Overview
Series synopsis
M-1 Grand Prix, also known as M-1グランプリ is a Japanese talk reality documentary television series that premiered on tv asahi on December 25, 2001. It was created by Shinsuke Shimada, Ryōichi Tani.
The next generation of Manzai duos compete in a fierce battle of wits and laughter, unleashing their best material for a chance at comedic glory.
Premise
The next generation of Manzai duos compete in a fierce battle of wits and laughter, unleashing their best material for a chance at comedic glory.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 21 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | December 25, 2001 | December 26, 2010 |
| Season 2 | 11 | December 6, 2015 | December 21, 2025 |
Season 1 preview
10 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | December 25, 2001 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | December 29, 2002 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | December 28, 2003 |
Season 2 preview
11 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | December 6, 2015 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | December 4, 2016 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | December 3, 2017 |
Production
Genres
Talk, Reality, Documentary
Country
JP
Original language
ja
Release
| Original network/platform | tv asahi |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 25, 2001 |
| Last aired | December 21, 2025 |
| Status | Returning Series |