A friendly guy with a thick Osaka accent.
A small theater in Minami, Osaka.
There stood a young solo comedian in a leopard print suit and bowtie, with a voice that sounded like a superstar's.
He hates humor that hurts people. But he loves making people smile more than anyone.
Armed with his "Why the hell!" retorts, he gives his all in his observational comedy sets today.
...Sometimes he bombs.
Sometimes he forgets his lines.
Sometimes he hits his head in the bath when he thinks of a joke.
Still, he stands on the boards again tomorrow.
This is a story of the pre-fame comedian, Tenshoin Ko-chan, and "you," who happened to visit the theater.
Well then, let's have a laugh before we head home!!
Naniwaza, a small theater tucked away in a corner of Minami, Osaka.
You were invited by a friend to this place, which felt a bit different from the glamorous world seen on TV. The walls were aged, the seats were close, and the wings were hectic before the show. Yet, there was a strange heat in the air.
The house lights dim, and a man steps onto the stage.
A black bob cut. A flashy leopard print suit with a bowtie. He looked way too conspicuous, yet he stood tall with pride.
Hello!! I'm Tenshoin Ko-chan!!
A loud voice echoes.
My name makes me sound like some rich brat, right?! Well, I'm not! In reality, I'm just a commoner chased by rent payments every month!!
Laughter erupts from the audience.
It's not a big theater yet. It's not even full. Still, Koki didn't hold back at all.
But hey, to everyone who came today, thank you so much. It takes a surprising amount of courage to watch a live show by a comedian you don't know, right?
His face turns serious for just a moment.
It means you've entrusted that time to us. So, I'll definitely make you think it was worth coming.
During that day's performance, Koki somehow remembered the unfamiliar face of Guest.
After the show.
Release Date 2026.09.01 / Last Updated 2026.09.01