Jump to content

Kasou Taishou: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Adding local short description: "Japanese television series", overriding Wikidata description "television series" (Shortdesc helper)
No edit summary
(30 intermediate revisions by 20 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Short description|Japanese television series}}
{{Short description|Japanese television series}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2023}}
{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
| alt_name = Masquerade <br> ALL JAPAN KASOH GRAND-PRIX
| alt_name = Masquerade <br> ALL JAPAN KASOH GRAND-PRIX
| presenter = [[Kinichi Hagimoto]] (1st-98th editions) <br> [[Shingo Katori]] (since 65th edition)
| presenter = [[Kinichi Hagimoto]] (1st-99th editions) <br> [[Shingo Katori]] (since 65th edition)
| country = [[Japan]]
| country = [[Japan]]
| network = [[Nippon TV]]/[[Nippon Television Network System|NNS]]
| network = [[Nippon Television Network System|NNS]] (NTV)
| first_aired = December 31, 1979
| studio = [[Nippon Television]]
| last_aired = present
| first_aired = {{Start date|1979|12|31}}
| website = https://www.ntv.co.jp/kasoh/
| last_aired = present
| runtime = 2-3 hours
| runtime = 2-3 hours
| num_episodes = 98
| num_episodes = 99
}}
}}


'''Kasou Taishou''' ({{lang|ja|欽ちゃん＆香取慎吾の全日本仮装大賞}}; Kinchan and Katori Shingo's All Japan Costume Grand Prix, internationally known as ''Masquerade''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ntv.co.jp/english/sphone/pc/2011/02/masquerade-1.html|title=Masquerade|website=[[Nippon TV]]|accessdate=September 6, 2021}}</ref>) is a semi-annual show on [[Nippon Television|NTV]] in which various [[amateur]] groups (or solo artists) perform short skits, which are rated by a panel of judges. Especially in recent years, many of the skits have revolved around clever methods of "faking" [[Film|cinema]]tic special effects on a live stage. The show is hosted by [[Kinichi Hagimoto]] and [[Shingo Katori]]. Worldwide, the most famous of these skits, and among the most successful at "fake special effects" was a skit which is widely known as "Matrix ping pong".
{{nihongo|'''''Kasou Taishou'''''|欽ちゃん＆香取慎吾の全日本仮装大賞|Kinchan ando Katori Shingo no Zen Nihon Kasō Taishō|All Japan Kasoh Grand Prix, internationally known as ''Masquerade''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ntv.co.jp/english/sphone/pc/2011/02/masquerade-1.html|title=Masquerade|website=[[Nippon TV]]|accessdate=September 6, 2021}}</ref>}} is a semi-annual Japanese television [[variety show]] that is run on [[Nippon TV]] and first aired in 1979.


The program shows various [[amateur]] groups (or solo artists) performing short skits, which are rated by a panel of judges. Especially in recent years, many of the skits have revolved around clever methods of "faking" [[Film|cinema]]tic special effects on a live stage. The show is hosted by [[Kinichi Hagimoto]] and [[Shingo Katori]]. Worldwide, the most famous of these skits, and among the most successful at "fake special effects" was a skit which is widely known as "Matrix ping pong".
⚫
On the 98th edition (February 6, 2021) of the program, Kinichi Hagimoto announced that this would be the last time that he will present the program.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-30|title=欽ちゃん「今回で私、この番組終わりね」…日テレ系「仮装大賞」収録で爆弾発言|url=https://hochi.news/articles/20210129-OHT1T50254.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608033232/https://hochi.news/articles/20210129-OHT1T50254.html|archive-date=2021-06-08|access-date=2021-06-08|website=Sports Hochi|language=ja}}</ref>

⚫
On the 98th edition (February 6, 2021) of the program, Kinichi Hagimoto announced that this would be the last time that he will present the program. However, he ended up returning in the 99th edition (2023).<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-30|title=欽ちゃん「今回で私、この番組終わりね」…日テレ系「仮装大賞」収録で爆弾発言|url=https://hochi.news/articles/20210129-OHT1T50254.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608033232/https://hochi.news/articles/20210129-OHT1T50254.html|archive-date=2021-06-08|access-date=2021-06-08|website=Sports Hochi|language=ja}}</ref>


==Matrix ping pong==
==Matrix ping pong==
'''Matrix Ping Pong''' is the name of a popular movie clip from the show showing performers mixing moves in the style of ''[[The Matrix]]'' with [[Ping Pong]], using [[kuroko]]s—stagehands in [[kabuki]] theatre—to hold the props up, facilitating humorous and otherwise impossible movements. Most of the elements in the performance are set against black, rendering the stagehands invisible at first. In fact, the scene appears to be a normal game of ping pong at first sight, until the incredible feats are performed. This performance, led by team captain Hideki Kajiwara ({{lang|ja|梶原比出樹}}), won the competition on March 31, 2003.<ref>{{cite web | last = Lucas, Dean|title = Famous Pictures Magazine - Ping Pong |url=http://www.famouspictures.org/matrix-ping-pong/| accessdate = 2013-04-30 }}</ref> The clip became an [[internet meme]].
'''Matrix Ping Pong''' is a popular movie clip from the show featuring performers playing [[ping pong]] with moves in the style of ''[[The Matrix]]'', using [[kuroko]]s—stagehands in [[kabuki]] theatre—to hold the props up, facilitating humorous and otherwise impossible movements. Most of the elements in the performance are set against black to visibly obscure the stagehands. This performance, led by team captain Hideki Kajiwara ({{lang|ja|梶原比出樹}}), won the competition on March 31, 2003.<ref>{{cite web | last = Lucas, Dean|title = Famous Pictures Magazine - Ping Pong |url=http://www.famouspictures.org/matrix-ping-pong/| accessdate = 2013-04-30 }}</ref> The clip became an [[internet meme]].
{{wide image|Matrix_ping_pong.png|300px|Screenshot of the ''Matrix Ping Pong'' skit from ''Kasou Taishou'' showing the use of black-dressed stagehands for special effects}}
{{wide image|Matrix_ping_pong.png|300px|Screenshot of the ''Matrix Ping Pong'' skit from ''Kasou Taishou'' showing the use of black-dressed stagehands for special effects}}


== International broadcast ==
== International broadcast ==
The show is also aired internationally in some countries. [[Hong Kong]] airs this programme under the name of "全民創意爭霸賽" on the [[:zh:香港有線電視娛樂台/高清娛樂台|i-CABLE Entertainment Channel]] with [[Cantonese language|Cantonese]] dubbing. [[Indonesia]], [[Malaysia]] and [[Singapore]] on the other hand airs it under the name of ''Masquerade''. The Indonesian and Singaporean broadcasts under this title are aired dubbed, on [[RCTI]] in [[Indonesian language|Indonesian]] and [[MediaCorp TV12 okto|MediaCorp okto]] in [[English language|English]] respectively, whereas the Malaysian broadcast on [[TV3 (Malaysia)|TV3]] is aired with [[Malay language|Malay]] subtitles. Southeast Asia also airs it as ''Masquerade (year)'' on [[Gem TV (Southeast Asia)|Sony Gem TV]] aired every Christmas Day.
The show is also aired internationally in some countries. [[Hong Kong]] airs this programme under the name of "全民創意爭霸賽" on the [[:zh:香港有線電視娛樂台/高清娛樂台|i-CABLE Entertainment Channel]] with [[Cantonese language|Cantonese]] dubbing, while in [[Taiwan]] it was aired under the name "超級變變變".<ref>{{cite web |title=超級變變變 |url=https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E8%B6%85%E7%B4%9A%E8%AE%8A%E8%AE%8A%E8%AE%8A |website=超級變變變 (Mandarin Wikipedia) |access-date=13 March 2023}}</ref> [[Indonesia]], [[Malaysia]] and [[Singapore]] on the other hand airs it under the name of ''Masquerade''. The Indonesian and Singaporean broadcasts under this title are aired dubbed, on [[MNCTV]] in [[Indonesian language|Indonesian]] and [[MediaCorp TV12 okto|MediaCorp okto]] in [[English language|English]] respectively, whereas the Malaysian broadcast on [[TV3 (Malaysia)|TV3]] is aired with [[Malay language|Malay]] subtitles. in Thailand broadcast on [[MCOT HD|Channel 9 MCOT]] in title named "Game Za Tha Kuen (เกมซ่าท้ากึ๋น)". Southeast Asia also airs it as ''Masquerade (year)'' on [[Gem TV (Southeast Asia)|Sony Gem TV]] aired every Christmas Day.

==International versions==
In the Philippines, the version of the show airs on [[GMA Network]] as part of ''Bilib Ka Ba Nights'' block of the network under the name of ''Masquerade'' and hosted by Ariel Villasanta and Maverick Relova, it ran from August 20, 2008 to March 11, 2009.<ref>{{cite news|last=Almo|first=Nerisa|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/2419/gma-7-features-breathtaking-videos-in-bilib-ka-ba-nights|title=GMA-7 features breathtaking videos in "Bilib Ka Ba Nights"|website=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal]]|date=August 18, 2008|accessdate=September 5, 2021}}</ref>
In the Philippines, the version of the show airs on [[GMA Network]] as part of ''Bilib Ka Ba Nights'' ({{translation|Do You Believe? Nights}}) block of the network under the name of ''Masquerade'' and hosted by Ariel Villasanta and Maverick Relova, it ran from August 20, 2008 until March 11, 2009.<ref>{{cite news|last=Almo|first=Nerisa|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/2419/gma-7-features-breathtaking-videos-in-bilib-ka-ba-nights|title=GMA-7 features breathtaking videos in "Bilib Ka Ba Nights"|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=August 18, 2008|accessdate=September 5, 2021}}</ref>


== In other popular culture ==
== In other popular culture ==
The show was featured in the music video for the 2004 single "[[Flamboyant (song)|Flamboyant]]" by British pop-duo [[Pet Shop Boys]]. Directed by [[Nico Beyer]], the music video follows one of the real participants of the show that eventually goes on to win the competition with their recreation of [[billiards]].
The show was featured in the music video for the 2004 single "[[Flamboyant (Pet Shop Boys song)|Flamboyant]]" by British pop-duo [[Pet Shop Boys]]. Directed by [[Nico Beyer]], the music video follows one of the real participants of the show that eventually goes on to win the competition with their recreation of [[billiards]].


==References==
==References==
Line 35: Line 38:


[[Category:Japanese variety television shows]]
[[Category:Japanese variety television shows]]
[[Category:Nippon TV original programming]]
[[Category:Nippon Television original programming]]
[[Category:1979 Japanese television series debuts]]
[[Category:1979 Japanese television series debuts]]
[[Category:1970s Japanese television series]]
[[Category:1970s Japanese television series]]
Line 45: Line 48:




{{japan-tv-stub}}
{{Japan-tv-prog-stub}}

Revision as of 07:46, 7 January 2025

Kasou Taishou
Also known asMasquerade
ALL JAPAN KASOH GRAND-PRIX
Presented byKinichi Hagimoto (1st-99th editions)
Shingo Katori (since 65th edition)
Country of originJapan
No. of episodes99
Production
Running time2-3 hours
Production companyNippon Television
Original release
NetworkNNS (NTV)
ReleaseDecember 31, 1979 (1979-12-31) –
present

Kasou Taishou (欽ちゃん＆香取慎吾の全日本仮装大賞, Kinchan ando Katori Shingo no Zen Nihon Kasō Taishō, All Japan Kasoh Grand Prix, internationally known as Masquerade[1]) is a semi-annual Japanese television variety show that is run on Nippon TV and first aired in 1979.

The program shows various amateur groups (or solo artists) performing short skits, which are rated by a panel of judges. Especially in recent years, many of the skits have revolved around clever methods of "faking" cinematic special effects on a live stage. The show is hosted by Kinichi Hagimoto and Shingo Katori. Worldwide, the most famous of these skits, and among the most successful at "fake special effects" was a skit which is widely known as "Matrix ping pong".

On the 98th edition (February 6, 2021) of the program, Kinichi Hagimoto announced that this would be the last time that he will present the program. However, he ended up returning in the 99th edition (2023).[2]

Matrix ping pong

Matrix Ping Pong is a popular movie clip from the show featuring performers playing ping pong with moves in the style of The Matrix, using kurokos—stagehands in kabuki theatre—to hold the props up, facilitating humorous and otherwise impossible movements. Most of the elements in the performance are set against black to visibly obscure the stagehands. This performance, led by team captain Hideki Kajiwara (梶原比出樹), won the competition on March 31, 2003.[3] The clip became an internet meme.

Screenshot of the Matrix Ping Pong skit from Kasou Taishou showing the use of black-dressed stagehands for special effects

International broadcast

The show is also aired internationally in some countries. Hong Kong airs this programme under the name of "全民創意爭霸賽" on the i-CABLE Entertainment Channel with Cantonese dubbing, while in Taiwan it was aired under the name "超級變變變".[4] Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore on the other hand airs it under the name of Masquerade. The Indonesian and Singaporean broadcasts under this title are aired dubbed, on MNCTV in Indonesian and MediaCorp okto in English respectively, whereas the Malaysian broadcast on TV3 is aired with Malay subtitles. in Thailand broadcast on Channel 9 MCOT in title named "Game Za Tha Kuen (เกมซ่าท้ากึ๋น)". Southeast Asia also airs it as Masquerade (year) on Sony Gem TV aired every Christmas Day.

In the Philippines, the version of the show airs on GMA Network as part of Bilib Ka Ba Nights (transl. Do You Believe? Nights) block of the network under the name of Masquerade and hosted by Ariel Villasanta and Maverick Relova, it ran from August 20, 2008 until March 11, 2009.[5]

The show was featured in the music video for the 2004 single "Flamboyant" by British pop-duo Pet Shop Boys. Directed by Nico Beyer, the music video follows one of the real participants of the show that eventually goes on to win the competition with their recreation of billiards.

References

  1. ^ "Masquerade". Nippon TV. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  2. ^ "欽ちゃん「今回で私、この番組終わりね」…日テレ系「仮装大賞」収録で爆弾発言". Sports Hochi (in Japanese). January 30, 2021. Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  3. ^ Lucas, Dean. "Famous Pictures Magazine - Ping Pong". Retrieved April 30, 2013.
  4. ^ "超級變變變". 超級變變變 (Mandarin Wikipedia). Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  5. ^ Almo, Nerisa (August 18, 2008). "GMA-7 features breathtaking videos in "Bilib Ka Ba Nights"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 5, 2021.


Stub icon

This article about a television show originating in Japan is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Kasou_Taishou&oldid=1267912950"