A typical, ordinary middle-aged man who could be anyone sparks laughter, humor, and pathos in a high-quality adult comedy. This is the first DVD release of a unique sketch show co-produced by Ken Shimura and NHK.
Ken Shimura, a comedian who has pursued laughter at the very heart of television for nearly half a century, has opened a new frontier with his first-ever NHK flagship sketch show, "Tonari no Shimura" (Shimura Next Door).
In this program, he completely refrains from his usual flashy makeup and exaggerated performances, portraying his natural self as an "ordinary middle-aged man who could be anyone." The show humorously depicts human relationships in settings such as home and workplace, featuring numerous masterful situational sketches that will make you chuckle. It also boasts a splendid cast of talented actors, making it a must-see.
Broadcast on NHK from December 2014 to December 2016 (a total of 6 episodes).
★ Ken Shimura, Japan’s comedy king loved by the household, performs meticulously crafted sketches. The witty exchanges with a diverse lineup of guest performers are a highlight.
★ Ken Shimura, appearing as himself, plays an ordinary middle-aged man. All are superb situational sketches.
★ Direction by Teruyuki Yoshida, known for "Salaryman NEO," the morning drama "Amachan," and "Yell."
★ Bonus features include interviews with Ken Shimura and unreleased sketches.
【Scriptwriters】 Hiroyuki Uchimura, Masatoshi Hiramatsu, Chibori Fujiwara, Takaha C, Yumi Tokuno, Yuichi Fukuda, Yasunori Shimura
【Director】 Teruyuki Yoshida
【Producers】 Hidenori Nakayama, Shuji Izawa
【Executive Producers】 Mitsuru Mizutaka, Daiki Shimoda, Kunimitsu Taguma, Takashi Nishimura
【Cast】
- Ken Shimura
- Episode 1: Nagisa Katase, Seiichi Tanabe, Yō Yoshida, Haru, Yumiko Takahashi, Taisō Harada (Neptune), Tetsu Nonomura, Maya Koizumi
- Episode 2: Toshiyuki Nishida, Ran I Ito, Pierre Taki, Rinko Kikuchi, Mayu Matsuoka, Mizuki Yamamoto, Sports Makita
- Episode 3: Mako Ishino, Masanobu Kiki, Haruka Igawa, Issei Takahashi, Tetsu Nonomura, Yuko Fureki, Yuri Nakamura, Mizuki Yamamoto, Akiko Kikuchi, Nozomi Muraoka, Yuichi Yashirota, Kohei Uno, Gaku Matsumoto, Satsuki Nakaue, Eito Suda
- Episode 4: Yumi Asō, Shihori Kanjiya, Rinko Kikuchi, Haruka Kiminami, Shōta Sometani, Issei Takahashi, Aoi Nakamura, Tetsu Nonomura, Kyosuke Yabe, Yō Yoshida
- Episode 5: Sadao Abe, Riko Yoshioka, Hitomi Sato, Bū Takagi, Yoshiko Tokoshima, Sairi Ito, Jun Soshima, Aki Yagi, Kayo Kishi, Motoki Mizukami, Yūko Takayama, Shibo
- Episode 6: Hideo Hara, Satomi Kobayashi, Tetsu Nonomura, Yasuko Tomita, Kyōko Hasegawa, Haru, Kenta Hamano, Seiji Hagiwara, Yōsuke Asari, Yuichi Yashirota, Satsuki Nakaue, Rio Yamashita, Rina Kawaei, Narumi Konno, Kanako Higashi, Kinuo Yamada, Mari Iriki
【Contents】
- Disc 1: Episodes 1–3
- Disc 2: Episodes 4–6
【Bonus Content】
- Interview with Ken Shimura ("Hello from Studio Park")
- Unreleased sketches ("Tomorrow, a Medical Checkup")
【Limited Edition Extras】
- Special 12-page booklet
【Release Dates】
- December 16, 2014
- August 17, 2015
- December 25, 2015
- March 26, 2016
- September 22, 2016
- December 26, 2016
Broadcast on NHK General TV.
Format: Variety / Single DVD / Total running time: Main program 263 minutes + Bonus 35 minutes / Aspect ratio: 16:9 LB / Audio: Stereo, Dolby Digital / Single-sided dual layer / Color / 2 discs / Includes booklet.
Published and sold by: NHK Enterprises
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| Product # | B08LR1RRSC |
|---|---|
| Weight | 120 g |
| Product package size | 14 x 19 x 2 cm |
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