HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents Documental

Épisode 1 - 10 Brave Participants

30 novembre 2016

The comedians receive their invitations from Hitoshi Matsumoto. They are surprised, confused, excited, and nervous. Will they accept the invitation? How will they raise a million yen? Each of them struggles. Ten brave comedians gather in a room and Documental begins. Participants: Jimmy, Fujiwara, Daisuke, Kukky, Daichi, Jiro, Kubota, Kawahara, Saito, Anthony.

Épisode 2 - First Dropout

7 décembre 2016

A yellow card is given out right after the game starts. Jimmy Onishi proactively plays jokes on the others, but becomes their target in return. Some use props, some talk trash, but each of them try their best in their own way. Finally, the first victim drops out.

Épisode 3 - More Dropouts

14 décembre 2016

Everybody becomes nervous after the first red card. Daisuke Miyagawa is the first to change the atmosphere by playing a joke. Seeing this, others start their tricks as well, leading to a series of laughter. The battle becomes more fierce as red cards are given out and less people are left in the room.

Épisode 4 - Death Match

21 décembre 2016

Half of the participants are gone. Time is running short. Those left in the room are under so much pressure that some of them start to lose their minds. Who will win the big prize?

Épisode 1 - The Beginning of a New Fight

26 avril 2017

Invitation letters are being sent by Hitoshi Matsumoto. The comedians are chosen to fit Matsumoto's new plans. They all know what being invited to Documental means. Those comedians who can fork out the one-million-yen participation fee will have a laugh battle on the Documental stage. Having selected ten people to cross humours, a new battle will start.

Épisode 2 - A Fierce Battle

3 mai 2017

You cannot be the winner unless you make others laugh. The comedians laugh one after the other as they make use of the ridiculous props they've prepared. A fierce battle rages on as they attack with laughter and resist the urge to laugh. There are those who, in the heat of battle, unintentionally detonate themselves into laughter. The first casualty is someone unexpected!

Épisode 3 - A Small Window

10 mai 2017

An hour and a half has passed since the beginning, and only one person has been eliminated. Not laughing is not good enough. You cannot win without earning points on offense. Laughs are had over props and the "small windows" from the closed room, introduced in this season. The comedians attack boldly, and people are eliminated one after another.

Épisode 4 - Time is Running Out

17 mai 2017

The comedians attack without mercy as the number of eliminated people increases, one by one. When you make others laugh, you run the risk of making yourself laugh. However, with the new rule, you cannot win unless you set your own traps and earn points. The battle rages on as the clock ticks toward zero with 10 million yen in sight.

Épisode 5 - The Ultimate Victor

24 mai 2017

With only 10 minutes remaining, the confrontation of the last two standing begins. Their pride as entertainers and their desire for the prize collide in a desperate struggle. Can they make their opponent laugh? Finally, a distinguished victor is decided!

Épisode 1 - New Challengers

2 août 2017

Hitoshi Matsumoto once again has invitation letters delivered. Those expecting them rejoice. One person is surprised to receive it. Another is indecisive as to what to do. In the end, ten brave comedians have gathered. Season Three comes with brand new rules. How will they affect the game? After handing in the one million yen participation fee, the challengers go up on stage.

Épisode 2 - An Exchange of Tricks

9 août 2017

An early-issued Yellow Card ignites the fires in the comedians' souls. They make use of the props they brought along and show off their skills while also resisting the others' continuous attacks. By attacking, you yourself risk being caught up in the blast... As warning cards are given out left and right, an unexpected individual becomes the first to be eliminated.

Épisode 3 - A Mental Battle

16 août 2017

The battle is now approaching the halfway point, which further fires up the comedians. The fact that no one is laughing weighs heavily on everyone's mind. Nonetheless, they must come up with material. Those individuals who did not rise up to the challenge and were eliminated will be returning to play out their tricks.

Épisode 4 - Invoking "Zombie Time"

23 août 2017 - 5/5

Things really heat up now that only half of the participants are left standing. Finally, for the first time, the new "Zombie Time" rule comes into play. Zombies come on-stage either alone or as teams to play the tricks they did not get a chance to play during the main battle. Due to this rule's destructive power, the number of eliminated individuals rises exponentially.

Épisode 5 - The Path to Victory

30 août 2017

The remaining two must brave the strongest zombie attacks seen thus far. On one side are the two people who want to win glory and the prize, and on the other, it's the zombies. On top of that, there's the one-on-one battle between the remaining two. Will one of them claim the title in the aftermath of this intense battle? Or will the zombies win, leaving no contestants?

Épisode 1 - Unexpected Challenger

1 décembre 2017

Matsumoto includes a combo in the mix. Neither knows that the other is participating. How will it all turn out? Penalty cards fly left and right early on in the uncharacteristically “laughter-ridden” atmosphere.

Épisode 2 - One Penalty Card After Another

8 décembre 2017

The entertainers look for the perfect time to unleash their tricks. Letting your concentration waver for a moment is fatal, and penalty cards are dished out one after another. A trick prepared beforehand will cause a bloodbath.

Épisode 3 - Hard Times

15 décembre 2017

We're halfway through the game with no eliminations. The action begins to intensify. Cookie attempts to stage the transformation technique he is so good at. The hard times continue for the participants.

Épisode 4 - All Cards on the Table

22 décembre 2017

Four hours in, and only one elimination. What is the correct strategy, and what will the others find funny? The entertainers rush to place all cards on the table and, in the confusion, a chaos of laughter ensues.

Épisode 5 - The Last Battle

29 décembre 2017

With only one hour left, the zombies begin their assault. More than half of the entertainers were still battling it out, but they now start being eliminated one after another. Will we finally have a winner?

Épisode 1 - The Beginning of the Storm

20 avril 2018

Laugh or be laughed at. The mad banquet is about to begin again. This time, a new system has been introduced that allows each player to bring in a "helper" once. What kind of helpers will come forward? With the start of season 5, Hitoshi Matsumoto says, "I want to see the instant kill this time."

Épisode 2 - Critical Hit

27 avril 2018

Within an hour of the start, yellow and orange cards were being issued one after another. In this strange situation where anyone could laugh at any time, the "mysterious chick" toyed with the members. Then Chihara Junior, who had been cornered, targeted one of the comedians. He struck a blow that forced the first one to drop out.

Épisode 3 - Battle on the Edge of a Precipice

4 mai 2018

They went into a fierce battle with their best jokes. When Yamauchi of Kamaitachi unleashed a joke that made the members faint in agony, Hollywood Zakoshisyoh made a "certain sound" that almost eliminated two members at the same time. Then there was a dropout who self-destructed with a joke he had planted.

Épisode 4 - Lethal Weapon

11 mai 2018

With less than three hours remaining, the taboo-free exchange of laughter continued. Finally, the new rule of "helpers" was called upon. The "Former World's Strongest Man" and the "Mysterious 69-Year-Old" appeared on the battlefield. The unexpected comic assassins caused a stir. One after another, the participants were eliminated, and the final battle was about to begin.

Épisode 5 - Who Got the Last Laugh?

18 mai 2018

The time limit is almost up. The zombies have begun to attack in waves. Some will unleash their forbidden trump card, some will resort to strange measures, and some will summon unexpected helpers. The will of the zombies, who are aiming for total annihilation, and the will of the challengers, who want to grab the prize of ten million yen, collide.

Épisode 1 - Unprecedented Challenger

30 novembre 2018

"It's an insanely interesting group!" Matsumoto said. An unprecedented "experiment" begins with all of the surprising members. The four most talented female comedians in documental history, the oldest 63-year-old veteran comedian, and the comedians who have suffered in the past and are burning with revenge. A new battle bell rings, where men and women are confused with each other.

Épisode 2 - Aun's Breath

30 novembre 2018

From the beginning, the challengers exchange a flurry of moves. Shoji, who throws in subtle jokes, and Fujimoto, who criticizes them, create a tense atmosphere. Amidst this, the female comedians get into their groove. Suddenly, they start executing perfect four-person combo techniques, which push the other challengers into a corner. As one after another receives penalty cards, the first dropout finally emerges...

Épisode 3 - Mouse in the Bag

7 décembre 2018

The fierce onslaught of the female comedians intensifies. Manipulated by the "strategist" Tomochika, Yuriyan and Haruna lock onto each challenger with ever-changing attacks, driving them into a corner. However, the male comedians aren't backing down either. When Slim Club's Maeda unleashes an unpredictable gag, the room erupts with rare bouts of laughter, echoing throughout the show.

Épisode 4 - Dead Heat

7 décembre 2018

The final 46 minutes became a historical clash. As seven survivors remained, they were besieged by desperate zombies and a prominent singer who came to assist, plunging the battlefield into chaos. Amidst this turmoil, a female comedian finally revealed "everything," surpassing limits to deliver her ultimate routine. In the climax, with three contestants still unscathed, a new champion emerged at the end of this high-level competition.

Épisode 1 - Champion vs Champion

26 avril 2019

Ten proud contestants, promising an intense battle, have gathered. Among them are formidable talents expected by Matsumoto Hitoshi, the two major figures in the Tsukkomi world, and for the first time in Documental’s history, a past season's champion returns to compete again. Right from the start, the reigning champion targeted the newcomer, the "2018 M-1 Champion." Yellow cards are already flying everywhere!

Épisode 2 - Advance Dark Horse

26 avril 2019

"The best defense is a good offense," or so the challengers seem to believe as they relentlessly attack each other. Early on, the one who took center stage in the battle was Ayumu Kato from Zabungle, who aimed to shed his “underdog” image. His relentless and aimless rampage gradually cornered the other contestants. And then, the first dropout was...?

Épisode 3 - Aim

26 avril 2019

Up until now, the challengers had been focusing on defense, but they shifted to counterattack. Koyabu used his sharp-tongued character to drive Miyamoto and Goto to the edge of laughter, while Hachimitsu Jiro targeted the reigning champion, Zakoshisho, aiming to break down his formidable guard. In a battle where the thin line between victory and defeat blurred, a certain video delivered the final blow to one of the challengers.

Épisode 4 - Devil's Time

26 avril 2019

Three hours and twenty minutes into the show, the contest enters a dangerous phase. As if caught in an air pocket, the challengers inexplicably find themselves laughing uncontrollably. At this moment, reinforcements and zombies launch a relentless surprise attack! The room resonates with the scream of "that famous comedian"... The warriors' mental endurance is pushed to its limit.

Épisode 5 - King Siege

26 avril 2019

Zakoshisho, the "Season 5 Champion," has been racking up points with his ever-changing attacks. With only five contestants remaining, who will stop the reigning champion? Where are the comedy sweet spots? In a bid to turn the tables with a decisive blow, the concentrated barrage begins. The unguarded clash continues until the time is up... A conclusion filled with shock and applause awaits.

Épisode 1 - Welcome to Hell

21 août 2020

Matsumoto expects this group of newcomers to breathe new life into Documental. The charisma of the underground entertainer world, which is regarded as a "big hole" by Tsukkomi (straight man) entertainers who challenge with their eyes glaring. Two comedian brothers meet unexpectedly. The competitors introduce themselves. A comedian faces a fierce, humiliating blow to his dignity immediately after the battle begins.

Épisode 2 - Unprecedented

21 août 2020

In his first appearance, Chance Ohshiro boldly attacked with his specialty in sound imitation, cornering one of the challengers. Furthermore, Chihara Junior launched a fierce gag assault, and Total Fujita played a sound at just the right moment... The unpredictable chain of attacks brought everyone to the brink of laughter. Unable to bear it, Matsumoto made an unprecedented judgment...

Épisode 3 - I Have to Kill It

21 août 2020

One hour and twenty minutes have passed since the start, and the torturous period of "wanting to laugh if only you could" continues. At this point, Season 4 champion Cookie unleashes his full potential, leading to the first dropout. Meanwhile, two contestants, each having received an orange card and with no room left for errors, collide head-on! A classic showdown with no tricks, just pure power clashing against power, unfolds.

Épisode 4 - Unprecedented Laughter

21 août 2020

As the challengers introduce their "helpers," the battle reaches a new level of chaos. The game that begins is the "Shin Striking Harmonica Game," where players must not make a sound despite the pain. While a new dropout emerges, some contestants start to laugh in ways never seen before. A momentary lapse could decide their fate in this tense struggle, now heading toward its climax...

Épisode 5 - Game Over

21 août 2020

With seven contestants remaining, it's anyone's game in the final stage. As they desperately try to rack up points by any means necessary, one contestant's outrageous smartphone-based gag torments the others. Additionally, a zombie, aiming to force a no-contest outcome, unleashes their ultimate routine! Matsumoto, admiringly stating he was "mesmerized," watches as the victor of this fierce battle emerges...

Épisode 1 - 20 Million Shocks

26 février 2021

The complexion of the participants changed. The winning prize this time is 10 million yen carried over from the phantom season when it became an invalid game, and it is the highest in the history of the program to 20 million yen! Season 6 winners and fresh members collide with Toro Salmon Kubota, the phantom winner who aims to return the stigma, with a serious laugh! Performers: Chihara Jr. (Chihara Brothers), Terumoto Goto (Football Hour), Tsubaki Oni, Kazunobu Kubota (Toro Salmon), Sunshine Ikezaki, Shohei Nagata (Chocolate Planet), Abare-kun, Soshina (Shimofuri Myojo), Seiya (Marbled Myojo), Yuriyan Retriever.

Épisode 2 - Invasion of Big Players

26 février 2021

Yellow cards are fired right after the start! This time without an orange card, it will be an immediate cliff. In the midst of unprecedented tension, the first participating teams such as Chocopla Nagata and Abareru-kun will boldly set up. It was the "master" and "big actress" who disturbed the battlefield. A calm and quiet participant was cornered.

Épisode 3 - I Won't Laugh.

26 février 2021

Participants who are at the mercy of the screaming game of Sunshine Ikezaki, who participated for the first time. Because of the shorter four-hour decisive battle, the breathtaking attack and the obsession to never laugh at bad things collide violently. Who will reach the limit first? Then, those who self-destruct with the material that they have sent out begin to appear one after another.

Épisode 4 - Winner's Tears

26 février 2021

If you show a gap even for a moment, you will be attacked at once. The final game is a merciless crushing development. Foot Goto's Tsukkomi, which increases the sharpness, and the spontaneously angry collaborative attack "Musical" drive the participants to drop out. Who wins the highest prize of 20 million yen ever!? Tears spilled in the eyes of the winner.

Épisode 5 - Looking Back on the Fierce Battle

26 février 2021

Impression battle where Matsumoto and the participants talk about the back side of the fierce battle! What is the most "dangerous scene" that each person chooses? You can wash away the strategies that can be said now, the swaying feelings, and the secret stories that happened after the battle! Actually, at the moment of the settlement, something happened to the winner's body ... If you look at this, you can enjoy Season 9 even more!

Épisode 6 - Joshimental: Season 2

19 juin 2021

Épisode 7 - Ikemental: Season 1

19 juin 2021

Épisode 1 - Preparedness of the Kings

2 décembre 2021

Pride, ambition, rivalry ... With each preparedness, six successive champions met. The first championship tournament with only strong guys. What started right after the start was a staring contest! ?? Crash from the front without any tricks and concentrate on one champion! A six-hour legendary crush has begun. Performers: Keiichi Yamamoto (Gokuraku Tombo), Hollywood Zakoshisyoh, Kunihiro! (Wild Bomb), Eiji Kotoge (Viking), Kazunobu Kubota (Toro Salmon), Yuriyan Retriever

Épisode 2 - Because of the Strong Man

2 décembre 2021

King's Attack vs. King's Defense! Zakoshisyoh fires a series of angry exaggerated impersonations, Kunihiro! Unleashes a deadly image story. Even if each of them attacks with their own skill, they cannot easily destroy each other's strongholds. However, because he is a strong man, laughter is born in unexpected places. And as soon as the king was driven into the cliff ...

Épisode 3 - Activate Special Rules

2 décembre 2021

An "observer" Fujimon who can laugh appears and disturbs the place. Successive champions who hold back laughter at the last minute. Then, a blow that was set up through a gap stabbed one champion! What first disappeared from the summit decisive battle ...? Further crazy video attacks! Mid-game, high-level offense and defense accelerate!

Épisode 4 - Remove Everything

2 décembre 2021

There are two unscathed people who haven't got a yellow card in the battle so far. Where does laughter come from? If Kotoge and Yuriyan are attacked by abandoned corpses, some people may run out of the measures they have prepared over time. After laughing at each other, one dropout again. A fierce battle goes beyond the limits.

Épisode 5 - Strong Champion

2 décembre 2021

I have less than 2 hours left. The kings who endure any attack and show the strength that Matsumoto calls "abnormal". And in the final phase, for the first time in documental history, Matsumoto finally landed on the battlefield! Who will win the ultimate battle, which is no longer laughing in a straightforward manner? The strongest of the strongest is finally decided.

Épisode 1 - Unlimited

17 août 2022

Eligibility: "Humans Only"! Big names from various fields have gathered. Why did they decide to participate in this "laugh-off battle," which is a completely different stage from their usual settings? Each participant reveals their hidden motivations. Amid an entirely different atmosphere from any previous Documental, a new legend begins... and someone laughs in record time!

Épisode 2 - Aggressive

17 août 2022

From the very beginning, Koji Takanohana aggressively threw himself into the battle, repeatedly displaying faces that shattered his usual image. Matching him move for move was Katsunori Takahashi, who attempted a targeted attack with a mask gag... Meanwhile, Hiroki Moriuchi brought the spirit of his famous father into Documental! Without any comedians, the battle unfolded in completely unpredictable ways!

Épisode 3 - Hot Battle Royale

17 août 2022

Spicy food, impersonations, and mysterious pots... the participants unleash a series of laugh-inducing tactics one after another. Despite the fierce clash, their stubborn defensive skills lead to a stalemate. At this point, observer Football Goto is introduced, turning up the heat on the battle even more! Then, one of the participants, who had been boldly attacking, unexpectedly digs their own grave!

Épisode 4 - Indomitable

17 août 2022

The unrestricted battle is finally approaching its conclusion! With less than an hour remaining, the intense skirmish accelerates further. A killer phrase explodes at the perfect moment. A cleverly foreshadowed cosplay gag comes into play. No matter how dire the situation, the participants bravely maintain their fighting stances. Who will claim the 10 million yen grand prize!?

Épisode 1 - Contest of Charismatic People

26 mai 2023

Unlimited participation 'UNLIMITED' returns! This time, it's a mix-up of charismatics from various fields, handsome guys, lawyers, and comedians! Also, as a new attempt, participants are notified of the members who will be joining the battle in advance. This allows for preparation on how to make whom laugh. Masahiko Kondo shows confidence, saying he will 'knock everyone out in one hit'...

Épisode 2 - It's Not Easy

26 mai 2023

Unexpectedly joined the battle, lawyer Masaru Wakasa daringly makes his move, turning Documental into a courtroom scene!? Further stirring up the situation is Choshu Riki. The conflict with Toshihiko Fujimoto, who has appeared the most times in history, intensifies, enveloping the atmosphere with unprecedented tension. As each person holds back their laughter to the brink of their limits, there are already participants who have no way out.

Épisode 3 - Shall I Do My Specialty?

26 mai 2023

In the middle of the game, they're battling with their best genre jokes! If DA PUMP's ISSA performs an unbelievable dance to the hit song 'U.S.A.', actor Shohei Miura will mimic the teacher from that legendary drama, taking aim at Masahiko Kondo! And there's no mercy for Choshu Riki with a full-force butt kick! The participants are breaking taboos.

Épisode 4 - Incredible Fight

26 mai 2023

With about an hour left, Cunning Takeyama shows the spirit of a comedian! He pushes a participant into fits of laughter with a desperate attack. As the first dropout finally appears, a lawyer does cosplay, and a good-looking man copies a comedian's joke... The last fierce battle where they stake their pride and wear themselves out! Who won the unpredictable 'UNLIMITED' battle?

Épisode 1 - Two Deadly People

22 décembre 2023

Finally, the first-ever comedian duo battle of "Documental" has begun! It's safe if you laugh at your partner's tricks, but if either of you laughs at an attack from another, the duo is out due to the joint responsibility rule. Whether being in a duo will be a blessing or a curse... In the unpredictable early stages of the battle, one duo has already taken a bold move with their perfectly synchronized skit!

Épisode 2 - The Three Conditions for Being Funny

22 décembre 2023

When one partner is in a pinch, the other immediately steps in for support—a true battle unique to duos. As their silent teamwork is put to the test, Iuchi from Westland delves into Football Hour's past, leading to a head-on clash between two M-1 champions! What Iwao from Football Hour brings out is Matsumoto Hitoshi's 'Will'... A forbidden joke is unleashed.

Épisode 3 - Should I Laugh or Cry?

22 décembre 2023

Conflict, fear, anxiety... a harsh time filled with a whirlwind of emotions. While each comedy duo uses their partner as the subject of their jokes, EXIT's Kanechika takes bold action toward the troubled Rintaro. And finally, the newly introduced 'Assassin Comedian System' is activated! The unleashed 'strongest gorilla' runs wild, doing whatever it pleases!

Épisode 4 - The Final Battle

22 décembre 2023

Powerful gag performers are sent in as assassins! While enduring a barrage of attacks, each duo enters the final showdown. Kuni from Ranjatai bets his entire fortune for the sake of comedy. New York's Shimasa dazzles with his specialty karate techniques. And at long last, what is inside the giant bag that Iwao opens...? The fate of the 20 million yen prize is finally decided!