HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents Documental

HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents Documental

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Continuing First aired 30/Nov/2016 Japan Japanese 14 season(s) 69 episode(s)
Produced by Hitoshi Matsumoto, Documental pits ten comedians against each other. The objective is to make each other laugh in a closed room. Each contestant brings a one million yen participation fee. The last person to stay in the room without laughing wins. The winner is awarded a 10 million yen prize and bragging rights as the funniest comedian.

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Season 13 · Season 13
4 episode(s) · Air date: 22/Dec/2023
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Season 12 · Season 12 Unlimited
4 episode(s) · Air date: 26/May/2023
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Season 11 · Series 11 Unlimited
4 episode(s) · Air date: 17/Aug/2022
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Season 10 · The Championship of Champions
5 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Dec/2021
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Season 9 · Season 9
5 episode(s) · Air date: 26/Feb/2021
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Season 8 · Season 8
5 episode(s) · Air date: 21/Aug/2020
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Season 7 · Season 7
5 episode(s) · Air date: 26/Apr/2019
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Season 6 · Season 6
4 episode(s) · Air date: 30/Nov/2018
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Season 5 · Season 5
5 episode(s) · Air date: 20/Apr/2018
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Season 4 · Season 4
5 episode(s) · Air date: 01/Dec/2017
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S4E5
The Last Battle
Air date: 29/Dec/2017 · Runtime: 32 min
Summary

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?

Summary

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?

S4E4
All Cards on the Table
Air date: 22/Dec/2017 · Runtime: 55 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S4E3
Hard Times
Air date: 15/Dec/2017 · Runtime: 51 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S4E2
One Penalty Card After Another
Air date: 08/Dec/2017 · Runtime: 51 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S4E1
The Unexpected Challenger
Air date: 01/Dec/2017 · Runtime: 49 min
Summary

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

Summary

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

Season 3 · Season 3
5 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Aug/2017
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S3E5
The Path to Victory
Air date: 30/Aug/2017 · Runtime: 39 min
Summary

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?

Summary

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?

S3E4
Invoking "Zombie Time"
Air date: 23/Aug/2017 · Runtime: 39 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S3E3
A Mental Battle
Air date: 16/Aug/2017 · Runtime: 56 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S3E2
An Exchange of Tricks
Air date: 09/Aug/2017 · Runtime: 64 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S3E1
New Challengers
Air date: 02/Aug/2017 · Runtime: 43 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

Season 2 · Season 2
5 episode(s) · Air date: 26/Apr/2017
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S2E5
The Ultimate Victor
Air date: 24/May/2017 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

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!

Summary

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!

S2E4
Time is Running Out
Air date: 17/May/2017 · Runtime: 52 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S2E3
A Small Window
Air date: 10/May/2017 · Runtime: 42 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S2E2
A Fierce Battle
Air date: 03/May/2017 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

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!

Summary

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!

S2E1
The Beginning of a New Fight
Air date: 26/Apr/2017 · Runtime: 42 min
Summary

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 humors, a new battle will start.

Summary

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 humors, a new battle will start.

Season 1 · Season 1
4 episode(s) · Air date: 30/Nov/2016
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S1E4
Death Match
Air date: 21/Dec/2016 · Runtime: 40 min
Summary

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?

Summary

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?

S1E3
More Dropouts
Air date: 14/Dec/2016 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E2
First Dropout
Air date: 07/Dec/2016 · Runtime: 50 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E1
10 Brave Participants
Air date: 30/Nov/2016 · Runtime: 50 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

Season 0 · Specials
9 episode(s) · Air date: 15/Nov/2017
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An interview with Mastumoto on what is 'Documental.' Also includes the previously un-aired pilot episode.

Season Overview

An interview with Mastumoto on what is 'Documental.' Also includes the previously un-aired pilot episode.

S0E2
Documentary of Documental: Chapter 2
Air date: 15/Nov/2017 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The previously un-aired pilot. Rules were quite different to what they are now, such as there was no time limit.

Summary

The previously un-aired pilot. Rules were quite different to what they are now, such as there was no time limit.

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