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Unknown Comedian Group Wins "King Of Conte" Becoming Japan's Best Comedians

By October 12, 2015 at 2:47 pm

Japan is the country with the greatest number of comedians in the world. There are comedians on almost every channel of the Japanese TV shows. 

On October 11, a competition called "King Of Conte 2015" were held at TBS Akasaka in Tokyo. This competition started 8 years ago and it is to decide the best conte in Japan. This year, a comedian group named "KoroKoro Chikichiki Peppazu" has won the title together with the prize money of 10 million yen. They became top of the 2455 comedians.

This group is made up by two guys, Nadal and Souto Nishino, formed back in four years ago. This became a record by winning the conte title just after four years of formation too. They have been participating the competition for four times, but the second round was their best till last year. Many of the famous Japanese comedians were also taking place in this competition such as Rocchi, Banbino, Jungle Pocket and Fujisaki Market. However, the newcomer managed to gain points beyond them to be the best.

Nadal has a funny maiden voice as his charming point. "Some of my seniors were blaming me for having the annoying voice when I laugh, but now it is all past and so glad to win this prize." he said.

At this moment, the small theater in Osaka is the base where they are working. Nadal earns 160 thousand yen a month which is roughly about 1300 USD and Nishino earns only 60 thousand yen monthly. It is known that life as a comedian is extremely tough unless you become really famous.

Now winning this title is going to make the new-comer famous. When asked about the usage of the prize money, "We would like to use the money to have a live at their origin in Kyoto. We want to invest the money to make people laugh." the winner added.  The group is keen to start working in Tokyo too. 

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