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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 2020-07-23 Oct 24, 2012
- E2 2020-07-30 Oct 31, 2012
- E3 Episode 3 Nov 7, 2012
- E4 Episode 4 Nov 14, 2012
- E5 Episode 5 Nov 21, 2012
- E6 Episode 6 Nov 28, 2012
- E7 Episode 7 Dec 5, 2012
- E8 Episode 8 Dec 12, 2012
- E9 Episode 9 Dec 19, 2012
Season 2 · 28 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 9, 2013
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 16, 2013
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 23, 2013
- E4 Episode 4 Jan 30, 2013
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 6, 2013
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 13, 2013
- E7 Episode 7 Feb 20, 2013
- E8 Episode 8 Feb 27, 2013
- E9 Episode 9 Mar 6, 2013
- E10 Episode 10 Mar 27, 2013
- E11 Episode 11 Apr 25, 2013
- E12 Episode 12 May 2, 2013
- E13 Episode 13 May 9, 2013
- E14 Episode 14 May 16, 2013
- E15 Episode 15 May 30, 2013
- E16 Episode 16 Jun 6, 2013
- E17 Episode 17 Jun 20, 2013
- E18 Episode 18 Jul 4, 2013
- E19 Episode 19 Jul 18, 2013
- E20 Episode 20 Jul 25, 2013
- E21 Episode 21 Aug 8, 2013
- E22 Episode 22 Aug 22, 2013
- E23 Episode 23 Sep 12, 2013
- E24 Episode 24 Oct 10, 2013
- E25 Episode 25 Oct 31, 2013
- E26 Episode 26 Nov 14, 2013
- E27 Episode 27 Nov 28, 2013
- E28 Episode 28 Dec 12, 2013
Season 3 · 21 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 9, 2014
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 23, 2014
- E3 Episode 3 Feb 6, 2014
- E4 Episode 4 Feb 27, 2014
- E5 Episode 5 Mar 13, 2014
- E6 Episode 6 Apr 10, 2014
- E7 Episode 7 Apr 24, 2014
- E8 Episode 8 May 15, 2014
- E9 Episode 9 May 29, 2014
- E10 Episode 10 Jun 12, 2014
- E11 Episode 11 Jun 26, 2014
- E12 Episode 12 Jul 17, 2014
- E13 Episode 13 Jul 31, 2014
- E14 Episode 14 Aug 14, 2014
- E15 Episode 15 Aug 28, 2014
- E16 Episode 16 Sep 11, 2014
- E17 Episode 17 Oct 9, 2014
- E18 Episode 18 Nov 6, 2014
- E19 Episode 19 Nov 27, 2014
- E20 Episode 20 Dec 11, 2014
- E21 Episode 21 Dec 25, 2014
Season 4 · 25 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 15, 2015
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 29, 2015
- E3 Episode 3 Feb 12, 2015
- E4 Episode 4 Feb 26, 2015
- E5 Episode 5 Mar 12, 2015
- E6 Episode 6 Mar 26, 2015
- E7 Episode 7 Apr 16, 2015
- E8 Episode 8 Apr 30, 2015
- E9 Episode 9 May 14, 2015
- E10 Episode 10 Jun 11, 2015
- E11 Episode 11 Jun 25, 2015
- E12 Episode 12 Jul 2, 2015
- E13 Episode 13 Jul 23, 2015
- E14 Episode 14 Aug 6, 2015
- E15 Episode 15 Aug 20, 2015
- E16 Episode 16 Sep 10, 2015
- E17 Episode 17 Sep 24, 2015
- E18 Episode 18 Oct 8, 2015
- E19 Episode 19 Oct 15, 2015
- E20 Episode 20 Oct 29, 2015
- E21 Episode 21 Nov 5, 2015
- E22 Episode 22 Nov 26, 2015
- E23 Episode 23 Dec 3, 2015
- E24 Episode 24 Dec 17, 2015
- E25 Episode 25 Dec 24, 2015
Season 5 · 36 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 14, 2016
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 21, 2016
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 28, 2016
- E4 Episode 4 Feb 4, 2016
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 18, 2016
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 25, 2016
- E7 Episode 7 Mar 3, 2016
- E8 Episode 8 Mar 17, 2016
- E9 Episode 9 Apr 7, 2016
- E10 Episode 10 Apr 21, 2016
- E11 Episode 11 Apr 28, 2016
- E12 Episode 12 May 5, 2016
- E13 Episode 13 May 12, 2016
- E14 Episode 14 May 19, 2016
- E15 Episode 15 May 26, 2016
- E16 Episode 16 Jun 2, 2016
- E17 Episode 17 Jun 9, 2016
- E18 Episode 18 Jun 16, 2016
- E19 Episode 19 Jun 23, 2016
- E20 Episode 20 Jul 14, 2016
- E21 Episode 21 Jul 21, 2016
- E22 Episode 22 Jul 28, 2016
- E23 Episode 23 Aug 4, 2016
- E24 Episode 24 Aug 18, 2016
- E25 Episode 25 Aug 25, 2016
- E26 Episode 26 Sep 8, 2016
- E27 Episode 27 Sep 15, 2016
- E28 Episode 28 Sep 22, 2016
- E29 Episode 29 Oct 13, 2016
- E30 Episode 30 Oct 27, 2016
- E31 Episode 31 Nov 3, 2016
- E32 Episode 32 Nov 17, 2016
- E33 Episode 33 Dec 1, 2016
- E34 Episode 34 Dec 8, 2016
- E35 Episode 35 Dec 15, 2016
- E36 Episode 36 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.