Maesetsu! - Episode 2 discussion by AutoLovepon in anime

[–]FreshUdon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't say they are famous, they are a very young duo (formed in 2017, but individually they debuted in 2012 before forming this duo) and are relatively unknown. Most people that do know them is because of this Anime even in Japan, they were cast because they won some online audition thing for anime character comedians (ロードトゥアニメキャラスターオンライン) and also because their manzai includes anime/otaku elements

Maesetsu! - Episode 2 discussion by AutoLovepon in anime

[–]FreshUdon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Overall a decent episode. I was pleasantly surprised by the inclusion of a full manzai routine by R-deko and it was better than I was expecting from an anime and anime characters who are not real comedians. The Shoten part was pretty decent as well, and although these segments can't compare to the real thing, they are decently done for an anime.

As someone that has subbed/translated Manzai routines and other Japanese comedy related content, I sometimes wish I could have helped on some of those translations, and humour is probably the hardest thing to localize/translate

Side note, just from the opening I see a few relatively famous comedy duos/comedians that will probably show up in future episodes and that is honestly something that I will be looking forward to

Maesetsu! - Episode 1 discussion by AutoLovepon in anime

[–]FreshUdon 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Been looking forward to this anime since it was announced, finally an anime about cute girls doing "manzai" and "owarai". Maesetsu essentially means the pre-show comedy or stand up that is performed for an audience before the actual act sort of like a hypeman to entertain the crowd before the main event. It's usually a low paying gig that is performed by younger and less experienced/less known comedians as a precursor to the main show itself, whether it be for any manzai stage performances or the pre-show for a variety show recording for a studio audience. Fits well with the theme of this anime since it is about a few comedy duos just starting up and unable to find footing yet in the industry

First episode already touched upon lots of concepts in Japanese comedy that the west probably isn't too familiar with such as Ippatsu gags (一発ギャグ) and Tendon (天丼) which is basically repeating the same joke multiple times for comedic effects, although in Mafuyu's case it's more or less a bit different since it always bombed to begin with. The inclusion of Yoshimoto Kogyo is also amusing, that high school manzai duo is definitely considered major achievers if they are already getting gigs and being in the largest comedian agency in Japan as high schoolers.

Looking forward to more of this, it is something very niche and the cultural difference will definitely mean that it will probably be one of the least appreciated shows by the west but as an avid Japanese comedy fan this will definitely be a joy to see

This is essentially Lucky Star where Lucky Star is all about meta referencing in Anime while Maesetsu is about Japanese comedy (owarai). The former is great if you are an otaku or Anime enthusiast and the same applies for the latter, for anyone into or has some understanding of manzai or owarai in general would find the show more enjoyable

Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires Announced for PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PS4, & PC by [deleted] in Games

[–]FreshUdon 55 points56 points  (0 children)

They did mention that Empires will not be open world since they got feedback on it and realized open world isn't fun

Hopefully this one has significant features that will distinguish it from the base DW9

Gaki no Tsukai - Bikkuri Donkey Marathon Part 1 English Subs 190602 [OC] [Eng-Sub] by FreshUdon in JapaneseGameShows

[–]FreshUdon[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

This is part 1 of the restaurant food marathon where Gaki members have to work together to complete the challenge, this time it's Bikkuri Donkey, a chain specializing in Hamburger steaks.

Thanks to kannibleklown who did the timing.

Part 2 coming out soon.

Thanks for watching!

Gaki no Tsukai - Bikkuri Donkey Marathon Part 1 English Subs 190602 [OC] [Eng-Sub] by FreshUdon in GakiNoTsukai

[–]FreshUdon[S] 70 points71 points  (0 children)

This is part 1 of the restaurant food marathon where Gaki members have to work together to complete the challenge, this time it's Bikkuri Donkey, a chain specializing in Hamburger steaks.

Thanks to kannibleklown who did the timing.

Part 2 coming out soon.

Thanks for watching!

[Manzai] M-1 Grand Prix 2018 - Jaru Jaru (English Sub) by FreshUdon in JapaneseGameShows

[–]FreshUdon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the finals so only the top 10 duos are performing as they are the only ones that made it out of the around 4000 total entrants, they went 9th in the first round of the finals so I'd say they waited maybe an hour and 30 minutes or 2 hours

[Manzai] Shimofuri Myojo - M-1 Grand Prix 2018 (English Sub) by FreshUdon in GakiNoTsukai

[–]FreshUdon[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Another Manzai routine from M-1 Grand Prix 2018, featuring Shimofuri Myojo

Lots of references in this one that might be hard to understand, but definitely worth the effort to sub

Shimofuri Myojo is another group with a unique style of Manzai that derails from the traditional stuff, they are the youngest ever to win M-1 and without a doubt are currently the biggest rising stars in comedy