Monday Late Show, also known as 月曜から夜ふかし is a Japanese reality television series that premiered on Nippon TV on April 10, 2012. It stars Matsuko Deluxe and Shingo Murakami.
Matsuko Deluxe and Shingo Murakami dissect whatever has Japan talking, with on-the-ground interviews about buzzy topics and quirky local issues.
Premise
Matsuko Deluxe and Shingo Murakami dissect whatever has Japan talking, with on-the-ground interviews about buzzy topics and quirky local issues.
New Year's Day Special: [Kiritani-san & Fefu-san! A Comprehensive Investigation of Local Issues in the New Year]
Shareholder benefit for Mr. Kiritani, 75 years old, physical fitness test; Fefu-nee, professional kickboxer & her journey to obtaining her license; Magician GO's New Year's magic; Late-night calligraphy competition; 2024 Amateur Grand Prize
January 1, 2025
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Episode 2
We investigated real-life "Solitary Gourmet" experiences of people walking the streets.
Shingo Murakami and Matsuko chat about various things... An English lesson late into the night in Osaka as the World Expo approaches, a marriage proposal from a stranger?! Solving unresolved cases of people on the street.
January 13, 2025
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Episode 3
English Lessons in Osaka
Shingo Murakami and Matsuko chat about various things... This year marks 100 years since the end of the Showa era, so they tried a quiz about the Showa era, and a super unique amateur makes another appearance! Where are those people now, as seen on Yofukashi?
January 27, 2025
Season 15 preview18 episodes total
Season 15 episode preview
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Episode 1
A nationwide investigation into major problems! 2 Hour Special
Kirigaya-san's big cleaning session for shareholder benefits unearths some surprisingly gruesome treasures; Fefu-nee's serious diet makes Matsuko and Murakami burst into laughter; Magician GO's new magic trick is the most shocking yet; and the year's No. 1 amateur contestant is decided.
January 1, 2026
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Episode 2
Year-end and New Year news... What time do Hakone Ekiden fans start securing their spots?
Shingo Murakami and Matsuko discuss various topics... alcohol concentration surveys conducted across the country... who is the drunken king of the drinking season? Overbearing dogs and overly arrogant dogs, what sport can extend their lifespan?