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MONSTERS OF TOKYO in HOLLYWOOD

MONSTERS OF TOKYO in HOLLYWOOD

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In this special guest episode of The Kimi Kato Show, Kimi Kato takes a one-week detour from the Tokyo neighborhood journey to spotlight MONSTERS OF TOKYO—Tokyo Comedy Bar’s flagship stand-up comedy showcase currently touring North America. Joined by comedians Daniel Wilson, Kansei Yasuda, and Shota Saimu, this bilingual episode explores the rise of Japanese stand-up comedy, the growing influence of Tokyo Comedy Bar, and what it means to bring Japanese humor to international audiences in English. From the traditions of manzai and rakugo to the emerging solo stand-up scene in Tokyo, Kimi and the guests discuss cultural differences in comedy, life on tour, performing across languages, and the unique identity each comedian brings to the stage. Featuring music from Number_i, Snow Man, ONE N’ ONLY, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Sakanaction, Yorushika, and Official HIGE DANdism, this episode captures a new wave of Japanese entertainment crossing borders—not through anime or music this time, but through laughter. Host: Kimi Kato Producer: Kimi Kato Executive Producer: Jeremiah D. Higgins Powered by: Project Asteri | Pantheon Media | Radio Candy Media Inquiries: info@projectasteri.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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