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HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents Documental
2016·13 Seasons·60 Episodes·★ 8.0
Japanese original
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.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your time and taste?
A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 13 seasons
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The series
Seasons
Season 1
4 episodes
2016
Season 2
5 episodes
2017
Season 3
5 episodes
2017
Season 4
5 episodes
2017
Season 5
5 episodes
2018
Season 6
4 episodes
2018
Season 7
5 episodes
2019
Season 8
5 episodes
2020
Season 9
5 episodes
2021
The Championship of Champions
5 episodes
2021
Season 11 - Unlimited
4 episodes
2022
Season 12 - Unlimited
4 episodes
2023
Season 13 - COMBINED
4 episodes
2023
Cast
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