Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji(1991)

Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji was a Japanese variety show that aired on Fuji TV from December 1991 to November 1997. Hosted by the comedy duo Downtown—Masatoshi Hamada and Hitoshi Matsumoto—the series became a Sunday night staple known for its irreverent sketch comedy. While the show featured guest interviews and games typical of the format, it earned its reputation through absurd, costume-driven skits with bizarre characters performed by Downtown and a regular cast that included You, Koji Imada, Koji Higashino, Itsuji Itao, Ryoko Shinohara, and Honkon. The sketches showcased the duo's anarchic humor and willingness to embrace the ridiculous, making the series a landmark in Japanese comedy television.