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King of Conte 2026 comedy competition
Overview
The 2026 King of Conte comedy competition introduced a significant structural change to its 19-year history by implementing a losers’ revival round for the first time. This new format allowed ten groups, mostly trios, to compete for a chance to rejoin the finals before the competition concluded on October 17.
The tournament featured a four-hour special broadcast on TBS and utilized a judging panel of 60 comedians. Notable participants included the duo Ganso Ichigo-chan, who reached the finals for the second consecutive year.
The comedy duo Gerardon, composed of Attack Nishimoto and Kamichii, secured the championship with a total of 1,342 points. Following their victory, the duo received praise for philanthropic efforts, including a comedy performance and pizza party for children at the Heiwaen orphanage in Chiba Prefecture.
Entities
King of Conte · Attack Nishimoto · Kamichii · Roppongi · Ganso Ichigo-chan
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesKing of Conte 2026 features new format and rising comedians
The King of Conte 2026 comedy competition introduced a first-of-its-kind losers' revival round and expanded its broadcast format to four hours.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesComedy duo Gerardon wins King of Conte 2026
Comedy duo Gerardon won the King of Conte 2026 championship and earned praise for performing a comedy show at an orphanage in Chiba.
Sources
hochi.news · jisin.jp · jugem.jp · qjweb.jp