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Monday Late Show

TV Show 2012 9.0/10 623 episodes
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Synopsis

Matsuko Deluxe and Shingo Murakami dissect whatever has Japan talking, with on-the-ground interviews about buzzy topics and quirky local issues.

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Season 14 Episodes

Episode 1 EP 1
Episode 1

New Year's Day Special: [Kiritani-san & Fefu-san! A Comprehensive Investigation of Local Issues in the New Year] Shareholder benefit for M…

Episode 2 EP 2
Episode 2

We investigated real-life "Solitary Gourmet" experiences of people walking the streets. Shingo Murakami and Matsuko chat about various thi…

Episode 3 EP 3
Episode 3

English Lessons in Osaka Shingo Murakami and Matsuko chat about various things... This year marks 100 years since the end of the Showa era…

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Episode 4

A special episode featuring unreleased stories from foreigners. A massive collection of international interviews... including common exper…

Episode 5 EP 5
Episode 5

Investigating common occurrences on train lines in Tokyo Shingo Murakami and Matsuko discuss various topics... Asking them about their per…

Episode 6 EP 6
Episode 6

I asked people in a snowy region about their personal news. Shingo Murakami and Matsuko discuss various topics... including the issue of h…

Episode 7 EP 7
Episode 7

What's the difference between a fart and a flatulence? Shingo Murakami and Matsuko chat about various things... Asking them about their pe…

Episode 8 EP 8
Episode 8

I asked people on the street what they've recently graduated from. Shingo Murakami and Matsuko talk about... investigating the average val…

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Episode 9

Tokyo Train Route Survey Part 2 Shingo Murakami and Matsuko discuss various topics... including the Kamata Uncle problem, the Lamborghini …

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Episode 10

I asked for advice for people moving to Tokyo this spring. Shingo Murakami and Matsuko chat about various things... He wants to make his m…

Episode 11 EP 11
Episode 11

I asked people in Osaka about their personal news. Shingo Murakami and Matsuko discuss various topics... investigating whether drama scene…

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Episode 12

Japan's Biggest Problem: A Nationwide Spring Survey - 2-Hour Special Shingo Murakami and Matsuko chat about various things... A close look…

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Episode 13

Spring Special A monkey with a cry that sounds too much like an old man ▽ Using zombies to revitalize a town ▽ Brothers talking for the fi…

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Episode 14

An investigation into what happened to people who moved to Tokyo. How do Buddhist monks spend Christmas? What kind of people hire butlers?…

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Episode 15

Dog problems throughout Japan The terrifying doctor problem in Tokyo, the overly sexy live commentary problem in Hiroshima, the awkward mo…

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Episode 16

Island News & Local Issues Special A terrifying series of playground equipment and mysterious signs related to local issues, and an invest…

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Episode 17

If I Were Reborn Series ~School Teacher & Ramen Shop Owner Edition~ Shingo Murakami and Matsuko discuss various topics... including the is…

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Episode 18

Asking people on a southern island for personal news. A person with the ability to control burping at will and a person with the ability t…

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Episode 19

The Expo guide who resembles Murakami A kendo 7th dan plays rock-paper-scissors with a twist, a late-night Father's Day interview, the pig…

Episode 20 EP 20
Episode 20

Complaints that people in various professions want to make to their customers. A late-night photo contest, the problem of an island in Sag…

Episode 21 EP 21
Episode 21

The worst-ranked item in each prefecture. Personal news related to the occupations of people on the street, the Lake Biwa water problem, t…

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Episode 22

Since it was Tanabata, I had them write their wishes on strips of paper. The handkerchief drop game and the folktale "Onigiri Kororin"? A …

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Episode 23

What kind of incident or commotion has happened around you recently? The unusual Obon festival in Yamagata, the issue of a 48-year-old med…

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Episode 24

Today is Marine Day! Personal news at the beach How many m/s of wind can a train conductor's hat withstand? Is there a Jonathan working at…

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Episode 25

Visiting the Osaka-Kansai Expo From popular pavilions to unexpected hidden gems, they thoroughly check out how each visitor enjoys themsel…

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Episode 26

Worst Prefecture Ranking Survey & Things You Should Know This Summer Personal news heard along the rivers in Tokyo and Osaka, embarrassing…

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Episode 27

A traditional part of the homecoming season! We asked people on the street to brag about their hometowns. What's the identity of that back…

Episode 28 EP 28
Episode 28

Late-Night Fashion Check Summer 2025 The truth behind the absence of the two MCs in the previous broadcast... The girl with the most origi…

Episode 29 EP 29
Episode 29

Respect for the Aged Day Interview Real-life "solitary gourmet" experiences of people on the street, which food stalls are the most profit…

Episode 30 EP 30
Episode 30

The intense heat makes it unbearable during the day, so I tried listening to some personal news early in the morning. How much does dog fo…

Episode 31 EP 31
Episode 31

It's finally gotten cooler, but...how did you all get through this year's intense heat? Why are Hanshin Electric Railway trains the same o…

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Episode 32

Autumn Nationwide Survey - 2-Hour Special A close look at Kiritani's summer; Fefu-nee's battle with her friend; news on the Osaka-Kansai E…

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Episode 33

What's inside the bags of people walking down the street? If someone falls ill on a plane, will a doctor actually volunteer? How far do pe…

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Episode 34

Gunma Prefecture News & Expo Reservation-less Girls' Last Stage Tomorrow is Gunma Prefecture Citizens' Day! Gunma news, legal advice from …

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Episode 35

An island where people eat cake wrapped in seaweed. Personal news related to sports, a grandfather with a bone age of 28, the issue of the…

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Episode 36

Farmers' personal news & Ibaraki Prefecture Residents' Day Special The appearance of a hardcore fan of Murakami, worrying about her husban…

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Episode 37

Nationwide Local Issues: Unreleased Special Shingo Murakami and Matsuko discuss local issues in a special episode! [Akita] The Namahage co…

Episode 38 EP 38
Episode 38

People on the street write their kanji character of the year. Survey on things you appreciate more as you get older ▼ Kaminari & Cool Poco…

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Episode 39

Amazon, Kusatsu, Shota Watanabe... The "other one" problem across Japan Exposing the realities and worries of certain professions! A surve…

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Episode 40

An annual year-end tradition! The design for Yoshizumi Ishihara's New Year's card for 2026 has been decided. Kimura-san, who sounds just l…

Episode 41 EP 41
Episode 41

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