It has been announced that 12 comedy groups currently belonging to the Shibuya and Jimbocho Yoshimoto Manzai Theaters—Oshiminmaru, Tsuna-kan, Ohtani Kenta, Ichiki-purin, Simash-record, Komorizono Hiroshi, Iron Head, Carnation, Tatsuro, Denzel, Mitsunaga, and Kageyama—will graduate from their respective theaters at the end of July 2026.
To mark this milestone, graduation lives and final project-based performances will be held at the Shibuya Yoshimoto Manzai Theater during July. Venue tickets will be available for advance purchase via FANY Ticket starting May 25 (Mon) at 11:00 AM JST.
### Performer Comments on Special Lives
- **Tatsuro**: "I will be hosting a show called 'Cont, Choodo Ii Live,' where comedians announce their skit titles before performing. It's a unique format that might yield unexpected and wild comedy. Please come witness it live!"
- **Ichiki-purin**: "My final show will feature a game using 2,367 'Birthday Mimicry' photos I've posted on SNS over the past 4-5 years. It's going to be wild in many ways. Thank you for everything, Shibuya!"
- **Carnation**: Masanori Okashita: 'This is our final solo live. I'll pour all my energy into it.' Yui Yoshida: 'We've been here since the Yoshimoto ∞ Hall days. I want this to be a performance that gives back to the theater.'
- **Iron Head (Ryohei Tsujii)**: 'This is the last live I can do as a theater member! I'm going to make it the most exciting one yet!'
- **Mitsunaga**: 'We're doing a "Super Version" of my monthly live "Shachi! Shachi!" at the larger Shibuya theater. Guests like Yasashiizu, Kaerutei, and Sayaka will join us for a grand celebration!'
- **Denzel**: 'Our solo live "Choudendo" will be on July 25. We will also announce our future plans after graduation during this show. Help us go out with a bang!'
- **Hiroshi Komorizono**: 'Graduating in my 20th anniversary year is a major milestone. I'll be performing a solo live packed with new skits to show I've still got plenty to offer!'
FACT BOX
- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: Event