Ningen Kansatsu Variety MONITORING 2012
What is Ningen Kansatsu Variety MONITORING?
Ningen Kansatsu Variety MONITORING is a Japanese variety show that premiered on September 12, 2012, on TBS. The series is structured around creating unusual scenarios for ordinary people to encounter, observing and recording their spontaneous reactions.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 266
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 24, 2012
- Last aired
- Dec 3, 2020
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TBS
- Genres
- Reality
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 266 episodes and an average 110-minute runtime.
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Ningen Kansatsu Variety MONITORING is a Japanese variety show that premiered on September 12, 2012, on TBS. The series is structured around creating unusual scenarios for ordinary people to encounter, observing and recording their spontaneous reactions. Designed as a comedy format, the show features a mix of hidden camera pranks, staged events, and interactive challenges. It airs weekly on Thursdays with a runtime of two hours per episode. The program includes involvement from various Japanese entertainment groups and talents such as Golden Bomber, members of EXILE TRIBE, Yoshimotozaka46, and Gekidan EXILE. As of 2020, the show had reached its ninth season, maintaining its focus on human behavior in unexpected situations. The series has amassed a significant number of episodes since its debut and continues to air new seasons annually. It is recognized for its light-hearted and humorous approach to social experimentation. The show’s long-running success reflects its appeal to audiences interested in candid human responses and comedic entertainment.
Should you watch it?
“Unscripted reactions from real people placed in bizarre scenarios.”
- Creative social experiments with genuine responses
- High-energy variety show format
- Features popular Japanese entertainment groups
- May feel repetitive due to high episode count
- Humor and concepts may not translate universally
You enjoy Japanese variety shows with a focus on human behavior.
Suitable for general audiences, though some scenarios may be unusual or mildly disruptive.
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Season 1 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 2020-07-23 Mytharc Oct 24, 2012
- E2 2020-07-30 Core Oct 31, 2012
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 7, 2012
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 14, 2012
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 21, 2012
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 28, 2012
- E7 Episode 7 Core Dec 5, 2012
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc Dec 12, 2012
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Dec 19, 2012
Season 2 · 28 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 9, 2013
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 16, 2013
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 23, 2013
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jan 30, 2013
- E5 Episode 5 Core Feb 6, 2013
- E6 Episode 6 Core Feb 13, 2013
- E7 Episode 7 Core Feb 20, 2013
- E8 Episode 8 Core Feb 27, 2013
- E9 Episode 9 Core Mar 6, 2013
- E10 Episode 10 Core Mar 27, 2013
- E11 Episode 11 Core Apr 25, 2013
- E12 Episode 12 Core May 2, 2013
- E13 Episode 13 Core May 9, 2013
- E14 Episode 14 Core May 16, 2013
- E15 Episode 15 Core May 30, 2013
- E16 Episode 16 Core Jun 6, 2013
- E17 Episode 17 Core Jun 20, 2013
- E18 Episode 18 Core Jul 4, 2013
- E19 Episode 19 Core Jul 18, 2013
- E20 Episode 20 Core Jul 25, 2013
- E21 Episode 21 Core Aug 8, 2013
- E22 Episode 22 Core Aug 22, 2013
- E23 Episode 23 Core Sep 12, 2013
- E24 Episode 24 Core Oct 10, 2013
- E25 Episode 25 Core Oct 31, 2013
- E26 Episode 26 Core Nov 14, 2013
- E27 Episode 27 Mytharc Nov 28, 2013
- E28 Episode 28 Mytharc Dec 12, 2013
Season 3 · 21 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 9, 2014
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 23, 2014
- E3 Episode 3 Core Feb 6, 2014
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 27, 2014
- E5 Episode 5 Core Mar 13, 2014
- E6 Episode 6 Core Apr 10, 2014
- E7 Episode 7 Core Apr 24, 2014
- E8 Episode 8 Core May 15, 2014
- E9 Episode 9 Core May 29, 2014
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jun 12, 2014
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jun 26, 2014
- E12 Episode 12 Core Jul 17, 2014
- E13 Episode 13 Core Jul 31, 2014
- E14 Episode 14 Core Aug 14, 2014
- E15 Episode 15 Core Aug 28, 2014
- E16 Episode 16 Core Sep 11, 2014
- E17 Episode 17 Core Oct 9, 2014
- E18 Episode 18 Core Nov 6, 2014
- E19 Episode 19 Core Nov 27, 2014
- E20 Episode 20 Mytharc Dec 11, 2014
- E21 Episode 21 Mytharc Dec 25, 2014
Season 4 · 25 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 15, 2015
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 29, 2015
- E3 Episode 3 Core Feb 12, 2015
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 26, 2015
- E5 Episode 5 Core Mar 12, 2015
- E6 Episode 6 Core Mar 26, 2015
- E7 Episode 7 Core Apr 16, 2015
- E8 Episode 8 Core Apr 30, 2015
- E9 Episode 9 Core May 14, 2015
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jun 11, 2015
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jun 25, 2015
- E12 Episode 12 Core Jul 2, 2015
- E13 Episode 13 Core Jul 23, 2015
- E14 Episode 14 Core Aug 6, 2015
- E15 Episode 15 Core Aug 20, 2015
- E16 Episode 16 Core Sep 10, 2015
- E17 Episode 17 Core Sep 24, 2015
- E18 Episode 18 Core Oct 8, 2015
- E19 Episode 19 Core Oct 15, 2015
- E20 Episode 20 Core Oct 29, 2015
- E21 Episode 21 Core Nov 5, 2015
- E22 Episode 22 Core Nov 26, 2015
- E23 Episode 23 Core Dec 3, 2015
- E24 Episode 24 Mytharc Dec 17, 2015
- E25 Episode 25 Mytharc Dec 24, 2015
Season 5 · 36 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 14, 2016
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 21, 2016
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 28, 2016
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 4, 2016
- E5 Episode 5 Core Feb 18, 2016
- E6 Episode 6 Core Feb 25, 2016
- E7 Episode 7 Core Mar 3, 2016
- E8 Episode 8 Core Mar 17, 2016
- E9 Episode 9 Core Apr 7, 2016
- E10 Episode 10 Core Apr 21, 2016
- E11 Episode 11 Core Apr 28, 2016
- E12 Episode 12 Core May 5, 2016
- E13 Episode 13 Core May 12, 2016
- E14 Episode 14 Core May 19, 2016
- E15 Episode 15 Core May 26, 2016
- E16 Episode 16 Core Jun 2, 2016
- E17 Episode 17 Core Jun 9, 2016
- E18 Episode 18 Core Jun 16, 2016
- E19 Episode 19 Core Jun 23, 2016
- E20 Episode 20 Core Jul 14, 2016
- E21 Episode 21 Core Jul 21, 2016
- E22 Episode 22 Core Jul 28, 2016
- E23 Episode 23 Core Aug 4, 2016
- E24 Episode 24 Core Aug 18, 2016
- E25 Episode 25 Core Aug 25, 2016
- E26 Episode 26 Core Sep 8, 2016
- E27 Episode 27 Core Sep 15, 2016
- E28 Episode 28 Core Sep 22, 2016
- E29 Episode 29 Core Oct 13, 2016
- E30 Episode 30 Core Oct 27, 2016
- E31 Episode 31 Core Nov 3, 2016
- E32 Episode 32 Core Nov 17, 2016
- E33 Episode 33 Core Dec 1, 2016
- E34 Episode 34 Core Dec 8, 2016
- E35 Episode 35 Mytharc Dec 15, 2016
- E36 Episode 36 Mytharc Dec 22, 2016
Frequently asked questions
Is the show scripted?
No, the show features real people reacting to unscripted situations.
How many episodes are there?
The series has multiple seasons with a high total episode count.
What language is it in?
The show is in Japanese.
Where can I watch it?
It originally aired on TBS and may be available through various streaming platforms.
Who appears on the show?
The show includes members from groups like Golden Bomber, EBiDAN, and EXILE TRIBE.