| Yoshimoto New Star Creation | |
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Japan | |
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| Established | 1982 |
The Yoshimoto New Star Creation, commonly called NSC or Yoshimoto Academy, is the comedy school established by Yoshimoto Kogyo in Japan.
There are currently two campuses, the original NSC, established in 1982 in Osaka [1] and the Tokyo branch NSC established in 1995. [2] [3] Students enroll for the purpose of becoming a comedian and the school is meant to be a systematic entry into the entertainment industry as a Yoshimoto Kogyo affiliated comedian after graduation.
Officially established as Yoshimoto General Comedy Arts Academy (吉本総合芸能学院), [4] both the Osaka and Tokyo branches have produced numerous successful comedians and television personalities.
In order to enroll, the applicant must have graduated middle school. Each graduation class is considered as a generation, for example, the comedy duo Downtown were one of the first graduates of the school as the 1st generation at NSC Osaka in 1982 [5]
Students of the academy go through various comedy classes focused on manzai, conte and other modern owarai comedy genres. The school often brings in established comedians as speakers and temporary teachers to further the students' development. [6] [7]
| Gen | Year | Month | Notable Alumni |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1982 | 4 | Downtown, High Heel, TOMMY's |
| 2 | 1983 | 4 | Bobcats, Sayuri・Katsumi, Masahiro Maetani |
| 3 | 1984 | 4 | Arimatsu Takashi Taikai |
| 4 | 1985 | 4 | Koji Imada, 130R, Chagama Katsura |
| 5 | 1986 | 4 | Shigeo Tsujimoto, Fusayo Kameyama, |
| 6 | 1987 | 4 | Housei Tsukitei, Hiromitsu Noriyasu, Purin Purin |
| 7 | 1988 | 4 | Ameagari Kesseitai, Narumi, Tomohiro Takayama, Yoshiyuki Yabe, Koraagen Haigouman |
| 8 | 1989 | 4 | Chihara Kyodai, FUJIWARA, Buffalo Goro, Nadagi Takeshi, Hideo Ooyama |
| 9 | 1990 | 4 | Ninety-nine, Daisuke Miyagawa, Hidetoshi Hoshida, Hebi Ichigo, Yano Hyodo, Yasushi Kawabata |
| 10 | 1991 | 4 | Messenger, Sando Katsura, Oi Kyuma, Shinichi Matsumoto |
| 11 | 1992 | 4 | Nakagawake, Tomonori Jinnai, Kenji Tamura, Kendo Kobayashi, [8] Shuji Murakoshi, Hollywood Zakoshisyoh |
| 12 | 1993 | 4 | Kazutoyo Koyabu, COWCOW, Ponta Dohi, 2Chokenju, Tsukasa Suzuki |
| 13 | 1994 | 4 | Black Mayonnaise, Yoshimi Tokui (Tutorial), Jicho Kacho, Yasei Bakudan, Rie Kuwabata, Soushi Masumoto |
| 14 | 10 | Football Hour, Kokado Kentarou (Lotti), Kaneshige Takashi | |
| 15 | 1995 | 4 | Koji Nishida (Waraimeshi), Kenji Shimizu |
| 16 | 10 | Soichi Nakaoka (Lotti), Goe Asagoe, Kyota Naka | |
| 17 | 1996 | 4 | Viking, Aozora, Manabu Yanagi, Goriken, |
| 18 | 10 | Family Restaurant, Matsubara Futo, Madoguchi Eto (W Engine) | |
| 19 | 1997 | 4 | Takahiro Kato (Chad Mullane) |
| 20 | 10 | Kirin, Tsunakkan, Asian, Sorashido | |
| 21 | 1998 | Tenshin, Regular, Hideaki Murata (Toro Salmon), Chad Mullane (Chad Mullane) | |
| 22 | 1999 | Daian, King Kong, Ryota Yamasato (Nankai Candies), Daisuke Muramoto (Woman Rush Hour), Nakayama Kinnikun, Nego-six, Kazunobu Kubota (Toro Salmon), Kota Nakayama, Missileman, Super Maradona | |
| 23 | 2000 | Tomochika, Chimon Chochu, Moody Katsuyama, Monster Engine, Paradise Nakagawa (Woman Rush Hour), Galigali Galixon | |
| 24 | 2001 | Masahiro Ehara, Osamu Wakai, Ishibashi Hazama | |
| 25 | 2002 | Kenta Akiyama (Akina), Jaru Jaru, Plus Minus, Ginshari | |
| 26 | 2003 | Fumikazu Yamane (Akina), Wagyu, Fujisaki Market, Kamaitachi, Tenjiku Nezumi, Yuzuru Kawai (Einstein), Bike Kawasaki Bike, Yasoshima (2700) | |
| 27 | 2004 | Daisuke Moromizato, Tsune (2700), GAG | |
| 28 | 2005 | Gion, Naoki Inada (Einstein) | |
| 29 | 2006 | Yoshida-tachi, Commandant, Mitorizu, Kinzoku Bat | |
| 30 | 2007 | Furima Danna, Iron Head, Amago Inter, Bambino, Hinata | |
| 31 | 2008 | Cellulite Spa, Indians, Long Coat Daddy | |
| 32 | 2009 | Nobuhiro (Daijizen), Musha Musha | |
| 33 | 2010 | Colocolo Chikichiki Peppers, ZAZY, Mayurika, Donguri | |
| 34 | 2011 | Umatosakana, Kaerutei, Fire Thunder, Sayaka, Kaerutei | |
| 35 | 2012 | Yuriyan Retriever, Runny Nose, NyuNyuyuYuyuyuyuyuyu, Ganbareruya, Yutaro Hamada, Karashi Renkon, Kotei, Sho Kaga (Kagaya) | |
| 36 | 2013 | 8.6Byo Bazooka, Double Higashi, Yumecchi (3ji no Heroine) | |
| 37 | 2014 | Seventh Sense | |
| 38 | 2015 | Maimai Janki, Fusuya | |
| 39 | 2016 | Yamanouchi | |
| 40 | 2017 | Popman | |
| 41 | 2018 | Shinya |
| Gen | Year | Notable Alumni |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1995 | Shinagawa Shoji, Hachimitsu Jiro (Tokyo Dynamite), Hamaron |
| 2 | 1996 | Hiroaki Matsuda (Hiking Walking), Garittochu, Ginnana, Kazuyuki Sakuma, Masashi Kumada, Kiton |
| 3 | 1997 | Total Ten Bosch, Potato Shonen-dan, Yuichiro Nagai, AMEMIYA, Cyclone Z, Man☆tan Taro |
| 4 | 1998 | Robert, Morisanchu, Oniyako Tsubaki, POISON GIRL BAND, Impulse |
| 5 | 1999 | Heisei Nobushi Kobushi, Peace, Sanpei, Onishi Lion |
| 6 | 2000 | Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura |
| 7 | 2001 | Mo Chugakusei, LLR |
| 8 | 2002 | Slim Club, Takahiro Ogata (Panther), Joyman, Hikaru "Pharaoh" Hirai (Bakayo Anataha) |
| 9 | 2003 | Harisenbon, Shizzle, Aipa Takizawa, Yutarikan, Igo Shogi, Sho Kiryuin (Golden Bomber) |
| 10 | 2004 | Oriental Radio, Trendy Angel, Hannya, Fruit Punch, Impossible, Go! Minagawa, Masanori Morita, Akatsu |
| 11 | 2005 | Edo Harumi, Satoshi Mukai (Panther), Chocolate Planet, Sissonne, Takayuki Hamatsu |
| 12 | 2006 | Naomi Watanabe, Jungle Pocket, Wes-P, Ocha no Mizudanshi, Jeradon, |
| 13 | 2007 | Tabata Fujimoto, Boyfriend, Pistachio, Kei Yamazaki (Aiseki Start) |
| 14 | 2008 | Dai Taku, Nelsons, Rintaro (EXIT), [9] Baby Gang, Kan Yamaso (Aiseki Start), Awayokuba |
| 15 | 2009 | Dennis, Matenro, Hirocho Nishimura, Onigoe Tomahawk, Okazu Club, Natsuko Yokosawa, Kimiko Koyama, Sanninawasete Hoshino Desu (Parpar) |
| 16 | 2010 | Shunshun Clinic P, [10] Universe |
| 17 | 2011 | Laugh Recueil, Kuki Kaidan, Sugoi Ron, |
| 18 | 2012 | Obata no Oniisan, Nekojuku, Rainbow, Hyokkori-han |
| 19 | 2013 | Full Frontal, Daiki Kanechika (EXIT) [9] |
| 20 | 2014 | Buddha Maria, Ratatatta, Kanade (3ji no Heroine) |
| 21 | 2015 | Gigas Rush |
| 22 | 2016 | Nightingale Dance, Bagaria |
| 23 | 2017 | Reiwa Roman |
| 24 | 2018 | Kingyo Bancho |
| Gen | Year | Notable Alumni |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1994 | Speed Wagon, Sugi-chan |
| 4 | 1996 | Getters Iida |
| 5 | 1997 | Xabungle |
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