets have incredibly old, unsold goods] [The theory that poison mist is effective in all kinds of competitions]

Episode 10

[Karaoke x Dance Dance Revolution] [The sound engineer's judo throw is unavoidable] [If you say "I'm a fan of so-and-so" in a street interview, the person themselves will appear from the location van—even an impersonator can pull this off] [Even a Noh mask can look cute if you use the latest photo booth's mega-enhancement feature] [Even from the deepest part of the outfield, a 300 km/h pitching machine can throw out a runner who's tagging up] [Pitfall Battle Royale] [Nobody would notice if the voices of people on TV were actually dubbed by impersonators]

Episode 11

[Early Lunch Teacher] [The theory that the moment a comedian bombed the most is actually funny] [The theory that a village in the same situation as Yoshikazu Ikuzo's "We're Going to Tokyo" actually exists]

Episode 12

Tonight at 9:57 PM, it's Wednesday's Downtown! The theory that "no matter how impossible a face-in-the-hole signboard is, if there's a hole, people will still put their faces in it" will be tested with six "original" impossible face-in-the-hole signboards created for the show! Today's panelists are Pierre Taki, Yuko Ogura, RENA, and Hakata Daikichi!

Episode 13

▼The theory that as long as the "o" and "shita" are correct, anything goes in between when saying "Otsukaresama deshita" (Thank you for your hard work) ▼The theory that bald men wear rimless glasses ▼The theory that table tennis players are good at slapping ▼The theory that in the end, brute strength is more important than intellect when it comes to puzzle rings ▼The theory that Sunshine Ikezaki can introduce himself with full energy even right after waking up ▼The theory that once you sing either the Workman or Shin Nippon House song, you'll never remember the other one again ▼The theory that if you combine the faces of everyone who isn't Haruna from Harisenbon, it will actually turn out to be Haruna. AND MORE

Episode 14

The scariest thing is waking up to find someone there▼The second installment of the theory that sudden pro wrestling moves are unavoidable▼What if you could hear the voices of the angel and the devil lurking inside you?▼Survey of over 100 people in a LINE group

Episode 15

Could you recognize your own dog, even if other people are walking him? • If you introduce the strangest person from your acquaintances, you finally reach a hoarders house. • Batsu x Rhythm Game. • Punishment x Domino Show.

Episode 16

If a professional impersonates real teachers, their students will die of laughter. • The stronger the tsukkomi, the funnier it gets. • Change the lyrics of famous songs playing in the background of a restaurant and see if anyone will notice. • You are helpless when you're carrying a urine sample.

Episode 17

Today's episode of Downtown is Wednesday! Chidori's "Everyone's Theory" is...the theory that there are tons of crimes that have never been applied, and they will announce the "Rare Crime Ranking" with the fewest applications! Also, there's the "Five-Round Showdown of Partner Disparity" between "the other one, not Antony" Dai Tony and "the other one, not Miyazon" Arapon! "The theory that if you're interviewed on the street and they don't realize you're a celebrity, you'll at least hint at it, even if you don't refuse" - what will celebrities do if they are mistaken for ordinary people and interviewed? They will test this in various scenarios targeting Miyazon, Viking Nishimura, and others!

Episode 18

This week's presenters for "Everyone's Theory" are Ginshari! They'll be testing the theory that "there is no one in this world with a narrower forehead than Impossible Hirukawa!" Does someone with a narrower forehead than Hirukawa actually exist in this world!? In the fourth installment of "Sushi Master," a new stage will be added to the original rhythm game "Sushi Master," where you eat sushi according to the lyrics of "Sushi Kui Nee"! Big eaters will take on the challenges of "The Lunchbox Song" and "The Mushroom Song"!

Episode 19

This week's presenter for "Everyone's Theories" is Kenji Tamura! He will be testing the theory that "If you get lectured while eating samgyeopsal, you won't be able to wrap it in lettuce afterwards!" A new category for mealtimes has been added to the popular "Lecture Series"! Stay tuned! In "There are tons of little-known theories about the number one ○○ in Japan," we will be testing information submitted by viewers, such as "the slowest elevator in Japan," "the cheapest coin parking lot in Japan," "the steepest slope in Japan," and "the narrowest building in Japan"!

Episode 20

The theory that "if a comedian's joke situation were to happen in reality, they could deliver a perfect punchline" will be tested with: ◇Sandwichman's "hamburger shop" joke ◇Tomonori Jinnai's "eye exam" joke ◇Chidori's "taxi" joke...! In the segment featuring everyone's theories, the theory that "the most common animal depicted on restaurant signs is the eel" will be tested! And don't miss the segment where "comedians' joke scenarios actually happen in reality"!

Episode 21

Early Lunch Teacher - Part 2! Eat your meal without getting caught during a paranormal investigation! ▼Does mixing lotion and birdlime negate their effects? Plus, various counter-effect battles! ▼The theory that if adults get serious, they can just step on each other's shadows and go home. In the "The theory that mixing lotion and birdlime cancels each other out and negates their effects"... Plus, we also test counter-effect battles such as "Extremely spicy vs. extremely sweet," "Flexible person vs. master of joint locks," and "Unfunny person vs. easily amused person"!

Episode 22

Tomorrow's broadcast on the 26th will cover...▼Can they sing and shed tears at the perfect moment during the chorus?▼The most popular comedian among junior and senior high school girls is surely no longer NON STYLE▼The unavoidable chokehold from a kind old lady they give a piggyback ride to▼"The most popular comedian among junior and senior high school girls is surely no longer NON STYLE" is...3 years after "The most popular comedian among junior and senior high school girls is NON STYLE, that can't be true"...After everything that's happened, surely that can't be true anymore?

Episode 23

The theory that you can actually get away with tailing someone while hiding in a cardboard box▼If you eat Home Run Bars for a month straight, can you hit a home run with a bat made from those bars? Matenrou investigates.

Episode 24

Even if it's a blatant rip-off, would you still accept it if it's an MC job? We'll find out on Hamada's MC show "Prebat!!"▼Celebrities go on a massive search for someone wearing the same T-shirt as them in the city▼What's the origin of Takahashi Naoko's nickname "Q-chan"? In the segment "If you seriously search for someone wearing the same T-shirt as you for a day, you'll find them"... Six celebrities go on a massive search for someone wearing the same T-shirt as them in the city! We'll put it to the test in this grueling shoot where they can't go home until they find someone! Don't miss it!

Episode 25

In the Kuro-chan Lie Tweet Monitoring Project... Kuro-chan will be thoroughly monitored 24 hours a day for a week! We will check his Twitter account, where he freely spills his private life, and expose the discrepancy between his posts and reality... A project to expose the liar! Today's theory is... Shaved ice is the food with the lowest cost ratio! We will announce the "Ranking of Foods with Low Cost Ratios"! After the 24 Hours of Close Coverage by the Police, please enjoy the 24 Hours of Close Coverage by Kuro-chan!

Episode 26

Ding Dong Ditch escape tag game! • "London Boots 1 2" is the lamest comedy duo name! • Name switching series continues: Will people actually notice if we switch the name of their favorite singer to something similar!?

Episode 27

ANZEN Manzai, Cookie, RG and others clash in the ultimate parody song tournament▼The theory that you might not notice if someone else is wearing your personal belongings▼The theory that Mr. Osu even says "Osu" in his sleepIn "The theory that you might not notice if someone else is wearing your personal belongings"...various personal belongings are brought out from home for investigation! From his own clothes to his clock and plates at home...and even his wife's homemade curry appears in unexpected places!In "The Ultimate Parody Song Tournament, Part 3 - High School Girls Tournament", ANZEN Manzai, Razor Ramon RG, Cookie, Hollywood Zakoshisho and others...8 comedians specializing in song parody songs will compete in a dream parody song tournament!The judges will be high school girls!

Episode 28

The theory that no human bone is unbroken leads to a street survey aiming to find every single bone in the body that has been fractured! The theory that it would be awkward if the person you asked for an autograph was a look-alike! A mixed-rules eating contest! Food fighters at a budget restaurant vs. ordinary people at a high-end restaurant. Which team can eat more at a high-end Chinese restaurant: a team of food fighters devouring food at a cheap restaurant, or a team of comedians?

Episode 29

We're announcing the "Wednesday Downtown VTR Appearance Ranking" from the show's inception in 2014 to the present! The comedian with the most appearances will receive a special project! We'll also be specially releasing previously unaired footage of the lying Kuro-chan that was deemed too embarrassing to air! Stay tuned! Three and a half years have passed since the show began! Who has appeared in the most "Wednesday Downtown VTRs" so far!? The comedian with the most appearances will receive a special project! We'll also be releasing previously unaired footage from the Kuro-chan lying tweet monitoring project!

Episode 30

Real Slumdog Millionaire... Three people are brought together without knowing anything and given a seemingly ordinary quiz, but the answers are actually all "from events they experienced in the past week"! Can they answer all the questions correctly? In "The Jimmy Onishi Theory: The Entertainment Industry's Least Sleepy Person"... A competition to defeat Jimmy Onishi and determine the King of Sleeping People will be held! And look forward to the lying Kuro-chan "Monster Edition"! A new and shocking side of Kuro-chan will be revealed!!

Episode 31

"The theory that someone who doesn't know the rules of golf will believe any rules imposed on them," FUJIWARA's Haranishi, Viking, and Audrey's Kasuga take part in a round, testing the theory by targeting Viking's Nishimura, a golf novice! In today's segment, we'll announce the ranking of restaurants with names ending in "-chan"! Furthermore, we'll gather the owners of restaurants named "Macchan" and "Hamachan" in the studio for a team competition where having more people on the team is advantageous.

Episode 32

The most famous Japanese person within Japan is Ichiro Suzuki. • When chasing the bus in a drama, if it's Wainaina, he will be able to catch up before it reaches the destination. • Even if you draw a completely random portrait, if you seriously search for them, you can find someone that looks exactly the same.

Episode 33

Akira 100%: With the latest high-speed cameras, you can see what's on the other side of the tray. ▼You wouldn't notice if a monk's chanting turned into a hammer kammer halfway through. ▼Regular Nishikawa-kun: You can surprise him with a birthday while he's unconscious. ▼Potatoes: Depending on how you cut them, they're practically apples. ▼Skydiving: Even if you go skydiving in soaking wet clothes, they'll be dry by the time you land. ▼Octopus and squid: About half the people like them. ▼The deserted island with just one palm tree: It doesn't actually exist. ▼Even a karuta master can get slapped. Theories include: ▼ The prank where "an old man is actually an athlete in special effects makeup"—if a similar situation were to occur, even a real old man would get excited. ▼ If you eat one grape every 10 seconds, you could eat it forever.

Episode 34

Is it true that only Takeshi Kitano uses the first-person pronoun "oira" in print these days...? We've thoroughly investigated rare first-person pronouns from all over Japan, including "oira," "ora," and "oidon"! Are they still commonly used today? Plus, there's a prank on Tamuken while he's on the run while dressed stylishly! In "On the Run While Dressed Stylishly," the stage is a shopping mall! If you get caught, you'll get an immediate fashion check! Can you complete your full outfit while hiding from the hunters?!

Episode 35

In the theory that there are people with numbers in their names, from one to one hundred... we'll thoroughly investigate whether there are people with numbers in their names, not "Ichiro" or "Jiro," but "Ichi" or "Ni," from 1 to 100! In the "2x vs. 1/2, Even Theory"... we'll have a competition with table tennis using rackets that are 2x and 1/2x the size, as well as golf and kendo with different sized equipment! We'll also cover the "If you've done the joke well, it can work even if the straight man and funny man roles are filmed separately" theory! Stay tuned!

Episode 36

In "The second installment of the theory that the most embarrassing moments a comedian has ever made are actually the funniest," we'll be showing rare past footage of popular comedians spectacularly failing at their jokes! Are they funny when you watch them again now? We'll also be covering theories about being on the phone and ninja techniques! In "The theory that you'll accept anything if you're on the phone," we'll be testing this by handing unexpected items to celebrities who are concentrating on their calls! What kind of things will they accept? And in "The theory that ninja techniques are surprisingly still effective in modern times," there will be some unexpected developments!

Episode 37

In the latest installment of the "Someone's There When You Open It" prank, where your "favorite" is inside, will the joy outweigh the fear? In the "Someone's There When You Open It" prank, where your favorite person suddenly appears in your home or car, will the joy outweigh the fear? In the "Even When Visiting Someone's Home for the Second Time, You Still React Like It's the First Time" prank, what would you do the second time around if you had to visit the same house twice, a week apart? In the "No Teeth, Bad Singer" prank, we'll hold a no-tooth singing contest!

Episode 38

Tonight at 10pm, it's Wednesday's Downtown! In the segment "Whether it's hot or cold, the cold is ultimately harder to bear," celebrities are brought into rooms and simply told "Please wait a moment" for observation! The time it takes for them to leave a room that gradually gets hotter and a room that gets colder is compared! If they can't stand it, they have to go to the hole! In the segment "Nyanko Star's skit, the better the jump rope, the funnier it is," the jump rope role is changed to jump rope experts from various genres to test the theory! A preview of next week's 2-hour special will also be shown, so don't miss it until the very end!

Substitute Bead Chain Karaoke

A comedian trapped in a karaoke box deep in the mountains lures out a substitute who seems better at singing than them. They can only escape if the substitute's karaoke score surpasses their own... A hellish chain of lives.

Smoker's Showdown: The Last One Standing in a Cigarette Endurance Challenge, and more

Substitute Bead Chain Karaoke – Final Chapter ▼ Win the game held once every hour, and you can smoke and go home immediately... Smoker's Showdown: The Last One Standing in a Cigarette Endurance Challenge.

Episode 1

New Year's Kuro-chan Real Life Sugoroku Part 1 Without his knowledge, participants are asked to choose numbers from 1 to 6 in their daily lives... and the events that occur on the square they land on actually happen to Kuro-chan!

Episode 2

New Year's Kuro-chan Real Life Sugoroku Part 2 Kuro-chan's New Year's Real Life Sugoroku" - Filmed secretly and played for three months! Will Kuro-chan be able to reach the goal safely?

Episode 1

The theory that it's easy to lose track of a celebrity while on location - Part 3. Reverse quiz where people on the street are asked "What is your age?" and then asked "How old do you think I look?" - it's difficult to get the right answer theory.

Episode 2

Theory: If the rural people who let you stay at their house in "Let's Stay in the Countryside!" come to your house and ask to stay, you have no choice but to accept • Theory: If you receive a pinecone from a child, you have no choice but to take it home • Mr. Osu's "Osu! Karate Way" Third Edition

Episode 3

2019 Pre-announced Prank • The theory that no matter how late you are, as long as you have the gift of gab, you can keep someone waiting with a phone call saying, "I'll be there soon."

Episode 4

Double Fixed Match Battle Part 3 • The theory that if you live in the closest property to the station in Japan, you can leave your house after the train arrives at the platform and still make it on time • The theory that it's impossible to shoot on location with Katsumi Yamada without him mentioning "SASUKE"

Episode 5

Biological clock merry Christmas challenge • Mameshiba no Taigun: Developments after Kuro-chan's dismissal as producer

A cold-proofing showdown on a snowy mountain, followed by a visit to a sauna in the same outfit! ▼ Being able to fart without being noticed during a drinking party.

A showdown with mixed rules of cold and heat protection. The theory that the sound of farting can surprisingly be masked during a drinking party.

Episode 7

This year’s cold starts in the throat • Young comedians feel joy at being pranked • Celebrities leave quickly after filming • Osaka obasans aren’t that funny • Rare travel destinations have complicated visa processes • Ibaraki malls and Kitty-san mascots • People with the car license plate "3110" are named Saito • Celebrities who wear masks are insignificant • People can only sing their elementary school alma mater • No one has ever had a perfect haircut • Simmering a leather glove makes it edible • Jaywalkers are unattractive • Not wearing pants on a serious shows • Pretending to have bad reception when waking up to an important call • Sushi tastes different at the counter vs. the table • Only Hitoshi Matsumoto eats Jintan • All pro wrestlers’ wives are beautiful • Taking turns developing a boring comedy routine • Teenage idols' bangs don’t move in the wind • 98% of calls from a junior are marriage announcements • Men shaving their pubic hair is a mystery

Episode 8

The theory that even comedians who refuse to bungee jump will eventually have to jump if they can't go home until they do • The theory that an MC job requiring them to change their name would only be reluctantly accepted if it's for a local program • The theory that Akira 100%, even under hypnosis and in a dazed state, will protect his tray at all costs

Episode 9

7th Year Kickoff Project: "That Theory Now"

Episode 10

The theory of the hell for lower-tier YouTubers • The theory that it's difficult for a wife to get her husband's permission if she wants to shave her head • The theory that if your mentor mistakenly wears your costume and gets angry at the manager, it's hard to say, "That's mine..." • The theory that if a program shows the caption "This program was recorded on [Month] [Day]" at the beginning and Hamada is continuously cut out from the broadcast, people will think something happened

Episode 11

The theory that even if a manager tells you, "Tomorrow, a scandal article will appear in a weekly magazine," a professional can completely hide it and finish the day's work without any sign of it • The theory that no matter how good your athletic abilities are, it's impossible to succeed at pole vaulting on the first try with no prior experience

Episode 12

The theory that even if a location shoot requires you to end up completely drunk, you can somehow make it work by filming in reverse order • The theory that you still laugh as an adult when a child tries to make you laugh from behind while you're being scolded, just like when you were a kid • The theory that no junior comedian will change anything after Kōme Dayū criticizes their skit

Episode 13

A rebroadcast of the May 8, 2019 episode "A Life Where You Can't Escape Until You Guess the New Imperial Era Name"

Episode 14

The December 27, 2017 episode of "Future Kuro-chan" will be rebroadcast.

Episode 15

Hotei's theory: If we gather enough of these, we could probably fill an hour. The second half of the program will rebroadcast episodes from July 15, 2015, "The theory that there are still people alive who have seen Tokugawa Yoshinobu in person," June 7, 2017, "The theory that if a professional does impressions of teachers, it will be hilarious," and December 3, 2014, "The theory that people who have to dispose of limes in Corona bottles are having a lot of trouble."

Episode 16

Hamada's hilarious top 10 special.

Episode 17

Live broadcast entirely from Kuro-chan's home, without any appearances by Downtown • Remote "Control" Kuro-chan

Episode 18

Top 50 Wednesday Downtown Short Theories.

Episode 19

Downtown Muscle & Loud Voice Special (Rebroadcast) • April 15, 2015: Hitoshi Matsumoto can appear at a wrestling event as a mysterious masked man from Mexico without being recognized theory • February 24, 2016: Masatoshi Hamada can repel crows with his "Results Announcement!" theory • January 7, 2015: Hamader survival theory

Episode 20

The "Cross-Prefecture Special" will rebroadcast episodes originally aired on November 26, 2014, titled "If you're beautiful, you can hitchhike across Honshu in one day," episode aired on May 25, 2016, titled "If you collect cherry blossom viewing trash and travel north with the cherry blossom front, you can cross the Tsugaru Strait in a boat made from that trash," and episode aired on December 9, 2015, titled "Humans have a superior homing instinct than pigeons."

Episode 21

Assistant directors talk about the "toughest theories" roundtable – A discussion featuring current and former ADs, with new footage, past clips, and unreleased VTRs

Episode 22

The moment a comedian found funniest in their career is universally funny • Social media relays always end ambiguously

Episode 23

No going home until an SNS post becomes a news article • Leader vs. Kasuga: The ultimate endurance showdown • Who is the most famous person in Japan?

Episode 24

Marriage Witnesses are usually the seniors who take care of the groom the most. • FUJIWARA'S Haranishi, no matter what his juniors do, he can always say "That gag is similar to mine, it's a copy, right?" to make things difficult. • If you play dumb while reading a picture book, even a child will tsukkomi you.

Episode 25

Kuro-chan attempts a domino challenge using Mameshiba no Taigun CD stock while Mameshiba dogs are set loose

Episode 26

Even on a serious business call, you can eat well. • The phrase "With all due respect" that impersonation comedians oftens say when they include someone in their parodies, is very suspicious.

Episode 27

After being recommended by farmers to eat the skin of a fruit, you can't help but follow their suggestions. • "Misunderstanding Skits" are now free for the taking. • Body & Call Tournament.

Episode 28

When thinking you're going to be leading a "Crown Special" show, but it's actually just about crown jewels, it's hard to say anything against it. • It's hard to keep guests from laughing on a location shoot. • A professional singer can sing through a colorless, smelly air cannon without a blush.

Episode 29

If you make a strong impression on the staff at the first shop you go to, you can just order "the usual" the next time you go back to that place. • It's difficult to cry while singing during the climax of a song. • You can buy anything for 1 yen.

Episode 30

DIY Prank Tournament. • Big Eating X Marathon.

Episode 31

If you really love your wife, if you suddenly send an "I love you" LINE message, she'll simply be happy. • Female artists who claim to be spiritually sensitive are full of it. • Ranking the best pitcher of all time in baseball manga.

Episode 32

1 hour Special: Doing the exact same pranks over again!

Episode 33

If you collect cicada shells while walking along Route 1 this summer, you'll be able to fill a semi double futon by the time you get to Nagoya. • If a child writes a letter with the condition "If you can make your parents cry, you'll get a gift" regardless of the motive, the result will be a super touching letter.

Episode 34

There are some talented artists who used to be the number 1 at NSC that didn't turn out to be that successful after. • The cheapest hostel in Japan costs less than 1000 yen per night.

Episode 35

If the athlete has just woken up, the average person has a slight chance of winning. • Something that smells worse than a skunk abounds in the zoo. • There are few artists who have become funnier than Yamazaki. • Did Zakiyama put Downtown in his "NO GOOD" list?

Episode 36

6th Annual Lyric Change Tournament. • If the target of a reverse "busty girl" prank is the father of that girl, it'll result in a hellish scene you can't look at.

Episode 37

[Everyone's Theory Special] The theory that you can call a rhino by its name without honorifics. ▼ The theory that if you’re served imitation crab at a crab specialty restaurant, you won’t be able to tell the difference. ▼ The theory that after handcuffs are removed, people will always touch their wrists. ▼ The theory that people with fluffy cheek hair won’t feel a slap — testing 19 theories.

Episode 38

Make Oversleepers Late Challenge. • Since the Heisei era, there's a "chosen land" that has not suffered any natural disasters at all. • The longest you can stay in the bath at a senior's place is an hour.

Episode 39

The comedian with the biggest gap between the popularity of their stage name and their real name is Shofukutei Tsurubei. • The Number 1 Unloved Artist Contest. • 80% of the first B in BKB is "Bari" (Super)

Episode 40

Ask pedestrians on the street how much cash they have with them. You can't go home until you get five in a row with more money than the last. • If you receive a request announcement for a news and information program, it's a no brainer to agree to it.

Episode 41

Even though Higashibukuro was once seduced by a senior's wife, he should never fall for it again. • If an ordinary person wears night vision goggles and competes with an athlete in the dark, they should always have a chance of winning.

Episode 1

[The theory that when someone who has yelled "I'm coming right now, wait for me!" on the phone shows up still full of anger, you can't touch them no matter how strange they look - Part 2] [The theory that there are things that are "100% famous for men" and "0% famous for women" - barely exist]

Episode 2

If an artist with zero prank experience is being pranked for the first time, even if the content is slightly crude, they'll still fall for it. • Being approached by an older guy sayig he's Demon Kogure, no matter how suspicious, you won't treat him coldly. • In a list of popular comedians among female middle and high school students. No matter what, NON-STYLE shouldn't be on the list anymore.

Episode 3

Giant Borrowing Competition. • ROAD'S Public Fundraising Chapter 15.

Episode 4

2020 Prank Rating. • Mameshiba Collaboration Challenge Part 1.

Episode 5

Mameshiba Collaboration Challenge Part 2.

Episode 6

Even if the "introduction line" for a comedian's show appearance is arranged by other people, it'll still be reluctantly accepted. • In English-prohibited bowling, Suehiro will be the strongest. • The deceased, summoned by a psychic, can also be hypnotized by hypnosis

Episode 7

If an angry caller says "I'm heading over right now so you better stay where you are!", you can't point out to them how ridiculous they look. • There are things that 100% of men know but 0% of women know!

Episode 8

"No one has done it yet" King of Imitation Showdown. • Real Commercial Prank.

Episode 9

Toudai-ou Collaboration Special Loud Voice Quiz. • Extreme Cold Quiz. • Sleepless Quiz.

Episode 10

The "30-1 Grand prix" Competition.

Episode 11

[Everyone's Theory Special] The theory that even when living alone, you’ll say 'I’m in here' if someone knocks while you’re in the bathroom. The theory that the oldest rental properties have buildings from the Edo period — testing 16 theories all at once.

Episode 12

2nd Comparing sweet and harsh, the harsh will make people more desperate. • The Showa era, in retrospect, was a mess. • If you are locked up, if you can get the "Lucky item of the day", you will be able to escape with luck.

Episode 13

Even if locked up, if you can get the "Lucky Item of the Day" you'll be able to escape.

Episode 14

Artists who are required to participate in misleading TV shows can't help helping the program. • No matter how unpleasant the content, will entertainers endorse anything if the pay is high enough?

Episode 15

5th Sushi Master. • When hearing amazing gossip, you'll drop what you're doing and focus on listening.

Episode 16

Among the people you know, if you confess in the order of how much you like them, you'll find someone within 100 people no matter who you are. • Both sides are extremely angry prank.

Episode 17

If managers suddenly give you a Tomahawk-style "You're so noisy" routine while fighting with another manager, will the situation turn serious? • The area of Mutsumiso is still the best value for money in Tokyo. • The worst selling comedian CD in history is Harisen's "Song of Friends".

Episode 18

2nd If someone close by is dishing out good gossip, you'll forget work and be stuck in place. • No parent would say "Since it's your choice..." to support a child who says "I want to be a trouble-making YouTuber"

Episode 19

The theory that if you hear "for horses," you expect a stronger effect. Can you point out if the person featured in "Where Are They Now?" is someone else? A prank where the wife of a comedy duo forces them to choose between "divorce" or "breaking up the duo"

Episode 20

2nd "Among people you know, if you confess in order of how much you like them, you'll find someone within 100 people no matter who you are." • 2nd "If the smell of curry wafts in from the next room during a meeting, you'll surely go eat curry afterwards."

Episode 21

The theory that if your manager suddenly starts shouting the "Shut up!" line from Onigoe Tomahawk, it can turn into a surprisingly serious situation (Part 2) The theory that you're not a professional if you don't have a perfect understanding of your own tools of the trade (Part 2) Surprise questions for Milk Boy: "Corn Flake Quiz", for ChocoPlat Matsuo: "IKKO Quiz", and for Suehirogarizu: "Kyogen Quiz" ■ The theory that SONY comedians can't say they don't own SONY products Surprise checks of SMA comedians' homes

Episode 22

Professional voice actors should also be very good at parodying. • King of Spicy Appetizers Match: Spice fans vs Competitive Eaters vs Comedians. • It's a pity that there's no one who knows Pe-san's birthday.

Episode 23

Comedians' most memorable moments. • 2nd In the vein of "You're gonna sing it?" will Tsukkomi comedians retort despite the situation? • Will suddenly being told to shut up by your manager turn serious? FINAL

Episode 24

Noda Crystal should be able to keep standing without using the hoops on a shaking train, based on Magical Lovely's "Ring" routine. • If an old man, who later appears as a director on set, critiques your routine, will you hastily make modifications from their comments?

Episode 25

There's someone hiding in the 3rd row in the back seat Scary Prank. • There are businesses that are so focused on niche areas that they don't even sell a single piece of machinery. • If you act as if you are about to be dragged into the sea, you can pull up to 5 people into the water with you.

Kuro-chan Island (part 1)

Topic: "Kuro-chan: Living on a deserted island with a single room"

Kuro-chan Island (part 2)

Continuation of topic: "Kuro-chan: Living on a deserted island with a single room"

Episode 28

Theory: You can create good song lyrics using only comedians' names (Part 2) • Attempt to listen and understand an eccentric song that surpasses SADS' "Boukyaku no Sora" • Theory: People with missing teeth are bad at singing

Episode 29

While lecturing someone, it's ok to add Nagabuchi's lyrics. • If you have a strong will, you can control your body even after falling asleep. • There are no residents whose nearest station is "Meijibo Station" on the Tokio Monorail.

Episode 30

It's impossible to cry while dancing the Matsuken Samba. • The "Make your Partner do a Double-Take" Championship.

Episode 31

Obon and Kobon History The legendary feud between comedians Obon and Kobon and their two-year reconciliation project, "Obon-Kobon History," is finally revealed! With 56 years in the industry, these two have spent the majority of their lives together. This project reflects on their journey so far, investigates the cause of their feud, and explores potential solutions. Will they be able to mend their relationship this time?

Episode 32

The Obon & Kobon Reconciliation Project finally reaches a conclusion! Will both of them appear together at Kobon’s daughter’s wedding? And will their relationship be repaired? Tonight is the finale! What conclusion will they come to?

Episode 33

The theory that it's possible to naturally incorporate Nagabuchi's song lyrics into a sermon — Part 2. ▼ The theory that children who resemble celebrities on impersonation shows now look exactly like the original celebrities. ▼ Wife competition! The Sleep Talk Contest, where wives try to make their husbands laugh while sleep-talking.

Episode 34

≪Behind the Live Broadcast, We Were Doing a Lot of Things Special≫ The comedians of Lavit! remotely control the female guests in an improvised comedy challenge. Discovering a young comedian with a charismatic sense of humor whose scores perfectly match Matsumoto’s in the King of Conte.

Episode 35

A Werewolf-style game, 'Kansai Werewolf,' where people from Kansai try to identify the fake Kansai person among them. ▼ What is the limit to what can be carried home from a convenience store without a plastic bag? ▼ The theory that the 'Mikoshi Tako' (festival octopus) person is starting to lose their octopus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Episode 36

Panelists' Theories Special Someone who's angry can get away with using words that don't exist. • For the last 20 years, Naito Takashi has been doing only detective roles. • A manga is really interesting if you buy the second volume on the way home without thinking after reading the first. • No matter what a lullaby's lyrics are, a baby will fall asleep.

Episode 37

The theory that if you fall into a pit and the reveal of the prank never comes, you won’t be able to stay sane as the day goes on. A brutal prank is set up using a pit more than 3 meters deep, impossible to escape on your own, as comedians face an incredibly harsh challenge.

Episode 38

[Everyone's Theory Special] The theory that if you sleep in an extremely noisy place, you’ll wake up the moment it becomes quiet. ▼ The theory that harvesting the fruit variety of bontan (a type of citrus) is also called 'bontan hunting.' Testing 15 theories.

Episode 39

The theory that it’s hard to point out if a female talent, whom you haven’t seen in a while, has had extreme plastic surgery... Tested with Hiroko Anzai and Chiharu Niiyama. ▼ The ‘Unsuccessful Comedian Lunch Takeaway Championship’ where comedians compete to take the most bento boxes from the dressing room.

Episode 40

The 'Grandfather's Grandchild Laughing Championship' where the grandchild doesn't laugh at all, creating a reverse prank that is heart-wrenching. ▼ The theory that The Tachi (a comedy duo) do have solo work after all.

Reiwa's Strongest Dilapidated House Battle, and more

Sunshine Ikezaki's family home - the theory that it's still the most dilapidated in the Reiwa era. ▼ For every rice ball eaten, one ball is thrown... a competitive eating × strack-out game. ▼ The theory that if you’re walking while talking on the phone and someone tells you something shocking, you’ll stop walking.

Hiding out at Kuro-chan's House, and more

Hiding Out at Kuro-chan's House" — Ten small-sized celebrities try to win a prize by hiding in the house while the owner is away! How many hours can they stay hidden without being found? ▼ The theory that a child living in the most distant house from school in Japan wakes up at 5 AM every morning.

Feuding Comedians Competition! Speedy Breakup Championship, and more

Ranking of Popular Comedians Among Girls in Junior and Senior High Schools — NON STYLE is definitely out of the ranking now. A competition to see which duo can break up the fastest in a 'Feuding Comedians Competition! Speedy Breakup Championship.'

Snow Mountain Balloon Tarō Race, and more

The Most Pranked 'Fooled King' of 2021 gets 7 'Sneak Peek Pranks' in one week. Eight comedians in the 'Balloon Tarō Style' race down a snowy mountain in the 'Snow Mountain Balloon Tarō Race.'

The lanternfish trap, does it work on humans too? And more

The lanternfish trap, does it work on humans too? The theory that anyone can be made unrecognizable with 10 rubber bands. What happens if the person you set up for a happy surprise ends up peeing with joy? The bunk bed couple.

Every comedian has their own version of 'Asakusa Kid,' or so the theory goes

The theory that every comedian has their own version of 'Asakusa Kid'... Comedians with over 20 years of experience, who have been struggling in their careers, passionately sing the lyrics about their journey as comedians. Also, the theory that you might not notice if someone else is wearing your personal belongings.

Survey of the most impressive comments comedians have ever received, part 2, and more

Survey of the most impressive comments comedians have ever received, Part 2. The theory that no matter how much you dislike a certain food, if you eat the best version of it, you’ll find it delicious.

Long Title Theory Ranking Special

Long Title Theory Ranking Special! It’s been 8 years since the show started... and over time, the titles of the theories have gotten longer. This time, we’ll create a ranking based on the number of characters! Which theory holds the title of the longest in the show’s history?

2nd Generation Sekine Tsutomu Championship, and more

The one-liner that’s perfect for introducing amateurs, a style unique to Sekine Tsutomu, and the claim that there is no successor to it. The theory that it's difficult to genuinely make someone say 'Wow'. The mysterious origin of the T-shirt folding trick.

The theory that there are still people alive who have seen the real Hachiko, and more

The theory that there are still people alive who have seen the real Hachiko is full of surprising facts. What happens if a senior comedian criticizes a junior for character overlap? The theory that no young comedians can answer Honnkon's full real name.

30-1 Grand Prix 2022

30-1 Grand Prix: Who is the funniest comedian in 30 seconds? The second champion will be decided through a tournament featuring 40 comedian teams! A luxurious panel of judges including Matsumoto, Kenkoba, Kotouge, Bakarhythm, and Kawashima will be overseeing the event!

Diane Tsuda's "1 Week 100 Goigois" Challenge, and more

Diane Tsuda's "Say 'Goigois' 100 Times in 1 Week" Challenge. A horror prank where Tsuda's partner goes to ask for filming permission at a store during a street walk segment, but no matter how long Tsuda waits, they never return.

The theory that young comedians, even if bound tightly by compliance rules, have no choice but to follow them, and more

The theory that it's pretty scary when you come home and find the bathroom door is locked. The theory that young comedians, even if tightly bound by compliance rules, have no choice but to follow them.

Naoki Iketani, the theory that he can run normally, and more... Everyone's Theories Special

[Everyone's Theories Special] The theory that if the food is served too quickly at a restaurant, it’s actually scary ▼ Naoki Iketani can run normally theory ▼ The theory that if there’s one extra color on a Rubik’s Cube, an idiot will never notice it, and 15 other theories.

Last Man Standing 'Endurance' Balloon Volleyball, and more

Balloon Volleyball: If adults seriously play, it’s hard to reach a conclusion... An endurance battle where the game doesn’t end until the last person is decided. The theory that you won’t notice if someone else is wearing your personal belongings.

Everything is a 'Reverse Prank' Special

[Everything is a 'Reverse Prank' Special] Greeting challenge, unavoidable theories, the theory of giving a lecture, the theory of eating challenges, and more — six theories that have been tested so far are re-examined in their reverse prank versions!

Any comedian can become number one in a 'favorite comedian ranking' if they're from their hometown.

The theory that any comedian can become number one in a 'favorite comedian ranking' if they're from their hometown. A competition where comedians deliberately incorporate unexpected events into their routines by thinking of them themselves… the 'Happening Incorporation Comedy Contest.'

Uncovering the truth behind the legendary woman K. Kazumi.

A woman named K. Kazumi, who appears only on Yahoo! According to Yahoo! Answers, she stands over 2 meters tall and weighs over 200kg! Tonight, the true identity of this woman, known as an urban legend on the internet, will finally be revealed!

Street-wide Mixed Species Bingo Tournament Part 2, and more

Three comedians compete in a Bingo match based on the battery level of passersby’s phones, grip strength, and the floor number of their residences. The comedian in a duo who didn’t write the routine has no right to complain about their partner’s boring material, no matter how bad it is.

It’s difficult to refuse when an exhausting senior comedian asks to collaborate on YouTube

It's difficult to refuse when an exhausting senior comedian asks to collaborate on YouTube. It's possible to make someone think they got caught on a whoopee cushion if you time your fart just right.

Tag Sumo: Strongest Duo Championship, and more

Tag Sumo: Strongest Duo Championship! Which comedy duo will win the 2v2 unconventional sumo tournament? The partner who knows their teammate the best will come up with the situations! 'Make Your Partner Do a Double Take' Championship.

Gossip Extraction King Championship, and more

The theory that you can't cry while dancing Matsuken Samba. Deliberately giving an unreasonable lecture, then leaving the room to invite gossip from juniors... A battle without a winner in the 'Gossip Extraction King Championship'.

4-Generation Relay Showdown Part 3, and more

From children to great-grandmothers... the more closely spaced the age gaps, the more advantageous in the '4-Generation Relay'. Competing for the fastest time to send a junior home with a single command, 'Go home!' in the 'Sermon Speed Departure Championship'.

The theory that, no matter how dark the hidden side of Hiroshi Oe may be, people would accept it without much discomfort, and more

A cooking competition where only ingredients that match the kanji in people's names, such as '海老原' ('Ebi' meaning shrimp), are used! The theory that, no matter how dark Hiroshi Oe's hidden side may be, people would accept it without much discomfort.

The Farewell Comedian Shin'ichi's R-1 Trophy Destruction Prank, and more

The theory that fans who approach you on the street aren't actually big fans. Farewell Comedian Shin'ichi's R-1 Trophy Destruction Prank.

We can't leave until we find a store that refuses interviews, and more

The theory that a food report shoot where you have to keep reporting until you find a store that refuses interviews is extremely exhausting. The theory that during a local shoot, even if a classmate tells a ridiculously exaggerated story, you have no choice but to go along with it.

Episode 27

The theory that it would be sad to wake up on a trip and find no one there; the theory that it would be impossible to convey the fourth ground-building ritual; the theory that a store would exist all alone.

The theory that even if the agency holds a 'special training' session for painful punishment games, people would accept it given the current situation, and more

The theory that even if the agency holds a 'special training' session for painful punishment games, people would accept it given the current situation. The Koi Fish Food Consumption Pond No.1 Contest.

Second Generation Sekine Tsutomu Championship, Part 2, and more

Part 2 of the 'Second Generation Sekine Tsutomu Championship,' where a perfect phrase is added to introduce ordinary people. Collecting large pieces in the street for a giant shogi (Japanese chess) battle. Doburoku can make any comedian's song skit funny with a cover.

The theory that all 47 prefectures have been used to verify the theories.

It's been 8 and a half years since the show started... Over 1000 theories have been tested, but have all the prefectures already been visited for verification? We will test the theory: 'All 47 prefectures have been used to verify the theories.'

The theory that if you're caught with ghost makeup during the haunted house route, it’s really hard to get help, and more

The theory that if you're caught with ghost makeup during the haunted house route, it’s really hard to get help. The most overused joke in the world: FUJIWARA's hero show theory.

Episode 32

The theory that you can easily find ex-boyfriends and ex-girlfriends by investigating celebrities' hometowns. Thorough questioning in celebrities' hometowns! Unexpected information and a stream of ex-lovers revealed! National Highway Ramen Marathon A challenge with extremely tough mixed rules: You must eat a bowl of ramen every time you pass a ramen shop while running along a national highway!

The theory that it’s actually difficult to get someone to accept 10 million yen, and more

Can you give 10 million yen with a reason? We examine the theory that it’s actually difficult to get someone to accept 10 million yen. The theory that, depending on the conditions, it’s possible to make someone say 'No, I’m a Scorpio woman'.