This is a large-scale entertainment talk show of psychological battle where seven comedians unfold unique and hilarious stories based on a certain theme and discuss to figure out which contestant is telling a fake story.
The seven-contestant lineup features the winner of THE W 2021, a contest for No.1 female comedian, Odaueda’s Shiho Ueda, a four-time finalist in the King of Conte contest Shizuru’s KAZMA, the M-1 Grand Prix 2017 champion Toro Salmon’s Kazunobu Kubota, the winner of King of Conte 2022 Biscuit Brothers’ Taiga Harada, the uniquely talented personality and martial artist Minamikawa, the M-1 Grand Prix 2021 finalist Ranjyatai’s Kazuya Kunizaki, and the M-1’s first three-time winner Wagyu’s Shinji Mizuta.
In addition, a gravure idol and active nurse Makoto Sanada assists Kendo Kobayashi as a server.
Enjoy guessing along with the contestants to see if they can spot "true stories" and "fake stories" as they unfold flawlessly.
The opening theme song for the show is "Intelligent Bad Bwoy feat. C.O.S.A., Daigos" by popular rapper BIM. Check out the sounds that enhance the world of "Lie or Truth".
An official X account has also been created (@usokamajika). Be sure to follow the show on X as exclusive short videos will be posted here regularly.
■ Promo video:https://youtu.be/SlBvrcg7Hq8
Show Overview
■ Title: Lie or Truth
■ Streaming schedule: Episode 1 has been available from 17:00 on Tuesday, January 23, 2024
From the second episode onwards, each episode will be released every Tuesday at 17:00. (6 episodes in total)
■ Synopsis: It's an entertainment talk show hosted by Kendo Kobayashi! Seven comedians share their unique and hilarious stories. However, one of them is telling a lie! The amusing storytelling suddenly changes and the ultimate psychological battle begins. Which contestant will see through the lies and be the last one standing?
■ Theme song: “Intelligent Bad Bwoy feat. C.O.S.A., Daigos” by BIM
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■ Official X account:https://x.com/usokamajika
■ The Contestants
| ・OdauedaShiho Ueda Born July 1, 1991 in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. 2014: She formed the comedy duo Odaueda with Yuki Oda. 2021: The duo won the “THE W” female comedian contest. They share videos through their YouTube channel (@odaueda_ch). Comment from this contestant: I’m the only one you can trust in this world full of lies. Listen up. Don’t trust any of our talks. |
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| ・KAZMA from Shizuru Born January 17, 1984 in Saitama Prefecture. He formed the comedy duo "Shizuru" and performs as a comedy skit performer mainly in theaters and on TV. He also performs twice a year as the part of the seven-member troupe Metronz, a seven-member troupe consisting of three comedian duos, Shizuru, Rice, and Saru Gorilla, and which is made up of the members of Shizuru, Rice, Saru Gorilla, and writer and director Motoki Nakamura. Comment from this contestant: I’m really happy to be able to take part in such a fun show! However, I would like more comedians to experience this excitement, so if there’s a season 2, I’ll give up my spot to them. Thank you to everyone who made this show happen! |
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| ・Kazunobu Kubota from Toro Salmon Born September 1979. From Miyazaki Prefecture. Formed the comedy duo Toro Salmon in 2002. Won the 2017 M-1 Grand Prix. He shares videos on the unit’s official Youtube channel (@torosalmon) and on his personal channel (@toro_kubota). Comment from this contestant: Enjoy watching comedians deceive each other. Can you see through their lies? |
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| ・Taiga Harada from Biscuit Brothers Born January 10, 1992 in Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture. He formed the comedy duo Biscuit Brothers with his classmate Kin. They’ve won various prizes since 2020, including the 9th ytv New Star Award, the 51st NHK Kamigata Manzai Contest, and King of Conte 2022. They are active in stage performances, TV, and radio. Comment from this contestant: We just wanted to have a nice chat. But we had to battle. |
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| ・Minamikawa Formed the comedy duo Piment Standard in July 2005. They received the 2013 Manzai New Star Award and have appeared on a number of variety shows. He has mastered the Russian martial art of Systema (a breathing technique) that helps reduce pain even when receiving a powerful blow. The duo disbanded in February 2019 and he started his solo career. The disbanding was also covered on NTV’s program “Uchi no gaya ga sumimasen! (Sorry about our Gayas (comedians who make comments to boost the show)!) ” Comment from this contestant: Is it a lie or a truth? The more you listen, the more suspicious it gets. All the pros have their poker faces on, but there is a point that Shizuru’s Kazma catches us unawares. Be sure to watch that moment. It’ll be historic. |
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| ・Kazuya Kunizaki from Ranjyatai Formed the comedy duo Ranjyatai in 2007. In 2015, they won the 14th Manzai New Star Award. In May of that same year, they started appearing in Office Kitano’s “Friday Night Live” shows and won the show’s challenge corner events three times in a row. They first got to the semifinals in M-1’s 2017 Grand Prix, were in 30th place, and won the comeback round to finish in 20th place. They reached the semifinals for the second time in the 2020 M-1 Grand Prix and finished the comeback round in 15th place. Comment from this contestant: I'm anxious to avoid fighting against Shizuru’s KAZMA, and I’m praying he gets knocked out during the first round. Filming has already ended, but I still keep praying at my local shrine. |
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| ・Shinji Mizuta from Wagyu Born April 1980. From Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. Before entering showbusiness, he worked at a Japanese restaurant in Osaka for two years and a famous restaurant in Kobe for five years. Comment from this contestant: This new show is crazy! The stories and show developments are truly like, "Seriously?!" Make your guesses while you watch! |
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■ About BIM, who performs the show’s theme song
BIM was born in 1993 and grew up in Tokyo and Kanagawa.
He’s also active as a main member of THE OTOGIBANASHI’S and CreativeDrugStore.
THE OTOGIBANASHI’S released the album “TOY BOX” in 2012 and their second album “BUSINESS CLASS” in 2015. In 2017, he started doing more solo activities.
In July 2018, he released his first solo album, “The Beam.”
In February 2020, he released the mini album “NOT BUSY.” That March, he produced the track “ZIG ZAG” for Kaela Kimura’s album and participated in its live performances.
That July, he held the “Bye Bye, BLITZ” concert, which was streamed without a live audience, at Akasaka BLITZ and that August, he released his second album, “Boston Bag.”
He announced his collaboration single “Fruit Juice” with VaVa in March 2021 and also released his single “Toro Note” that same month.
He lent his vocals for the theme song of the drama “Omameda Towako and Her Three Ex-Husbands” that began airing that April, with the song produced by STUTS.
“Boston Bag” won the grand prize at the 2021 Apple Vinegar Music Awards. He has also been a part of many other artists’ works.
In March 2022, he announced his mini album “Because He’s Kind.” That August, he released the collaboration EP “Shonen Jidai” with SUMMIT labelmate PUNPEE.
In 2023, he came out with “Intelligent Bad Bwoy (feat. C.O.S.A. & Daigos” and “Sweet Wine (feat. Youth of Roots).”
CreativeDrugStore released their first album “Wisteria” that December.
Official Web Site:https://www.summit2011.net/bim
X:https://twitter.com/bim_OTG
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bim_otg
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@BIM_OTG
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