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The agency's handling of the scandal raised further questions about what's going on in the world of Japanese comedy. The story broke in a weekly magazine report in June stating that several ...

Stand-up comedian and actor, Jo Koy — whose real name is Joseph Herbert — had service members and their families roaring with ...

In 1974, he became a full member, marking the start of a rise that would see him become one of the biggest stars in Japanese comedy. For children growing up in 1970s and 80s Japan, The Drifters ...

Many are set in schools, showcasing the humorous side of youth. Ready to dive into the wonderful world of Japanese comedy manga guaranteed to crack you up? Buckle up, because here are 10 of the ...

Pixar’s Inside Out may have won an Academy Award and spawned a record-breaking sequel, but storytellers have been assigning personalities to our emotions and internal organs for years. British ...