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Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji 1991

★ 10.0/10 · 1 votes Comedy 6 seasons · 245 eps Ended
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What is Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji?

Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji was a Japanese variety show that premiered on December 8, 1991, and ended its run on November 2, 1997. The series aired on Fuji TV every Sunday night.

Type
TV series
Year
1991
Status
Ended
Episodes
245
First aired
Dec 8, 1991
Last aired
Nov 2, 1997
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
Fuji TV
Genres
Comedy
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Overview

Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji was a Japanese variety show that premiered on December 8, 1991, and ended its run on November 2, 1997. The series aired on Fuji TV every Sunday night. It was hosted by the comedy duo Downtown, which consisted of Masatoshi Hamada and Hitoshi Matsumoto. The program featured several other actors and comedians in its regular cast, including You, Koji Imada, Koji Higashino, Itsuji Itao, Ryoko Shinohara, and Honkon, also known as Takahiro Kurano. Like most other Japanese variety shows, it included guest interviews and games, but the program is best known and remembered for its sketch comedy.

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Should you watch it?

“A classic Japanese variety show with comedic duo Downtown at the helm.”

Reasons to watch
  • Iconic Japanese variety show with enduring popularity
  • Features the beloved comedy duo Downtown
Keep in mind
  • May not appeal to those unfamiliar with Japanese humor
  • Lacks English subtitles or dubbing

You enjoy Japanese variety shows and sketch comedy.

Suitable for general audiences, with standard variety show content.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 43 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 41 episodes
Season 3 · 40 episodes
Season 4 · 42 episodes
Season 5 · 45 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What does the title mean?

The title translates roughly to "Downtown's Feeling Real Good" in Japanese.

Who hosted the show?

It was hosted by the comedy duo Downtown, consisting of Masatoshi Hamada and Hitoshi Matsumoto.

When did it air?

It aired every Sunday night on Fuji TV from December 8, 1991 to November 2, 1997.

How many episodes were there?

The show ran for a total of 245 episodes.

What type of show is it?

It is a Japanese variety show featuring guest interviews, games, and comedic segments.