Overview
Series synopsis
Life's Punchline, also known as コントが始まる is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on Nippon TV on April 17, 2021. It ended on June 19, 2021. It stars Masaki Suda, Kasumi Arimura, Taiga Nakano and Ryunosuke Kamiki.
A struggling comedy trio nearing a critical turning point finds an unexpected connection with a waitress who becomes a quiet supporter of their journey.
Premise
A struggling comedy trio nearing a critical turning point finds an unexpected connection with a waitress who becomes a quiet supporter of their journey.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Masaki Suda as Haruto Takaiwa
- Kasumi Arimura as Rihoko Nakahama
- Taiga Nakano as Junpei Minowa
- Ryunosuke Kamiki as Shunta Asabuki
- Kotone Furukawa as Tsumugi Nakahama
- Kyoko Yoshine as Natsumi Kishikura
- Rio Asumi as Mitsuyo Onda
- Tomoya Nakamura as Mimomi Kusunoki
Supporting cast
- Kosuke Suzuki as Kensuke Makabe
- Katsuya Maiguma as Toshiharu Takaiwa
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | April 17, 2021 | June 19, 2021 |
Season 1 preview
10 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 17, 2021 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 24, 2021 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 1, 2021 |
Production
Genres
Drama
Country
JP
Original language
ja
Release
| Original network/platform | Nippon TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 17, 2021 |
| Last aired | June 19, 2021 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |